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Event:
Bots de Garra 142
Date: Apr 13, 2024 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the super heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 89 wins and 70 losses; Conald Petersen! And in the blue corner, fighting out of London, with a TWGC record of 35 wins and 36 losses; Richard Anderson!
The judges for this bout are Felipe Paraventi, Emerson Jorge and Alexandre Firmino.
The fighters bow as they face eachother in the middle of the mat and we are under way.#TD#
Petersen manages to get an easy takedown there - catching Anderson on his heels. He'll look to pass Anderson's guard now, I'm sure. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Petersen (2) vs (0) Anderson
Anderson can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Petersen controls the pace.
Petersen trying to control the position from guard on top but Anderson is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Anderson can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Petersen controls the pace.
Petersen wants to control from the top but Anderson keeps moving.
Petersen 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've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Petersen might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.#T1#
Anderson controls Petersen momentarily but Petersen frees himself.
Petersen is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
Petersen wants to pass the guard but Anderson is keeping the position.
Petersen passes easily into side control. Nice work. Score +3 for passing guard: Petersen (5) vs (0) Anderson
Anderson wants to control but Petersen postures up.#T2#
Petersen wants to lay and pray for a moment but Anderson keeps working.
Petersen working away.
Anderson tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Petersen wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Petersen trying to control the action but Anderson is working from the bottom.
Petersen is really struggling to control Anderson but he's trying to hold on to the position.
Petersen controls the position.
Petersen tries to advance to mount but can't. #T3#
Petersen wants to lay and pray for a moment but Anderson keeps working.
Petersen slows the pace down.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.
Anderson wants to control but Petersen postures up.
Petersen trying to control the position but Anderson is working away.
Petersen is pausing for a moment. What's he doing? It looks like he's clearing his nose. Oh dude! He's shot a load of snot all down Anderson's shoulder. That is not cool. #T4#
Anderson is not content to let Petersen control the position.
Anderson prevents Petersen from improving position.
Petersen wants to lay and pray for a moment but Anderson keeps working.
Anderson is letting Petersen control him for a moment.
Petersen wants to control but Anderson is keeping him busy. #T5#
Petersen laying and praying for a moment but Anderson takes advantage and regains half guard.
Petersen trying to control from Anderson's half guard. Anderson has other ideas though and has regained full guard.
Petersen is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
Anderson keeping moving, preventing Petersen from controlling successfully.
Petersen wants to pass the guard but Anderson is keeping the position.#T6#
Petersen trying to control but Anderson is working from the bottom.
Petersen engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
Petersen looking to sit in guard and control but Anderson gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Petersen (5) vs (2) Anderson
Anderson wants to pass the guard but Petersen is keeping the position.
Petersen wants to sweep here but Anderson controlling him for the moment. #T7#
Petersen working a defensive guard here.
Petersen keeping moving, preventing Anderson from controlling successfully.
Anderson not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
Petersen not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
#T8#
Petersen wants to improve his position but instead Anderson has moved into half guard.
Petersen is trying to maintain the position but Anderson is very close to passing his half guard.
Petersen moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Petersen looking for a sweep. Not yet Petersen, not yet.
Petersen pulls Anderson in to control the position.
Anderson trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet. #T9#
Anderson controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
Petersen is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Petersen working a defensive guard but Anderson passes into half guard.
Anderson prevents Petersen from improving his position.
Petersen trying to control but Anderson postures up.
Petersen is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Anderson's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Anderson's back! Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Petersen (9) vs (2) Anderson#T10#
A bit of a pause in the action here. Petersen controlling the positon.
Will Petersen go for the finish here or will he try and keep control of the position?
The fighters are trapped in the ropes so we're going to have a reposition here. The ref calls for a break and repositions the fighters in the center of the ring.
Anderson trying to control but not successfully. #T11#
Anderson is keeping busy.
Petersen is controlling his opponent, waiting for an opportunity to finish.
Anderson is keeping busy.
#T12#
Anderson trying to control the action but Petersen just sinks the hooks in.
Petersen wants to control the position but Anderson frees himself and scrambles - Petersen manages to regain control in side control.
Petersen trying to control the action but Anderson is working from the bottom.
Anderson tries to improve position but can't. #T13#
Petersen controlling the position from side mount.
Petersen works to advance to full mount. Anderson defends for a few seconds but eventually he succumbs. Score +2 for reaching mount: Petersen (11) vs (2) Anderson
Petersen looking to control and managing it successfully.
Anderson is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Anderson is controlling an arm, preventing Petersen from taking his back. Although keeping him in mount is no better to be honest.
Petersen tries to control but Anderson wriggling away.
Petersen controlling from mount. #T14#
Petersen looking to control but Anderson is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Petersen controlling the position easily from mount.
Petersen can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Anderson is looking to escape.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
And that's the end of the fight!
Petersen takes the fight on points by 11 to 2.
After winning the bout, Conald Petersen thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility. |
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Event:
Bots de Garra 141
Date: Apr 10, 2024 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the super heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 41 wins and 19 losses; Tyler Alvarez! And in the blue corner, fighting out of London, with a TWGC record of 35 wins and 35 losses; Richard Anderson!
The judges for this bout are Leandro Rodrigues, Daniel Cesar and Matheus Silva.
Let's get this grappling contest under way! Who will be victorious?
Anderson fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Anderson throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Alvarez's waist but Alvarez gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Anderson off to one side.
Anderson has a takedown stuffed.
Tyler Alvarez has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Richard Anderson.
Anderson with a poor takedown #TD#
and Alvarez counters with a nice double leg into guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Alvarez (2) vs (0) Anderson
Alvarez engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
Alvarez wants to pass the guard but Anderson is keeping the position.
Our spies down at at Jed's Gym inform us that Anderson has really been working on his submissions in the buildup to this fight. Will it pay off?
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Alvarez looking to control the position here, rather than advance. #T1#
Anderson is pulling down on Alvarez's head to control his posture.
Anderson looking to hit a scissor sweep but Alvarez is one step ahead there.
Alvarez trying to control the position from guard on top but Anderson is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #T2#
Anderson looking to control.
Anderson looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Anderson controls Alvarez momentarily but Alvarez frees himself.
We've been hearing good reports from Alvarez's training camp. Apparently he has been rolling around with some good quality BJJ practitioners and has been sharpening his skills. Let's see if that has an impact on the fight today.
Alvarez preventing the sweep.
Anderson trying to control the position.
#T3#
Alvarez looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
Alvarez preventing the sweep. #T4#
Anderson pulls Alvarez in close to his closed guard and prevents Alvarez from doing any damage or advancing position.
Anderson's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige.
Anderson wants to sweep but no luck.
Anderson trying to keep a closed guard but Alvarez is proving a slippery customer.
Alvarez is stalling in the full guard. #T5#
Anderson controls Alvarez momentarily but Alvarez frees himself.
Alvarez showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
Alvarez wants to control from the top but Anderson keeps moving. #T6#
Alvarez controls from within his opponent's guard.
Anderson is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Alvarez tries to free his leg and advance position but Anderson is retaining full guard. #T7#
Alvarez looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
Alvarez won't allow Anderson to sweep him here.
Alvarez controls from within his opponent's guard.
Alvarez trying to control the position from guard on top but Anderson is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #T8#
Alvarez looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
Alvarez's ground tactics aren't going to win him many fans. Let's hope he's got fireworks for us if he gets back to his feet because he's not doing much on the ground.
Alvarez is fighting to break Anderson's control of his arms but Anderson is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.#T9#
Alvarez stopping the sweep attempt from Anderson.
Anderson is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Alvarez sitting in guard, not really doing much.
We could do with one of the fighters taking the initiative a bit more on the ground - they're both waiting to capitalize on a mistake.
Alvarez passes Anderson's right leg, so he's now in half guard. #T10#
Anderson is trying to maintain the position but Alvarez is very close to passing his half guard.
The fighters are trapped in the ropes so we're going to have a reposition here. The ref calls for a break and repositions the fighters in the center of the ring.
Alvarez slows the pace down in half guard.
Alvarez is thwarting Anderson's attempts to control the position.#T11#
Anderson wants to get back to full guard.
Alvarez wants to take a breather but Anderson is having none of it.
Anderson has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Alvarez is working away from the top position though.#T12#
Alvarez is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.
Anderson is looking to improve his position.
Anderson trying to control here.
Anderson is trying to get back to full guard.#T13#
Alvarez performing his best blanket impression for a moment.
Alvarez seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Anderson does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Anderson keeps control of the position for the meantime. #T14#
Anderson wants to sweep but Alvarez has passed to side control! Score +3 for passing guard: Alvarez (5) vs (0) Anderson
Anderson is looking to slip a leg under and get half guard but Alvarez is one step ahead and moves to full mount! Score +2 for reaching mount: Alvarez (7) vs (0) Anderson
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.
Anderson is desperately trying to improve his position but Alvarez has a good base and remains in mount.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Anderson keeps trying to improve his position.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
And that's the end of the fight!
Alvarez takes the fight on points by 7 to 0.
After winning the bout, Tyler Alvarez thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility. |
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Event:
Bots de Garra 137
Date: Mar 27, 2024 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the super heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of London, with a TWGC record of 34 wins and 35 losses; Richard Anderson! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Hilo, with a TWGC record of 10 wins and 9 losses; Mean Gean!
The judges for this bout are Felipe Paraventi, Mauricio Rocha and Paulo Santos.
Let's get this grappling contest under way! Who will be victorious?#TD#
Anderson fakes a strike and closes the distance, dragging Gean to the ground. Anderson is now in Gean's guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Anderson (2) vs (0) Gean
Anderson trying to control the position from guard on top but Gean is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Anderson slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
Anderson will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Gean looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Gean manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Anderson manages to get himself to full guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Anderson (2) vs (2) Gean#T1#
Gean controls from within his opponent's guard.
Anderson controlling Gean's posture. #T2#
I've been told that Gean has been drilling his wrestling of late, which has already helped him take this fight to the mat. Let's see how much of an impact it has on the outcome of the ground game.
Anderson 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.
Gean not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
Gean trying to control the position from guard on top but Anderson is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #T3#
Anderson trying to control the position.
We could do with one of the fighters taking the initiative a bit more on the ground - they're both waiting to capitalize on a mistake.
Anderson being controlled here, momentarily.
Anderson seems keen to control Gean's posture.
Gean controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling. #T4#
Gean pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Anderson is keeping the position for now.
Anderson is trying to control the position but Gean postures up.
Anderson seems to have improved his submission grappling technique since last time we saw him. Let's see if he can pull off a submission.#T5#
Gean controls from within his opponent's guard.
Anderson wants to sweep here but Gean controlling him for the moment.
Anderson being controlled here, momentarily.
Gean trying to control but Anderson is working from the bottom. #T6#
Gean is stalling in the full guard.
Gean trying to control the position from guard on top but Anderson is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Anderson controls Gean momentarily but Gean frees himself. #T7#
Anderson managing to control the position.
Anderson keeping moving, preventing Gean from controlling successfully.
The fighters are trapped in the ropes so we're going to have a reposition here. The ref calls for a break and repositions the fighters in the center of the ring.#T8#
Gean controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
Gean trying to control the position from guard on top but Anderson is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Anderson has control of Gean's left arm, preventing Gean from doing any damage.
Anderson looking for a sweep. Not yet Anderson, not yet. #T9#
Anderson keeping moving, preventing Gean from controlling successfully.
Anderson is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Anderson (4) vs (2) Gean
Anderson is trying to control. Gean wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.
Gean trying to control but Anderson postures up.
Anderson prevents Gean from improving his position.#T10#
The fighters are battling for position here. Gean manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Anderson not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
Anderson trying to control but Gean is working from the bottom.
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as Gean holds on and takes a little breather.
Anderson trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet. #T11#
Anderson controls from within his opponent's guard.
Anderson looking to pass the guard. #T12#
Anderson trying to control but Gean is working from the bottom.
Gean is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Anderson passes Gean's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
Gean is concentrating on defense, preventing Anderson from advancing position.
Anderson stalling. #T13#
Anderson is looking to take a break and control but Gean is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Anderson tries to pass to full mount but Gean defends it.
Gean wants to control but Anderson is keeping busy.
#T14#
Anderson passes to full mount! Score +3 for passing guard: Anderson (7) vs (2) Gean
Gean is wriggling around trying to escape.
Gean tries to hold on but Anderson pushes him away.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Anderson controlling from mount.
Gean is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
And that's the end of the fight!
Anderson takes the fight on points by 7 to 2.
A very excited looking Richard Anderson made sure he remembered to thank all the fans both in the arena and on the internet. He said all the coolest people spend all day on MMA websites, which got a big reaction. |
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Event:
Bots de Garra 136
Date: Mar 24, 2024 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the super heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of London, with a TWGC record of 33 wins and 35 losses; Richard Anderson! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Los Angeles, with a TWGC record of 2 wins and 7 losses; Felix Suarez!
The judges for this bout are Daniel Cesar, Edson Gomes and Emerson Jorge.
The fighters bow as they face eachother in the middle of the mat and we are under way.#CL2#
Suarez moves into range and clinches up with Anderson.#TD2#
Suarez successfully pulls guard.
Anderson is stalling in the full guard.
Suarez working a defensive guard here.
#SUB2#
Suarez looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Anderson trying to control but Suarez is working from the bottom.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Anderson controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
Anderson wants to control from the top but Suarez keeps moving. #T1#
Suarez not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
#SUB2#
Suarez working for submissions but it's allowed Anderson to get to half guard.
Anderson is taking a breather. Suarez 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.
Suarez is looking to improve his position.
#T2#
The fighters are trapped in the ropes so we're going to have a reposition here. The ref calls for a break and repositions the fighters in the center of the ring.
Anderson takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.
Suarez is trying to get back to full guard.
Anderson content to sit in half guard and control for a moment.
Suarez is trying to maintain the position but Anderson is very close to passing his half guard.
Anderson keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.#T3#
Suarez has his hands clasped together around Anderson's back. He's all about the action.
Suarez tries to get to full guard but Anderson has control of the leg.
Suarez is trying to maintain the position but Anderson is very close to passing his half guard.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.
Anderson prevents Suarez from improving his position.
Anderson not doing much here.
#T4#
Suarez is not content to let Anderson control the position.#SUB2#
Suarez looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Suarez wants to get back to full guard.
Anderson is working hard to pass the guard. He's done it - he's now in full mount! Trouble for Suarez! Score +3 for passing guard: Anderson (3) vs (0) Suarez
Anderson can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Suarez is looking to escape. #T5#
Suarez tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Anderson can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Suarez is looking to escape.
Suarez stops Anderson from taking his back. Still, being mounted isn't any better.
Suarez working to try and regain half guard.
Suarez tries to hold on but Anderson postures up.
Anderson tries to control but Suarez wriggling away. #T6#
Anderson avoids the attempt from Suarez to control.
Anderson tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
Suarez is trying to reverse the position but instead Anderson has taken his back - oops! Score +3 for taking back: Anderson (6) vs (0) Suarez
Suarez wants to control his opponent's hands but Anderson gets his hands free.
Suarez tries to escape but Anderson has the hooks in and won't let him break free.
Suarez is still trying to improve position.#T7#
Suarez looking very determined here, making life difficult for Anderson.
Suarez is in bad spot here.
Anderson is controlling his opponent, waiting for an opportunity to finish.
Anderson keeps control of the position as Suarez tries to break free.
#SUB#
Anderson is looking to finish the fight by rear naked choke. Suarez knows exactly what he's got planned though, so he's defending well. Maybe a few strikes would soften Suarez for a finish.
Suarez is trying to break free.
#T8#
So, who will make the next big move? In this position it could be crucial.
Suarez tries to roll but Anderson sticks to his back.
Anderson seems to have improved his submission grappling technique since last time we saw him. Let's see if he can pull off a submission.
Anderson keeps control of the position easily here as Suarez tries to buck him off.
Suarez wants to control his opponent's hands but Anderson gets his hands free. #T9#
Anderson has the hooks sunk in and you can see the will to fight slowly draining out of Suarez's body.
Anderson not allowing Suarez to control his hands.
Anderson controlling well, preventing Suarez from escaping the position.
Anderson biding his time, controlling Suarez.
Anderson is hanging on to Suarez's back as he tries to escape.
#T10#
Anderson struggling to keep hold of the position.
Anderson not allowing Suarez to control his hands.
Anderson keeps control of the position as Suarez tries to break free.
Suarez is very frustrated here, being controlled quite effectively by Anderson.
Anderson controlling well, preventing Suarez from escaping the position.
#T11#
What can Suarez do to escape this position? He's going to have to figure it out pretty quick if he wants to stay in the fight!
Anderson struggling to keep hold of the position.
Suarez trying to control but not successfully.
Anderson has the hooks in. Suarez is trying to push off one leg but he has to do so cautiously to avoid being submitted.
Suarez tries to escape the position - he's now mounted. Is that better or worse? Hard to tell!
Suarez is looking to improve his position but Anderson isn't that keen on the idea.
Anderson wants to control the pace but Suarez is squirming around nicely. #T12#
Anderson is going to have to think about doing something other than just controlling because Suarez is managing to avoid having the position dictated to him.
Anderson tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
Suarez tries to lock up and control but Anderson gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.#T13#
Suarez looking to escape from mount but he's given up his back! Score +3 for taking back: Anderson (9) vs (0) Suarez
Suarez trying to control the hands but Anderson breaks the grip.
Anderson is hanging on to Suarez's back as he tries to escape.
Anderson gets his hands free as Suarez looks to control.
Anderson is riding his opponent, not letting Suarez buck him off.
Anderson has the hooks in. Suarez is trying to push off one leg but he has to do so cautiously to avoid being submitted.
Suarez is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.#T14##SUB#
Anderson looking for the RNC.
Suarez is keeping busy.
Anderson avoiding Suarez 's attempts to control his hands.
Suarez tries to escape the position.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!#SUB#
Anderson has his opponent's back and is working for the choke. #SUB#
Anderson has the rear naked choke here! This is very bad for Suarez! Can he survive? No! He's out! Anderson gets to his feet and celebrates with his cornermen. He looks absolutely delighted. In the post fight interviews he takes time to thank his parents and everyone who has believed in him from the start. How sweet.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 14:58 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Richard Anderson!
A relieved looking Richard Anderson thanked the fans for their support and gave the usual line about them being amazing. They seemed to believe that he actually meant it. |
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Event:
Bots de Garra 134
Date: Mar 17, 2024 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the super heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of St Petersburg, with a TWGC record of 51 wins and 49 losses; Darragh Fiachna! And in the blue corner, fighting out of London, with a TWGC record of 32 wins and 35 losses; Richard Anderson!
The judges for this bout are Daniel Cesar, Emerson Jorge and Thiago Cunha.
The fighters connect hands in the middle of the mat and we are under way.#CL2#
Anderson moves into the clinch.
Anderson wants to take the fight to the mat but Fiachna manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.
Anderson drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Fiachna gets the underhooks and prevents it.
#TD#
Fiachna successfully pulls guard.
Anderson wants to control from the top but Fiachna keeps moving.
Fiachna is trying to control the position but Anderson postures up. #SUB#
Fiachna working for a triangle but Anderson defends it easily.
Anderson wants to control from the top but Fiachna keeps moving. #T1#
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Anderson advances to half guard.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.
Anderson wants to take a breather but Fiachna is having none of it.
Fiachna is trying to get back to full guard.
Anderson performing his best blanket impression for a moment.
Fiachna desperately trying to maintain half guard.
Still in half guard, Anderson seems content to control.#T2#
Fiachna tries to roll over but Anderson keeps him under control.
Fiachna is looking to control Anderson's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Fiachna avoid being mounted?
Anderson seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Fiachna does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Fiachna trying to hold on to Anderson's head to control him but Anderson postures up.
Fiachna is looking for a sweep. Anderson is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
We've been hearing good reports from Fiachna's training camp. Apparently he has been rolling around with some good quality BJJ practitioners and has been sharpening his skills. Let's see if that has an impact on the fight today.#T3#
Anderson controlling the pace.
Fiachna trying to control from the bottom.
Fiachna controlling the position well.
Fiachna trying to hold on to Anderson's head to control him but Anderson postures up.
Anderson looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding.
Fiachna trying to hold on to Anderson's head to control him but Anderson postures up.
#T4#
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
Fiachna wants to improve his position but Anderson is controlling well.
Anderson content to sit in half guard and control for a moment.
Anderson trying to pass the guard but Fiachna defending well. #T5#
Fiachna is looking to control Anderson's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Fiachna avoid being mounted?
Anderson is looking to take a break and control but Fiachna is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Anderson content to sit in half guard and control for a moment.
Fiachna manages to get to full guard.
#T6#
Fiachna wants to sweep here but Anderson controlling him for the moment.
Fiachna not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Anderson trying to control the position from guard on top but Fiachna is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Fiachna wants to sweep but no luck. #SUB#
Fiachna working for a triangle but Anderson defends it easily.
Fiachna looking to sweep using the butterfly guard but Anderson puts pay to that idea as he passes nicely into half guard. #T7#
Fiachna trying to control but Anderson postures up.
Fiachna tries to get to full guard but Anderson has control of the leg.
Anderson is working hard to pass the guard. He's done it - he's now in full mount! Trouble for Fiachna! Score +3 for passing guard: Fiachna (0) vs (3) Anderson
Anderson sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
Anderson avoids the attempt from Fiachna to control.#T8#
Fiachna tries to improve his position but instead Anderson has taken his back! Score +3 for taking back: Fiachna (0) vs (6) Anderson
I would not like to be Fiachna right now.
Fiachna tries to roll but Anderson sticks to his back.
Anderson controls the position.
Anderson wants to control but Fiachna is keeping busy.#T9#
Anderson keeps control of the position easily here as Fiachna tries to buck him off.
Anderson is trying to stick to Fiachna's back but Fiachna is turning into Anderson. He's managed to reverse the position - now he's in Anderson's guard. Polite applause from the crowd in appreciation of some nice Jiu Jitsu by Fiachna. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Fiachna (2) vs (6) Anderson
Anderson keeping moving, preventing Fiachna from controlling successfully.
Fiachna looking to pass the guard. #T10#
Fiachna postures up.
Fiachna content to stall in guard here.
Fiachna pushing down on Anderson's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
Anderson holds on for dear life, maintaining half guard for now.
Fiachna stalling away here and it's allowed Anderson to slip out his trapped foot and regain full guard.
Anderson controls Fiachna momentarily but Fiachna frees himself. #T11#
Fiachna works a leg free and moves into half guard.
Anderson is looking to control Fiachna's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Anderson avoid being mounted?
The fighters are trapped in the ropes so we're going to have a reposition here. The ref calls for a break and repositions the fighters in the center of the ring.
Anderson preventing any damage for now, controlling his opponent's head. #SUB#
Fiachna seems to be working for a kimura but Anderson defends the submission attempt.#SUB#
Fiachna wants to work for an arm triangle but Anderson is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
#T12#
Fiachna is just content to waste time from the top position. Anderson takes advantage of the situation and regains full guard.
Fiachna sitting in guard, not really doing much.
Fiachna stands and throws Anderson's legs to the side, diving into side control. Score +3 for passing guard: Fiachna (5) vs (6) Anderson
Anderson struggling a bit here.#T13#
Fiachna wants to control but Anderson is keeping him busy. #SUB#
Fiachna goes for an armbar here - this could be all over! But no, Anderson has escaped beautifully and is now on top in side control! Oh, that's unlucky for Fiachna but great work by Anderson. Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Fiachna (5) vs (10) Anderson
Anderson trying to control the action but Fiachna is working from the bottom.
Fiachna is looking to reverse the position.
Anderson taking a breather here. #T14#
Fiachna is looking to reverse the position.
Anderson has control of an arm but Fiachna manages to advance to Anderson's back! Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Fiachna (9) vs (10) Anderson#SUB#
Anderson fending off the submission attempt from Fiachna.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Fiachna is trying to control but Anderson is trying to escape here - he's now mounted.
And that's the end of the fight!
Anderson wins on points by 10 to 9.
An out of breath Richard Anderson thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career. |
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Event:
Bots de Garra 133
Date: Mar 13, 2024 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the super heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Rio de Janeiro, with a TWGC record of 61 wins and 45 losses; Tommy Toehold! And in the blue corner, fighting out of London, with a TWGC record of 32 wins and 34 losses; Richard Anderson!
The judges for this bout are Daniel Cesar, Thiago Cunha and Luis Engracia.
The fighters connect hands in the middle of the mat and we are under way.
Anderson changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Toehold tries to avoid it but Anderson manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Toehold to the ground. Toehold escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet. #TD#
Toehold bobs and weaves into range and then changes levels and scores with a nice takedown into side control. Score +4 for clean takedown past guard: Toehold (4) vs (0) Anderson
Toehold working away.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.
Anderson is trying to avoid being dragged into an even worse position than he's already in but Toehold is staying active.
Anderson is trying to improve his position.
Anderson is not content to let Toehold control the position.
We could do with one of the fighters taking the initiative a bit more on the ground - they're both waiting to capitalize on a mistake.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#T1#
Anderson can't do much from the bottom here.
Anderson is looking for a sweep.
Anderson is sneaking out the side here. He's bucked Toehold off and has taken his back! Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Toehold (4) vs (4) Anderson
Toehold is really stuck here.
#T2#
I would not like to be Toehold right now.
Toehold is trying to break free.
Anderson looking to hold on to the position here but Toehold rolls and ends up regaining guard.
Toehold looking to hit a scissor sweep but Anderson is one step ahead there.
Toehold keeping moving, preventing Anderson from controlling successfully. #T3#
Toehold wants to sweep here but Anderson controlling him for the moment.
Anderson trying to control but Toehold is working from the bottom.
Toehold has his hands on Anderson's head, controlling the position. #T4#
Toehold keeping full guard, as Anderson tries to pass.
Anderson pushing down on Toehold's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
Anderson is looking for the mount but instead finds himself back in full guard.
Anderson not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up. #T5#
Anderson stopping the sweep attempt from Toehold.
Anderson looking to control the position here, rather than advance. #T6#
Toehold controls Anderson momentarily but Anderson frees himself.
Anderson controls from within his opponent's guard. #T7#
Anderson looking to pass the guard.
Anderson stopping the sweep attempt from Toehold.#T8#
Toehold is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Anderson is looking to advance position but Toehold has hit a scissor sweep - now he's on top in mount! Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Toehold (8) vs (4) Anderson
Anderson wants to control but Toehold is having none of it.#T9#
Toehold sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
Toehold fails to take his opponent's back.
Anderson is working to get back to half guard.
#T10#
Toehold takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
Anderson tries to hold on but Toehold pushes him away.
Toehold trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Toehold controlling the pace for now. #T11#
Toehold has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.
Anderson 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.
Anderson tries to hold on but Toehold postures up.
Anderson is wriggling around trying to escape.
#T12#
Toehold fails to move to back control.
Toehold trying to control but Anderson is having none of it.
Anderson tries to hold on but Toehold postures up.#T13#
Toehold prevents Anderson from getting the reversal.
Anderson tries to lock up and control but Toehold gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Toehold works his way to his opponent's back.
Score +3 for taking back: Toehold (11) vs (4) Anderson#T14#
What can Anderson do to escape this position? He's going to have to figure it out pretty quick if he wants to stay in the fight!
Anderson breaks Toehold's hooks off and manages to turn into his guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Toehold (11) vs (6) Anderson
Anderson is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
Toehold is trying to keep Anderson in close.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Toehold has control of Anderson's left arm, preventing Anderson from doing any damage.
And that's the end of the fight!
Toehold takes the fight on points by 11 to 6.
A very excited looking Tommy Toehold made sure he remembered to thank all the fans both in the arena and on the internet. He said all the coolest people spend all day on MMA websites, which got a big reaction. |
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Event:
Bots de Garra 131
Date: Mar 06, 2024 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the super heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of London, with a TWGC record of 32 wins and 33 losses; Richard Anderson! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 39 wins and 19 losses; Tyler Alvarez!
The judges for this bout are Paulo Santos, Alexandre Firmino and Seu Braga.
Let's get this grappling contest under way! Who will be victorious?#CL#
Alvarez gets tackled into the ropes by Anderson. Anderson maintains the clinch.
Alvarez gets underhooks to prevent Anderson's takedown attempt.
Anderson drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Anderson tries to score a body lock takedown but Alvarez shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Richard Anderson. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Alvarez is working for takedown but Anderson is calmly controlling the position for now.
Anderson goes for a takedown attempt but Alvarez pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
Alvarez keeps the fight on the outside.
Alvarez with the counter takedown but Anderson avoids it easily.#CL#
Anderson gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Anderson has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Alvarez after a bit of a struggle. #TD2#
Alvarez has Anderson pressed up against the ropes. He's trying to work for a single leg takedown. Alvarez pulls back from the ropes and twists to the side, sending Anderson tumbling to the mat - Alvarez dives into Anderson's guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Anderson (0) vs (2) Alvarez
Anderson is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage. #T1#
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Alvarez stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Anderson swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Alvarez postures up.
Anderson trying to control the position here. #T2#
Anderson wants to improve his position but instead Alvarez has moved into half guard.
Anderson is looking to control Alvarez's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Anderson avoid being mounted?
Alvarez content to sit in half guard and control for a moment.
Anderson is staying active underneath Alvarez, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.#T3#
Anderson is trying to maintain the position but Alvarez is very close to passing his half guard.
Alvarez trying to control the pace.
Anderson is trying to maintain the position but Alvarez is very close to passing his half guard.
We could do with one of the fighters taking the initiative a bit more on the ground - they're both waiting to capitalize on a mistake.#T4#
Anderson makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Anderson.
Alvarez trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Anderson trying to keep a closed guard but Alvarez is proving a slippery customer.
Anderson seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now.
Alvarez 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. #T5#
Alvarez's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige.
Anderson pulls Alvarez in close to prevent any damage.
The fighters are trapped in the ropes so we're going to have a reposition here. The ref calls for a break and repositions the fighters in the center of the ring.
Alvarez not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up. #T6#
Alvarez is fighting to break Anderson's control of his arms but Anderson is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.
Alvarez pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Anderson is keeping the position for now. #T7#
Alvarez passes into half guard.
Anderson wants to control but Alvarez is keeping busy and won't allow it.
My spies in Mary Gracies Jiu Jitsu inform me that Alvarez has been getting involved in the gym's BJJ sparring sessions. Let's see whether that pays dividends!
Alvarez works his way into full mount! Score +3 for passing guard: Anderson (0) vs (5) Alvarez
Alvarez controlling the position easily from mount. #T8#
Anderson keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
Anderson is working hard here to advance position.
Alvarez wants to control the pace but Anderson is squirming around nicely.
Anderson tries to get back to half guard but can't. #T9#
Anderson tries to hold on but Alvarez pushes him away.
Anderson really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
Alvarez can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Anderson is looking to escape.
Anderson wants to control but Alvarez is having none of it.#T10#
Anderson can't escape the position.
Anderson tries to lock up and control but Alvarez gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Anderson is in all sorts of trouble here.
Alvarez takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
Anderson wants to control but Alvarez is having none of it.#T11#
Anderson is squirming around, avoiding Alvarez's attempts to control the action.
Alvarez controlling from the full mount.
Alvarez tries to control but Anderson wriggling away.
Anderson wants to control but Alvarez is having none of it.#T12#
Alvarez trying to control but Anderson is having none of it.
Anderson tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Alvarez controlling his opponent.
Alvarez wants to control the pace but Anderson is squirming around nicely. #T13#
Alvarez controlling his opponent.
Anderson tries to lock up and control but Alvarez gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Alvarez can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Anderson is looking to escape.
Alvarez is trying to control here but Anderson has managed to regain half guard.
#T14#
Alvarez looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Anderson trying to control from the bottom.
Anderson wants to get back to full guard but Alvarez has passed into side control. Score +3 for passing guard: Anderson (0) vs (8) Alvarez
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Anderson is looking to reverse the position.
And that's the end of the fight!
Alvarez wins on points by 8 to 0.
Tyler Alvarez thanked the fans post fight for their support. |
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Event:
Bots de Garra 129
Date: Feb 28, 2024 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the super heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 28 wins and 22 losses; Isaac Vernon! And in the blue corner, fighting out of London, with a TWGC record of 32 wins and 32 losses; Richard Anderson!
The judges for this bout are Mauricio Rocha, Leandro Rodrigues and Edson Gomes.
The fighters bow as they face eachother in the middle of the mat and we are under way.
Nice sprawl there from Vernon as Anderson shoots in.
Anderson fails with a takedown attempt.
Anderson shoots in for a double leg but Vernon sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Isaac Vernon has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Richard Anderson.#TD#
Vernon bobs and weaves into range and then changes levels and scores with a nice takedown into side control. Score +4 for clean takedown past guard: Vernon (4) vs (0) Anderson
Anderson is not content to let Vernon control the position.
Anderson is looking to regain half guard here but Vernon keeps moving and retains side control.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Vernon tries to move into full mount but can't pass Anderson's legs.
Anderson is trying to control Vernon's posture but Vernon avoids it. #T1#
Vernon trying to control the action but Anderson is working from the bottom. #SUB#
Vernon goes for an armbar! This could be all over! Wait, no, Anderson rolls with the submission and now he's on top in Vernon's guard! Nice work there by Anderson! Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Vernon (4) vs (2) Anderson
The fighters are trapped in the ropes so we're going to have a reposition here. The ref calls for a break and repositions the fighters in the center of the ring.
Vernon working a defensive guard here.
Vernon keeping moving, preventing Anderson from controlling successfully. #T2#
Vernon trying to control the position here.
Vernon looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Anderson controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
Vernon wants to improve his position but instead Anderson has moved into half guard.
Vernon wants to get back to full guard.#T3#
Anderson trying to control the pace.
Vernon is trying to maintain the position but Anderson is very close to passing his half guard.
Vernon is in a bad position, trying to hold on for dear life but he is really struggling to maintain any sort of control.
Vernon is looking for a sweep. Anderson is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Anderson is working hard to pass the guard. He's done it - he's now in full mount! Trouble for Vernon! Score +3 for passing guard: Vernon (4) vs (5) Anderson#T4#
Vernon tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Vernon regains half guard.
Vernon wants to get back to full guard but Anderson has mounted him! Score +3 for passing guard: Vernon (4) vs (8) Anderson
Vernon is squirming around, avoiding Anderson's attempts to control the action.
Vernon is desperately trying to improve his position but Anderson has a good base and remains in mount.
Vernon manages to regain half guard. Good work.
Vernon might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.#T5#
Vernon has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Anderson is working away from the top position though.
Anderson wants to lay and pray for a moment but Vernon keeps working.
Vernon is concentrating on defense, preventing Anderson from advancing position.
Vernon makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Vernon.
Vernon is trying to keep Anderson in close.
Anderson controlling from the top position. #T6#
It looks like Anderson might be adopting somewhat of a lay and pray gameplan here, which I'm sure won't go down too well with the paying fans in attendance... Or the ring announcers come to think of it.
Vernon controls Anderson momentarily but Anderson frees himself.
Anderson trying to control the position from guard on top but Vernon is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Vernon is on top in guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Vernon (6) vs (8) Anderson
Vernon wants to control from the top but Anderson keeps moving. #T7#
Anderson is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control.
Anderson looking to control but Vernon passes into half guard.
Anderson is controlling Vernon's position as best he can from this difficult position.
Vernon wants to pass the guard but Anderson is defending well.
Vernon is trying to control. Anderson wants to improve his position but can't escape this time. #T8#
Anderson is trying to control but can't.
Anderson might have to switch it up a bit here because his efforts to control Vernon haven't been going to plan, at least at the current moment in time.
Vernon tries to pass to full mount but Anderson defends it.
Vernon is looking to take a break and control but Anderson is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Vernon is thwarting Anderson's attempts to control the position.#T9#
Vernon uses his free foot to push down on Anderson's thigh. Eventually he works his other foot free and he's advanced to mount - this is trouble for Anderson. Score +3 for passing guard: Vernon (9) vs (8) Anderson
Vernon can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Anderson is looking to escape. #T10#
Anderson is looking to improve his position but Vernon isn't that keen on the idea.#T11#
Vernon trying to control but Anderson is having none of it.
Anderson manages to regain half guard. Good work.
Vernon performing his best blanket impression for a moment. #SUB#
Anderson is defending against the submission attempts here by Vernon.
#T12#
Anderson is looking to improve his position.
We've been hearing good reports from Vernon's training camp. Apparently he has been rolling around with some good quality BJJ practitioners and has been sharpening his skills. Let's see if that has an impact on the fight today.
Anderson has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Vernon is working away from the top position though.#T13#
Vernon prevents Anderson from improving his position.
Vernon performing his best blanket impression for a moment.
Anderson wants to improve his position but Vernon is controlling well.
Anderson controlling the position for now.
Vernon prevents Anderson from improving his position.#T14#
Vernon trying to pass the guard but Anderson defending well.
Anderson wants to control but Vernon is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Anderson is refusing to be controlled, as Vernon sits in half guard.
Anderson tries to get to full guard but Vernon has control of the leg.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!#SUB#
Anderson is defending against the submission attempts here by Vernon.
And that's the end of the fight!
Vernon takes the fight on points by 9 to 8.
Isaac Vernon managed to slip a mention for his sponsors, Pulling Guard, into his post fight interview. |
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Event:
Bots de Garra 128
Date: Feb 25, 2024 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the super heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of London, with a TWGC record of 31 wins and 32 losses; Richard Anderson! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Los Angeles, with a TWGC record of 39 wins and 34 losses; Jerry Curls!
The judges for this bout are Emerson Jorge, Felipe Paraventi and Alexandre Firmino.
The official calls the fighters to the middle and the contest is under way.#TD2#
Curls scores with a takedown into Anderson's guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Anderson (0) vs (2) Curls
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.
Anderson looking to hit a scissor sweep but Curls is one step ahead there.
Curls trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Anderson trying to control the position.
Curls pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Anderson is keeping the position for now.
Anderson seems to have improved his submission grappling technique since last time we saw him. Let's see if he can pull off a submission.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Curls wants to control from the top but Anderson keeps moving. #T1#
Curls trying to pass the guard. He's being very persistent here but Anderson manages to land a sweep and now he's on top! Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Anderson (2) vs (2) Curls
Curls wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now.
Curls working a defensive guard but Anderson passes into half guard.
#T2#
Curls is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Curls wants to control but Anderson is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Curls is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
We could do with one of the fighters taking the initiative a bit more on the ground - they're both waiting to capitalize on a mistake.
Curls is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Anderson's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Anderson's back! Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Anderson (2) vs (6) Curls
Curls wants to control but Anderson is keeping busy.#T3#
I really don't envy Anderson right now.
Anderson staying busy and making it hard for Curls to control.
Curls is riding his opponent, not letting Anderson buck him off.
Anderson trying to control the hands but Curls breaks the grip.
Curls has the hooks sunk in and you can see the will to fight slowly draining out of Anderson's body.
Anderson looking very determined here, making life difficult for Curls.
#T4#
Anderson is really stuck here.
Curls controls the position.#T5#
The crowd hopeful of a finish here - Curls's supporters are on their feet, screaming for him to go for the rear naked choke.
Anderson rolls, trying to escape but Curls keeps control of the position.
Curls is riding his opponent, not letting Anderson buck him off.
Curls is trying to stick to Anderson's back but Anderson is turning into Curls. He's managed to reverse the position - now he's in Curls's guard. Polite applause from the crowd in appreciation of some nice Jiu Jitsu by Anderson. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Anderson (4) vs (6) Curls#T6#
Anderson wants to control from the top but Curls keeps moving.
Curls is pulling down on Anderson's head to control his posture.
Curls wants to sweep here but Anderson controlling him for the moment.
Anderson wants to control from the top but Curls keeps moving.
Curls looking to hit a scissor sweep but Anderson is one step ahead there. #T7#
Curls is pulling down on Anderson's head. It's preventing any offense from Anderson, at least for the moment.
Curls looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Anderson wants to pass the guard but Curls is keeping the position.#T8#
Anderson is stalling in the full guard.
Curls has Anderson pulled in close to control his posture.
The fighters are trapped in the ropes so we're going to have a reposition here. The ref calls for a break and repositions the fighters in the center of the ring.
Anderson stopping the sweep attempt from Curls.
Curls working a defensive guard here.
#T9#
Anderson looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
Curls wants to control the position but Anderson says "no thanks buddy" and passes to half guard. #SUB#
Anderson is looking for a kimura here.
Anderson wants to control but Curls is keeping him busy. #T10#
Anderson seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense.
Curls wants to control but Anderson is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Curls wants to improve his position but Anderson is controlling well.
#T11#
Anderson wants to control but Curls is keeping him busy.
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Anderson in particular looking to stall.
Curls wants to sweep but Anderson has passed to side control! Score +3 for passing guard: Anderson (7) vs (6) Curls
Anderson will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Anderson just content to control the position. #T12#
Curls is trying to get back to half guard.
Curls is looking to slip a leg under and get half guard but Anderson is one step ahead and moves to full mount! Score +2 for reaching mount: Anderson (9) vs (6) Curls
Anderson takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
Well,Anderson is on his way to losing a decision here. Can he use his experience to pull something off in the closing minutes?
Anderson is looking to work his way around to Curls's back. He needs to be careful though, as he's in danger of losing this dominant position. #T13#
Curls looking to escape from mount but he's given up his back! Score +3 for taking back: Anderson (12) vs (6) Curls
Curls is in bad spot here.
So, who will make the next big move? In this position it could be crucial.
Curls is in bad spot here.
Anderson avoiding Curls 's attempts to control his hands. #T14#
Anderson trying to secure his dominant position for a moment - making sure Curls doesn't escape.
Curls rolls, trying to escape but Anderson keeps control of the position.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Anderson tries to keep control of the position but Curls is staying busy.
And that's the end of the fight!
Anderson takes the fight on points by 12 to 6.
During a confident post fight interview, Richard Anderson thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him. |
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Event:
Bots de Garra 127
Date: Feb 21, 2024 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the super heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Rio de Janeiro, with a TWGC record of 52 wins and 27 losses; Abu Schaubi! And in the blue corner, fighting out of London, with a TWGC record of 30 wins and 32 losses; Richard Anderson!
The judges for this bout are Luis Engracia, Emerson Jorge and Paulo Santos.
Let's get this grappling contest under way! Who will be victorious?
Anderson fails with an attempt to clinch.
Anderson fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Schaubi wants to take advantage of his opponent's missed offense by moving into the clinch.
Anderson tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Schaubi defends well and Anderson ends up having to push Schaubi into the ropes where they will battle it out in the clinch.
Anderson with a poor takedown #CL#
and Schaubi counters by clinching up.
Abu Schaubi has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Richard Anderson.
Schaubi jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Anderson walks away with a smile on his face. Schaubi gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
Anderson shoots for a takedown but Schaubi saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Schaubi tries to counter by moving into the clinch but Anderson manages to circle out of the way.#CL#
Schaubi moves into the clinch successfully.
#TD#
Schaubi has managed to pull guard. Let's see whether he can work an aggressive guard. It will also be interesting to see what tactics Anderson uses from the top position.
Schaubi controlling the position.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.
Schaubi is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Anderson pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Schaubi is keeping the position for now.
Schaubi looking to control.
#T1#
Schaubi has his hands on Anderson's head, controlling the position. #SUB#
Schaubi looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Anderson not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
Schaubi is trying to control the position but Anderson postures up. #T2#
Schaubi is pulling down on Anderson's head. It's preventing any offense from Anderson, at least for the moment.
Anderson trying to control but Schaubi is working from the bottom.
Schaubi looking to control.
Schaubi 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.#T3#
Schaubi trying to control the position.
Schaubi pulls Anderson in close to prevent any damage.
Anderson wants to control from the top but Schaubi keeps moving. #T4#
Schaubi trying to control the position.
Schaubi wants to control the position but Anderson says "no thanks buddy" and passes to half guard.
Anderson moves into full mount! Schaubi won't be happy about that! Score +3 for passing guard: Schaubi (0) vs (3) Anderson
Anderson looking to control but Schaubi is working nicely, looking to advance position himself. #T5#
Anderson manages to capitalize on a mistake by Schaubi to take his back! Score +3 for taking back: Schaubi (0) vs (6) Anderson
Anderson tries to keep control of the position but Schaubi is staying busy.
Schaubi is defending well here and trying to improve his position.
Anderson struggling to keep hold of the position.
I would not like to be Schaubi right now.
You can see the frustration on Schaubi's face… He knows he is in trouble unless he improves his position sooner rather than later.
Our spies down at at Jed's Gym inform us that Anderson has really been working on his submissions in the buildup to this fight. Will it pay off?
Anderson is not going to allow Schaubi to sit and survive in this position. #T6#
Anderson controlling from the back.
Schaubi trying to control the position but Anderson manages to sink in the hooks.
Anderson is hanging on to Schaubi's back as he tries to escape.
Schaubi trying to control the hands but Anderson breaks the grip.
Anderson tries to get the hooks in deep but Schaubi pushed the leg off. #T7#
Anderson gets his hands free as Schaubi looks to control.
Schaubi tries to escape but Anderson has the hooks in and won't let him break free.
Schaubi is working hard here to advance position.#SUB2#
Anderson tightening his grip on Schaubi, looking for the choke.
You can see the frustration on Schaubi's face… He knows he is in trouble unless he improves his position sooner rather than later.
#T8#
Schaubi rolls and manages to get back to half guard. Nicely done.
Anderson prevents Schaubi from improving his position.
Schaubi is staying active underneath Anderson, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Schaubi trying to hold on to Anderson's head to control him but Anderson postures up.
Schaubi tries to roll over but Anderson keeps him under control.
Schaubi is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Anderson's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Anderson's back! Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Schaubi (4) vs (6) Anderson#T9##SUB#
Anderson showing good submission defense here.
#SUB#
Anderson defends a rear naked choke attempt by controlling one of Schaubi's arms.
Schaubi tries to get the hooks in deep but Anderson pushed the leg off. #T10#
Schaubi wants to control the position but Anderson frees himself and scrambles - Schaubi manages to regain control in side control.
Anderson struggling a bit here.
Anderson gets one leg under and gets the fight to half guard.
Schaubi trying to mount his opponent but Anderson defends it.
Schaubi is trying to advance to mount but he's lost his balance and Anderson reverses the position - he's now on top in Schaubi's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Schaubi (4) vs (8) Anderson#T11#
Anderson not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
Anderson passes Schaubi's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
Schaubi wants to get back to full guard.
The fighters are trapped in the ropes so we're going to have a reposition here. The ref calls for a break and repositions the fighters in the center of the ring.#T12#
Schaubi is trying to control but Anderson manages to pass to mount!
Score +3 for passing guard: Schaubi (4) vs (11) Anderson
Anderson tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
Schaubi tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Schaubi regains half guard.
Anderson is keen to just control but Schaubi is a slippery customer.#T13#
Schaubi wants to control but Anderson is keeping busy.
Anderson seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Schaubi does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Schaubi wants to improve his position but Anderson is controlling well.
Schaubi is staying active underneath Anderson, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Schaubi wants to control but Anderson is keeping busy.
Anderson tries to pass the half guard into mount. Schaubi knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt. #T14#
Schaubi is pressing down on Anderson's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Anderson won't allow Schaubi to sweep him here.
Schaubi working a defensive guard but Anderson manages to pass into side control anyway.
Score +3 for passing guard: Schaubi (4) vs (14) Anderson
Anderson working away.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Schaubi is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
And that's the end of the fight!
Anderson wins on points by 14 to 4.
Richard Anderson thanked the fans post fight for their support.
The defeated Abu Schaubi had this to say: 'Gawld dawg'. |
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Event:
Bots de Garra 125
Date: Feb 14, 2024 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the super heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of London, with a TWGC record of 30 wins and 31 losses; Richard Anderson! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Los Angeles, with a TWGC record of 105 wins and 66 losses; Kurt Diesel!
The judges for this bout are Paulo Santos, Luis Engracia and Matheus Silva.
Let's get this grappling contest under way! Who will be victorious?#TD2#
Diesel closes the distance and gets a double leg, slamming Anderson to the mat! Anderson manages to get full guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Anderson (0) vs (2) Diesel
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.
Anderson looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it.
Diesel content to stall in guard here.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Diesel is pushing down on Anderson's leg trying to pass to half guard. Anderson is fighting to maintain full guard but Diesel has managed to sneak the leg through.
We could do with one of the fighters taking the initiative a bit more on the ground - they're both waiting to capitalize on a mistake.#T1#
Diesel seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense.
Diesel is trying to control the action in half guard but Anderson is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Anderson is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Diesel's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Diesel's back! Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Anderson (4) vs (2) Diesel
Anderson controlling the position well here. Diesel rolled but Anderson kept the hooks locked in and stayed in the dominant position.
#T2#
Anderson trying to control momentarily.
Diesel is really stuck here.
Anderson trying to control momentarily.
Anderson has the hooks in. Diesel is trying to push off one leg but he has to do so cautiously to avoid being submitted.
Anderson seems to have improved his submission grappling technique since last time we saw him. Let's see if he can pull off a submission.#T3#
Anderson doesn't have the hooks in and Diesel manages to turn into his guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Anderson (4) vs (4) Diesel
Anderson looking to control.
Diesel controlling from the top position.
Anderson not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Anderson being controlled here, momentarily.
Diesel's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige.#T4#
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as Anderson holds on and takes a little breather.
Anderson not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Anderson 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.
Diesel postures up.
#T5#
Anderson seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now.
Diesel advances to half guard.
Anderson wants to get back to full guard.
Anderson controlling the leg, holding on to half guard.
Diesel trying to mount his opponent but Anderson defends it.
Diesel is keen to just control but Anderson is a slippery customer.#T6#
Anderson controlling the position for now.
Anderson is trying to get back to full guard.
Anderson has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Diesel is working away from the top position though.#T7#
Diesel is looking to take a break and control but Anderson is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Anderson is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Diesel is looking to advance position but Anderson won't allow it.
Diesel wants to lay and pray for a moment but Anderson keeps working. #T8#
Anderson is concentrating on defense, preventing Diesel from advancing position.
Anderson wants to get back to full guard but Diesel has passed into side control. Score +3 for passing guard: Anderson (4) vs (7) Diesel
Anderson is trying to improve his position.#T9#
Diesel tries to move into full mount but can't pass Anderson's legs.
Anderson tries to bench press Diesel off him but Diesel keeps the position.
Anderson is trying to work for a sweep but Diesel has mounted him! Score +2 for reaching mount: Anderson (4) vs (9) Diesel
Anderson is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
#T10#
Anderson is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Diesel content just to control the position here.
Anderson has given up his back here. Will Diesel look for the submission or keep pounding away?
Score +3 for taking back: Anderson (4) vs (12) Diesel
Anderson tries to break free.
#T11#
Anderson just trying to survive but Diesel is wriggling into a better position, looking to finish.
Our spies down at at Convicted Fight Club inform us that Diesel has really been working on his submissions in the buildup to this fight. Will it pay off?
You know, I was talking to some of our celebrities at ringside tonight and they were split right down the middle on who was going to win this fight.
Anderson trying to control but not successfully.
Diesel trying to control.
So, who will make the next big move? In this position it could be crucial.
#T12#
Anderson trying to control the hands but Diesel won't let him.
Diesel is hanging on to Anderson's back as he tries to escape.
#T13#
Diesel just keeping the dominant position. He can't wait too long though, otherwise the referee will stand them back up.
More stalling from Diesel.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Anderson is in bad spot here.
Anderson looking very determined here, making life difficult for Diesel.
Anderson just trying to survive but Diesel is wriggling into a better position, looking to finish. #T14#
Diesel tries to get the hooks in deep but Anderson pushed the leg off.
Anderson trying to control the position but Diesel manages to sink in the hooks.
Diesel is controlling his opponent, waiting for an opportunity to finish.
Anderson tries to roll but Diesel sticks to his back.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Good control from Diesel.
Anderson trying to control but he's just got himself in more trouble.
And that's the end of the fight!
Diesel wins on points by 12 to 4.
Our winner, Kurt Diesel, made sure he spent some time buttering up the crowd during his post fight interview, which will no doubt bring him a few more fans. |
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Event:
Bots de Garra 124
Date: Feb 11, 2024 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the super heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of St Petersburg, with a TWGC record of 50 wins and 45 losses; Darragh Fiachna! And in the blue corner, fighting out of London, with a TWGC record of 29 wins and 31 losses; Richard Anderson!
The judges for this bout are Emerson Jorge, Luis Engracia and Thiago Cunha.
Let's get this grappling contest under way! Who will be victorious?#CL#
Fiachna gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Fiachna has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Anderson after a bit of a struggle.
Fiachna has been talking about how he's improved his wrestling in the run up to the fight so let's see if that's enough to sway the balance.
Anderson drops down looking for an ankle pick but Fiachna pulls his leg out and moves away.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Anderson defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Fiachna.#CL2#
Anderson has closed the distance and engaged Fiachna in a clinch.
#TD#
Fiachna has Anderson pressed up against the ropes. He's trying to work for a single leg takedown. Fiachna pulls back from the ropes and twists to the side, sending Anderson tumbling to the mat - Fiachna dives into Anderson's guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Fiachna (2) vs (0) Anderson
Anderson keeping moving, preventing Fiachna from controlling successfully.
Anderson can't keep his opponent in guard - Fiachna advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB2#
Anderson is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Fiachna pulls his head out easily.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.
Anderson wants to get back to full guard.#T1#
Anderson is controlling Fiachna's trapped leg to prevent Fiachna from advancing to side control.#SUB#
Fiachna is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Anderson sees it coming and defends easily.
Anderson wants to control but Fiachna is keeping busy.
#SUB#
Fiachna is working for a kimura here but Anderson manages to reverse the position and he's now in Fiachna's guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Fiachna (2) vs (2) Anderson
Anderson wants to pass the guard but Fiachna is keeping the position.
Anderson stays in close to Fiachna's body and controls the position. #T2#
It looks like Anderson might be adopting somewhat of a lay and pray gameplan here, which I'm sure won't go down too well with the paying fans in attendance... Or the ring announcers come to think of it.
Fiachna trying to keep a closed guard but Anderson is proving a slippery customer.
The fighters are trapped in the ropes so we're going to have a reposition here. The ref calls for a break and repositions the fighters in the center of the ring.
Fiachna pulls Anderson in to control the position.
Anderson wants to control from the top but Fiachna keeps moving. #SUB#
Fiachna is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Anderson is aware though and is defending well.
Fiachna might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.#T3#
Fiachna is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage.
Fiachna wants to control but instead he gets his guard passed and Anderson is now in half guard.
Anderson is figuring out what he wants to do next.
Fiachna is trying to control but Anderson manages to pass to mount!
Score +3 for passing guard: Fiachna (2) vs (5) Anderson
Fiachna is in all sorts of trouble here.
Fiachna manages to regain half guard. Good work. #T4#
Fiachna is trying to get back to full guard.
Anderson wants to lay and pray for a moment but Fiachna keeps working.
Fiachna is looking for a sweep. Anderson is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Fiachna is refusing to be controlled, as Anderson sits in half guard.
Fiachna wants to improve his position but Anderson is controlling well.
#T5#
Fiachna keeps control of the position for the meantime.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Anderson is taking a breather. Fiachna 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.
Fiachna is looking to control Anderson's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Fiachna avoid being mounted?
Anderson is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.#T6#
Fiachna trying to control here.
Anderson slows the pace down in half guard.
Anderson's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige.
Fiachna trying to control here.
#T7#
Anderson is keen to just control but Fiachna is a slippery customer.
Fiachna has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Anderson is working away from the top position though.
Fiachna tries to get to full guard but Anderson has control of the leg.
Anderson is trying to control the action in half guard but Fiachna is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard. #T8#
Fiachna is looking for a sweep. Anderson is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Fiachna trying to control here.
Fiachna wants to get back to full guard.
Fiachna trying to control from the bottom.
Anderson keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.
Fiachna is staying active underneath Anderson, who seems content to just control the action from this position. #T9#
Fiachna wants to improve his position but Anderson is controlling well.
Fiachna wants to control but Anderson is keeping busy.
Fiachna is looking to improve his position.
Fiachna is controlling Anderson's position as best he can from this difficult position.#T10#
Anderson wants to lay and pray for a moment but Fiachna keeps working.
Anderson is figuring out what he wants to do next.#SUB#
Fiachna is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Anderson pulls his head out easily.
Fiachna moves into full guard.
#T11#
Anderson wants to control from the top but Fiachna keeps moving.
Fiachna is trying to control the position but Anderson postures up.
Fiachna is controlling Anderson's posture.#SUB#
Fiachna throws his legs up looking for a submission but Anderson uses it to pass to side control.
Score +3 for passing guard: Fiachna (2) vs (8) Anderson
Fiachna is looking to slip a leg under and get half guard but Anderson is one step ahead and moves to full mount! Score +2 for reaching mount: Fiachna (2) vs (10) Anderson
Anderson content just to control the position here. #T12#
Fiachna is squirming around, avoiding Anderson's attempts to control the action.
Fiachna is looking to get to half guard.
Fiachna is working hard here to advance position.
Anderson trying to control but he's not successful this time. #T13#
Fiachna tries to hold on but Anderson pushes him away.
Anderson looking to control and managing it successfully.
Fiachna regains half guard.
Fiachna wants to get back to full guard.#T14#
Anderson is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.
Fiachna wants to get back to full guard.
Anderson content to control rather than advance. #SUB#
Anderson moves into side control, avoiding a weak kimura attempt from Fiachna. Score +3 for passing guard: Fiachna (2) vs (13) Anderson
And that's the end of the fight!
Anderson wins on points by 13 to 2.
During a confident post fight interview, Richard Anderson thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him. |
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Event:
Bots de Garra 123
Date: Feb 07, 2024 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the super heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of London, with a TWGC record of 28 wins and 31 losses; Richard Anderson! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Los Angeles, with a TWGC record of 46 wins and 29 losses; Abubakar Camara!
The judges for this bout are Alexandre Firmino, Felipe Paraventi and Thiago Cunha.
The fighters connect hands in the middle of the mat and we are under way.
Camara displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Anderson.
And Camara tries to counter it with a takedown but Anderson pushes his down on his head and steps out.
Camara stuffs the takedown.
Camara feints the counter takedown.
Anderson moves in looking to clinch but Camara pushes him off.
Camara drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Anderson defends it well.
Anderson fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Richard Anderson. That's going to take a lot out of him.#CL#
Anderson closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the ropes. #TD2#
Camara has Anderson pressed up against the ropes. He's trying to work for a single leg takedown. Camara pulls back from the ropes and twists to the side, sending Anderson tumbling to the mat - Camara dives into Anderson's guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Anderson (0) vs (2) Camara
Camara trying to control but Anderson is working from the bottom.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Camara controlling from the top position. #T1#
Anderson lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Anderson (2) vs (2) Camara
Camara has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall.
Camara is trying to control the position from the bottom.
#T2#
Anderson trying to control but Camara is working from the bottom.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.
We could do with one of the fighters taking the initiative a bit more on the ground - they're both waiting to capitalize on a mistake.
Anderson pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Camara is keeping the position for now.
Camara 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.#T3#
Anderson engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
Anderson wants to pass the guard but Camara is keeping the position.
Anderson trying to control the position from guard on top but Camara is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #T4#
Anderson is fighting to break Camara's control of his arms but Camara is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.
Camara is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Anderson works a leg free and moves into half guard.
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
Anderson seems to have a rather negative gameplan on the ground. He seems keen to just score the takedown and hold down Camara for as long as he can get away with.#T5#
Camara wants to control but Anderson is keeping busy.
Camara is looking for a sweep. Anderson is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Anderson wants to pass the guard but Camara is defending well.
Camara keeping control of the leg, stopping his opponent passing to mount. #T6#
Camara felt the need to train up his defensive grappling in the buildup to the fight. Presumably he was expecting to be in a difficult position like this, so let's see if he can get out of it.
Camara is not content to let Anderson control the position.
Camara trying to control here.
#T7#
Camara is looking for a sweep. Anderson is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Camara moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Camara being controlled here, momentarily.
Camara pulls Anderson in close to his closed guard and prevents Anderson from doing any damage or advancing position.#T8#
Anderson trying to control but Camara is working from the bottom.
Anderson stays in close to Camara's body and controls the position.
Camara trying to keep a closed guard but Anderson is proving a slippery customer.
Camara tries to land a sweep but no joy. #T9#
Camara is trying to keep Anderson in close.
Anderson trying to control the position from guard on top but Camara is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
The fighters are trapped in the ropes so we're going to have a reposition here. The ref calls for a break and repositions the fighters in the center of the ring.
Camara is adopting a defensive guard.#T10#
Camara being controlled here, momentarily.
Anderson's ground tactics aren't going to win him many fans. Let's hope he's got fireworks for us if he gets back to his feet because he's not doing much on the ground.
Camara wants to improve his position but instead Anderson has moved into half guard.
#T11#
Anderson controlling the pace.
Camara is positioning himself well to prevent Anderson advancing to mount.
Camara has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Anderson is working away from the top position though.#T12#
Camara is trying is best to control the position here.
Let's hope that Camara has the urge to step up the pace any second now because for the last 15 or 20 seconds he's just been holding on tight.
Camara tries to regain full guard. Instead though, Anderson has advanced to mount. Uh oh. Score +3 for passing guard: Anderson (5) vs (2) Camara
Anderson looking to control and managing it successfully. #T13#
Camara regains half guard.
Anderson wants to control but Camara is keeping him busy.
Camara is trying to get back to full guard.#T14#
Camara is holding on to half guard well.
Anderson keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.
Anderson is thwarting Camara's attempts to control the position.
Anderson slows the pace down in half guard.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Anderson is thwarting Camara's attempts to control the position.
And that's the end of the fight!
Anderson takes the fight on points by 5 to 2.
Richard Anderson decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well. |
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Event:
Bots de Garra 121
Date: Jan 31, 2024 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the super heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Los Angeles, with a TWGC record of 102 wins and 65 losses; Kurt Diesel! And in the blue corner, fighting out of London, with a TWGC record of 28 wins and 30 losses; Richard Anderson!
The judges for this bout are Alexandre Firmino, Thiago Cunha and Luis Engracia.
The fighters connect hands in the middle of the mat and we are under way.
Anderson misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Diesel changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
Anderson stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Anderson wants it to stay on the feet.
Anderson tries to clinch up.
Diesel leaves Anderson with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
No luck for Diesel with that takedown attempt.
Anderson steps in looking to clinch after the strikes miss from Diesel.#CL2#
Anderson takes the fight into the clinch.
Anderson drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Kurt Diesel has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Richard Anderson.
Anderson tries for a takedown but Diesel manages to get underhooks.
Diesel gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Anderson.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Anderson wants to take the fight to the mat but Diesel manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.
Diesel prevents a takedown attempt there.
Diesel wants a takedown but no success here.
#TD#
Diesel turns his back and goes for a hip toss. It's a bit messy but it gets the job done and Diesel manages to end up in side control. Score +4 for clean takedown past guard: Diesel (4) vs (0) Anderson#T1#
A lull in the action here as Diesel stalls from top position.
Diesel wants to control but Anderson is keeping him busy.
The referee tells the fighters to keep busy.
Anderson is trying to get back to half guard. He's pushing on Diesel's leg. He's managed it. Nice work.
Diesel controlling the pace. #T2#
Diesel is trying to control the action in half guard but Anderson is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Diesel perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there.
We could do with one of the fighters taking the initiative a bit more on the ground - they're both waiting to capitalize on a mistake.
Diesel is thwarting Anderson's attempts to control the position.
Anderson is not content to let Diesel control the position.
Anderson is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Diesel's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Diesel's back! Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Diesel (4) vs (4) Anderson#T3#
Anderson struggling to keep hold of the position.
Anderson really has the hooks in deep now - there seems like no escape for Diesel.
Anderson is looking to control Diesel but Diesel is wriggling around and keeping busy.
Anderson might have to switch it up a bit here because his efforts to control Diesel haven't been going to plan, at least at the current moment in time.#T4#
Diesel tries to break free.
Anderson controls the action.
Diesel is in a tricky position but he's been working on his transitions down at Convicted Fight Club, so we'll see if he gets out of it.
Diesel wants to escape the position.
Anderson tries to keep control of the position but Diesel is staying busy.#SUB2#
Diesel defending nicely against the rear naked choke attempt.
Anderson has the hooks sunk in and you can see the will to fight slowly draining out of Diesel's body.
#T5#
Anderson wants to control but Diesel is keeping busy.#SUB2#
Anderson is working really hard to secure the rear naked choke. Diesel defends successfully for a significant amount of time. Both fighters are looking very determined.
Diesel breaks Anderson's hooks off and manages to turn into his guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Diesel (6) vs (4) Anderson#T6#
Diesel is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
Anderson controlling the position.#T7#
Diesel trying to control but Anderson is working from the bottom.
Diesel pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Anderson is keeping the position for now.
Anderson can't keep his opponent in guard - Diesel advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
Diesel is looking to stall here but Anderson recovers full guard. #T8#
Diesel trying to control but Anderson is working from the bottom.
Diesel trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Anderson keeping moving, preventing Diesel from controlling successfully.
Anderson looking to control.
#T9#
Diesel looking to pass the guard.
Diesel controlling from the top position.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.
Anderson looking to control.
#SUB2#
Anderson is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Anderson keeping moving, preventing Diesel from controlling successfully. #T10#
Anderson keeping full guard, as Diesel tries to pass.
Diesel controlling from the top position.
Diesel's ground tactics aren't going to win him many fans. Let's hope he's got fireworks for us if he gets back to his feet because he's not doing much on the ground.
Anderson is trying to keep Diesel in close.
#T11#
Diesel trying to control the position from guard on top but Anderson is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
The fighters are trapped in the ropes so we're going to have a reposition here. The ref calls for a break and repositions the fighters in the center of the ring.
Anderson wants to hit a sweep here but Diesel passes into full mount! Oh no, disaster for Anderson there! Score +3 for passing guard: Diesel (9) vs (4) Anderson
Anderson tries to hold on but Diesel postures up.#T12#
Diesel controlling from the full mount.
Anderson is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
Anderson is squirming around, avoiding Diesel's attempts to control the action.
Anderson is trying desperately to improve position.#T13#
Anderson is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
Diesel wants to control the pace but Anderson is squirming around nicely.
Anderson tries to hold on but Diesel pushes him away.
Anderson is squirming around, avoiding Diesel's attempts to control the action.
Diesel looking to control and managing it successfully. #T14#
Anderson is squirming around, avoiding Diesel's attempts to control the action.
Anderson sneaks a leg back under and regains half guard and is working straight away to try and get back to guard. He hasn't managed just yet though.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Diesel passes to side control. Score +3 for passing guard: Diesel (12) vs (4) Anderson
Diesel takes a little break here. Anderson wants to take advantage but he is being controlled well.
And that's the end of the fight!
Diesel takes the fight on points by 12 to 4.
Kurt Diesel thanked the fans post fight for their support. |
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Event:
Bots de Garra 119
Date: Jan 24, 2024 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the super heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of London, with a TWGC record of 28 wins and 29 losses; Richard Anderson! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Los Angeles, with a TWGC record of 34 wins and 31 losses; Jerry Curls!
The judges for this bout are Leandro Rodrigues, Felipe Paraventi and Paulo Santos.
The official calls the fighters to the middle and the contest is under way.#CL#
Anderson clinches with his opponent.
Anderson has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Curls after a bit of a struggle.
Anderson is looking for a takedown up against the ropes. Curls gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
Anderson gets underhooks to prevent Curls's takedown attempt.
Anderson has been working on his balance at Jed's Gym, so perhaps that has help him stuff some of the takedown attempts by Curls.
Anderson changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Curls fights it off and pushes away nicely.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Richard Anderson. That's going to take a lot out of him.#TD2#
Curls feints and then dives in with a takedown. That was a long way out but the feint bought him enough time to close the distance and complete the takedown. Now we'll play guard for a bit and see who can get the better of that position. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Anderson (0) vs (2) Curls
Anderson wants to sweep but no luck.
Curls looking to sit in guard and control but Anderson gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Anderson (2) vs (2) Curls
Curls managing to control the position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Curls tries to land a sweep but no joy. #T1#
Anderson controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
Anderson won't allow Curls to sweep him here.
Anderson tries to free his leg and advance position but Curls is retaining full guard. #T2#
Curls seems keen to control Anderson's posture.
Curls is trying to control the position but Anderson postures up.
Curls seems keen to control Anderson's posture.
Anderson preventing the sweep.
Anderson wants to control from the top but Curls keeps moving. #T3#
Anderson will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Curls looking to control.
Anderson controlling from the top position.
Anderson wants to control from the top but Curls keeps moving. #T4#
Curls looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Curls managing to control the position.
Anderson trying to control but Curls is working from the bottom.
Curls controlling Anderson's posture.
Anderson is looking to advance position but Curls has hit a scissor sweep - now he's on top in mount! Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Anderson (2) vs (6) Curls#T5#
Anderson is trying to escape the mount.
Curls looking to control but Anderson is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Curls is trying to control here but Anderson has managed to regain half guard.
Curls trying to control from half guard but Anderson is working away. #T6#
Anderson is pressing down on Curls's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Curls wants to control from the top but Anderson keeps moving.
Curls preventing the sweep.
Curls pushing down on Anderson's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
Anderson is looking to improve his position.
#T7#
Anderson is looking to control Curls's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Anderson avoid being mounted?
We could do with one of the fighters taking the initiative a bit more on the ground - they're both waiting to capitalize on a mistake.
Curls wants to control but Anderson is keeping him busy.
Anderson is trying to control but can't.
Curls frees up his trapped foot and advances to mount. Score +3 for passing guard: Anderson (2) vs (9) Curls
Anderson tries to get back to half guard but can't. #T8#
Anderson is squirming around, avoiding Curls's attempts to control the action.
Anderson is trying to escape the mount.
Anderson is squirming around, avoiding Curls's attempts to control the action.
Curls is trying to take his opponent's back.
#T9#
Curls is still trying to improve position.
Anderson has given up his back here. Will Curls look for the submission or keep pounding away?
Score +3 for taking back: Anderson (2) vs (12) Curls
Curls slows the pace down here. Having a little breather whilst he's in a dominant position, looking to rest and regain some energy, ready to go for the finish.
Curls tries to keep control of the position but Anderson is staying busy.#T10#
Curls might have to switch it up a bit here because his efforts to control Anderson haven't been going to plan, at least at the current moment in time.
Curls has the hooks sunk in and you can see the will to fight slowly draining out of Anderson's body.
I really don't envy Anderson right now.
Curls just keeping the dominant position. He can't wait too long though, otherwise the referee will stand them back up.
I really don't envy Anderson right now.
#T11#
Anderson staying busy and making it hard for Curls to control.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.#SUB2#
Curls goes for a risky armbar from back mount and it's not paid off. Anderson escapes and is now in half guard on top. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Anderson (4) vs (12) Curls
Anderson wants to control but Curls is keeping him busy. #T12#
Curls wants to control but Anderson is keeping busy.
Curls tries to roll over but Anderson keeps him under control.
Curls gets back to full guard.
Curls 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.#T13#
Curls is pulling down on Anderson's head. It's preventing any offense from Anderson, at least for the moment.
Let's hope that Curls has the urge to step up the pace any second now because for the last 15 or 20 seconds he's just been holding on tight.
Curls tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Curls being controlled here, momentarily. #T14#
Anderson stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Curls swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Curls keeping moving, preventing Anderson from controlling successfully.
Curls is trying to keep Anderson in close.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Anderson pushes down on Curls's leg and manages to get into half guard.
And that's the end of the fight!
Curls wins on points by 12 to 4.
A relieved looking Jerry Curls thanked the fans for their support and gave the usual line about them being amazing. They seemed to believe that he actually meant it. |
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Event:
Bots de Garra 118
Date: Jan 21, 2024 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the super heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of London, with a TWGC record of 28 wins and 28 losses; Richard Anderson! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, with a TWGC record of 97 wins and 49 losses; Donald Trump!
The judges for this bout are Luis Engracia, Seu Braga and Alexandre Firmino.
Let's get this grappling contest under way! Who will be victorious?
Anderson looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Trump is fending him off so far but Anderson persists. Nope, Trump circles away and we're back to standing.
Anderson shoots in for a takedown but Trump shows good takedown defense.
Anderson fails with an attempt to clinch.
#CL#
Anderson closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the ropes.
Trump tries for a takedown but Anderson manages to get underhooks.
#TD2#
Trump has clasped his hands together around Anderson's back... aaand, he's got a takedown into side control. Nicely done. Score +4 for clean takedown past guard: Anderson (0) vs (4) Trump
A lull in the action here.
Trump looking to control but instead Anderson has slipped a leg in, to regain half guard.
Anderson is in a tricky position but he's been working on his transitions down at Jed's Gym, so we'll see if he gets out of it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Anderson controlling the leg, holding on to half guard.
Anderson won't allow Trump to pass to mount. #T1#
Trump trying to control the action but Anderson is working from the bottom.
Anderson is controlling Trump's trapped leg to prevent Trump from advancing to side control.
We could do with one of the fighters taking the initiative a bit more on the ground - they're both waiting to capitalize on a mistake.
Trump is looking to stall here but Anderson recovers full guard.
Trump looking to control the position here, rather than advance. #T2#
Trump stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Anderson swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Anderson not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Trump looking to sit in guard and control but Anderson gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Anderson (2) vs (4) Trump
Trump looking for a sweep. Not yet Trump, not yet. #T3#
Anderson is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
Trump looking to hit a scissor sweep but Anderson is one step ahead there.
Trump seems keen to control Anderson's posture.
Anderson trying to control the position from guard on top but Trump is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Our spies down at at Alpha Brasil inform us that Trump has really been working on his submissions in the buildup to this fight. Will it pay off?#T4#
Trump trying to control the position.
Anderson controls from within his opponent's guard.
Trump bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Anderson's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Anderson (2) vs (6) Trump
Anderson will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Trump wants to pass the guard but Anderson is keeping the position.#T5#
Trump pushing down on Anderson's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
Anderson tries to roll over but Trump keeps him under control.
Anderson is staying active underneath Trump, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Trump controlling the action here.
It looks like Trump might be adopting somewhat of a lay and pray gameplan here, which I'm sure won't go down too well with the paying fans in attendance... Or the ring announcers come to think of it.#T6#
Anderson trying to hold on to Trump's head to control him but Trump postures up.
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
Trump is pressing down on Anderson's thigh, looking to free his foot. Anderson is holding on for now. #T7#
Trump keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.#SUB2#
Trump wants to work for an arm triangle but Anderson is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Anderson is controlling Trump's trapped leg to prevent Trump from advancing to side control.
Trump content to control rather than advance.
Let's hope that Trump has the urge to step up the pace any second now because for the last 15 or 20 seconds he's just been holding on tight.#T8#
Anderson is not content to let Trump control the position.
Anderson wants to get back to full guard.
Anderson won't allow Trump to pass to mount.
Anderson is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Trump's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Trump's back! Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Anderson (6) vs (6) Trump#T9#
Anderson controlling the position well here. Trump rolled but Anderson kept the hooks locked in and stayed in the dominant position.
Anderson trying to control momentarily.
#SUB#
Trump is having to fend off submission attempts from Anderson, who is looking to sink in the choke. Anderson doesn't have the hooks in though and Trump manages to reverse position! He's now on top, in his opponent's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Anderson (6) vs (8) Trump
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.
Trump content to stall in guard here. #T10#
Trump trying to control the position from guard on top but Anderson is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Trump is in a good position here but he's just trying to control... And he's not even managing to do that successfully.#T11#
Anderson keeping full guard, as Trump tries to pass.
Trump looking to sit in guard and control but Anderson gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Anderson (8) vs (8) Trump
Anderson trying to control the position from guard on top but Trump is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Trump trying to control the position here.
Trump bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Anderson's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Anderson (8) vs (10) Trump#T12#
Anderson 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.
Anderson is working hard here to advance position.
Trump trying to control the position from guard on top but Anderson is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Anderson has control of Trump's left arm, preventing Trump from doing any damage. #T13#
Trump wants to control from the top but Anderson keeps moving.
Trump trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Anderson wants to control the position but Trump says "no thanks buddy" and passes to half guard.
Trump is trying to control. Anderson wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Anderson wants to control but Trump is keeping busy.
#T14#
Trump takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.
Trump is looking to take a break and control but Anderson is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Anderson is pressing down on Trump's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Trump stopping the sweep attempt from Anderson.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Trump stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Anderson swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Trump controlling from the top position.
And that's the end of the fight!
Trump wins on points by 10 to 8.
Donald Trump seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website. |
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Event:
Bots de Garra 117
Date: Jan 17, 2024 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the super heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 78 wins and 59 losses; Conald Petersen! And in the blue corner, fighting out of London, with a TWGC record of 27 wins and 28 losses; Richard Anderson!
The judges for this bout are Luis Engracia, Leandro Rodrigues and Daniel Cesar.
The fighters connect hands in the middle of the mat and we are under way.
Anderson shoots in for a double leg but Petersen sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.#TD#
Petersen closes the distance and clinches up, looking for a takedown. He shifts his weight and gets a nice trip into half guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Petersen (2) vs (0) Anderson
Petersen wants to control but Anderson is keeping him busy. #SUB#
Petersen wants to work for an arm triangle but Anderson is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Petersen with a momentary lay and pray from half guard.
Anderson wants to control but Petersen is keeping busy and won't allow it. #SUB#
Petersen is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Anderson doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Petersen.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Petersen is looking to take a break and control but Anderson is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom. #T1##SUB#
Anderson is defending against the submission attempts here by Petersen.
Petersen slows the pace down in half guard.
Petersen is looking to take a break and control but Anderson is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom. #T2#
Anderson trying to control here.
Petersen trying to control from half guard but Anderson is working away.
Anderson 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.
Petersen wants to free his trapped foot but Anderson is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Petersen in particular looking to stall.#T3#
Anderson is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Petersen content to sit in half guard and control for a moment.
Petersen wants to free his trapped foot but Anderson is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Petersen wants to lay and pray for a moment but Anderson keeps working.
The fighters are trapped in the ropes so we're going to have a reposition here. The ref calls for a break and repositions the fighters in the center of the ring.
Petersen trying to mount his opponent but Anderson defends it. #T4#
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
Petersen tries to pass to full mount but Anderson defends it.
Petersen controlling the action here.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.
Petersen prevents Anderson from improving his position.
Well, if Petersen is going to just lie there, perhaps we should talk about what we're having for dinner tonight… I'm having a ham and pineapple pizza… Yum. Can't wait.
Petersen trying to pass the guard but Anderson defending well. #T5#
Anderson slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Anderson is trying to keep Petersen in close.
Petersen passes Anderson's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
Anderson trying to control here.
Petersen controlling the action here. #SUB#
Petersen seems to be working for a kimura but Anderson defends the submission attempt.#T6#
Petersen passes to side control. Score +3 for passing guard: Petersen (5) vs (0) Anderson
Petersen controlling from side mount.
Petersen trying to control the action but Anderson is working from the bottom. #T7#
Petersen content to control the pace. The referee will try and keep them active though.
Petersen's ground tactics aren't going to win him many fans. Let's hope he's got fireworks for us if he gets back to his feet because he's not doing much on the ground.
Petersen tries to advance to mount but Anderson denies him.
Petersen working away.
Petersen tries to advance to mount but Anderson instead regains half guard.
Anderson is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though. #T8#
Petersen wants to lay and pray for a moment but Anderson keeps working.
Petersen is really struggling to control Anderson but he's trying to hold on to the position.
Petersen is thwarting Anderson's attempts to control the position.
Anderson is looking for a sweep. Petersen is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Petersen is trying to control the action in half guard but Anderson is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Petersen stalling away here and it's allowed Anderson to slip out his trapped foot and regain full guard. #T9#
Petersen is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
Anderson is trying to keep Petersen in close.
Petersen wants to control from the top but Anderson keeps moving.
Petersen is looking to advance position but Anderson has hit a scissor sweep - now he's on top in mount! Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Petersen (5) vs (4) Anderson
Petersen tries to lock up and control but Anderson gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Petersen is working to get back to half guard.
Anderson sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment. #T10#
Petersen just holding on.
Petersen looking to escape from mount but he's given up his back! Score +3 for taking back: Petersen (5) vs (7) Anderson
Petersen trying to control the position but Anderson manages to sink in the hooks.
The crowd hopeful of a finish here - Anderson's supporters are on their feet, screaming for him to go for the rear naked choke.
Petersen trying to control the action but Anderson just sinks the hooks in.
Anderson is riding his opponent, not letting Petersen buck him off. #T11#
Petersen is defending well here and trying to improve his position.
Petersen rolls and manages to get back to half guard. Nicely done.
Petersen wants to get back to full guard.
Petersen might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Anderson trying to control from half guard but Petersen is working away.
Petersen trying to control from the bottom.
Anderson controlling the action here.
Petersen controlling the position for now.#T12#
Petersen is not content to let Anderson control the position.
Petersen is trying to control but can't.
Petersen wants to get back to full guard but Anderson has mounted him! Score +3 for passing guard: Petersen (5) vs (10) Anderson
Petersen tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Petersen gets back to half guard.
Petersen trying to control from the bottom.
Petersen controlling the leg, holding on to half guard.
Petersen wants to control but Anderson is keeping busy.
#T13#
Anderson wants to control but Petersen is keeping him busy.
Petersen tries to roll over but Anderson keeps him under control.#SUB2#
Petersen is trying to control Anderson's posture. Anderson takes advantage of the lull and advances to side control. He also appears to have an arm triangle here! Uh oh, big trouble for Petersen! Anderson is rotating here... this could be the end... Petersen is out! Anderson has ended this one emphatically! Great submission!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 14:57 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Arm Triangle). Richard Anderson!
Richard Anderson thanked the fans post fight for their support.
In defeat, Conald Petersen stepped up to the mic, saying 'Ta Ta there retard'. |
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Event:
Bots de Garra 116
Date: Jan 14, 2024 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the super heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Rio de Janeiro, with a TWGC record of 54 wins and 40 losses; Tommy Toehold! And in the blue corner, fighting out of London, with a TWGC record of 27 wins and 27 losses; Richard Anderson!
The judges for this bout are Seu Braga, Emerson Jorge and Matheus Silva.
Let's get this grappling contest under way! Who will be victorious?
Toehold tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Anderson defends well and Toehold ends up having to push Anderson into the ropes where they will battle it out in the clinch.#TD#
Toehold tightens his grip and picks Anderson up, before dumping him to the ground. Anderson manages to land in guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Toehold (2) vs (0) Anderson
Toehold being controlled here momentarily.
Toehold is stalling in the full guard.
We could do with one of the fighters taking the initiative a bit more on the ground - they're both waiting to capitalize on a mistake.
Toehold looking to pass the guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Anderson is pulling down on Toehold's head. It's preventing any offense from Toehold, at least for the moment.#T1#
Toehold sitting in guard, not really doing much.
Toehold preventing the sweep. #T2#
Anderson trying to control the position.
Anderson seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now.
Toehold showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.
Toehold trying to control but Anderson is working from the bottom. #T3#
Toehold is pushing down on Anderson's leg trying to pass to half guard. Anderson is fighting to maintain full guard but Toehold has managed to sneak the leg through.
Anderson wants to improve his position but Toehold is controlling well.
Anderson trying to control but Toehold postures up.
#T4#
Well, if Toehold is going to just lie there, perhaps we should talk about what we're having for dinner tonight… I'm having a ham and pineapple pizza… Yum. Can't wait.
Anderson is refusing to be controlled, as Toehold sits in half guard.
Anderson keeping control of the leg, stopping his opponent passing to mount.
Toehold is keen to just control but Anderson is a slippery customer.#T5#
Anderson has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Toehold is working away from the top position though.
Anderson wants to improve his position but Toehold is controlling well.
Anderson is refusing to be controlled, as Toehold sits in half guard. #T6#
Anderson is looking to improve his position.
Toehold is pressing down on Anderson's thigh, looking to free his foot. Anderson is holding on for now.
Anderson wants to control but Toehold is keeping busy and won't allow it. #T7#
Toehold has freed up his trapped foot and advances to mount. Score +3 for passing guard: Toehold (5) vs (0) Anderson
Anderson tries to reverse the position but Toehold maintains control.
Anderson 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.
Toehold tries to take Anderson's back but instead Anderson uses the opportunity to regain half guard.
Anderson is looking to improve his position.
Toehold tries to pass to full mount but Anderson defends it. #T8#
Toehold is looking to take a break and control but Anderson is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Toehold is going to have to think about doing something other than just controlling because Anderson is managing to avoid having the position dictated to him.
Anderson trying to control from the bottom.
Anderson wants to control the action here but instead Toehold manages to pass to full mount! Score +3 for passing guard: Toehold (8) vs (0) Anderson
Toehold avoids the attempt from Anderson to control.#T9#
Anderson is desperately trying to improve his position but Toehold has a good base and remains in mount.
Anderson wants to hold on but Toehold pushes him away.
Anderson can't escape the position.
Toehold tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
Anderson tries to get back to half guard but can't. #T10#
Toehold takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
Anderson is looking to get to half guard.
Anderson tries to hold on but Toehold postures up.#T11#
Anderson tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Toehold tries to take Anderson's back but instead Anderson uses the opportunity to regain half guard.
Toehold controlling the action here.#T12#
Anderson won't allow Toehold to pass to mount.
Toehold content to control rather than advance.
Anderson moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Anderson looking to hit a scissor sweep but Toehold is one step ahead there. #T13##SUB2#
Anderson is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Toehold is aware though and is defending well.
Anderson working a defensive guard here.
Toehold trying to control but Anderson is working from the bottom. #T14#
Toehold slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
Anderson looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it.
And that's the end of the fight!
Toehold takes the fight on points by 8 to 0.
A very excited looking Tommy Toehold made sure he remembered to thank all the fans both in the arena and on the internet. He said all the coolest people spend all day on MMA websites, which got a big reaction. |
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Event:
Bots de Garra 115
Date: Jan 10, 2024 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the super heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 41 wins and 18 losses; Enamorado Bandito! And in the blue corner, fighting out of London, with a TWGC record of 27 wins and 26 losses; Richard Anderson!
The judges for this bout are Daniel Cesar, Alexandre Firmino and Edson Gomes.
Let's get this grappling contest under way! Who will be victorious?
Bandito keeps the fight on the outside.
Bandito appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
Anderson tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Bandito defends well and Anderson ends up having to push Bandito into the ropes where they will battle it out in the clinch.
Anderson shoots in for a takedown but Bandito shows good takedown defense.
Bandito half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
Anderson with a poor takedown #TD#
and Bandito counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Bandito (2) vs (0) Anderson
Enamorado Bandito has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Richard Anderson.
Bandito is stalling in the full guard.
We've been hearing good reports from Bandito's training camp. Apparently he has been rolling around with some good quality BJJ practitioners and has been sharpening his skills. Let's see if that has an impact on the fight today.
We could do with one of the fighters taking the initiative a bit more on the ground - they're both waiting to capitalize on a mistake.
Bandito preventing the sweep.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Bandito is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions. #T1#
Bandito wants to pass the guard but Anderson is keeping the position.
Bandito 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. #SUB2#
Anderson looks to be working for a triangle here. Oh, it looks like he might have it! Bandito has picked Anderson up and slammed him! Anderson can't keep hold of the triangle and Bandito manages to pass to side control! Score +3 for passing guard: Bandito (5) vs (0) Anderson#T2#
Anderson prevents Bandito from improving position.
Anderson is looking for a sweep.
Bandito tries to move to mount but Anderson blocks the move with his legs.
Anderson is letting Bandito control him for a moment.
Anderson gets back to half guard.#T3#
Bandito trying to mount his opponent but Anderson defends it.
Anderson 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.
Bandito is keen to just control but Anderson is a slippery customer.
Bandito is going to have to think about doing something other than just controlling because Anderson is managing to avoid having the position dictated to him.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.#T4#
Anderson has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Bandito is working away from the top position though.
The fighters are trapped in the ropes so we're going to have a reposition here. The ref calls for a break and repositions the fighters in the center of the ring.
Bandito looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Bandito is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.
Bandito uses his free foot to push down on Anderson's thigh. Eventually he works his other foot free and he's advanced to mount - this is trouble for Anderson. Score +3 for passing guard: Bandito (8) vs (0) Anderson#T5#
Anderson is working to get back to half guard.
Bandito wants to take Anderson's back but he can't do it this time.
Bandito looking to control and managing it successfully. #T6#
Anderson can't escape the position.
Bandito trying to control but Anderson is having none of it.
Anderson is trying desperately to improve position.#T7#
Bandito content just to control the position here.
Bandito trying to control but he's not successful this time. #T8#
Bandito controlling his opponent.
Bandito is looking to work his way around to Anderson's back. He needs to be careful though, as he's in danger of losing this dominant position.
Anderson tries to hold on but Bandito postures up.
Bandito controlling the pace for now. #T9#
Bandito trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Bandito looking to control and managing it successfully.
Anderson is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
#T10#
Bandito trying to control but Anderson is having none of it.
Anderson is working to get back to half guard.
#T11#
Anderson keeps trying to improve his position.
Bandito controlling the pace for now.
Anderson tries to hold on but Bandito pushes him away.
Anderson working to try and regain half guard.
#T12#
Bandito can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Anderson is looking to escape.
Bandito looking to control and managing it successfully.
Bandito can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Anderson is looking to escape. #T13#
Bandito is really struggling to control Anderson but he's trying to hold on to the position.
Anderson tries to hold on but Bandito postures up.
Bandito fails to advance to Anderson's back.
Bandito content just to control the position here. #T14#
Anderson tries to reverse the position but Bandito maintains control.
Bandito looking to control and managing it successfully.
Anderson wants to control but Bandito is having none of it.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
And that's the end of the fight!
Bandito takes the fight on points by 8 to 0.
Enamorado Bandito retains his super heavyweight title!
Our winner, Enamorado Bandito, made sure he spent some time buttering up the crowd during his post fight interview, which will no doubt bring him a few more fans. |
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Event:
Bots de Garra 114
Date: Jan 07, 2024 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the super heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of London, with a TWGC record of 26 wins and 26 losses; Richard Anderson! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 67 wins and 40 losses; Bo Nickal!
The judges for this bout are Luis Engracia, Seu Braga and Paulo Santos.
The official calls the fighters to the middle and the contest is under way.#TD2#
Nickal drives through with a takedown into Anderson's guard. Let's see what he can do from the top position. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Anderson (0) vs (2) Nickal
Anderson is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Nickal's corner is telling him to maintain position.
Anderson wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Nickal trying to control but Anderson is working from the bottom. #T1#
Anderson keeping full guard, as Nickal tries to pass.
We could do with one of the fighters taking the initiative a bit more on the ground - they're both waiting to capitalize on a mistake.
Nickal slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
Anderson will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.#T2#
Nickal wants to control from the top but Anderson keeps moving.
Nickal tries to free his leg and advance position but Anderson is retaining full guard.
Nickal passes into half guard.
Anderson tries to roll over but Nickal keeps him under control.#T3#
Nickal trying to mount his opponent but Anderson defends it.
Nickal controlling the action here.
Anderson is in a tricky position but he's been working on his transitions down at Jed's Gym, so we'll see if he gets out of it.
Nickal is trying to control. Anderson wants to improve his position but can't escape this time. #T4#
Nickal is stalling here. Anderson is in no mood to hang around though. He's locked up a kimura from the bottom! Nickal seems to be keeping calm but he's forced to roll out of the hold and Anderson has ended up in side control on the top. Nice work. Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Anderson (4) vs (2) Nickal
We've been informed that Nickal has been working hard on his conditioning in the buildup to the fight.
Anderson has control of an arm but Nickal manages to advance to Anderson's back! Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Anderson (4) vs (6) Nickal
Nickal is looking to control Anderson but Anderson is wriggling around and keeping busy.
Nickal is controlling his opponent, waiting for an opportunity to finish.
Anderson wants to escape the position.
#T5#
Anderson trying to control the hands but Nickal breaks the grip. #SUB2#
Nickal has his hand under the chin of his opponent looking for the choke. He's nearly got it! This one could be all over! But no, Anderson has freed his hand and lives to survive another… well, another couple of seconds at least!
Nickal trying to control momentarily.
Nickal keeps control of the position as Anderson tries to break free.
#T6#
The fighters are trapped in the ropes so we're going to have a reposition here. The ref calls for a break and repositions the fighters in the center of the ring.
Anderson manages to reverse the position and now he's in Nickal's guard. Nice work there by Anderson.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Anderson (6) vs (6) Nickal
Anderson slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
Anderson trying to control the position from guard on top but Nickal is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #T7#
Anderson is really struggling to control Nickal but he's trying to hold on to the position.
Anderson is fighting to break Nickal's control of his arms but Nickal is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.
Nickal keeping moving, preventing Anderson from controlling successfully. #T8#
Anderson preventing the sweep.
Nickal is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Anderson trying to control but Nickal is working from the bottom.
Anderson not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
Anderson passes Nickal's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.#T9#
Anderson wants to lay and pray for a moment but Nickal keeps working.
Anderson stalling.
Nickal is trying to control but Anderson passes into side control!
Score +3 for passing guard: Anderson (9) vs (6) Nickal
Anderson wants to lay and pray for a moment but Nickal keeps working. #T10#
Anderson moves into full mount! Score +2 for reaching mount: Anderson (11) vs (6) Nickal
Nickal tries to lock up and control but Anderson gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Anderson content just to control the position here.
Anderson wants to control the pace but Nickal is squirming around nicely. #T11#
Nickal tries to hold on but Anderson postures up.
Nickal is wriggling around trying to escape.
#T12#
Anderson controlling the position easily from mount.
Anderson seems to be looking to move to his opponent's back but Nickal is holding on tight.
Anderson wants to control the pace but Nickal is squirming around nicely. #T13#
Anderson controlling from the full mount.
Nickal manages to regain half guard. Good work.
Nickal is looking to improve his position.
#T14#
Nickal slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Anderson wants to control from the top but Nickal keeps moving.
Anderson controls from within his opponent's guard.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Anderson trying to control but Nickal is working from the bottom.
And that's the end of the fight!
Anderson takes the fight on points by 11 to 6.
Richard Anderson decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well. |
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Event:
Bots de Garra 113
Date: Jan 03, 2024 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the super heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 24 wins and 30 losses; Jari Laitila! And in the blue corner, fighting out of London, with a TWGC record of 25 wins and 26 losses; Richard Anderson!
The judges for this bout are Emerson Jorge, Mauricio Rocha and Paulo Santos.
Let's get this grappling contest under way! Who will be victorious?#TD2#
Anderson dives in and scores a takedown into Laitila's guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Laitila (0) vs (2) Anderson
Anderson tries to free his leg and advance position but Laitila is retaining full guard.
Laitila looking for a sweep. Not yet Laitila, not yet.
Laitila controlling Anderson's posture.
Laitila can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Anderson controls the pace.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Let's hope that Anderson has the urge to step up the pace any second now because for the last 15 or 20 seconds he's just been holding on tight.#SUB#
Laitila escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Anderson gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance. #T1#
Laitila is pulling down on Anderson's head to control his posture.
Anderson engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
Laitila pulls Anderson in to control the position. #T2#
Anderson preventing the sweep.
Laitila has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall.
Laitila is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Laitila is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Laitila (2) vs (2) Anderson#T3#
Laitila wants to control but Anderson is keeping him busy.
Laitila performing his best blanket impression for a moment.
Anderson won't allow Laitila to pass to mount.
Anderson is refusing to be controlled, as Laitila sits in half guard.
Laitila is just content to waste time from the top position. Anderson takes advantage of the situation and regains full guard. #T4#
Laitila stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Anderson swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Anderson pulls Laitila in close to his closed guard and prevents Laitila from doing any damage or advancing position.
Laitila wants to control from the top but Anderson keeps moving.
Anderson keeping full guard, as Laitila tries to pass. #T5#
Anderson is trying to control the position but Laitila postures up.
Anderson managing to control the position.
Anderson not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Anderson pulls Laitila in close to his closed guard and prevents Laitila from doing any damage or advancing position.#T6#
Laitila postures up.
Anderson has his hands on Laitila's head, controlling the position.
Laitila looking to sit in guard and control but Anderson gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Laitila (2) vs (4) Anderson
Laitila looking for a sweep. Not yet Laitila, not yet. #T7#
Laitila working a defensive guard here.
Laitila pulls Anderson in to control the position.
Anderson trying to control the position from guard on top but Laitila is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Laitila controls Anderson momentarily but Anderson frees himself.
Anderson trying to control but Laitila is working from the bottom. #T8#
Laitila controls Anderson momentarily but Anderson frees himself.
Laitila tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Laitila keeping moving, preventing Anderson from controlling successfully.
Laitila is adopting a defensive guard.
Laitila wants to sweep but no luck. #T9#
Laitila keeping full guard, as Anderson tries to pass.
Laitila looking to hit a scissor sweep but Anderson is one step ahead there.
Laitila is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Laitila might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.#T10#
Laitila 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.
Anderson trying to control but Laitila is working from the bottom.
Laitila seems to have improved his submission grappling technique since last time we saw him. Let's see if he can pull off a submission.
Laitila is trying to keep Anderson in close.
Laitila wants to sweep but no luck. #T11#
Anderson controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
Anderson pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Laitila is keeping the position for now.
Anderson 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.
Laitila is pulling down on Anderson's head. It's preventing any offense from Anderson, at least for the moment.#T12#
Laitila is trying to keep Anderson in close.
Laitila can't keep his opponent in guard - Anderson advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
Anderson trying to control the action but Laitila is working from the bottom. #T13#
Anderson not doing much here.
Laitila wants to control but Anderson is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Anderson is looking to take a break and control but Laitila is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Anderson content to control rather than advance. #T14#
Anderson frees up his trapped foot and advances to mount. Score +3 for passing guard: Laitila (2) vs (7) Anderson
Laitila is trying to escape the mount.
Anderson fails to take his opponent's back.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Laitila keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
And that's the end of the fight!
Anderson wins on points by 7 to 2.
Our winner, Richard Anderson, made sure he spent some time buttering up the crowd during his post fight interview, which will no doubt bring him a few more fans. |
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Event:
Bots de Garra 112
Date: Dec 31, 2023 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the super heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Rio de Janeiro, with a TWGC record of 48 wins and 19 losses; Abu Schaubi! And in the blue corner, fighting out of London, with a TWGC record of 24 wins and 26 losses; Richard Anderson!
The judges for this bout are Felipe Paraventi, Luis Engracia and Thiago Cunha.
The fighters bow as they face eachother in the middle of the mat and we are under way.#CL2#
Anderson takes the fight into the clinch. #TD#
Schaubi jumps into guard, dragging Anderson to the mat.
Schaubi looking for a sweep. Not yet Schaubi, not yet.
Schaubi controls Anderson momentarily but Anderson frees himself.
Anderson won't allow Schaubi to sweep him here.
Schaubi is trying to keep Anderson in close.
Anderson tries to free his leg and advance position but Schaubi is retaining full guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Schaubi trying to control the position here.
The fighters are trapped in the ropes so we're going to have a reposition here. The ref calls for a break and repositions the fighters in the center of the ring.
Anderson sitting in guard here, content to control. #T1#
Schaubi not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Schaubi can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Anderson controls the pace.
Schaubi has his hands on Anderson's head, controlling the position.
Schaubi is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.#T2#
Schaubi pulls Anderson in close to prevent any damage.
Anderson trying to control the position from guard on top but Schaubi is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Schaubi is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Schaubi has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall. #T3#
Anderson pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Schaubi is keeping the position for now.
Anderson stopping the sweep attempt from Schaubi.#T4#
Anderson is pushing down on Schaubi's leg trying to pass to half guard. Schaubi is fighting to maintain full guard but Anderson has managed to sneak the leg through.
Schaubi is trying is best to control the position here.
Schaubi gets back to full guard.
Schaubi trying to control the position.
Schaubi pulls Anderson in close to prevent any damage.
Anderson passes into half guard.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.#T5#
Schaubi is trying to get back to full guard.
Anderson moves nicely into side control. Score +3 for passing guard: Schaubi (0) vs (3) Anderson
Anderson trying to control the position but Schaubi is working away.
Schaubi stops Anderson from passing to mount. #T6#
Anderson gets to mount! Schaubi was on the offensive and wasn't defending properly. Score +2 for reaching mount: Schaubi (0) vs (5) Anderson
Anderson trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Anderson sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
Schaubi is working to get back to half guard.
#T7#
Schaubi sneaks a leg under to get to half guard.
Schaubi has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Anderson is working away from the top position though.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Anderson slows the pace down in half guard.
Schaubi is looking to improve his position.
#T8#
Schaubi trying to hold on to Anderson's head to control him but Anderson postures up.
Anderson looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding.
Anderson seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Schaubi does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back. #T9#
Schaubi wants to get back to full guard.
Schaubi is looking to control Anderson's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Schaubi avoid being mounted?
Anderson is figuring out what he wants to do next.
Schaubi is concentrating on defense, preventing Anderson from advancing position.
Anderson wants to take a breather but Schaubi is having none of it.
Anderson wants to free his trapped foot but Schaubi is holding on for dear life with his legs. #T10#
Schaubi keeping control of the leg, stopping his opponent passing to mount.
Schaubi is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Anderson is controlling the pace.
#T11#
Schaubi wants to control but Anderson is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Schaubi is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Anderson tries to pass to full mount but Schaubi defends it.
Anderson trying to control the pace. #T12#
Schaubi is trying to get back to full guard.#SUB#
Schaubi looking to force a kimura from the bottom here. He's concentrating on that move too much though and Anderson pushes past his half guard into mount! Score +3 for passing guard: Schaubi (0) vs (8) Anderson
Anderson tries to control but Schaubi wriggling away. #T13#
Anderson prevents Schaubi from getting the reversal.
Anderson avoids the attempt from Schaubi to control.
Anderson controlling the pace for now. #T14#
Schaubi tries to hold on but Anderson pushes him away.
Schaubi is going to have to think about doing something other than just controlling because Anderson is managing to avoid having the position dictated to him.
Anderson takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
It looks like Anderson might be adopting somewhat of a lay and pray gameplan here, which I'm sure won't go down too well with the paying fans in attendance... Or the ring announcers come to think of it.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Schaubi wants to hold on but Anderson pushes him away.
And that's the end of the fight!
Anderson wins on points by 8 to 0.
During a confident post fight interview, Richard Anderson thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.
The defeated Abu Schaubi had this to say: 'Gawld dawg'. |
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Event:
Bots de Garra 111
Date: Dec 27, 2023 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the super heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of London, with a TWGC record of 24 wins and 25 losses; Richard Anderson! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 22 wins and 30 losses; Jari Laitila!
The judges for this bout are Leandro Rodrigues, Alexandre Firmino and Paulo Santos.
The fighters connect hands in the middle of the mat and we are under way.
Anderson tries to clinch up but Laitila circles away and keeps his distance.#CL2#
Laitila gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.#TD#
Laitila is fighting off a takedown attempt but Anderson is just too persistent for him and manages to trip Laitila to the mat. Laitila regains guard as soon as the fighters hit the mat. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Anderson (2) vs (0) Laitila
Laitila keeping moving, preventing Anderson from controlling successfully.
Laitila wants to sweep but no luck.
Anderson postures up.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Laitila keeping moving, preventing Anderson from controlling successfully.
Laitila looking for a sweep. Not yet Laitila, not yet. #T1#
Laitila looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it.
Laitila tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Laitila working a defensive guard here.
We could do with one of the fighters taking the initiative a bit more on the ground - they're both waiting to capitalize on a mistake.#T2#
Laitila wants to sweep here but Anderson controlling him for the moment.
Anderson tries to free his leg and advance position but Laitila is retaining full guard.
Anderson trying to control the position from guard on top but Laitila is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #SUB2#
Laitila is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle. #T3#
Laitila looking to hit a scissor sweep but Anderson is one step ahead there.
Anderson is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
Laitila is trying to control the position but Anderson postures up.
Anderson slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard. #T4#
Anderson stopping the sweep attempt from Laitila.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.
Laitila is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control.
Anderson won't allow Laitila to sweep him here.
Laitila can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Anderson controls the pace.
Anderson is looking to pass into half guard but Laitila pushes him away with his feet and jumps on top - now Laitila is in guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Anderson (2) vs (2) Laitila#T5#
Laitila wants to pass the guard but Anderson is keeping the position.
Anderson keeping moving, preventing Laitila from controlling successfully.
Laitila passes Anderson's left leg - he's now in half guard.
Laitila uses his free foot to push down on Anderson's thigh. Eventually he works his other foot free and he's advanced to mount - this is trouble for Anderson. Score +3 for passing guard: Anderson (2) vs (5) Laitila
Laitila prevents Anderson from getting the reversal.#T6#
Anderson is working hard here to advance position.
Anderson looks out of his depth in this position - he's holding on tight.
Laitila trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Laitila tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
Anderson wants to control but Laitila is having none of it.#T7#
Laitila wants to control but instead Anderson manages to regain half guard.
Anderson won't allow Laitila to pass to mount.
Anderson tries to roll over but Laitila keeps him under control.
Anderson is in a tricky position but he's been working on his transitions down at Jed's Gym, so we'll see if he gets out of it.
Laitila content to sit in half guard and control for a moment.
Laitila's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige.#T8#
It looks like Laitila might be adopting somewhat of a lay and pray gameplan here, which I'm sure won't go down too well with the paying fans in attendance... Or the ring announcers come to think of it.
Anderson trying to control from the bottom.
Laitila is keen to just control but Anderson is a slippery customer.#T9#
Laitila wants to pass the guard but Anderson is defending well.
Anderson is looking to improve his position.
Laitila stalling away here and it's allowed Anderson to slip out his trapped foot and regain full guard.
Laitila postures up.
Anderson keeping full guard, as Laitila tries to pass.
Anderson keeping moving, preventing Laitila from controlling successfully. #T10#
Anderson pulls Laitila in to control the position.
Laitila trying to control the position from guard on top but Anderson is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Anderson working a defensive guard here.
Laitila is stalling in the full guard. #T11#
Anderson managing to control the position.
Laitila wants to pass the guard but Anderson is keeping the position.
Anderson looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it. #T12#
Laitila's corner is telling him to maintain position.
Anderson looking to hit a scissor sweep but Laitila is one step ahead there.
Laitila trying to control the position from guard on top but Anderson is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Anderson trying to control the position.
#T13#
Laitila trying to control the position from guard on top but Anderson is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Anderson controlling the position.
Anderson trying to keep a closed guard but Laitila is proving a slippery customer.
Anderson looking to hit a scissor sweep but Laitila is one step ahead there. #T14#
Anderson keeping full guard, as Laitila tries to pass.
Anderson has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall.
Laitila is pushing down on Anderson's leg trying to pass to half guard. Anderson is fighting to maintain full guard but Laitila has managed to sneak the leg through.
And that's the end of the fight!
Laitila wins on points by 5 to 2. |
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Event:
Bots de Garra 110
Date: Dec 24, 2023 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the super heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Rio de Janeiro, with a TWGC record of 10 wins and 22 losses; Caio Peieira! And in the blue corner, fighting out of London, with a TWGC record of 23 wins and 25 losses; Richard Anderson!
The judges for this bout are Alexandre Firmino, Leandro Rodrigues and Felipe Paraventi.
The fighters connect hands in the middle of the mat and we are under way.
Nice sprawl there from Peieira as Anderson shoots in.
Peieira drops down looking for a counter takedown but Anderson sprawls and moves away.
Anderson closes this distance looking for a takedown but Peieira circles away.
Peieira attempts a counter takedown but Anderson avoids it well and moves away.
Peieira keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Caio Peieira has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Richard Anderson.#CL2#
Anderson clinches.
Peieira changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Anderson fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Anderson wants to clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Anderson tries to clinch but Peieira is having none of it.
Peieira drops down looking for a counter takedown but Anderson sprawls and moves away.#CL2#
Anderson clinches up against the ropes.
Peieira stops a takedown attempt from Anderson.
Anderson has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Peieira after a bit of a struggle.
Peieira has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Anderson is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.#TD#
Peieira has hold of one of Anderson's legs. Anderson is fighting the takedown attempt but Peieira gets the trip and lands the takedown into guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Peieira (2) vs (0) Anderson#SUB2#
Peieira has a momentary lapse of concentration, allowing Anderson to throw up a leg and lock on what appears to be a pretty tight triangle! Peieira is fighting it off but it's all too little too late - Anderson pulls down on the head and he's put Peieira to sleep! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:18 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle). Richard Anderson!
Our winner, Richard Anderson, made sure he spent some time buttering up the crowd during his post fight interview, which will no doubt bring him a few more fans. |
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Event:
Bots de Garra 109
Date: Dec 20, 2023 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the super heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of London, with a TWGC record of 22 wins and 25 losses; Richard Anderson! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 25 wins and 42 losses; Vartan Esteves!
The judges for this bout are Daniel Cesar, Thiago Cunha and Mauricio Rocha.
The official calls the fighters to the middle and the contest is under way.#CL#
Anderson drives through and clinches with Esteves against the ropes.
Anderson goes for a takedown attempt but Esteves pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
#TD2#
Esteves shoots in for a takedown! He's got it and he's managed to land in side control! That's better than Esteves was expecting from the takedown attempt, I'm sure! Score +4 for clean takedown past guard: Anderson (0) vs (4) Esteves
Esteves working away.
Esteves trying to control the action but Anderson is working from the bottom.
Anderson trying to remain calm as Esteves controls from the top position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Anderson tries to bench press Esteves off him but Esteves keeps the position.
Anderson sneaks a leg under to get back to half guard.#T1#
Esteves wants to lay and pray for a moment but Anderson keeps working.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.#SUB2#
Esteves is working for a kimura but Anderson is defending it quite comfortably.
Anderson is looking to improve his position.
#T2#
Esteves is pressing down on Anderson's thigh, looking to free his foot. Anderson is holding on for now.
Anderson is positioning himself well to prevent Esteves advancing to mount.
Esteves wants to lay and pray for a moment but Anderson keeps working.
Esteves stalling. #T3#
Esteves trying to control from half guard but Anderson is working away.
Esteves is looking to stall here but Anderson recovers full guard.
Esteves trying to control the position from guard on top but Anderson is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #T4#
Esteves tries to free his leg and advance position but Anderson is retaining full guard.
Esteves is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
Anderson trying to control the position.
Esteves trying to move into half guard but instead Anderson has managed to sweep! Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Anderson (2) vs (4) Esteves
Anderson tries to free his leg and advance position but Esteves is retaining full guard.
Esteves is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Anderson being controlled here momentarily. #T5#
Esteves wants to improve his position but instead Anderson has moved into half guard.
Esteves tries to roll over but Anderson keeps him under control.
Anderson content to control rather than advance.
Anderson is keen to just control but Esteves is a slippery customer.#T6#
Esteves trying to control here.
Esteves wants to get back to full guard.
Esteves is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
Anderson is looking to take a break and control but Esteves is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Anderson seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense.
Anderson will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.#T7#
Esteves trying to get back to full guard but Anderson takes advantage of the position and moves to full mount! Score +3 for passing guard: Anderson (5) vs (4) Esteves
Anderson controlling the position easily from mount.
Esteves is writhing around trying to get back to his feet. #T8#
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Anderson wants to take his opponent's back but he's not managed it.
Esteves is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Anderson trying to control but Esteves is having none of it.
The fighters are trapped in the ropes so we're going to have a reposition here. The ref calls for a break and repositions the fighters in the center of the ring.
Anderson looking to control and managing it successfully. #T9#
Anderson looking to control but Esteves is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Esteves is in all sorts of trouble here.
Anderson trying to control but Esteves is having none of it.
Anderson manages to capitalize on a mistake by Esteves to take his back! Score +3 for taking back: Anderson (8) vs (4) Esteves#T10#
Esteves can't escape the position.
Esteves trying to control the position but Anderson manages to sink in the hooks.
Esteves staying busy and making it hard for Anderson to control.
Anderson has the hooks sunk in and you can see the will to fight slowly draining out of Esteves's body.
Anderson seems to have a rather negative gameplan on the ground. He seems keen to just score the takedown and hold down Esteves for as long as he can get away with.#T11#
Esteves can't escape the position.
Good control from Anderson.
Esteves trying to control the action but Anderson just sinks the hooks in.
Anderson controlling well, preventing Esteves from escaping the position.
#T12#
Anderson controls the position.
Anderson has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.
Esteves trying to control the action but Anderson just sinks the hooks in. #SUB#
Anderson patiently working for the choke. Which fighter will keep their nerve here?#T13#
Anderson gets his hands free as Esteves looks to control.
Will Anderson go for the finish here or will he try and keep control of the position?
Anderson controls the action.#T14#
Esteves tries to escape but Anderson has the hooks in and won't let him break free.
Anderson avoiding Esteves 's attempts to control his hands.
I would not like to be Esteves right now.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Esteves trying to control the hands but Anderson won't let him.
And that's the end of the fight!
Anderson takes the fight on points by 8 to 4.
A very excited looking Richard Anderson made sure he remembered to thank all the fans both in the arena and on the internet. He said all the coolest people spend all day on MMA websites, which got a big reaction. |
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Event:
Bots de Garra 107
Date: Dec 13, 2023 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the super heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 62 wins and 38 losses; Bo Nickal! And in the blue corner, fighting out of London, with a TWGC record of 22 wins and 24 losses; Richard Anderson!
The judges for this bout are Paulo Santos, Leandro Rodrigues and Seu Braga.
The fighters connect hands in the middle of the mat and we are under way.#TD#
Nickal closes the distance and after a bit of a stuggle, scores a takedown into Anderson's guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Nickal (2) vs (0) Anderson
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.
Nickal content to stall in guard here.
Anderson tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Anderson has control of Nickal's left arm, preventing Nickal from doing any damage.
Nickal trying to control but Anderson is working from the bottom.
We could do with one of the fighters taking the initiative a bit more on the ground - they're both waiting to capitalize on a mistake.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Anderson manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Nickal manages to get himself to full guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Nickal (2) vs (2) Anderson
The fighters are trapped in the ropes so we're going to have a reposition here. The ref calls for a break and repositions the fighters in the center of the ring.#T1#
Anderson trying to control the position from guard on top but Nickal is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Anderson being controlled here momentarily.
Nickal keeping moving, preventing Anderson from controlling successfully. #T2#
Anderson stopping the sweep attempt from Nickal.
Anderson controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
Nickal might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Nickal trying to control the position here. #T3#
Anderson controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
Anderson's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige.
Nickal controls Anderson momentarily but Anderson frees himself.
Nickal looks to be in better condition than last time we saw him fight. Obviously he's been working hard on his cardio.
Nickal pulls Anderson in close to prevent any damage. #T4#
Anderson content to stall in guard here.
More stalling from Anderson.#T5#
Nickal not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Nickal keeping moving, preventing Anderson from controlling successfully.
Nickal seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now.
Nickal looking to hit a scissor sweep but Anderson is one step ahead there. #T6#
Nickal is trying to keep Anderson in close.
Anderson controlling from the top position.
Nickal looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it. #T7#
Nickal not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Nickal 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.
Anderson being controlled here momentarily.
Nickal looking to control.
#T8#
Anderson controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
Anderson wants to control from the top but Nickal keeps moving.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Nickal is on top in guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Nickal (4) vs (2) Anderson
Nickal content to stall in guard here. #T9#
Anderson working a defensive guard here.
#T10#
Nickal content to stall in guard here.
Anderson pulls Nickal in close to prevent any damage.
Nickal trying to control but Anderson is working from the bottom. #T11#
Anderson is trying to keep Nickal in close.
Nickal trying to control but Anderson is working from the bottom.
Anderson looking for a sweep. Not yet Anderson, not yet.
Anderson can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Nickal controls the pace.
Nickal trying to move into half guard but instead Anderson has managed to sweep! Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Nickal (4) vs (4) Anderson#T12#
Nickal is trying to control the position but Anderson postures up.
Anderson trying to control the position from guard on top but Nickal is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Anderson trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Nickal pulls Anderson in close to his closed guard and prevents Anderson from doing any damage or advancing position.
Nickal 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.#T13#
Anderson looking to control the position here, rather than advance. #T14#
Nickal controlling the position.
Nickal trying to control the position.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
And that's the end of the fight!
As we have tied on points and both fighters attempted the same number of subs, we will decide the bout based on the toss of a coin! Nickal is heads and Anderson is tails.
The coin is in the air and it lands... heads!
Nickal takes the fight on points by 5 to 4.
Our winner, Bo Nickal, made sure he spent some time buttering up the crowd during his post fight interview, which will no doubt bring him a few more fans. |
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Event:
Bots de Garra 106
Date: Dec 10, 2023 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the super heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Los Angeles, with a TWGC record of 12 wins and 9 losses; Anderson Gracie! And in the blue corner, fighting out of London, with a TWGC record of 21 wins and 24 losses; Richard Anderson!
The judges for this bout are Edson Gomes, Thiago Cunha and Leandro Rodrigues.
The fighters bow as they face eachother in the middle of the mat and we are under way.#CL#
Gracie gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Gracie tries to pull guard but Anderson holds him up against the ropes and eventually Gracie drops back down to his feet.
Anderson's coach down at Jed's Gym was telling us pre-fight that they have been working on Anderson's balance. Obviously they view that as a key factor in the outcome of this fight.
Anderson drops down looking for an ankle pick but Gracie pulls his leg out and moves away.
#CL2#
Gracie tries to keep at a distance but Anderson has taken the fight into the clinch.#TD#
Gracie decides to pull guard.
Anderson trying to control but Gracie is working from the bottom.
Anderson looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Gracie looking to hit a scissor sweep but Anderson is one step ahead there. #T1#
Anderson pushing down on Gracie's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
Gracie wants to control but Anderson is keeping busy.
Gracie tries to get to full guard but Anderson has control of the leg.
Gracie is working hard here to advance position.#T2#
Anderson stalling.
Gracie is concentrating on defense, preventing Anderson from advancing position.
Gracie is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Anderson stalling away here and it's allowed Gracie to slip out his trapped foot and regain full guard. #T3#
Anderson is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
Gracie not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Anderson trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Anderson looking to sit in guard and control but Gracie gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Gracie (2) vs (0) Anderson
Gracie pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Anderson is keeping the position for now.
Anderson pulls Gracie in close to prevent any damage. #T4#
Anderson being controlled here, momentarily.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.
Gracie looking to sit in guard and control but Anderson gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Gracie (2) vs (2) Anderson
Anderson stopping the sweep attempt from Gracie.#T5#
Anderson wants to pass the guard but Gracie is keeping the position.
Gracie wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now.
Gracie not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Anderson slips nicely into half guard.#T6#
Gracie is refusing to be controlled, as Anderson sits in half guard.
Anderson trying to mount his opponent but Gracie defends it.
Anderson performing his best blanket impression for a moment.
Gracie trying to hold on to Anderson's head to control him but Anderson postures up.
#T7#
Gracie is going to have to think about doing something other than just controlling because Anderson is managing to avoid having the position dictated to him.
Anderson is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.
Anderson tries to pass the half guard into mount. Gracie knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Anderson wants to take a breather but Gracie is having none of it. #T8#
Anderson keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.
Anderson prevents Gracie from improving his position.
Anderson trying to control from half guard but Gracie is working away.
Gracie is trying to maintain the position but Anderson is very close to passing his half guard.#T9#
Gracie gets full guard.
Anderson is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
Gracie working a defensive guard but Anderson manages to pass into side control anyway.
Score +3 for passing guard: Gracie (2) vs (5) Anderson
Gracie is trying to control Anderson's posture but Anderson avoids it. #T10#
Gracie is trying to improve his position.
Gracie is trying to control Anderson's posture but Anderson avoids it.
The fighters are trapped in the ropes so we're going to have a reposition here. The ref calls for a break and repositions the fighters in the center of the ring.
Gracie is in a bad position, trying to hold on for dear life but he is really struggling to maintain any sort of control.#T11#
Anderson content to control the pace. The referee will try and keep them active though.
Anderson's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige.
A control attempt from Gracie but he's now mounted! Score +2 for reaching mount: Gracie (2) vs (7) Anderson
Gracie keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
#T12#
Anderson fails to move to back control.
Gracie sneaks a leg under to get to half guard.
Gracie has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Anderson is working away from the top position though.#T13#
Anderson is trying to control. Gracie wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Anderson content to control rather than advance.
Anderson wants to free his trapped foot but Gracie is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Anderson is thwarting Gracie's attempts to control the position.#T14#
Anderson trying to control the action but Gracie is working from the bottom.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Anderson looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
And that's the end of the fight!
Anderson wins on points by 7 to 2.
An out of breath Richard Anderson thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career. |
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Event:
Bots de Garra 104
Date: Dec 06, 2023 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the super heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of New York, with a TWGC record of 15 wins and 14 losses; Alexander Mesquita! And in the blue corner, fighting out of London, with a TWGC record of 20 wins and 24 losses; Richard Anderson!
The judges for this bout are Thiago Cunha, Seu Braga and Luis Engracia.
The official calls the fighters to the middle and the contest is under way.#CL2#
Anderson rushes Mesquita and presses him up against the ropes.
Mesquita has Anderson pressed up against the ropes and is working for takedown. Anderson manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
Mesquita has Anderson pressed up against the ropes and is working for takedown. Anderson manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
Anderson tries for a takedown. No joy.
Mesquita is defending well against a takedown attempt.
Mesquita is working for takedown but Anderson is calmly controlling the position for now.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Alexander Mesquita. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Anderson goes for a takedown attempt but Mesquita pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
Anderson tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Anderson fails with the takedown.
Mesquita fails with a takedown attempt.
Anderson keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Anderson fails with the takedown.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!#CL2#
Anderson moves into the clinch.
Mesquita can't get the takedown.
Anderson goes for a takedown in the clinch but Mesquita prevents it.
Mesquita goes for a takedown in the clinch but Anderson prevents it.
#T1#
Anderson tries to score a body lock takedown but Mesquita shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
Anderson drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Mesquita gets the underhooks and prevents it.
Anderson goes for a takedown in the clinch but Mesquita prevents it.
Anderson has Mesquita pressed up against the ropes and is working for takedown. Mesquita manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing. #TD#
Mesquita lands a nice trip takedown into half guard.
Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Mesquita (2) vs (0) Anderson
Anderson is trying to get back to full guard.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.
Mesquita tries to pass to full mount but Anderson defends it.
Anderson is staying active underneath Mesquita, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Mesquita is just content to waste time from the top position. Anderson takes advantage of the situation and regains full guard. #T2##SUB#
Mesquita drops back looking for a heel hook - he quickly realises he's not going to get it but Anderson manages to dive on top of him before he can escape and now Mesquita has Anderson in his guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Mesquita (2) vs (2) Anderson#SUB#
Mesquita working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Anderson doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Anderson manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Anderson postures up.
#SUB#
Mesquita is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Anderson is aware though and is defending well.#T3#
Anderson forces his way into half guard.
Anderson controlling the action here.
The fighters are battling for position here. Mesquita manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Anderson trying to control but Mesquita is working from the bottom.
Mesquita tries to land a sweep but no joy. #T4#
Mesquita keeping moving, preventing Anderson from controlling successfully.
Mesquita looking for a sweep. Not yet Mesquita, not yet. #SUB#
Mesquita looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Mesquita wants to sweep here but Anderson controlling him for the moment. #SUB#
Mesquita throws his legs up looking for a submission but Anderson uses it to pass to side control.
Score +3 for passing guard: Mesquita (2) vs (5) Anderson
Mesquita is trying to get back to half guard.#T5#
Mesquita gives up the full mount - oops, sloppy defensive grappling there! Score +2 for reaching mount: Mesquita (2) vs (7) Anderson
Anderson trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Mesquita is trying to escape the mount.
Anderson takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
Anderson with some aggressive grappling here, looking for the finish.
#T6#
Mesquita working to try and regain half guard.
Anderson looking to control but Mesquita is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Mesquita is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Mesquita is trying to reverse the position but instead Anderson has taken his back - oops! Score +3 for taking back: Mesquita (2) vs (10) Anderson
Mesquita tries to escape the position - he's now mounted. Is that better or worse? Hard to tell!
Anderson looking to control but Mesquita is working nicely, looking to advance position himself. #T7#
Mesquita looking to escape from mount but he's given up his back! Score +3 for taking back: Mesquita (2) vs (13) Anderson
Anderson really has the hooks in deep now - there seems like no escape for Mesquita.
Mesquita turns into Anderson and is now in his guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Mesquita (4) vs (13) Anderson
Anderson keeping full guard, as Mesquita tries to pass. #SUB#
Mesquita is holding a leg here, probably looking for an ankle lock - he drops back and goes for it! Anderson is in trouble! Is it all over??? No! Anderson has escaped and now he's on top! Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Mesquita (4) vs (15) Anderson#T8#
Anderson looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
Anderson trying to control but Mesquita is working from the bottom. #SUB#
Mesquita is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Anderson is aware though and is defending well.#T9##SUB#
Mesquita is looking for a triangle but Anderson pushes his legs off easily.
Anderson is stalling in the full guard.
Anderson trying to control the position from guard on top but Mesquita is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Mesquita can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Anderson controls the pace.
Mesquita might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Anderson stopping the sweep attempt from Mesquita.#T10#
Mesquita can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Anderson controls the pace.#SUB#
Mesquita isolates an arm and boxes in a triangle. Anderson stacks Mesquita on his neck as he steps over and passes to the side. He's now in a much more dominant position where he can look to do some serious damage. Nice move by Anderson! Score +3 for passing guard: Mesquita (4) vs (18) Anderson
A lull in the action here as Anderson stalls from top position.
It looks like Anderson might be adopting somewhat of a lay and pray gameplan here, which I'm sure won't go down too well with the paying fans in attendance... Or the ring announcers come to think of it.#T11#
Mesquita is looking for a sweep.
Mesquita gets one leg under and gets the fight to half guard.
Mesquita is looking to improve his position.
Mesquita has a hand on Anderson's thigh, trying to get back to full guard. Anderson takes advantage of the position though and mounts him! Score +3 for passing guard: Mesquita (4) vs (21) Anderson
Mesquita bucks up and manages to get a nice reversal! He's in guard on the top - nicely done! Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Mesquita (6) vs (21) Anderson
Anderson is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.#T12#
Mesquita stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Anderson swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Mesquita pushing down on Anderson's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
The fighters are trapped in the ropes so we're going to have a reposition here. The ref calls for a break and repositions the fighters in the center of the ring.#SUB#
Mesquita is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there. #SUB#
Mesquita is working for a kimura here but Anderson manages to reverse the position and he's now in Mesquita's guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Mesquita (6) vs (23) Anderson#SUB#
Mesquita looks to be working for a triangle here. Oh, it looks like he might have it! Anderson has picked Mesquita up and slammed him! Mesquita can't keep hold of the triangle and Anderson manages to pass to side control! Score +3 for passing guard: Mesquita (6) vs (26) Anderson
Anderson staying calm.#T13#
Anderson trying to control the position but Mesquita is working away.
Mesquita is in a tricky position but he's been working on his transitions down at Belmiro Academy, so we'll see if he gets out of it.
Mesquita manages to land a sweep and he's now on top! Lovely Jiu Jitsu! Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Mesquita (8) vs (26) Anderson#SUB#
Mesquita is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Anderson doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Mesquita. #SUB#
Mesquita is looking for a kimura. It's pretty deep but Anderson still has the half guard so he's probably OK. Oh, Anderson has exploded into a beautiful escape there and after a quick scramble, he's ended up in side control on top! Nice work! Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Mesquita (8) vs (30) Anderson#T14#
Anderson taking a breather here.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Mesquita looks to move to half guard but instead Anderson has passed into mount! Damn! Score +2 for reaching mount: Mesquita (8) vs (32) Anderson
And that's the end of the fight!
Anderson wins on points by 32 to 8.
An out of breath Richard Anderson thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career. |
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Event:
Bots de Garra 103
Date: Dec 03, 2023 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the super heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Los Angeles, with a TWGC record of 29 wins and 27 losses; Jerry Curls! And in the blue corner, fighting out of London, with a TWGC record of 20 wins and 23 losses; Richard Anderson!
The judges for this bout are Paulo Santos, Matheus Silva and Emerson Jorge.
The fighters bow as they face eachother in the middle of the mat and we are under way.#TD#
Curls manages to get an easy takedown there - catching Anderson on his heels. He'll look to pass Anderson's guard now, I'm sure. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Curls (2) vs (0) Anderson
Anderson tries to land a sweep but no joy.
We could do with one of the fighters taking the initiative a bit more on the ground - they're both waiting to capitalize on a mistake.
Anderson keeping moving, preventing Curls from controlling successfully.
Anderson wants to sweep but no luck.
Anderson looking to control.
Curls slips effortlessly into side control - very nice. Score +3 for passing guard: Curls (5) vs (0) Anderson
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Anderson keeps Curls under control for a moment.
Curls trying to control the action but Anderson is working from the bottom. #T1#
Curls working away.
Anderson prevents Curls from moving into mount.
Curls slows the pace down. #SUB#
Curls is trying to get an arm triangle but Anderson is defending well. #T2#
Curls is looking to take a break and control but Anderson is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Anderson is looking to reverse the position.
Curls taking a breather here. #T3#
Anderson holds on tight, trying to prevent any damage.
Anderson gets back to half guard.
Curls is trying to control the action in half guard but Anderson is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Well, if Curls is going to just lie there, perhaps we should talk about what we're having for dinner tonight… I'm having a ham and pineapple pizza… Yum. Can't wait.
Curls seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Anderson does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
The fighters are trapped in the ropes so we're going to have a reposition here. The ref calls for a break and repositions the fighters in the center of the ring.#T4#
Anderson is controlling Curls's position as best he can from this difficult position.
Anderson wants to control but Curls is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Anderson has his hands clasped together around Curls's back. He's all about the action.#T5#
Curls wants to take a breather but Anderson is having none of it.
Anderson is trying is best to control the position here.
Curls wants to pass the guard but Anderson is defending well.
Anderson is looking for a sweep. Curls is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.#T6#
Curls is figuring out what he wants to do next.
Curls passes to side control. Score +3 for passing guard: Curls (8) vs (0) Anderson
Curls trying to control the action but Anderson is working from the bottom.
Curls is really struggling to control Anderson but he's trying to hold on to the position.#T7#
The referee tells the fighters to keep busy.
Anderson 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.
Curls is looking to take a break and control but Anderson is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Curls tries to advance to mount but Anderson instead regains half guard. #T8#
Anderson wants to control but Curls is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Curls wants to control but Anderson is keeping him busy.
Curls slows the pace down in half guard.
Curls wants to control but Anderson is keeping him busy. #T9#
Anderson keeps control of the position for the meantime.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.
Anderson is looking for a sweep. Curls is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Anderson trying to hold on to Curls's head to control him but Curls postures up.
Curls wants to take a breather but Anderson is having none of it.
Curls is working hard to pass the guard. He's done it - he's now in full mount! Trouble for Anderson! Score +3 for passing guard: Curls (11) vs (0) Anderson#T10#
Anderson tries to lock up and control but Curls gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Anderson prevents Curls from taking his back.
Anderson tries to hold on but Curls pushes him away.
Curls wants to control but instead Anderson manages to regain half guard.
Curls trying to control the action but Anderson is working from the bottom.
Anderson won't allow Curls to pass to mount. #T11#
Anderson manages to get to full guard.
Anderson seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now.
Curls controls the pace of the fight for a moment.#SUB2#
Anderson looking for a guillotine here but Curls defends easily.
Curls trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet. #T12#
Curls sitting in guard here, content to control.
Anderson is pulling down on Curls's head to control his posture. #T13#
Curls wants to control from the top but Anderson keeps moving. #T14#
Anderson controls Curls momentarily but Curls frees himself.
Curls sitting in guard here, content to control.
Curls postures up.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Anderson keeping moving, preventing Curls from controlling successfully.
And that's the end of the fight!
Curls takes the fight on points by 11 to 0.
A relieved looking Jerry Curls thanked the fans for their support and gave the usual line about them being amazing. They seemed to believe that he actually meant it. |
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Event:
Bots de Garra 102
Date: Dec 01, 2023 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the super heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of London, with a TWGC record of 20 wins and 22 losses; Richard Anderson! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Los Angeles, with a TWGC record of 97 wins and 58 losses; Kurt Diesel!
The judges for this bout are Mauricio Rocha, Paulo Santos and Daniel Cesar.
The fighters bow as they face eachother in the middle of the mat and we are under way.
Anderson shoots in and drives through. Diesel sprawls well.
Diesel avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Anderson has been working on his balance at Jed's Gym, so perhaps that has help him stuff some of the takedown attempts by Diesel.
Anderson shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Diesel as he avoids it easily.
Anderson shoots and misses #TD2#
and Diesel counters with a single leg into guard. Anderson didn't expect that. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Anderson (0) vs (2) Diesel
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Richard Anderson. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Anderson trying to control the position.
Diesel advances position into side control! Score +3 for passing guard: Anderson (0) vs (5) Diesel
Anderson is being controlled here.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Anderson tries to bench press Diesel off him but Diesel keeps the position.
Diesel has knee on belly momentarily but Anderson bucks him off and regains half guard. #T1#
Diesel controlling the action here. #T2#
Diesel passes the half guard and he's now in mount! Big trouble for Anderson! Score +3 for passing guard: Anderson (0) vs (8) Diesel
Anderson tries to reverse the position but Diesel maintains control.
Anderson is working hard here to advance position.
Diesel content just to control the position here.
Anderson has given up his back. Will we see Diesel going for some submissions?
Score +3 for taking back: Anderson (0) vs (11) Diesel#T3#
Anderson wants to escape the position.
You know, I was talking to some of our celebrities at ringside tonight and they were split right down the middle on who was going to win this fight.
Diesel trying to control.
Anderson rolls and manages to get back to half guard. Nicely done.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.#T4#
Anderson is staying active underneath Diesel, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Anderson is trying is best to control the position here.
Anderson trying to hold on to Diesel's head to control him but Diesel postures up.
Anderson is trying to get back to full guard.
Anderson trying to control here.
We could do with one of the fighters taking the initiative a bit more on the ground - they're both waiting to capitalize on a mistake.#T5#
Diesel is figuring out what he wants to do next.
Diesel is trying to control the action in half guard but Anderson is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
The fighters are trapped in the ropes so we're going to have a reposition here. The ref calls for a break and repositions the fighters in the center of the ring.
Diesel seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense.
Diesel's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige.#T6#
Anderson works his way to full guard. Good work.
Anderson not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Diesel pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Anderson is keeping the position for now.
Anderson trying to control the position.
#T7#
Diesel trying to control but Anderson is working from the bottom.
Diesel sitting in guard here, content to control.
Diesel stands and throws Anderson's legs to the side, diving into side control. Score +3 for passing guard: Anderson (0) vs (14) Diesel#T8#
Diesel working away.
Diesel wants to control but Anderson is keeping him busy.
Anderson struggling a bit here.
Anderson seems a little lost for a moment, as Diesel dominates the positioning.#T9#
Diesel is looking to take a break and control but Anderson is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Diesel tries to move into full mount but can't pass Anderson's legs.
Anderson is looking for a sweep.
Diesel tries to advance to mount but Anderson instead regains half guard.
Anderson trying to control but Diesel postures up.
#T10#
Diesel controlling the pace.
Anderson is looking to control Diesel's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Anderson avoid being mounted?
Diesel wants to lay and pray for a moment but Anderson keeps working.
Diesel content to control rather than advance. #T11#
Diesel is thwarting Anderson's attempts to control the position.
Diesel is controlling the pace.
#T12#
Diesel is trying to control the action in half guard but Anderson is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Diesel controlling the action here.#T13#
Anderson is pressing down on Diesel's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Diesel trying to control but Anderson is working from the bottom.
Diesel trying to pass the guard. He's being very persistent here but Anderson manages to land a sweep and now he's on top! Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Anderson (2) vs (14) Diesel
Diesel working a defensive guard here.
#T14#
Diesel controlling the position.
Diesel has a butterfly guard looking to sweep but Anderson has passed into side control.
Score +3 for passing guard: Anderson (5) vs (14) Diesel
Anderson trying to control the action but Diesel is working from the bottom.
And that's the end of the fight!
Diesel wins on points by 14 to 5.
An out of breath Kurt Diesel thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career. |
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Event:
Bots de Garra 100
Date: Nov 26, 2023 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the super heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 35 wins and 17 losses; Enamorado Bandito! And in the blue corner, fighting out of London, with a TWGC record of 20 wins and 21 losses; Richard Anderson!
The judges for this bout are Thiago Cunha, Leandro Rodrigues and Matheus Silva.
The fighters connect hands in the middle of the mat and we are under way.
Bandito slaps away a takedown attempt from Anderson, before circling back to the center of the mat.#CL2#
Anderson rushes Bandito and presses him up against the ropes.#TD#
Bandito gets a nice trip takedown into half guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Bandito (2) vs (0) Anderson
Bandito uses his free foot to push down on Anderson's thigh. Eventually he works his other foot free and he's advanced to mount - this is trouble for Anderson. Score +3 for passing guard: Bandito (5) vs (0) Anderson
The fighters are trapped in the ropes so we're going to have a reposition here. The ref calls for a break and repositions the fighters in the center of the ring.
Anderson is squirming around, avoiding Bandito's attempts to control the action.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#T1#
Anderson is wriggling around trying to escape.
Bandito is trying to take his opponent's back.
Bandito wants to control the pace but Anderson is squirming around nicely.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.
Anderson is trying desperately to improve position.#T2#
Bandito wants to take Anderson's back here but Anderson is holding on to an arm, himself looking to escape.
Bandito looking to take Anderson's back but Anderson rolls and after a scramble, Anderson ends up on top in guard. Nice escape there from Anderson to escape a tricky position. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Bandito (5) vs (2) Anderson
Bandito seems to have improved his submission grappling technique since last time we saw him. Let's see if he can pull off a submission.
Anderson being controlled here momentarily.
Anderson sitting in guard, not really doing much. #T3#
Bandito is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Bandito keeping moving, preventing Anderson from controlling successfully.
Anderson passes into half guard. #T4#
Bandito wants to get back to full guard.
Bandito trying to control but Anderson postures up.
Anderson is pressing down on Bandito's thigh, looking to free his foot. Bandito is holding on for now.
Bandito trying to control here.
#T5#
Bandito is holding on to half guard well.
Anderson wants to take a breather but Bandito is having none of it.
Bandito wants to control but Anderson is keeping busy.
Bandito tries to get to full guard but Anderson has control of the leg.
We could do with one of the fighters taking the initiative a bit more on the ground - they're both waiting to capitalize on a mistake.#T6##SUB#
Bandito looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Anderson looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding. #T7#
Bandito wants to control but Anderson is keeping busy.
Bandito gets full guard.
Anderson controlling from the top position.
Anderson stopping the sweep attempt from Bandito.#T8#
Bandito trying to control the position here.
Anderson looking to pass the guard.
Bandito controls Anderson momentarily but Anderson frees himself.
Anderson showing good wrestling skills to control the position. #T9#
Let's hope that Anderson has the urge to step up the pace any second now because for the last 15 or 20 seconds he's just been holding on tight.
Bandito is trying to control the position but Anderson postures up.
Bandito manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Anderson manages to get himself to full guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Bandito (7) vs (2) Anderson
Bandito controls from within his opponent's guard. #T10#
Bandito wants to control from the top but Anderson keeps moving.
Anderson 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.
Bandito advances position into side control! Score +3 for passing guard: Bandito (10) vs (2) Anderson#T11#
Bandito controlling the position from side mount.
Anderson is trying to get back to half guard.
Anderson prevents Bandito from moving into mount.
Bandito trying to control the action but Anderson is working from the bottom. #T12#
A lull in the action here.
Bandito is looking to take a break and control but Anderson is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Anderson manages to land a sweep and he's now on top! Lovely Jiu Jitsu! Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Bandito (10) vs (4) Anderson#T13#
Bandito wants to get back to full guard.
Anderson wants to take a breather but Bandito is having none of it.
Anderson with a momentary lay and pray from half guard.
Anderson prevents Bandito from improving his position.
Bandito is trying to control but Anderson passes into side control!
Score +3 for passing guard: Bandito (10) vs (7) Anderson#T14#
Bandito is looking for a sweep.
Bandito is not content to let Anderson control the position.
Anderson tries to advance to mount but can't.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Anderson wants to control but Bandito is keeping him busy.
And that's the end of the fight!
Bandito takes the fight on points by 10 to 7.
After the fight, Enamorado Bandito was humble in paying tribute to his opponent but made it clear he wants to go on to bigger and better things. It seemed to go down well with the crowd who cheered him loudly. |
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Event:
Bots de Garra 98
Date: Nov 19, 2023 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the super heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of London, with a TWGC record of 20 wins and 20 losses; Richard Anderson! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 15 wins and 9 losses; Isaac Vernon!
The judges for this bout are Leandro Rodrigues, Daniel Cesar and Felipe Paraventi.
The fighters connect hands in the middle of the mat and we are under way.#CL#
Anderson has Vernon up against the ropes in a clinch.
Anderson prevents a takedown attempt there.
Anderson tries for a takedown but Vernon manages to get underhooks.
Anderson can't get the takedown.
#TD2#
Vernon is trying to trip Anderson. He has hold of a leg but Anderson is hopping around, keeping his balance for the moment. Vernon persists though and gets the takedown into guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Anderson (0) vs (2) Vernon
Vernon trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Vernon trying to control but Anderson is working from the bottom.
Anderson will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Anderson has control of Vernon's left arm, preventing Vernon from doing any damage.
Vernon trying to control the position from guard on top but Anderson is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Vernon wants to pass the guard but Anderson is keeping the position.#T1#
Vernon preventing the sweep.
Anderson keeping moving, preventing Vernon from controlling successfully.
Anderson looking for a sweep. Not yet Anderson, not yet.
Vernon not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
Anderson looking to control.
Vernon trying to control the position from guard on top but Anderson is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Vernon tries to free his leg and advance position but Anderson is retaining full guard.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.
Anderson is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage. #T2#
Vernon pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Anderson is keeping the position for now.
Vernon slips effortlessly into side control - very nice. Score +3 for passing guard: Anderson (0) vs (5) Vernon
Vernon taking a break here but Anderson is having none of it and regains half guard.
Anderson is not content to let Vernon control the position.#SUB2#
Vernon in half guard on the top. He's looking for a kimura... He's got it locked and he's managed to free his trapped foot. Anderson tries to escape but it's on too tight and he has to tap! Great BJJ skills there from Vernon!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:57 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Isaac Vernon!
Our winner, Isaac Vernon, made sure he spent some time buttering up the crowd during his post fight interview, which will no doubt bring him a few more fans. |
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Event:
Bots de Garra 97
Date: Nov 17, 2023 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the super heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Rio de Janeiro, with a TWGC record of 45 wins and 32 losses; Tommy Toehold! And in the blue corner, fighting out of London, with a TWGC record of 19 wins and 20 losses; Richard Anderson!
The judges for this bout are Emerson Jorge, Leandro Rodrigues and Thiago Cunha.
The fighters connect hands in the middle of the mat and we are under way.#TD#
Toehold feints and then dives in with a takedown. That was a long way out but the feint bought him enough time to close the distance and complete the takedown. Now we'll play guard for a bit and see who can get the better of that position. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Toehold (2) vs (0) Anderson
Toehold forces his way into half guard.
Anderson is trying is best to control the position here.
We could do with one of the fighters taking the initiative a bit more on the ground - they're both waiting to capitalize on a mistake.
Let's hope that Anderson has the urge to step up the pace any second now because for the last 15 or 20 seconds he's just been holding on tight.
Anderson tries to roll over but Toehold keeps him under control.
Anderson controlling the position for now.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Toehold looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding. #T1#
Toehold prevents Anderson from improving his position.
Anderson controlling the leg, holding on to half guard.
Anderson is continuing to stall.#T2#
Toehold prevents Anderson from improving his position.
Anderson controlling the leg, holding on to half guard.
Toehold wants to take a breather but Anderson is having none of it.
Anderson felt the need to train up his defensive grappling in the buildup to the fight. Presumably he was expecting to be in a difficult position like this, so let's see if he can get out of it.#T3#
Anderson trying to hold on to Toehold's head to control him but Toehold postures up.
Anderson won't allow Toehold to pass to mount.
Toehold is working hard here to advance position.
Anderson is staying active underneath Toehold, who seems content to just control the action from this position. #T4#
Anderson is trying is best to control the position here.
Toehold wants to pass to mount but Anderson is defending the position.
Anderson moves into full guard.
Anderson seems keen to control Toehold's posture.#T5#
Anderson trying to control the position.
Toehold 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.
Anderson pulls Toehold in close to prevent any damage.
The fighters are trapped in the ropes so we're going to have a reposition here. The ref calls for a break and repositions the fighters in the center of the ring.#T6#
Anderson looking for a sweep. Not yet Anderson, not yet.
Toehold slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.#T7#
Anderson keeping moving, preventing Toehold from controlling successfully.
Toehold is going to have to think about doing something other than just controlling because Anderson is managing to avoid having the position dictated to him.
Anderson not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
#T8#
Anderson is in a good position here but he's just trying to control... And he's not even managing to do that successfully.
Toehold looking to sit in guard and control but Anderson gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Toehold (2) vs (2) Anderson
Anderson stands and throws Toehold's legs to the side, diving into side control. Score +3 for passing guard: Toehold (2) vs (5) Anderson
Anderson wants to lay and pray for a moment but Toehold keeps working. #T9#
Toehold is trying to get back to half guard. He's pushing on Anderson's leg. He's managed it. Nice work.
Toehold trying to control here.
Anderson trying to control the action but Toehold is working from the bottom. #T10#
Anderson content to sit in half guard and control for a moment.
Anderson wants to lay and pray for a moment but Toehold keeps working. #T11#
Anderson wants to free his trapped foot but Toehold is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Toehold controlling the position for now.
Anderson is taking a breather. Toehold 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.
Toehold trying to hold on to Anderson's head to control him but Anderson postures up.
#T12#
Toehold is looking for a sweep. Anderson is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Toehold works his way to full guard. Good work.
Toehold keeping moving, preventing Anderson from controlling successfully.
Anderson won't allow Toehold to sweep him here.
Anderson content to stall in guard here. #T13#
Toehold is trying to hold Anderson in close to prevent damage but Anderson has managed to pass into half guard.
Anderson is trying to control. Toehold wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Toehold regains full guard. Nicely done.
Toehold pulls Anderson in close to prevent any damage.
Toehold is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.#T14#
Anderson trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Anderson is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
Anderson wants to control from the top but Toehold keeps moving.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Anderson pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Toehold is keeping the position for now.
And that's the end of the fight!
Anderson wins on points by 5 to 2.
A victorious Richard Anderson thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter. |
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Event:
Bots de Garra 95
Date: Nov 08, 2023 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the super heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of London, with a TWGC record of 19 wins and 19 losses; Richard Anderson! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 56 wins and 33 losses; Bo Nickal!
The judges for this bout are Seu Braga, Thiago Cunha and Leandro Rodrigues.
The fighters bow as they face eachother in the middle of the mat and we are under way.#CL#
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Anderson stops a takedown attempt from Nickal.
Anderson is trying to drag Nickal to the mat but Nickal just about manages to keep his footing. He used the ropes to his advantage there.
Nickal is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Anderson pulls him back up using the underhooks.
Anderson wants a takedown but no success here.
Anderson is working for a takedown up against the ropes. He can't get it on this occasion though.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Richard Anderson. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Nickal goes for a takedown in the clinch but Anderson prevents it.
Anderson can't get the takedown.
Nickal drops down looking for an ankle pick but Anderson pulls his leg out and moves away.
#CL#
Anderson clinches up against the ropes.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Nickal prevents a takedown attempt there.
Nickal prevents a takedown attempt there.
Nickal can't get the takedown.
#TD2#
Nickal has double underhooks and is working for a body lock takedown. He's got it. The fighters land in half guard but Anderson regains guard immediately. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Anderson (0) vs (2) Nickal
Nickal's corner is telling him to maintain position.#T1#
Nickal wants to control from the top but Anderson keeps moving.
Nickal looking to pass the guard.
Nickal is still trying to improve position.
Anderson keeping moving, preventing Nickal from controlling successfully.
Anderson 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.#T2#
Nickal 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.
Nickal trying to control but Anderson is working from the bottom.
We could do with one of the fighters taking the initiative a bit more on the ground - they're both waiting to capitalize on a mistake.
Anderson controlling the position.#T3#
Nickal trying to control but Anderson is working from the bottom.
Anderson is trying to keep Nickal in close.
Nickal wants to control from the top but Anderson keeps moving.
We've been informed that Nickal has been working hard on his conditioning in the buildup to the fight.
Nickal content to stall in guard here.
Anderson seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now. #T4#
Nickal stands and throws Anderson's legs to the side, diving into side control. Score +3 for passing guard: Anderson (0) vs (5) Nickal
Nickal advances to full mount. Score +2 for reaching mount: Anderson (0) vs (7) Nickal
Anderson keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
Anderson is in a tricky position but he's been working on his transitions down at Jed's Gym, so we'll see if he gets out of it.#T5#
Nickal content just to control the position here.
Anderson is in all sorts of trouble here.
Nickal controlling the position easily from mount.
Anderson tries to lock up and control but Nickal gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.#T6#
Nickal trying to control but Anderson is having none of it.
Nickal sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
Anderson tries to hold on but Nickal pushes him away. #T7#
Anderson slips a leg in and gets back to half guard.
Nickal is just content to waste time from the top position. Anderson takes advantage of the situation and regains full guard.
Anderson pulls Nickal in to control the position.
Anderson keeping moving, preventing Nickal from controlling successfully.
Anderson looking to control but Nickal passes into half guard.
#T8#
Anderson wants to control but Nickal is keeping busy.
Anderson trying to get back to full guard but Nickal takes advantage of the position and moves to full mount! Score +3 for passing guard: Anderson (0) vs (10) Nickal
Anderson is squirming around, avoiding Nickal's attempts to control the action. #T9#
Anderson is trying to escape the mount.
Anderson has given up his back here. Will Nickal look for the submission or keep pounding away?
Score +3 for taking back: Anderson (0) vs (13) Nickal
Nickal controlling the position well here. Anderson rolled but Nickal kept the hooks locked in and stayed in the dominant position.
Anderson trying to control the hands but Nickal won't let him. #T10##SUB2#
Anderson is staying cool under pressure, defending well against the rear naked choke attempt from his opponent.
Anderson staying busy and making it hard for Nickal to control. #T11#
Anderson rolls, trying to escape but Nickal keeps control of the position.
Anderson turns into Nickal and is now in his guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Anderson (2) vs (13) Nickal
Anderson wants to pass the guard but Nickal is keeping the position.
Anderson engaging in some classic timewasting tactics. #T12#
Nickal keeping moving, preventing Anderson from controlling successfully. #T13#
Anderson tries to free his leg and advance position but Nickal is retaining full guard.
Anderson controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
Anderson trying to control the position from guard on top but Nickal is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Nickal can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Anderson controls the pace.#T14#
Anderson trying to control but Nickal is working from the bottom.
Nickal working a defensive guard here.
Nickal keeping moving, preventing Anderson from controlling successfully.
The fighters are trapped in the ropes so we're going to have a reposition here. The ref calls for a break and repositions the fighters in the center of the ring.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Nickal trying to keep a closed guard but Anderson is proving a slippery customer.
And that's the end of the fight!
Nickal wins on points by 13 to 2.
A relieved looking Bo Nickal thanked the fans for their support and gave the usual line about them being amazing. They seemed to believe that he actually meant it. |
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Event:
Bots de Garra 93
Date: Nov 05, 2023 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the super heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 16 wins and 15 losses; Rio Rolla! And in the blue corner, fighting out of London, with a TWGC record of 18 wins and 19 losses; Richard Anderson!
The judges for this bout are Mauricio Rocha, Emerson Jorge and Alexandre Firmino.
The official calls the fighters to the middle and the contest is under way.#CL2#
Anderson moves into the clinch successfully.
Anderson drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Rolla gets underhooks to prevent Anderson's takedown attempt.
Rolla gets underhooks to prevent Anderson's takedown attempt.
Rio Rolla has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Richard Anderson.
Anderson has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Rolla after a bit of a struggle.
Anderson tries for a takedown. No joy.
Rolla goes for a takedown in the clinch but Anderson prevents it.
Anderson goes for a takedown in the clinch but Rolla prevents it.
Rolla gets underhooks to prevent Anderson's takedown attempt.
Rolla stops a takedown attempt from Anderson.
Anderson drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Anderson has Rolla pressed up against the ropes and is working for takedown. Rolla manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Anderson gets underhooks to prevent Rolla's takedown attempt.
Rolla drops down looking for an ankle pick but Anderson pulls his leg out and moves away.
#CL2#
Anderson pushes Rolla up against the ropes in a clinch.
Anderson tries for a takedown. No joy.
Rolla has been talking about how he's improved his wrestling in the run up to the fight so let's see if that's enough to sway the balance.#T1#
Anderson stops a takedown attempt from Rolla.
Anderson is defending well against a takedown attempt.
Anderson goes for a takedown in the clinch but Rolla prevents it.
Anderson has Rolla pressed up against the ropes and is working for takedown. Rolla manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
Anderson tries to score a body lock takedown but Rolla shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
Rolla tries for a takedown but Anderson manages to get underhooks.
Anderson has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Rolla is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
Anderson is looking to take this one to the mat.
Anderson tries to score a body lock takedown but Rolla shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
Rolla tries to score a body lock takedown but Anderson shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
Rolla has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Anderson is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
Anderson is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Rolla is defending well.
Anderson tries for a takedown. No joy.
Rolla drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Anderson gets underhooks to prevent Rolla's takedown attempt.
Rolla is looking for a takedown up against the ropes. Anderson gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
Anderson changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Rolla fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Anderson changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Rolla tries to avoid it but Anderson manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Rolla to the ground. Rolla escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet. #T2##CL2#
Anderson has closed the distance and engaged Rolla in a clinch.
Anderson tries to score a body lock takedown but Rolla shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
Anderson looks winded!
Anderson has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Rolla is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
Rolla has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Anderson after a bit of a struggle.
Rolla is looking for a takedown up against the ropes. Anderson gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
Anderson is working for takedown but Rolla is calmly controlling the position for now.
Anderson has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Rolla avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Anderson tries to score a body lock takedown but Rolla shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
Rolla is trying to drag Anderson to the mat but Anderson just about manages to keep his footing. He used the ropes to his advantage there.
Anderson wants to take the fight to the mat but Rolla manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.
Rolla prevents a takedown attempt there.
Anderson tries for a takedown but Rolla manages to get underhooks.
Anderson is working for takedown but Rolla is calmly controlling the position for now.
Rolla is defending well against a takedown attempt.
Rolla is working for a takedown up against the ropes. He can't get it on this occasion though.
Rolla goes for a takedown in the clinch but Anderson prevents it.
Anderson drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Rolla gets the underhooks and prevents it.
#T3#
Rolla is pressed up against the ropes. Anderson has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Rolla down to the mat. Rolla avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!#TD#
Rolla closes the distance, clinches up and gets a nice trip takedown into side control. Very smooth. Score +4 for clean takedown past guard: Rolla (4) vs (0) Anderson
Rolla tries to advance to mount but can't. #SUB#
Rolla is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Anderson knows the correct defense though, so he's OK. #SUB#
Rolla is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Anderson is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
Rolla moves into full mount! Score +2 for reaching mount: Rolla (6) vs (0) Anderson#T4#
Rolla wants to take his opponent's back but Anderson doesn't allow it.
Rolla wants to control the pace but Anderson is squirming around nicely.
Anderson tries to hold on but Rolla pushes him away.
Anderson is controlling an arm, preventing Rolla from taking his back. Although keeping him in mount is no better to be honest.
Rolla trying to control but Anderson is having none of it.
The fighters are trapped in the ropes so we're going to have a reposition here. The ref calls for a break and repositions the fighters in the center of the ring.
Anderson prevents Rolla from taking his back.#T5#
Rolla is trying to control here but Anderson has managed to regain half guard.
Rolla has freed up his trapped foot and advances to mount. Score +3 for passing guard: Rolla (9) vs (0) Anderson
Anderson is controlling an arm, preventing Rolla from taking his back. Although keeping him in mount is no better to be honest.
Rolla moves to back control. Score +3 for taking back: Rolla (12) vs (0) Anderson#SUB#
Anderson defending nicely against the rear naked choke attempt.
Anderson turns into Rolla and is now in his guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Rolla (12) vs (2) Anderson#SUB#
Rolla looks to be working for a triangle here. Oh, it looks like he might have it! Anderson has picked Rolla up and slammed him! Rolla can't keep hold of the triangle and Anderson manages to pass to side control! Score +3 for passing guard: Rolla (12) vs (5) Anderson#T6#
Anderson works to advance to full mount. Rolla defends for a few seconds but eventually he succumbs. Score +2 for reaching mount: Rolla (12) vs (7) Anderson
Anderson prevents Rolla from getting the reversal.
Anderson manages to capitalize on a mistake by Rolla to take his back! Score +3 for taking back: Rolla (12) vs (10) Anderson
Rolla rolls and manages to get back to half guard. Nicely done.
Rolla is looking for a sweep. Anderson is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Rolla is not content to let Anderson control the position.
The fighters are battling for position here. Rolla manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Rolla looking to hit a scissor sweep but Anderson is one step ahead there. #SUB#
Rolla working for submissions but it's allowed Anderson to get to half guard.
#T7#
Rolla wants to improve his position but Anderson is controlling well.
Rolla manages to get to full guard.
Rolla looking for a sweep. Not yet Rolla, not yet.
Anderson trying to control the position from guard on top but Rolla is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Rolla is looking to sweep but instead, Anderson has passed into half guard.
Anderson is keen to just control but Rolla is a slippery customer.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.#T8#
The fighters are battling for position here. Rolla manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Rolla wants to improve his position but instead Anderson has moved into half guard.
Rolla trying to get back to full guard but Anderson takes advantage of the position and moves to full mount! Score +3 for passing guard: Rolla (12) vs (13) Anderson
Rolla tries to reverse the position but Anderson maintains control.
Anderson controlling the pace for now.
Rolla looking to escape from mount but he's given up his back! Score +3 for taking back: Rolla (12) vs (16) Anderson
Anderson controlling well, preventing Rolla from escaping the position.
#T9#
Rolla is working hard here to advance position.
Anderson wants to control but Rolla is keeping busy.
Anderson keeps control of the position as Rolla tries to break free.
I would not like to be Rolla right now.
#SUB2#
Anderson has the hooks in. Rolla is starting to panic. He's trying to push off one of the legs but he's left his neck open to attack. Anderson passes his arm under Rolla's neck and tightens up a rear naked choke! This one is surely all over! Yes, Rolla taps!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 10:56 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Richard Anderson!
Our winner, Richard Anderson, made sure he spent some time buttering up the crowd during his post fight interview, which will no doubt bring him a few more fans. |
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Event:
Bots de Garra 92
Date: Nov 01, 2023 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the super heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of London, with a TWGC record of 17 wins and 19 losses; Richard Anderson! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Los Angeles, with a TWGC record of 50 wins and 42 losses; Bjj Steel!
The judges for this bout are Mauricio Rocha, Matheus Silva and Seu Braga.
The official calls the fighters to the middle and the contest is under way.
Steel shoots in but Anderson avoids the takedown attempt easily.#CL#
Anderson moves into the clinch successfully.
Anderson goes for a takedown attempt but Steel pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
Anderson shoots for a double leg takedown but Steel sprawls well. He's pushed Anderson's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Anderson closes the distance and clinches up with Steel, looking for a takedown. Anderson pushes Steel against the ropes but Steel circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Richard Anderson. That's going to take a lot out of him.#CL#
Anderson closes the distance and clinches. #TD2#
Steel has hold of one of Anderson's legs. Anderson is fighting the takedown attempt but Steel gets the trip and lands the takedown into guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Anderson (0) vs (2) Steel
Steel wants to control from the top but Anderson keeps moving.
Anderson working a defensive guard here.
Steel trying to control the position from guard on top but Anderson is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Steel is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
Steel trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet. #T1#
Steel stopping the sweep attempt from Anderson.
Steel tries to free his leg and advance position but Anderson is retaining full guard.
Anderson trying to control the position.
Anderson managing to control the position.
Anderson will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Steel looking to pass the guard. #T2#
Steel controls from within his opponent's guard.
Steel trying to control the position from guard on top but Anderson is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Steel looking to pass the guard.
Steel trying to control the position from guard on top but Anderson is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Steel is in a good position here but he's just trying to control... And he's not even managing to do that successfully.
Anderson looking to sweep here. No luck so far. #T3#
Steel looking to sit in guard and control but Anderson gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Anderson (2) vs (2) Steel
Steel controls Anderson momentarily but Anderson frees himself.
Steel working a defensive guard but Anderson manages to pass into side control anyway.
Score +3 for passing guard: Anderson (5) vs (2) Steel
Steel is looking to slip a leg under and get half guard but Anderson is one step ahead and moves to full mount! Score +2 for reaching mount: Anderson (7) vs (2) Steel
Steel working to try and regain half guard.
Anderson looking to control but Steel is working nicely, looking to advance position himself. #T4#
Steel keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.
Steel is still trying to improve position.
Anderson controlling from mount.
Steel is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Steel is in all sorts of trouble here.
Steel tries to lock up and control but Anderson gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Steel is squirming around, avoiding Anderson's attempts to control the action.
Steel tries to improve his position but instead Anderson has taken his back! Score +3 for taking back: Anderson (10) vs (2) Steel#T5#
Steel tries to break free.
Steel is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
Steel trying to control but he's just got himself in more trouble.
Steel is really stuck here.
What can Steel do to escape this position? He's going to have to figure it out pretty quick if he wants to stay in the fight!
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Steel is in bad spot here.
#T6#
Anderson really has the hooks in deep now - there seems like no escape for Steel.
Anderson not allowing Steel to control his hands.
I would not like to be Steel right now.
Steel just trying to survive but Anderson is wriggling into a better position, looking to finish. #T7#
Anderson has good solid back control here.
Steel just trying to survive but Anderson is wriggling into a better position, looking to finish.
Steel is being controlled on the ground here - he must escape this position otherwise surely the end is near.
A lull in the action here.
#T8#
Steel tries to roll but Anderson sticks to his back.
Anderson has the hooks sunk in and you can see the will to fight slowly draining out of Steel's body.
Anderson wants to control but Steel is keeping busy.#T9#
Good control from Anderson.
Anderson not allowing Steel to control his hands.
Anderson keeps control of the position as Steel tries to break free.
Anderson not allowing Steel to control his hands.
Good control from Anderson.#T10##SUB#
Anderson has his opponent's back and is working for the choke.
Steel looks to control his opponent's hands but he's not mananging it at the moment.
I would not like to be Steel right now.
#T11#
Steel is trying to break free.
Anderson tries to get the hooks in deep but Steel pushed the leg off.
Anderson controlling well, preventing Steel from escaping the position.
Anderson has the hooks sunk in and you can see the will to fight slowly draining out of Steel's body.
#SUB#
Steel fending off the submission attempt from Anderson. #T12#
Anderson is trying to stick to Steel's back but Steel is turning into Anderson. He's managed to reverse the position - now he's in Anderson's guard. Polite applause from the crowd in appreciation of some nice Jiu Jitsu by Steel. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Anderson (10) vs (4) Steel
Anderson looking to hit a scissor sweep but Steel is one step ahead there.
Anderson has his hands on Steel's head, controlling the position.
Anderson seems to have improved his submission grappling technique since last time we saw him. Let's see if he can pull off a submission.
Anderson is trying to control the position but Steel postures up. #T13#
Anderson keeping moving, preventing Steel from controlling successfully.
Steel is looking to pass into half guard but Anderson pushes him away with his feet and jumps on top - now Anderson is in guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Anderson (12) vs (4) Steel
Anderson wants to control from the top but Steel keeps moving.
Anderson sitting in guard, not really doing much. #T14#
Steel tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Steel trying to keep a closed guard but Anderson is proving a slippery customer.
Anderson's corner is telling him to maintain position.
Steel working a defensive guard here.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Steel keeping full guard, as Anderson tries to pass.
Steel controls Anderson momentarily but Anderson frees himself.
And that's the end of the fight!
Anderson takes the fight on points by 12 to 4.
Our winner, Richard Anderson, made sure he spent some time buttering up the crowd during his post fight interview, which will no doubt bring him a few more fans. |
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Event:
Bots de Garra 90
Date: Oct 25, 2023 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the super heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of London, with a TWGC record of 16 wins and 19 losses; Richard Anderson! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Los Angeles, with a TWGC record of 23 wins and 38 losses; Vartan Esteves!
The judges for this bout are Edson Gomes, Emerson Jorge and Luis Engracia.
Let's get this grappling contest under way! Who will be victorious?#CL#
Anderson rushes Esteves and pushes him back against the ropes in a clinch.
Anderson drops down looking for an ankle pick but Esteves pulls his leg out and moves away.
#CL#
Anderson clinches with his opponent.
Anderson drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Esteves gets the underhooks and prevents it.
Anderson has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Esteves is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Richard Anderson. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Esteves wants a takedown.
Anderson prevents a takedown attempt there.
Anderson is trying to drag Esteves to the mat but Esteves just about manages to keep his footing. He used the ropes to his advantage there.
Esteves is working for takedown but Anderson is calmly controlling the position for now.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Esteves tries to pull guard but Anderson won't allow it.
Anderson is looking for a takedown up against the ropes. Esteves gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
Esteves can't get the takedown.
Esteves is working for a takedown up against the ropes. He can't get it on this occasion though.
Anderson stops a takedown attempt from Esteves.
Esteves prevents a takedown attempt there.
#T1#
Anderson is looking for a takedown.
Anderson is trying to drag Esteves to the mat but Esteves just about manages to keep his footing. He used the ropes to his advantage there.
Esteves wants a takedown.
Esteves is pressed up against the ropes. Anderson has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Esteves down to the mat. Esteves avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance. #CL#
Anderson has closed the distance and engaged Esteves in a clinch.
Esteves is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
Anderson has Esteves pressed up against the ropes and is working for takedown. Esteves manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
Esteves goes for a takedown attempt but Anderson pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
Anderson shoots in for a double leg but Esteves sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
And Esteves tries to counter it with a takedown but Anderson pushes his down on his head and steps out.
Anderson tries to clinch but Esteves moves out of range.
Esteves tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Anderson.
Esteves keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Esteves is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.#T2##CL#
Anderson darts in and clinches Esteves up against the ropes.#TD2#
Anderson is fighting off a takedown attempt but Esteves is just too persistent for him and manages to trip Anderson to the mat. Anderson regains guard as soon as the fighters hit the mat. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Anderson (0) vs (2) Esteves
Esteves trying to control the position from guard on top but Anderson is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Esteves trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Anderson keeping moving, preventing Esteves from controlling successfully.
Anderson has his hands on Esteves's head, controlling the position.
Esteves preventing the sweep.
Esteves showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
Anderson keeping full guard, as Esteves tries to pass. #T3#
Esteves keeps trying to improve his position.
The fighters are trapped in the ropes so we're going to have a reposition here. The ref calls for a break and repositions the fighters in the center of the ring.
Esteves trying to control the position from guard on top but Anderson is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Esteves stopping the sweep attempt from Anderson.
Anderson keeping full guard, as Esteves tries to pass.
Esteves trying to control the position from guard on top but Anderson is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #T4#
Anderson keeping full guard, as Esteves tries to pass.
Esteves wants to control from the top but Anderson keeps moving. #SUB2#
Esteves drops back for a leg but he's not going to get it - he lets go and Anderson dives on top into guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Anderson (2) vs (2) Esteves
Anderson not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
Esteves wants to sweep here but Anderson controlling him for the moment.
Esteves keeping full guard, as Anderson tries to pass.
Esteves not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.#T5##SUB2#
Esteves isolates an arm and boxes in a triangle. Anderson stacks Esteves on his neck as he steps over and passes to the side. He's now in a much more dominant position where he can look to do some serious damage. Nice move by Anderson! Score +3 for passing guard: Anderson (5) vs (2) Esteves
Esteves manages to work his way to half guard, despite Anderson's best efforts.
Anderson prevents Esteves from improving his position.
Anderson seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense. #T6#
Esteves tries to roll over but Anderson keeps him under control.
Anderson keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.
Esteves wants to get back to full guard.
Esteves wants to control the action here but instead Anderson manages to pass to full mount! Score +3 for passing guard: Anderson (8) vs (2) Esteves
Esteves is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
Esteves is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.#T7#
Anderson wants to control the pace but Esteves is squirming around nicely.
Anderson tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
Esteves tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Anderson will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Esteves tries to lock up and control but Anderson gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Anderson controlling the position easily from mount.
Anderson manages to capitalize on a mistake by Esteves to take his back! Score +3 for taking back: Anderson (11) vs (2) Esteves#T8#
Esteves is trying to break free.
Anderson seems to have improved his submission grappling technique since last time we saw him. Let's see if he can pull off a submission.
Anderson controls the action.
You can see the frustration on Esteves's face… He knows he is in trouble unless he improves his position sooner rather than later.
Anderson is not going to allow Esteves to sit and survive in this position.
Anderson trying to secure his dominant position for a moment - making sure Esteves doesn't escape.
Esteves is in bad spot here.
You know, I was talking to some of our celebrities at ringside tonight and they were split right down the middle on who was going to win this fight.
Anderson tries to keep control of the position but Esteves is staying busy.#T9#
Anderson has good solid back control here.
I really don't envy Esteves right now.
Esteves is keeping busy.
Anderson is really struggling to control Esteves but he's trying to hold on to the position.
Esteves tries to roll but Anderson sticks to his back.
#SUB#
Anderson is remaining active here, looking for the choke. The more discerning members of the crowd will appreciate his efforts.
Esteves wants to escape the position.
#T10#
Esteves trying to control the position but Anderson manages to sink in the hooks.
Esteves is really stuck here.
Esteves turns into Anderson and is now in his guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Anderson (11) vs (4) Esteves
Anderson pulls Esteves in close to prevent any damage.
Esteves advances position into side control! Score +3 for passing guard: Anderson (11) vs (7) Esteves
Esteves tries to move to mount but Anderson blocks the move with his legs. #SUB2#
Esteves is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Anderson is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
Esteves looks winded!#T11##SUB2#
Esteves working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it. #SUB2#
Esteves swings around for an armbar but Anderson sees it coming a mile off and turns beautifully into Esteves's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Anderson (13) vs (7) Esteves#SUB2#
Esteves throws his legs up looking to secure a triangle. Oh, that looks pretty tight, I gotta say! Anderson escapes and throws Esteves's legs to the side, diving into side control! Score +3 for passing guard: Anderson (16) vs (7) Esteves
Anderson wants to lay and pray for a moment but Esteves keeps working.
Esteves is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Esteves tries to slip a leg under to move to half guard but Anderson presses down on the leg and jumps into full mount! Score +2 for reaching mount: Anderson (18) vs (7) Esteves#T12#
Esteves is trying desperately to improve position.
Anderson looking to control and managing it successfully.
Anderson trying to control but Esteves is having none of it.
Esteves is in all sorts of trouble here.
#T13#
Esteves is trying to reverse the position but instead Anderson has taken his back - oops! Score +3 for taking back: Anderson (21) vs (7) Esteves
Esteves tries to escape but Anderson has the hooks in and won't let him break free.
Anderson biding his time, controlling Esteves.
Anderson controlling well, preventing Esteves from escaping the position.
Esteves wants to control his opponent's hands but Anderson gets his hands free.
Esteves tries to break free.
#T14#
Good control from Anderson.
Esteves rolls, trying to escape but Anderson keeps control of the position.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Anderson not allowing Esteves to control his hands.
Anderson is controlling his opponent, waiting for an opportunity to finish.
And that's the end of the fight!
Anderson takes the fight on points by 21 to 7.
After winning the bout, Richard Anderson thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility. |
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Event:
Bots de Garra 86
Date: Oct 13, 2023 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the super heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of London, with a TWGC record of 16 wins and 18 losses; Richard Anderson! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Los Angeles, with a TWGC record of 41 wins and 23 losses; Ivan Kamenev!
The judges for this bout are Matheus Silva, Luis Engracia and Mauricio Rocha.
The fighters connect hands in the middle of the mat and we are under way.#CL#
Anderson clinches.
Kamenev prevents the takedown attempt.
Kamenev looking for a takedown.
Anderson goes for a takedown attempt but Kamenev pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
Anderson tries to clinch but Kamenev is having none of it. #TD2#
Kamenev shoots in from a long way out. He's driving through with the takedown attempt and he eventually gets it, landing in Anderson's guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Anderson (0) vs (2) Kamenev
Kamenev tries to free his leg and advance position but Anderson is retaining full guard.
Kamenev's corner is telling him to maintain position.
Anderson 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.
Anderson keeping moving, preventing Kamenev from controlling successfully.
The fighters are trapped in the ropes so we're going to have a reposition here. The ref calls for a break and repositions the fighters in the center of the ring.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Anderson trying to keep a closed guard but Kamenev is proving a slippery customer.
Anderson seems to have improved his submission grappling technique since last time we saw him. Let's see if he can pull off a submission.#T1#
Anderson looking to hit a scissor sweep but Kamenev is one step ahead there.
Anderson keeping moving, preventing Kamenev from controlling successfully.
Kamenev is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.#T2#
Anderson keeping full guard, as Kamenev tries to pass.
Anderson wants to sweep but no luck.
Anderson trying to keep a closed guard but Kamenev is proving a slippery customer.
Anderson will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.#T3#
Kamenev controlling from the top position.
Anderson controls Kamenev momentarily but Kamenev frees himself.
Kamenev trying to control but Anderson is working from the bottom.
Kamenev stopping the sweep attempt from Anderson.#T4#
Kamenev trying to control but Anderson is working from the bottom.
Anderson is trying to keep Kamenev in close.
Anderson wants to sweep here but Kamenev controlling him for the moment. #T5#
Anderson working a defensive guard here.
Kamenev wants to pass the guard but Anderson is keeping the position.
Anderson is trying to keep Kamenev in close.
Kamenev tries to free his leg and advance position but Anderson is retaining full guard. #T6#
Kamenev passes Anderson's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
Kamenev seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense.
Anderson tries to roll over but Kamenev keeps him under control.
Kamenev wants to free his trapped foot but Anderson is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Anderson regains full guard. Nicely done. #T7#
Anderson is pulling down on Kamenev's head to control his posture.
Kamenev trying to control but Anderson is working from the bottom.
Anderson looking to sweep using the butterfly guard but Kamenev puts pay to that idea as he passes nicely into half guard.
Anderson is doing well to control the position and prevent Kamenev from advancing to side control.
Kamenev wants to control but Anderson is keeping him busy. #T8#
Kamenev is thwarting Anderson's attempts to control the position.
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Kamenev in particular looking to stall.
We could do with one of the fighters taking the initiative a bit more on the ground - they're both waiting to capitalize on a mistake.
Anderson is trying to get back to full guard.#T9#
Kamenev content to control rather than advance. #SUB2#
Kamenev wants to work for an arm triangle but Anderson is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Kamenev wants to pass to mount but Anderson is defending the position. #T10#
Kamenev is keen to just control but Anderson is a slippery customer.
Anderson is looking for a sweep. Kamenev is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Anderson holds on for dear life, maintaining half guard for now. #T11#
Well, if Kamenev is going to just lie there, perhaps we should talk about what we're having for dinner tonight… I'm having a ham and pineapple pizza… Yum. Can't wait.
Anderson wants to get back to full guard.
Anderson is staying active underneath Kamenev, who seems content to just control the action from this position. #T12#
Kamenev controlling the action here.
Anderson moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Kamenev being controlled here momentarily.
Kamenev wants to control from the top but Anderson keeps moving. #T13#
Anderson seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now.
Anderson is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Kamenev 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. #T14#
Let's hope that Kamenev has the urge to step up the pace any second now because for the last 15 or 20 seconds he's just been holding on tight.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Anderson trying to control the position here.
And that's the end of the fight!
Kamenev wins on points by 2 to 0.
During a confident post fight interview, Ivan Kamenev thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him. |
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Event:
Bots de Garra 84
Date: Oct 06, 2023 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the super heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Los Angeles, with a TWGC record of 39 wins and 22 losses; Abubakar Camara! And in the blue corner, fighting out of London, with a TWGC record of 16 wins and 17 losses; Richard Anderson!
The judges for this bout are Leandro Rodrigues, Matheus Silva and Mauricio Rocha.
The official calls the fighters to the middle and the contest is under way.
We've got one fighter who appears to only be looking to counter and the other not looking particularly aggressive either, so we could be in for a dull fight.
Anderson shoots in for a double leg but Camara sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Anderson tries to clinch up but Camara circles away and keeps his distance.
Camara tries to counter with a takedown but Anderson is quick to defend against it.#CL2#
Anderson gets a clinch.
Anderson is trying to drag Camara to the mat but Camara just about manages to keep his footing. He used the ropes to his advantage there.
Camara has been talking about how he's improved his wrestling in the run up to the fight so let's see if that's enough to sway the balance.
Camara is working for takedown but Anderson is calmly controlling the position for now.
Camara is pressed up against the ropes. Anderson has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Camara down to the mat. Camara avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
Abubakar Camara has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Richard Anderson.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#CL2#
Camara tries to keep at a distance but Anderson has taken the fight into the clinch.
Camara is trying to drag Anderson to the mat but Anderson just about manages to keep his footing. He used the ropes to his advantage there.
Anderson can't get the takedown.
#T1#
Anderson wants a takedown.
#TD#
Camara is working on a single leg takedown against the ropes. Anderson can't fight it off and eventually Camara manages to take the fight to the floor. Anderson looks annoyed but at least he's managed to land in guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Camara (2) vs (0) Anderson
Camara 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.
Camara passes easily into side control. Nice work. Score +3 for passing guard: Camara (5) vs (0) Anderson
Anderson gives up the full mount - oops, sloppy defensive grappling there! Score +2 for reaching mount: Camara (7) vs (0) Anderson#T2#
Camara manages to capitalize on a mistake by Anderson to take his back! Score +3 for taking back: Camara (10) vs (0) Anderson#SUB#
Camara looking for the choke but no joy.
Good control from Camara.
Camara's ground tactics aren't going to win him many fans. Let's hope he's got fireworks for us if he gets back to his feet because he's not doing much on the ground.#T3#
Anderson tries to escape but Camara has the hooks in and won't let him break free.
Camara is controlling his opponent, waiting for an opportunity to finish.
Anderson is in bad spot here.
#T4#
Camara wants to control but Anderson is keeping busy.
The fighters are trapped in the ropes so we're going to have a reposition here. The ref calls for a break and repositions the fighters in the center of the ring.#SUB#
Anderson showing good submission defense here.
Camara struggling to keep hold of the position.
#T5##SUB#
Camara looking for the RNC.
Camara slows the pace down here. Having a little breather whilst he's in a dominant position, looking to rest and regain some energy, ready to go for the finish.
Anderson rolls and manages to get back to half guard. Nicely done.
Camara slows the pace down in half guard. #T6#
Camara wants to control but Anderson is keeping him busy.
Camara controlling the pace.
Anderson slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.#T7#
Camara pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Anderson is keeping the position for now.
Camara is stalling in the full guard.
Anderson wants to hit a sweep here but Camara passes into full mount! Oh no, disaster for Anderson there! Score +3 for passing guard: Camara (13) vs (0) Anderson
Camara tries to control but Anderson wriggling away. #T8#
Anderson tries to lock up and control but Camara gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Camara works his way to his opponent's back.
Score +3 for taking back: Camara (16) vs (0) Anderson
So, who will make the next big move? In this position it could be crucial.
#T9#
Camara is controlling the position but Anderson somehow manages to roll and ends up with half guard.
Anderson trying to control from the bottom.
#T10#
Anderson trying to control here but he's found himself mounted! Oh no!
Score +3 for passing guard: Camara (19) vs (0) Anderson
Camara tries to control but Anderson wriggling away.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.
Anderson tries to lock up and control but Camara gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Camara fails to move to back control.
Camara tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
Camara wants to control the pace but Anderson is squirming around nicely. #T11#
Anderson bucks up and manages to get a nice reversal! He's in guard on the top - nicely done! Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Camara (19) vs (2) Anderson
Camara keeping moving, preventing Anderson from controlling successfully.
Anderson trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet. #T12##SUB#
Camara is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Anderson is aware though and is defending well.
Anderson looking to sit in guard and control but Camara gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Camara (21) vs (2) Anderson
Camara trying to control but Anderson is working from the bottom.
Anderson working a defensive guard but Camara manages to pass into side control anyway.
Score +3 for passing guard: Camara (24) vs (2) Anderson
Anderson prevents Camara from moving into mount. #T13#
Camara controls the position.
Anderson wants to control but Camara postures up.
Anderson regains half guard.
Camara seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Anderson does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Camara tries to pass to full mount but Anderson defends it.
Camara stalling. #T14#
Anderson is controlling Camara's trapped leg to prevent Camara from advancing to side control.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!#SUB#
Camara is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
And that's the end of the fight!
Camara takes the fight on points by 24 to 2.
Our winner, Abubakar Camara, made sure he spent some time buttering up the crowd during his post fight interview, which will no doubt bring him a few more fans. |
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Event:
Bots de Garra 82
Date: Oct 01, 2023 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the super heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Los Angeles, with a TWGC record of 7 wins and 2 losses; Travis Labuschagne! And in the blue corner, fighting out of London, with a TWGC record of 15 wins and 17 losses; Richard Anderson!
The judges for this bout are Mauricio Rocha, Felipe Paraventi and Emerson Jorge.
The official calls the fighters to the middle and the contest is under way.
Labuschagne doesn't succeed with the takedown#CL2#
and Anderson holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch. #TD2#
Anderson has clasped his hands together around Labuschagne's back... aaand, he's got a takedown into side control. Nicely done. Score +4 for clean takedown past guard: Labuschagne (0) vs (4) Anderson
Labuschagne tries to improve position but can't.
Labuschagne can't do much from the bottom here.
Labuschagne is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Labuschagne sneaks back into half guard.
Labuschagne's coaches at Gentleman's Club have been working on his defensive grappling in preparation for this fight so let's see if he can get out of this tricky position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Labuschagne is trying to get back to full guard.#SUB2#
Anderson seems to be working for a kimura but Labuschagne defends the submission attempt.#T1#
Labuschagne is trying to get back to full guard.
Labuschagne is working hard here to advance position.
Labuschagne slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.#SUB#
Anderson avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
The fighters are trapped in the ropes so we're going to have a reposition here. The ref calls for a break and repositions the fighters in the center of the ring.
Anderson's corner is telling him to maintain position.
Labuschagne has control of Anderson's left arm, preventing Anderson from doing any damage.
Anderson 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. #T2#
Anderson tries to free his leg and advance position but Labuschagne is retaining full guard.
Labuschagne controls Anderson momentarily but Anderson frees himself.
Anderson trying to control but Labuschagne is working from the bottom.
Labuschagne manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Anderson manages to get himself to full guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Labuschagne (2) vs (4) Anderson
Labuschagne wants to pass the guard but Anderson is keeping the position.#T3#
Labuschagne trying to control but Anderson is working from the bottom.
Labuschagne advances to half guard.
Anderson wants to get back to full guard.
Labuschagne trying to control the action but Anderson is working from the bottom.
Labuschagne is looking to advance position but Anderson won't allow it.
Labuschagne controlling the action here.
Labuschagne is looking to advance position but Anderson won't allow it. #T4#
Labuschagne prevents Anderson from improving his position.
Anderson is not content to let Labuschagne control the position.
Anderson has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Labuschagne is working away from the top position though.
Labuschagne is keen to just control but Anderson is a slippery customer.
Labuschagne tries to pass to full mount but Anderson defends it. #SUB#
Labuschagne is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Anderson doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Labuschagne. #T5##SUB#
Labuschagne is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Anderson doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Labuschagne.
Anderson felt the need to train up his defensive grappling in the buildup to the fight. Presumably he was expecting to be in a difficult position like this, so let's see if he can get out of it.
Anderson is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Labuschagne's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Labuschagne's back! Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Labuschagne (2) vs (8) Anderson
Labuschagne trying to control the action but Anderson just sinks the hooks in. #T6#
Labuschagne is in bad spot here.
Labuschagne tries to escape the position - he's now mounted. Is that better or worse? Hard to tell!
Labuschagne tries to improve his position but instead Anderson has taken his back! Score +3 for taking back: Labuschagne (2) vs (11) Anderson
Anderson controlling well, preventing Labuschagne from escaping the position.
You know, I was talking to some of our celebrities at ringside tonight and they were split right down the middle on who was going to win this fight.
Anderson controlling well, preventing Labuschagne from escaping the position.
#T7#
Anderson gets his hands free as Labuschagne looks to control.
So, who will make the next big move? In this position it could be crucial.
Labuschagne wants to escape the position.
Labuschagne trying to control but he's just got himself in more trouble.
I really don't envy Labuschagne right now.
Anderson biding his time, controlling Labuschagne.
Labuschagne looks to control his opponent's hands but he's not mananging it at the moment. #T8#
Labuschagne tries to break free.
Labuschagne is very frustrated here, being controlled quite effectively by Anderson.
Labuschagne tries to escape but Anderson has the hooks in and won't let him break free.
Good control from Anderson.#SUB2#
Anderson is looking to finish the fight by rear naked choke. Labuschagne knows exactly what he's got planned though, so he's defending well. Maybe a few strikes would soften Labuschagne for a finish. #T9#
Labuschagne tries to break free.
Anderson trying to control momentarily.
You can see the frustration on Labuschagne's face… He knows he is in trouble unless he improves his position sooner rather than later.
Anderson trying to control.
You can see the frustration on Labuschagne's face… He knows he is in trouble unless he improves his position sooner rather than later.
Anderson has good solid back control here. #SUB2#
Anderson is looking to finish the fight by rear naked choke. Labuschagne knows exactly what he's got planned though, so he's defending well. Maybe a few strikes would soften Labuschagne for a finish. #T10#
Anderson gets his hands free as Labuschagne looks to control.
Labuschagne can't escape the position.
Anderson wants to control but Labuschagne is keeping busy.
Labuschagne trying to control the hands but Anderson won't let him.
Labuschagne tries to escape the position - he's now mounted. Is that better or worse? Hard to tell!
Anderson controlling the position easily from mount.
Labuschagne tries to reverse the position but Anderson maintains control.#T11#
Labuschagne tries to improve his position but instead Anderson has taken his back! Score +3 for taking back: Labuschagne (2) vs (14) Anderson
Labuschagne tries to escape the position.
Labuschagne looking very determined here, making life difficult for Anderson.
Labuschagne tries to escape the position.
Labuschagne is breathing heavily.#T12#
Labuschagne staying busy and making it hard for Anderson to control.
Labuschagne tries to break free.
Labuschagne looking very determined here, making life difficult for Anderson.
Labuschagne is really stuck here.
Labuschagne might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Anderson is riding his opponent, not letting Labuschagne buck him off.
Labuschagne trying to control the hands but Anderson won't let him.
Labuschagne tries to escape the position.
#T13#
You know, I was talking to some of our celebrities at ringside tonight and they were split right down the middle on who was going to win this fight.
#SUB2#
Anderson is working really hard to secure the rear naked choke. Labuschagne defends successfully for a significant amount of time. Both fighters are looking very determined.
Anderson keeps control of the position easily here as Labuschagne tries to buck him off.
Labuschagne trying to control the hands but Anderson breaks the grip.
Anderson keeps control of the position as Labuschagne tries to break free.
#T14#
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.
Labuschagne turns into Anderson and is now in his guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Labuschagne (4) vs (14) Anderson
Anderson keeping full guard, as Labuschagne tries to pass.
Labuschagne being controlled here momentarily.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Labuschagne wants to control from the top but Anderson keeps moving.
Labuschagne looking to sit in guard and control but Anderson gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Labuschagne (4) vs (16) Anderson
And that's the end of the fight!
Anderson wins on points by 16 to 4.
A very excited looking Richard Anderson made sure he remembered to thank all the fans both in the arena and on the internet. He said all the coolest people spend all day on MMA websites, which got a big reaction. |
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Event:
Bots de Garra 80
Date: Sep 24, 2023 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the super heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Rio de Janeiro, with a TWGC record of 13 wins and 17 losses; Serhey Rishkinov! And in the blue corner, fighting out of London, with a TWGC record of 14 wins and 17 losses; Richard Anderson!
The judges for this bout are Seu Braga, Edson Gomes and Luis Engracia.
The fighters bow as they face eachother in the middle of the mat and we are under way.#CL#
Rishkinov has Anderson up against the ropes in a clinch.
#TD#
Rishkinov has moved round to his opponent's back and is looking for a suplex! Oh snap! He's tossed Anderson clear over his head and slammed him to the mat! Score +4 for clean takedown past guard: Rishkinov (4) vs (0) Anderson
Anderson trying to control the position but Rishkinov manages to sink in the hooks.
You can see the frustration on Anderson's face… He knows he is in trouble unless he improves his position sooner rather than later.
#SUB#
Rishkinov is working hard for the rear naked choke here.
#SUB#
Anderson fending off the submission attempt from Rishkinov.
Rishkinov wants to control the position but Anderson frees himself and scrambles - Rishkinov manages to regain control in side control.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Rishkinov wants to control but Anderson is keeping him busy. #T1##SUB#
Rishkinov looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything. #SUB#
Rishkinov is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Anderson is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now. #SUB#
Rishkinov wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Anderson, who protects the arm well.
Rishkinov trying to control the action but Anderson is working from the bottom. #T2##SUB#
Rishkinov tries for a kimura but Anderson is defending well.
Anderson tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Rishkinov wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Rishkinov trying to control the action but Anderson is working from the bottom.
Anderson felt the need to train up his defensive grappling in the buildup to the fight. Presumably he was expecting to be in a difficult position like this, so let's see if he can get out of it.#SUB#
Rishkinov swings around for an armbar but Anderson sees it coming a mile off and turns beautifully into Rishkinov's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Rishkinov (4) vs (2) Anderson
Anderson is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.#T3#
Rishkinov wants to control the position but Anderson says "no thanks buddy" and passes to half guard.
Anderson keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.
Rishkinov tries to roll over but Anderson keeps him under control.
Anderson stalling. #T4#
Rishkinov has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Anderson is working away from the top position though.
Rishkinov tries to roll over but Anderson keeps him under control.
Rishkinov trying to hold on to Anderson's head to control him but Anderson postures up.
Anderson moves into full mount! Rishkinov won't be happy about that! Score +3 for passing guard: Rishkinov (4) vs (5) Anderson
Anderson prevents Rishkinov from getting the reversal.
Anderson controlling the position easily from mount. #T5#
Anderson trying to control but Rishkinov is having none of it.
Rishkinov tries to lock up and control but Anderson gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Anderson controlling the position easily from mount.
Rishkinov is looking to get to half guard.#T6#
Anderson content just to control the position here.
Rishkinov is in all sorts of trouble here.
Anderson controlling the position easily from mount. #T7#
Rishkinov wants to control but Anderson is having none of it.
The fighters are trapped in the ropes so we're going to have a reposition here. The ref calls for a break and repositions the fighters in the center of the ring.
Rishkinov is trying to reverse the position but instead Anderson has taken his back - oops! Score +3 for taking back: Rishkinov (4) vs (8) Anderson
Well, with Anderson on his back, surely it's only a matter of time before Rishkinov is tapping out... Can he escape the position?
Rishkinov tries to break free.
Anderson controlling the position well here. Rishkinov rolled but Anderson kept the hooks locked in and stayed in the dominant position.
Rishkinov tries to escape but Anderson has the hooks in and won't let him break free.
Rishkinov might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.#T8##SUB2#
Anderson is staying calm and holding on to the back position, whilst working on a rear naked choke. Rishkinov is defending well though. Anderson let's go of the attempt for now.
Anderson tries to get the hooks in deep but Rishkinov pushed the leg off.
Rishkinov rolls, trying to escape but Anderson keeps control of the position.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.
Rishkinov breaks Anderson's hooks off and manages to turn into his guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Rishkinov (6) vs (8) Anderson
Rishkinov trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet. #T9#
Rishkinov looking to sit in guard and control but Anderson gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Rishkinov (6) vs (10) Anderson
Anderson is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
Anderson won't allow Rishkinov to sweep him here.
Rishkinov trying to control the position.
Anderson is pushing down on Rishkinov's leg trying to pass to half guard. Rishkinov is fighting to maintain full guard but Anderson has managed to sneak the leg through.
Rishkinov is looking to get back to full guard here but Anderson has managed to pass to side control instead. Score +3 for passing guard: Rishkinov (6) vs (13) Anderson
Rishkinov is looking to slip a leg under and get half guard but Anderson is one step ahead and moves to full mount! Score +2 for reaching mount: Rishkinov (6) vs (15) Anderson#T10#
Anderson with some aggressive grappling here, looking for the finish.
Rishkinov is looking to get to half guard.
Anderson controlling his opponent.
Rishkinov tries to hold on but Anderson postures up.
Anderson looking to control and managing it successfully.
Rishkinov is desperately trying to improve his position but Anderson has a good base and remains in mount.#T11#
Anderson controlling the pace for now.
Rishkinov is wriggling around trying to escape.
Rishkinov sneaks a leg under to get to half guard.
Rishkinov is looking for a sweep. Anderson is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Anderson trying to control the action but Rishkinov is working from the bottom.
Rishkinov tries to roll over but Anderson keeps him under control.#T12#
Rishkinov is working hard here to advance position.
Rishkinov is in trouble now - Anderson has advanced to mount! Score +3 for passing guard: Rishkinov (6) vs (18) Anderson
Rishkinov slips a leg in and gets back to half guard.
Rishkinov is trying to get back to full guard.
Rishkinov is breathing heavily.
Anderson keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.
Anderson passes the half guard and he's now in mount! Big trouble for Rishkinov! Score +3 for passing guard: Rishkinov (6) vs (21) Anderson#T13#
Rishkinov is working to get back to half guard.
Rishkinov tries to improve his position but instead Anderson has taken his back! Score +3 for taking back: Rishkinov (6) vs (24) Anderson
Rishkinov wants to control his opponent's hands but Anderson gets his hands free.
Anderson biding his time, looking for the opening.
#T14#
Rishkinov tries to escape but Anderson has the hooks in and won't let him break free. #SUB2#
Anderson patiently working for the choke. Which fighter will keep their nerve here?
Rishkinov wants to escape the position.
Rishkinov looks to control his opponent's hands but he's not mananging it at the moment.
Anderson really has the hooks in deep now - there seems like no escape for Rishkinov.
Rishkinov trying to control the hands but Anderson won't let him.
And that's the end of the fight!
Anderson wins on points by 24 to 6.
A victorious Richard Anderson thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter.
Serhey Rishkinov was interviewed post fight and said 'I didn't stick to the game plan. I played his game and lost . I'll be back '. |
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Event:
Bots de Garra 78
Date: Sep 17, 2023 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the super heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of London, with a TWGC record of 13 wins and 17 losses; Richard Anderson! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Los Angeles, with a TWGC record of 24 wins and 19 losses; Jerry Curls!
The judges for this bout are Matheus Silva, Leandro Rodrigues and Alexandre Firmino.
Let's get this grappling contest under way! Who will be victorious?#TD2#
Curls closes the distance and after a bit of a stuggle, scores a takedown into Anderson's guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Anderson (0) vs (2) Curls
Anderson is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Anderson manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Curls manages to get himself to full guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Anderson (2) vs (2) Curls
Curls keeping moving, preventing Anderson from controlling successfully.
We could do with one of the fighters taking the initiative a bit more on the ground - they're both waiting to capitalize on a mistake.
Curls keeping full guard, as Anderson tries to pass.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Curls is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control. #T1#
Anderson 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.
The fighters are trapped in the ropes so we're going to have a reposition here. The ref calls for a break and repositions the fighters in the center of the ring.
Curls keeping full guard, as Anderson tries to pass.
Anderson trying to control the position from guard on top but Curls is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Curls is trying to control the position from the bottom.
#T2##SUB2#
Curls looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Anderson sitting in guard, not really doing much.
Anderson will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.#T3#
Curls wants to control but instead he gets his guard passed and Anderson is now in half guard.
Curls is trying to get back to full guard.#T4#
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.
Anderson trying to control the action but Curls is working from the bottom.
Anderson is pressing down on Curls's thigh, looking to free his foot. Curls is holding on for now.
Anderson trying to control the action but Curls is working from the bottom. #T5#
Anderson stalling.
Anderson wants to take a breather but Curls is having none of it.
Anderson is thwarting Curls's attempts to control the position.
Anderson wants to take a breather but Curls is having none of it. #T6#
Curls tries to roll over but Anderson keeps him under control.
Curls wants to control but Anderson is keeping busy.
Anderson controlling the action here.
Curls is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though. #T7#
Curls trying to hold on to Anderson's head to control him but Anderson postures up.
Curls is not content to let Anderson control the position.
Curls moves into full guard.
Curls 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.#T8#
Curls keeping full guard, as Anderson tries to pass.
Anderson controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
Curls controls Anderson momentarily but Anderson frees himself.
Anderson stays in close to Curls's body and controls the position. #T9#
Curls has Anderson pulled in close to control his posture. #SUB2#
Curls is looking for a triangle here but Anderson uses the submission attempt to pass into side control.
Score +3 for passing guard: Anderson (5) vs (2) Curls
Anderson taking a breather here. #T10#
Anderson wants to control but Curls is keeping him busy.
Anderson gets to mount! Curls was on the offensive and wasn't defending properly. Score +2 for reaching mount: Anderson (7) vs (2) Curls#T11#
Curls is working to get back to half guard.
Anderson trying to control but Curls is having none of it.
Anderson is really struggling to control Curls but he's trying to hold on to the position.#T12#
Anderson takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
Curls tries to control Anderson's body but Anderson pushes him off. Curls squirms to his side and now Anderson has his back! Score +3 for taking back: Anderson (10) vs (2) Curls#T13#
Curls prevents Anderson from getting a body triangle.
Anderson is trying to control but Curls is trying to escape here - he's now mounted.
Curls tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Anderson can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Curls is looking to escape. #T14#
Curls is controlling an arm, preventing Anderson from taking his back. Although keeping him in mount is no better to be honest.
Anderson controlling from the full mount.
Anderson wants to control the pace but Curls is squirming around nicely.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Curls tries to reverse the position but Anderson maintains control.
And that's the end of the fight!
Anderson takes the fight on points by 10 to 2.
Our winner, Richard Anderson, made sure he spent some time buttering up the crowd during his post fight interview, which will no doubt bring him a few more fans. |
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Event:
Bots de Garra 76
Date: Sep 13, 2023 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the super heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Los Angeles, with a TWGC record of 89 wins and 52 losses; Kurt Diesel! And in the blue corner, fighting out of London, with a TWGC record of 13 wins and 16 losses; Richard Anderson!
The judges for this bout are Luis Engracia, Matheus Silva and Leandro Rodrigues.
The official calls the fighters to the middle and the contest is under way.
We've got one fighter who appears to only be looking to counter and the other not looking particularly aggressive either, so we could be in for a dull fight.#CL2#
Anderson closes the distance and clinches.
Anderson tries to score a body lock takedown but Diesel shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
Anderson has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Diesel is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
Anderson drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Kurt Diesel has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Richard Anderson.
Anderson has Diesel pressed up against the ropes and is working for takedown. Diesel manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
Anderson is looking for a takedown up against the ropes. Diesel gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
Anderson goes for a takedown in the clinch but Diesel prevents it.
Diesel has been talking about how he's improved his wrestling in the run up to the fight so let's see if that's enough to sway the balance.
Diesel stops a takedown attempt from Anderson.
#TD#
Diesel has double underhooks and is working for a body lock takedown. He's got it. The fighters land in half guard but Anderson regains guard immediately. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Diesel (2) vs (0) Anderson
Diesel passes into half guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Diesel performing his best blanket impression for a moment. #T1#
Diesel's ground tactics aren't going to win him many fans. Let's hope he's got fireworks for us if he gets back to his feet because he's not doing much on the ground.
Anderson is looking to control Diesel's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Anderson avoid being mounted?
Anderson is looking for a sweep. Diesel is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.#T2#
Anderson is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.#T3##SUB2#
Anderson is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Diesel pulls his head out easily.
Anderson trying to control but Diesel postures up.
Anderson wants to get back to full guard.
Diesel looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding.
Diesel wants to control but Anderson is keeping him busy. #T4#
Well, if Diesel is going to just lie there, perhaps we should talk about what we're having for dinner tonight… I'm having a ham and pineapple pizza… Yum. Can't wait.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.
Anderson is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Diesel is figuring out what he wants to do next.
We could do with one of the fighters taking the initiative a bit more on the ground - they're both waiting to capitalize on a mistake.
Anderson wants to get back to full guard.#T5#
Anderson is not content to let Diesel control the position.#SUB2#
Anderson with the active half guard here but Diesel passes nicely into side control. Score +3 for passing guard: Diesel (5) vs (0) Anderson
Anderson is trying to work for a sweep but Diesel has mounted him! Score +2 for reaching mount: Diesel (7) vs (0) Anderson
Diesel trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Diesel controlling from the full mount. #T6#
Anderson can't escape the position.
Diesel content just to control the position here. #T7#
Anderson is looking to improve his position but Diesel isn't that keen on the idea.
Anderson is still trying to improve position.
Diesel controlling the pace for now.
Anderson is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
#T8#
Diesel sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
Diesel seems to have a rather negative gameplan on the ground. He seems keen to just score the takedown and hold down Anderson for as long as he can get away with.#T9#
Anderson sneaks a leg back under and regains half guard and is working straight away to try and get back to guard. He hasn't managed just yet though.
Anderson is looking for a sweep. Diesel is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Diesel content to control rather than advance.
Anderson tries to roll over but Diesel keeps him under control.
Anderson felt the need to train up his defensive grappling in the buildup to the fight. Presumably he was expecting to be in a difficult position like this, so let's see if he can get out of it.#SUB2#
Anderson looking for submissions from an awkward position here.#T10#
Anderson has a hand on Diesel's thigh, trying to get back to full guard. Diesel takes advantage of the position though and mounts him! Score +3 for passing guard: Diesel (10) vs (0) Anderson
Diesel takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
Anderson is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Diesel sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment. #T11#
Diesel wants to control the pace but Anderson is squirming around nicely.
Diesel controlling his opponent.
Diesel tries to control but Anderson wriggling away.
Diesel sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment. #T12#
Anderson is trying to escape the mount.
Anderson bucks up and manages to get a nice reversal! He's in guard on the top - nicely done! Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Diesel (10) vs (2) Anderson
Diesel being controlled here, momentarily. #T13#
Anderson passes Diesel's left leg - he's now in half guard.
Anderson is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.
Anderson trying to control from half guard but Diesel is working away. #T14#
Anderson is just content to waste time from the top position. Diesel takes advantage of the situation and regains full guard.
Diesel pulls Anderson in close to his closed guard and prevents Anderson from doing any damage or advancing position.
Diesel is trying to control the position from the bottom.
And that's the end of the fight!
Diesel takes the fight on points by 10 to 2.
A victorious Kurt Diesel thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter. |
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Event:
Bots de Garra 74
Date: Sep 08, 2023 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the super heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 23 wins and 10 losses; Tyler Alvarez! And in the blue corner, fighting out of London, with a TWGC record of 13 wins and 15 losses; Richard Anderson!
The judges for this bout are Felipe Paraventi, Leandro Rodrigues and Daniel Cesar.
Let's get this grappling contest under way! Who will be victorious?
Alvarez closes this distance looking for a takedown but Anderson circles away.
Alvarez shoots in for a takedown but Anderson shows good takedown defense.
Alvarez fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Anderson avoids it really well and circles away.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Tyler Alvarez. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Alvarez misses with a takedown attempt - Anderson sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Anderson is trying to avoid his opponent's strikes and get into the clinch.#CL2#
Anderson closes the distance and clinches.
Alvarez tries for a takedown but Anderson manages to get underhooks.
Anderson prevents a takedown attempt there.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Anderson tries for a takedown. No joy.
Anderson is looking for a takedown.
Alvarez goes for a takedown attempt but Anderson pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
Alvarez changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Anderson tries to avoid it but Alvarez manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Anderson to the ground. Anderson escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Anderson is trying to avoid his opponent's strikes and get into the clinch.#T1##CL2#
Anderson forces Alvarez back against the ropes and clinches.
Alvarez wants a takedown but no success here.
Anderson is looking to take this one to the mat.
Anderson drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Anderson goes for a takedown attempt but Alvarez pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
Richard Anderson is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Alvarez looks for a takedown but Anderson sprawls well.
Alvarez fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Anderson avoids it really well and circles away.
Anderson steps in looking to clinch after the strikes miss from Alvarez.#TD#
Alvarez gets a takedown into half guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Alvarez (2) vs (0) Anderson#T2#
Alvarez looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Alvarez is working hard to pass the guard. He's done it - he's now in full mount! Trouble for Anderson! Score +3 for passing guard: Alvarez (5) vs (0) Anderson
Anderson really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
Alvarez wants to take Anderson's back here but Anderson is holding on to an arm, himself looking to escape.
Anderson is looking to get to half guard.
Anderson keeps trying to improve his position.
Anderson wants to control but Alvarez is having none of it.
Alvarez wants to control the pace but Anderson is squirming around nicely. #T3#
Alvarez fails to take his opponent's back.
Alvarez can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Anderson is looking to escape.
Alvarez avoids the attempt from Anderson to control.
Alvarez looking to control but Anderson is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Anderson really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
Alvarez wants to control but Anderson has made it back to half guard. Nice work. #SUB#
Alvarez is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Anderson doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Alvarez. #T4#
Alvarez wants to lay and pray for a moment but Anderson keeps working.
Alvarez is working hard to pass the guard. He's done it - he's now in full mount! Trouble for Anderson! Score +3 for passing guard: Alvarez (8) vs (0) Anderson
Alvarez tries to control but Anderson wriggling away.
We've been hearing good reports from Alvarez's training camp. Apparently he has been rolling around with some good quality BJJ practitioners and has been sharpening his skills. Let's see if that has an impact on the fight today.
Alvarez fails to move to back control.
Anderson bucks up and manages to get a nice reversal! He's in guard on the top - nicely done! Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Alvarez (8) vs (2) Anderson#T5#
Alvarez is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Alvarez is really struggling to control Anderson but he's trying to hold on to the position.
The fighters are trapped in the ropes so we're going to have a reposition here. The ref calls for a break and repositions the fighters in the center of the ring.
Anderson tries to free his leg and advance position but Alvarez is retaining full guard.
Alvarez keeping moving, preventing Anderson from controlling successfully.
Alvarez might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Anderson being controlled here momentarily. #T6#
Anderson looking to pass the guard.
Alvarez is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Alvarez looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Alvarez is controlling Anderson's posture.
Alvarez looking to hit a scissor sweep but Anderson is one step ahead there. #T7#
Anderson wants to control from the top but Alvarez keeps moving.
Anderson postures up.
Anderson not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
Alvarez trying to control the position.
#T8#
Anderson preventing the sweep.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.
Anderson trying to control but Alvarez is working from the bottom.
Anderson postures up.
Anderson trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Anderson trying to control the position from guard on top but Alvarez is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Anderson tries to free his leg and advance position but Alvarez is retaining full guard. #T9#
Anderson looking to sit in guard and control but Alvarez gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Alvarez (10) vs (2) Anderson
Anderson can't keep his opponent in guard - Alvarez advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
Alvarez is trying to advance to mount but he's lost his balance and Anderson reverses the position - he's now on top in Alvarez's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Alvarez (10) vs (4) Anderson
Anderson forces his way into half guard.
Alvarez is not content to let Anderson control the position.#T10#
Alvarez tries to get to full guard but Anderson has control of the leg.
Alvarez moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Anderson slips nicely into half guard.
Alvarez tries to roll over but Anderson keeps him under control.#T11#
Alvarez is not content to let Anderson control the position.
Alvarez wants to improve his position but Anderson is controlling well.
Alvarez wants to get back to full guard but Anderson has passed into side control. Score +3 for passing guard: Alvarez (10) vs (7) Anderson
Alvarez tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Anderson wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control. #T12#
Alvarez is working hard here to advance position.
Anderson works to advance to full mount. Alvarez defends for a few seconds but eventually he succumbs. Score +2 for reaching mount: Alvarez (10) vs (9) Anderson#SUB2#
Anderson jumps to side control looking for an arm triangle but Alvarez manages to avoid the submission attempt.
Anderson is looking to take a break and control but Alvarez is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom. #T13#
Alvarez tries to buck Anderson off but Anderson is having none of it.
Anderson working away.
A lull in the action here.#T14#
Alvarez is looking to reverse the position.
Anderson has control of an arm but Alvarez manages to advance to Anderson's back! Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Alvarez (14) vs (9) Anderson#SUB#
Anderson is displaying good submission defense - not really looking in danger of submitting to the rear naked choke at the moment. That could change in an instant of course if Alvarez gets his way!
Anderson felt the need to train up his defensive grappling in the buildup to the fight. Presumably he was expecting to be in a difficult position like this, so let's see if he can get out of it.
Alvarez has the hooks in. Anderson is trying to push off one leg but he has to do so cautiously to avoid being submitted. #SUB#
Alvarez is looking to finish the fight by rear naked choke. Anderson knows exactly what he's got planned though, so he's defending well. Maybe a few strikes would soften Anderson for a finish.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!#SUB#
Alvarez is working hard for the rear naked choke here.
Anderson can't escape the position.
And that's the end of the fight!
Alvarez takes the fight on points by 14 to 9.
An out of breath Tyler Alvarez thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career. |
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Event:
Bots de Garra 69
Date: Aug 27, 2023 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the super heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of London, with a TWGC record of 13 wins and 14 losses; Richard Anderson! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 24 wins and 17 losses; Ricky Judge!
The judges for this bout are Emerson Jorge, Matheus Silva and Paulo Santos.
The fighters bow as they face eachother in the middle of the mat and we are under way.
Anderson stuffs the takedown attempt from Judge. Judge gets slowly back to his feet.
Judge dives in for a single leg takedown but Anderson sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the ropes.#CL#
Judge tries to keep at a distance but Anderson has taken the fight into the clinch.
Anderson changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Judge fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Judge closes the distance and clinches up with Anderson, looking for a takedown. Judge pushes Anderson against the ropes but Anderson circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Anderson tries to counter by clinching up but Judge breaks away and moves out of range.
Richard Anderson has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Ricky Judge.#TD2#
Judge looking to score a takedown here. Anderson is defending well but Judge drives through and ends up in Anderson's guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Anderson (0) vs (2) Judge
Judge is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
Anderson is trying to control the position from the bottom.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Judge trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet. #T1#
Judge's corner is telling him to maintain position.#SUB#
Anderson isolates an arm and boxes in a triangle. Judge stacks Anderson on his neck as he steps over and passes to the side. He's now in a much more dominant position where he can look to do some serious damage. Nice move by Judge! Score +3 for passing guard: Anderson (0) vs (5) Judge
Judge is looking to take a break and control but Anderson is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Anderson gives up the full mount - oops, sloppy defensive grappling there! Score +2 for reaching mount: Anderson (0) vs (7) Judge#T2#
Judge prevents Anderson from getting the reversal.
Judge sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
Judge trying to control but Anderson is having none of it.
Anderson is looking to improve his position but Judge isn't that keen on the idea.#T3#
Judge controlling from mount.
Anderson tries to reverse the position but Judge maintains control.
Judge takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
Anderson is in a tricky position but he's been working on his transitions down at Jed's Gym, so we'll see if he gets out of it.#T4#
Anderson wants to improve position but instead he's given up his back. Score +3 for taking back: Anderson (0) vs (10) Judge
Will Judge go for the finish here or will he try and keep control of the position?
Anderson rolls and manages to get back to half guard. Nicely done.
Judge is trying to control the action in half guard but Anderson is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard. #T5#
The fighters are trapped in the ropes so we're going to have a reposition here. The ref calls for a break and repositions the fighters in the center of the ring.
Judge slows the pace down in half guard.
Judge prevents Anderson from improving his position.
Judge has freed up his trapped foot and advances to mount. Score +3 for passing guard: Anderson (0) vs (13) Judge
Judge seems to be looking to move to his opponent's back but Anderson is holding on tight.
#T6#
Judge looking to control but Anderson is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Anderson tries to hold on but Judge postures up.
Anderson is working to get back to half guard.
#T7#
Judge controlling his opponent.
Judge can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Anderson is looking to escape.
Judge sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
Anderson tries to get back to half guard but can't. #T8#
Judge wants to control the pace but Anderson is squirming around nicely.
Anderson tries to hold on but Judge postures up.
Anderson is looking to improve his position but Judge isn't that keen on the idea.
Judge fails to take his opponent's back. #T9#
Anderson wants to improve position but instead he's given up his back. Score +3 for taking back: Anderson (0) vs (16) Judge
Anderson is defending well here and trying to improve his position.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.
Judge struggling to keep hold of the position.
Judge not allowing Anderson to control his hands.
Will Judge go for the finish here or will he try and keep control of the position?
#T10#
Judge keeps control of the position as Anderson tries to break free.
#SUB2#
Judge looking for the RNC.
Judge has the hooks in. Anderson is trying to push off one leg but he has to do so cautiously to avoid being submitted.
Judge is riding his opponent, not letting Anderson buck him off.
Anderson is in bad spot here.
#T11#
Judge not allowing Anderson to control his hands.
Judge is riding his opponent, not letting Anderson buck him off.
Judge doesn't have the hooks in and Anderson manages to turn into his guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Anderson (2) vs (16) Judge
Judge is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage.
Judge 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.#T12#
Judge keeping moving, preventing Anderson from controlling successfully.
Anderson stopping the sweep attempt from Judge.
Anderson tries to free his leg and advance position but Judge is retaining full guard. #T13#
Judge pulls Anderson in close to his closed guard and prevents Anderson from doing any damage or advancing position.#SUB2#
Judge working away from the bottom but not quite defensive enough there because Anderson has passed into half guard!
Judge trying to control here.
#T14#
Anderson is trying to control. Judge wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Judge is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Anderson is looking to advance position but Judge won't allow it.
And that's the end of the fight!
Judge wins on points by 16 to 2.
Ricky Judge took to the microphone after his victory and thanked his sponsors, KRAKEN Nutrition + Laundry for their support in the buildup to the fight. |
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Event:
Bots de Garra 67
Date: Aug 16, 2023 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the super heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of London, with a TWGC record of 12 wins and 14 losses; Richard Anderson! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Los Angeles, with a TWGC record of 36 wins and 19 losses; Ivan Kamenev!
The judges for this bout are Emerson Jorge, Daniel Cesar and Felipe Paraventi.
The fighters connect hands in the middle of the mat and we are under way.#CL2#
Kamenev has Anderson up against the ropes in a clinch.
#TD2#
Kamenev has dropped down and is working for a takedown. Anderson is trying to keep an underhook but Kamenev manages to get the takedown into half guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Anderson (0) vs (2) Kamenev
Anderson is in a tricky position but he's been working on his transitions down at Jed's Gym, so we'll see if he gets out of it.
Anderson is looking for a sweep. Kamenev is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Anderson slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Kamenev wants to pass the guard but Anderson is keeping the position.
Anderson looking to hit a scissor sweep but Kamenev is one step ahead there.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kamenev is stalling in the full guard.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.#T1##SUB#
Anderson pushes a forearm under Kamenev's chin to create some space. He's escaped his hips and pivoted quickly for an armbar! Can he extend the arm? Yes, Kamenev is tapping out! Damn, that was fast!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:28 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Richard Anderson!
Richard Anderson decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well. |
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Event:
Bots de Garra 66
Date: Aug 12, 2023 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the super heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of London, with a TWGC record of 12 wins and 13 losses; Richard Anderson! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 26 wins and 16 losses; Enamorado Bandito!
The judges for this bout are Emerson Jorge, Paulo Santos and Seu Braga.
The fighters connect hands in the middle of the mat and we are under way.
Anderson tries to clinch up but Bandito circles away and keeps his distance.
Bandito misses with a takedown attempt - Anderson sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.#TD2#
Bandito drives through with a takedown into guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Anderson (0) vs (2) Bandito
My spies in Mary Gracies Jiu Jitsu inform me that Bandito has been getting involved in the gym's BJJ sparring sessions. Let's see whether that pays dividends!
Bandito is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
Bandito is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB#
Bandito got a little sloppy there for a moment and Anderson has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Bandito has managed to get both his arms back between Anderson's legs - danger averted.
We could do with one of the fighters taking the initiative a bit more on the ground - they're both waiting to capitalize on a mistake.
Bandito controls from within his opponent's guard. #T1#
Bandito wants to pass the guard but Anderson is keeping the position.
Bandito passes Anderson's left leg - he's now in half guard.
Bandito trying to control from half guard but Anderson is working away. #T2#
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
Bandito trying to control the action but Anderson is working from the bottom.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.
Anderson is trying to control but can't.
Anderson won't allow Bandito to pass to mount. #T3#
Bandito works his foot free and advances to mount. Score +3 for passing guard: Anderson (0) vs (5) Bandito
Anderson tries to hold on but Bandito postures up.
Anderson slips a leg in and gets back to half guard.#T4##SUB2#
Bandito is working for a kimura but Anderson is defending it quite comfortably.
Anderson gets back to full guard.
Anderson looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Bandito is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.#T5##SUB#
Anderson is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Bandito stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Anderson swivels though and keeps the full guard. #SUB#
Anderson working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Bandito doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Bandito manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem. #T6##SUB#
Anderson working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Bandito doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Bandito manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Bandito looking to sit in guard and control but Anderson gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Anderson (2) vs (5) Bandito
Anderson 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. #T7#
Bandito keeping moving, preventing Anderson from controlling successfully.
Anderson trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Bandito is pulling down on Anderson's head. It's preventing any offense from Anderson, at least for the moment.
Bandito looking to sweep here. No luck so far. #T8#
Bandito keeping moving, preventing Anderson from controlling successfully.
Anderson preventing the sweep.
Anderson is fighting to break Bandito's control of his arms but Bandito is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.
Bandito looking to hit a scissor sweep but Anderson is one step ahead there.
Bandito keeping full guard, as Anderson tries to pass. #T9#
Bandito wants to control but instead he gets his guard passed and Anderson is now in half guard.
Bandito is looking for a sweep. Anderson is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Bandito wants to control but Anderson is keeping busy.
#T10#
Anderson is taking a breather. Bandito 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.
Anderson is looking to take a break and control but Bandito is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Anderson trying to advance position but Bandito counters by regaining guard.
Bandito wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now. #T11#
Bandito not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Bandito looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it.
Bandito can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Anderson controls the pace.
Bandito is controlling Anderson's posture.
The fighters are trapped in the ropes so we're going to have a reposition here. The ref calls for a break and repositions the fighters in the center of the ring.
Anderson wants to control from the top but Bandito keeps moving. #T12#
Anderson postures up.
Bandito wants to sweep here but Anderson controlling him for the moment.
Anderson is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
Anderson wants to pass the guard but Bandito is keeping the position.#T13#
Anderson is stalling in the full guard.
Bandito controls Anderson momentarily but Anderson frees himself.
Anderson wants to control from the top but Bandito keeps moving. #T14#
Bandito looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it.
Anderson trying to control but Bandito is working from the bottom.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
And that's the end of the fight!
Bandito wins on points by 5 to 2.
Enamorado Bandito spent the whole post fight interview bigging himself up. It didn't go down that well with the fans after a while as they thought it was a bit arrogant. |
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Event:
Bots de Garra 64
Date: Aug 06, 2023 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the super heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Los Angeles, with a TWGC record of 32 wins and 20 losses; Abubakar Camara! And in the blue corner, fighting out of London, with a TWGC record of 12 wins and 12 losses; Richard Anderson!
The judges for this bout are Emerson Jorge, Matheus Silva and Felipe Paraventi.
Let's get this grappling contest under way! Who will be victorious?
We've got one fighter who appears to only be looking to counter and the other not looking particularly aggressive either, so we could be in for a dull fight.#CL2#
Anderson has managed to clinch.
#TD#
Camara has Anderson pressed up against the ropes. He's trying to work for a single leg takedown. Camara pulls back from the ropes and twists to the side, sending Anderson tumbling to the mat - Camara dives into Anderson's guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Camara (2) vs (0) Anderson
Camara has been talking about how he's improved his wrestling in the run up to the fight so let's see if that's enough to sway the balance.
Camara is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
Anderson is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB2#
Anderson working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Camara doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Camara manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
We could do with one of the fighters taking the initiative a bit more on the ground - they're both waiting to capitalize on a mistake.
Camara controls the pace of the fight for a moment.#T1#
Anderson tries to land a sweep but no joy. #SUB2#
Anderson had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Camara defends it easily.
Anderson wants to improve his position but instead Camara has moved into half guard.
Anderson felt the need to train up his defensive grappling in the buildup to the fight. Presumably he was expecting to be in a difficult position like this, so let's see if he can get out of it.
The fighters are trapped in the ropes so we're going to have a reposition here. The ref calls for a break and repositions the fighters in the center of the ring.
Anderson wants to improve his position but Camara is controlling well.
#T2#
The fighters are battling for position here. Anderson manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Camara passes into half guard.
Still in half guard, Camara seems content to control.
Anderson is staying active underneath Camara, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Anderson is pressing down on Camara's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.#T3#
Camara is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
Camara trying to control but Anderson is working from the bottom. #SUB2#
Anderson is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Camara is aware though and is defending well.
Camara tries to free his leg and advance position but Anderson is retaining full guard.
Anderson not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Camara trying to control the position from guard on top but Anderson is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #T4##SUB2#
Camara got a little sloppy there for a moment and Anderson has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Camara has managed to get both his arms back between Anderson's legs - danger averted.#SUB2#
Anderson looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.
Camara postures up.
Camara engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
Camara stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Anderson swivels though and keeps the full guard. #T5#
Camara trying to control the position from guard on top but Anderson is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Camara advances to half guard.
Anderson wants to control but Camara is keeping busy.
The fighters are battling for position here. Anderson manages to regain full guard. Nice work. #T6##SUB2#
Camara got a little sloppy there for a moment and Anderson has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Camara has managed to get both his arms back between Anderson's legs - danger averted.#SUB2#
Anderson is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Camara is aware though and is defending well.
Camara trying to control the position from guard on top but Anderson is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Camara trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Camara wants to control from the top but Anderson keeps moving. #T7#
Camara content to stall in guard here.
Camara trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Anderson trying to control the position.
Anderson might have to switch it up a bit here because his efforts to control Camara haven't been going to plan, at least at the current moment in time.#T8#
Camara controlling from the top position.
Camara advances position into side control! Score +3 for passing guard: Camara (5) vs (0) Anderson
Camara moves into full mount! Score +2 for reaching mount: Camara (7) vs (0) Anderson
Camara prevents Anderson from getting the reversal.#T9#
Anderson is squirming around, avoiding Camara's attempts to control the action.
Anderson gets back to half guard.
Well, if Camara is going to just lie there, perhaps we should talk about what we're having for dinner tonight… I'm having a ham and pineapple pizza… Yum. Can't wait.
Anderson is looking for a sweep. Camara is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.#T10#
Camara is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.
Anderson is staying active underneath Camara, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Camara prevents Anderson from improving his position.#T11#
Camara is looking for the mount but instead finds himself back in full guard.
Camara is pushing down on Anderson's leg trying to pass to half guard. Anderson is fighting to maintain full guard but Camara has managed to sneak the leg through.
Anderson wants to get back to full guard but Camara has passed into side control. Score +3 for passing guard: Camara (10) vs (0) Anderson
Anderson struggling a bit here.
Anderson tries to get back to half guard but can't.#T12#
Camara wants to lay and pray for a moment but Anderson keeps working.
Anderson is looking to regain half guard here but Camara keeps moving and retains side control.
Camara moves into full mount! Score +2 for reaching mount: Camara (12) vs (0) Anderson#T13#
Camara looking to control but Anderson is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Camara takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
Camara can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Anderson is looking to escape.
Anderson is writhing around trying to get back to his feet. #T14#
Camara wants to take his opponent's back but he's not managed it.
Anderson has given up his back here. Will Camara look for the submission or keep pounding away?
Score +3 for taking back: Camara (15) vs (0) Anderson
Anderson manages to reverse the position and now he's in Camara's guard. Nice work there by Anderson.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Camara (15) vs (2) Anderson
Anderson trying to control but Camara is working from the bottom.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Camara trying to control the position here.
And that's the end of the fight!
Camara takes the fight on points by 15 to 2.
A relieved looking Abubakar Camara thanked the fans for their support and gave the usual line about them being amazing. They seemed to believe that he actually meant it. |
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Event:
Bots de Garra 63
Date: Aug 04, 2023 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the super heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 25 wins and 19 losses; Ikemba Okoye! And in the blue corner, fighting out of London, with a TWGC record of 11 wins and 12 losses; Richard Anderson!
The judges for this bout are Mauricio Rocha, Alexandre Firmino and Daniel Cesar.
The official calls the fighters to the middle and the contest is under way.
Okoye shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Anderson defends it nicely.#CL2#
Okoye gets tackled into the ropes by Anderson. Anderson maintains the clinch.
Okoye is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the ropes enables Anderson to keep the fight standing.
Anderson goes for a takedown in the clinch but Okoye prevents it.
#TD2#
Anderson tightens his grip and picks Okoye up, before dumping him to the ground. Okoye manages to land in guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Okoye (0) vs (2) Anderson
Okoye is pulling down on Anderson's head. It's preventing any offense from Anderson, at least for the moment.
Okoye not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Okoye wants to control the position but Anderson says "no thanks buddy" and passes to half guard.
Anderson is looking to pass the guard... He's managed it - he's now in full mount! Score +3 for passing guard: Okoye (0) vs (5) Anderson#T1#
Okoye working to try and regain half guard.
#SUB2#
Anderson working for a submission but Okoye is keeping him at bay.
Anderson tries to control but Okoye wriggling away.
Anderson controlling the pace for now.
Okoye can't escape the position.
Okoye might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Anderson trying to control but he's not successful this time. #T2#
Anderson fails to move to back control.
Anderson content just to control the position here.
Okoye is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Okoye is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
Okoye tries to control the position but Anderson now has his back.
Score +3 for taking back: Okoye (0) vs (8) Anderson#SUB2#
Anderson is persistently looking for the submission but Okoye is defending it well.
Well, with Anderson on his back, surely it's only a matter of time before Okoye is tapping out... Can he escape the position?
Okoye prevents Anderson from getting a body triangle.#T3##SUB2#
Okoye defends a rear naked choke attempt by controlling one of Anderson's arms.
Okoye rolls, trying to escape but Anderson keeps control of the position.
Okoye just trying to survive but Anderson is wriggling into a better position, looking to finish. #SUB2#
Anderson is working for the choke. He's slipped one arm under the chin. Okoye has to defend the other arm for all he's worth... but Anderson has managed to get that arm free too and he's tightening the choke! Okoye taps out and looks absolutely disgusted with himself. Anderson doesn't care though - he's delighted!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:57 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Richard Anderson!
Richard Anderson thanked the fans post fight for their support. |
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Event:
CWC 385
Date: Jun 11, 2023 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the super heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of London, with a TWGC record of 12 wins and 16 losses; Jari Laitila! And in the blue corner, fighting out of London, with a TWGC record of 10 wins and 12 losses; Richard Anderson!
The judges for this bout are Jack Bonds, Frank Antenori and Timothy Bukovac.
The fighters bow as they face eachother in the middle of the mat and we are under way.#CL2#
Anderson has Laitila up against the cage in a clinch.
Anderson can't get the takedown.
Anderson looking for a takedown.
Laitila fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Laitila is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Anderson to keep the fight standing.
Anderson prevents a takedown attempt there.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Jari Laitila. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Anderson is working for takedown but Laitila is calmly controlling the position for now.
Laitila gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Anderson.
Anderson is looking for a takedown.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Anderson can't get the takedown.
#TD#
Laitila has managed to pull guard. Let's see whether he can work an aggressive guard. It will also be interesting to see what tactics Anderson uses from the top position.
Laitila tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Anderson pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Laitila is keeping the position for now. #T1#
Anderson trying to control the position from guard on top but Laitila is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Laitila looking to control.
Laitila seems to have improved his submission grappling technique since last time we saw him. Let's see if he can pull off a submission.
Laitila bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Anderson's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Laitila (2) vs (0) Anderson
Laitila is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
Anderson trying to control the position.
Laitila stopping the sweep attempt from Anderson.#T2#
Laitila wants to control from the top but Anderson keeps moving.
Anderson can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Laitila controls the pace.
Laitila tries to free his leg and advance position but Anderson is retaining full guard.
Laitila is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.#T3#
Laitila wants to control from the top but Anderson keeps moving.
Anderson 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.
Laitila wants to pass the guard but Anderson is keeping the position.
Anderson wants to sweep here but Laitila controlling him for the moment.
Laitila trying to control but Anderson is working from the bottom. #T4#
Anderson is trying to keep Laitila in close.
Anderson looking to sweep here. No luck so far. #SUB#
Laitila has gone for a leg lock! Anderson slips out almost immediately though and dives into Laitila's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Laitila (2) vs (2) Anderson
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Laitila trying to control the position.
#T5#
Anderson trying to control but Laitila is working from the bottom.
Laitila keeping full guard, as Anderson tries to pass. #SUB#
Anderson avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Anderson stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Laitila swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Anderson is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long. #T6#
Laitila wants to sweep here but Anderson controlling him for the moment.
Anderson passes Laitila's left leg - he's now in half guard. #SUB2#
Anderson is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Anderson tries to pass the half guard into mount. Laitila knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Laitila slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Anderson wants to control from the top but Laitila keeps moving. #T7#
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Anderson looking to pass the guard.
Anderson wants to control from the top but Laitila keeps moving.
Anderson tries to free his leg and advance position but Laitila is retaining full guard. #T8#
Laitila looking to control.
Laitila looking for a sweep. Not yet Laitila, not yet. #SUB#
Laitila working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Anderson doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Anderson manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Anderson wants to control from the top but Laitila keeps moving.
Anderson pushes down on Laitila's leg and manages to get into half guard.#T9#
Anderson wants to control but Laitila is keeping him busy.
Anderson passes to side control. Score +3 for passing guard: Laitila (2) vs (5) Anderson#SUB2#
Anderson looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
Anderson moving around in side mount but really he's just happy to control for now. #T10#
Laitila tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Anderson wants to control but Laitila is keeping him busy.
Laitila is looking for a sweep.#T11#
Anderson is looking to take a break and control but Laitila is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Laitila stops Anderson from passing to mount.
Anderson moves into full mount! Score +2 for reaching mount: Laitila (2) vs (7) Anderson
Laitila keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
Anderson pushing the pace here, looking to move to his opponents back and work for a finish.
#T12#
Anderson trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Anderson controlling from the full mount.
Laitila is looking to get to half guard.
Laitila might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.#T13#
Anderson looking to control but Laitila is working nicely, looking to advance position himself. #SUB2#
Anderson is going oldschool here, as he tries to force Laitila to tap using a forearm choke. This isn't 1993 though, so Laitila shrugs it off.
Laitila stops Anderson from taking his back. Still, being mounted isn't any better.
Anderson trying to control but Laitila is having none of it.
Laitila really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
#T14#
Anderson is dominating on the ground here - he's now on his opponent's back, looking to sink in the hooks. Laitila is in real trouble.
Score +3 for taking back: Laitila (2) vs (10) Anderson
Anderson keeps control of the position easily here as Laitila tries to buck him off.
Anderson tries to get the hooks in deep but Laitila pushed the leg off.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
You can see the frustration on Laitila's face… He knows he is in trouble unless he improves his position sooner rather than later.
And that's the end of the fight!
Anderson wins on points by 10 to 2.
Richard Anderson decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well. |
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Event:
CWC 381
Date: May 28, 2023 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the super heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of London, with a TWGC record of 10 wins and 11 losses; Richard Anderson! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Hilo, with a TWGC record of 5 wins and 3 losses; Big Dog Gracie!
The judges for this bout are Dillan Fox, Alec Ball and Trevor Gratis.
Let's get this grappling contest under way! Who will be victorious?#CL2#
Gracie moves into the clinch successfully.
Anderson is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Gracie is defending well.
Anderson has been working on his balance at Jed's Gym, so perhaps that has help him stuff some of the takedown attempts by Gracie.
Anderson prevents a takedown attempt there.
Gracie has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Anderson is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
Anderson goes for a takedown attempt but Gracie pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
#CL2#
Gracie clinches up against the cage.
Gracie can't get the takedown.
Richard Anderson has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Big Dog Gracie.
Gracie is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Anderson is defending well.#TD2#
Gracie lands a nice trip takedown into half guard.
Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Anderson (0) vs (2) Gracie
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#SUB#
Anderson looking for submissions off his back.
Gracie content to sit in half guard and control for a moment.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Gracie uses his free foot to push down on Anderson's thigh. Eventually he works his other foot free and he's advanced to mount - this is trouble for Anderson. Score +3 for passing guard: Anderson (0) vs (5) Gracie#T1#
Gracie trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Gracie tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
My spies in Steel Penn Training Den inform me that Gracie has been getting involved in the gym's BJJ sparring sessions. Let's see whether that pays dividends!
Gracie trying to control but Anderson is having none of it.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Gracie content just to control the position here. #T2#
Gracie prevents Anderson from getting the reversal.
Gracie controlling from mount.
Anderson is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Gracie wants to control the pace but Anderson is squirming around nicely.
Anderson manages to regain half guard. Good work.
Gracie with a momentary lay and pray from half guard. #T3#
Gracie frees up his trapped foot and advances to mount. Score +3 for passing guard: Anderson (0) vs (8) Gracie
Gracie sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
Gracie tries to control but Anderson wriggling away.
Gracie controlling his opponent.
Anderson tries to hold on but Gracie postures up.
Gracie looking to control and managing it successfully.
Anderson is squirming around, avoiding Gracie's attempts to control the action. #T4#
Gracie tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
Anderson tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Gracie content just to control the position here.
Anderson is trying desperately to improve position.
Gracie controlling from the full mount.
It looks like Gracie might be adopting somewhat of a lay and pray gameplan here, which I'm sure won't go down too well with the paying fans in attendance... Or the ring announcers come to think of it.#T5#
Gracie wants to control the pace but Anderson is squirming around nicely.
Gracie might have to switch it up a bit here because his efforts to control Anderson haven't been going to plan, at least at the current moment in time.
Gracie looking to control and managing it successfully. #T6#
Gracie can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Anderson is looking to escape.
Gracie controlling the pace for now.
Gracie prevents Anderson from getting the reversal.
Anderson is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Gracie looking to control but Anderson is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Gracie content just to control the position here.
Gracie prevents Anderson from getting the reversal.
Gracie looking to control but Anderson is working nicely, looking to advance position himself. #T7#
Anderson wants to control but Gracie is having none of it.
Anderson is trying desperately to improve position.
Gracie looking to control and managing it successfully.
Gracie trying to control but Anderson is having none of it. #T8#
Gracie content just to control the position here.
Anderson is squirming around, avoiding Gracie's attempts to control the action.
Anderson wants to control but Gracie is having none of it.
Gracie looking to control but Anderson is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Gracie takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.#T9#
Gracie's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige.
More stalling from Gracie.
Gracie looking to control but Anderson is working nicely, looking to advance position himself. #T10#
Anderson is looking to get to half guard.
Gracie takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
Gracie trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Anderson is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
#T11#
Gracie controlling the position easily from mount.
Anderson is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
Gracie takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
Gracie looking to control but Anderson is working nicely, looking to advance position himself. #T12#
Anderson can't escape the position.
Gracie tries to control but Anderson wriggling away.
Gracie takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
Anderson tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Anderson regains half guard.#SUB2#
Gracie is looking for a kimura here.
#T13#
Gracie prevents Anderson from improving his position.
Gracie seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense.
Gracie trying to control from half guard but Anderson is working away.
Gracie slows the pace down in half guard. #T14#
Gracie prevents Anderson from improving his position.
Gracie not doing much here.
#SUB2#
Gracie is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Anderson sees it coming and defends easily.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Still in half guard, Gracie seems content to control.
And that's the end of the fight!
Gracie wins on points by 8 to 0.
Big Dog Gracie bigged himself up after the win. The crowd seemed to love it. |
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Event:
CWC 376
Date: May 14, 2023 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the super heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of London, with a TWGC record of 10 wins and 10 losses; Richard Anderson! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 39 wins and 39 losses; Pacer Dalton!
The judges for this bout are Dillan Fox, Steve Smith and Robert Douchet.
Let's get this grappling contest under way! Who will be victorious?
Anderson tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion. #TD2#
Dalton throws a loose over hand right and dives in with a double leg takedown. Anderson tries to sprawl but it's too late and the fighters hit the mat. Dalton is in Anderson's guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Anderson (0) vs (2) Dalton
Dalton is stalling in the full guard.
Dalton's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#SUB#
Anderson has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Dalton can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Dalton is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
Dalton slips nicely into half guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Dalton controlling the action here.#T1#
Anderson is controlling Dalton's position as best he can from this difficult position.
Dalton is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.
It looks like Dalton might be adopting somewhat of a lay and pray gameplan here, which I'm sure won't go down too well with the paying fans in attendance... Or the ring announcers come to think of it.
Anderson has improved his flexibility recently so we will have to see if he can use that to his advantage.#T2#
Anderson trying to control here.
Dalton perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there.
Anderson wants to get back to full guard.
Dalton is pressing down on Anderson's thigh, looking to free his foot. Anderson is holding on for now.
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
Let's hope that Dalton has the urge to step up the pace any second now because for the last 15 or 20 seconds he's just been holding on tight.#T3#
Dalton is continuing to stall.
We're seeing a lot of stalling here from Dalton.
Dalton trying to mount his opponent but Anderson defends it.
Dalton not doing much here.
The adventures of Dalton the control monster continue. Boring.#T4#
Anderson makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Anderson.
Dalton is stalling in the full guard.
Dalton trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Anderson wants to sweep but no luck.
Dalton trying to control the position from guard on top but Anderson is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Dalton showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
Dalton trying to control but Anderson is working from the bottom.
Anderson looking for a sweep. Not yet Anderson, not yet.
Anderson will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.#T5##SUB#
Anderson is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Dalton defends well.
Dalton trying to control the position from guard on top but Anderson is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Anderson has control of Dalton's left arm, preventing Dalton from doing any damage. #SUB#
Anderson looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Anderson tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Dalton wants to control from the top but Anderson keeps moving.
Dalton controlling from the top position.
Dalton stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Anderson swivels though and keeps the full guard. #T6#
Dalton stopping the sweep attempt from Anderson.
Anderson looking to control.
Dalton looking to pass the guard.
Dalton sitting in guard, not really doing much.
We've been informed that Dalton has been working hard on his conditioning in the buildup to the fight.
Dalton stands and throws Anderson's legs to the side, diving into side control. Score +3 for passing guard: Anderson (0) vs (5) Dalton
Anderson is positioning himself to get back to half guard. #T7#
Dalton trying to control the action but Anderson is working from the bottom.
Dalton is maintaining the dominant position - no doubt Anderson will start to get frustrated soon if he's not already.
Dalton trying to control the position but Anderson is working away.
Dalton is maintaining the dominant position - no doubt Anderson will start to get frustrated soon if he's not already.
More stalling from Dalton.#T8#
Yet more stalling tactics from Dalton.
Dalton trying to control the action but Anderson is working from the bottom.
You can see the frustration on Anderson's face as Dalton controls the position.
Anderson is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Dalton controlling from side mount. #T9#
Anderson tries to buck Dalton off but Dalton is having none of it.
Dalton happy to just control the position for now.
Dalton trying to control the position but Anderson is working away.
Dalton just content to control the position. #T10#
Anderson regains half guard.
Dalton wants to pass to mount but Anderson is defending the position.
Dalton uses his free foot to push down on Anderson's thigh. Eventually he works his other foot free and he's advanced to mount - this is trouble for Anderson. Score +3 for passing guard: Anderson (0) vs (8) Dalton
Dalton takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
Dalton tries to control but Anderson wriggling away.
Dalton controlling the pace for now.
Dalton seems to be looking to move to his opponent's back but Anderson is holding on tight.
Dalton trying to control but he's not successful this time. #T11#
Anderson is working to get back to half guard.
Dalton controlling from mount.
Anderson is squirming around, avoiding Dalton's attempts to control the action.
Dalton controlling the position easily from mount. #T12#
Anderson is controlling an arm, preventing Dalton from taking his back. Although keeping him in mount is no better to be honest.
Anderson slips a leg in and gets back to half guard.
Dalton trying to pass the guard but Anderson defending well.
Dalton wants to lay and pray for a moment but Anderson keeps working.
Dalton stalling.
Anderson wants to get back to full guard.
Dalton trying to control the pace.
Anderson wants to improve his position but Dalton is controlling well.
#T13#
Dalton is pressing down on Anderson's thigh, looking to free his foot. Anderson is holding on for now.
Dalton uses his free foot to push down on Anderson's thigh. Eventually he works his other foot free and he's advanced to mount - this is trouble for Anderson. Score +3 for passing guard: Anderson (0) vs (11) Dalton
Dalton wants to take his opponent's back but Anderson doesn't allow it.
Dalton controlling from mount.
Anderson is working to get back to half guard.
Anderson tries to hold on but Dalton postures up.#T14#
Anderson is wriggling around here but as he tries to escape, Dalton has taken his back.
Score +3 for taking back: Anderson (0) vs (14) Dalton
Dalton controls the action.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
And that's the end of the fight!
Dalton wins on points by 14 to 0.
Our winner, Pacer Dalton, made sure he spent some time buttering up the crowd during his post fight interview, which will no doubt bring him a few more fans. |
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Event:
CWC 373
Date: May 07, 2023 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the super heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of London, with a TWGC record of 10 wins and 9 losses; Richard Anderson! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Los Angeles, with a TWGC record of 19 wins and 15 losses; Scott Hall!
The judges for this bout are Thiago Cunha, Felipe Paraventi and Seu Braga.
The official calls the fighters to the middle and the contest is under way.#TD2#
Anderson tries to sprawl but Hall drives through with a takedown into half guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Anderson (0) vs (2) Hall
Hall seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense.
Let's hope that Hall has the urge to step up the pace any second now because for the last 15 or 20 seconds he's just been holding on tight.
Anderson wants to get back to full guard.
Hall is controlling the pace.
Anderson trying to control from the bottom.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Hall controlling the action here.#T1#
Hall wants to pass the guard but Anderson is defending well.
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
Hall wants to free his trapped foot but Anderson is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Anderson tries to roll over but Hall keeps him under control.
Hall performing his best blanket impression for a moment. #T2#
Hall works his foot free and advances to mount. Score +3 for passing guard: Anderson (0) vs (5) Hall
Anderson working to try and regain half guard.
Hall controlling the pace for now.
Anderson tries to hold on but Hall postures up.
Hall takes his opponent's back. Perhaps a chance to lock up a rear naked choke here.
Score +3 for taking back: Anderson (0) vs (8) Hall#T3#
Hall controls the position.
It looks like Hall might be adopting somewhat of a lay and pray gameplan here, which I'm sure won't go down too well with the paying fans in attendance... Or the ring announcers come to think of it.
Anderson is in a tricky position but he's been working on his transitions down at Jed's Gym, so we'll see if he gets out of it.
Anderson trying to control the action but Hall just sinks the hooks in. #T4#
Hall is looking cool and calm here, just waiting for a good opportunity to attack and finish the fight from this dominant position.
Hall is continuing to stall.#T5#
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Hall keeps control of the position as Anderson tries to break free.
#T6#
Hall keeps control of the position easily here as Anderson tries to buck him off.
Anderson is trying to break free.
#T7#
Hall slows the pace down here. Having a little breather whilst he's in a dominant position, looking to rest and regain some energy, ready to go for the finish.
#T8#
Anderson rolls and manages to get back to half guard. Nicely done.
Hall takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.
Anderson is looking for a sweep. Hall is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.#T9#
Hall wants to free his trapped foot but Anderson is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Hall is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.
Hall looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Hall controlling the action here.
Hall tries to pass to full mount but Anderson defends it. #T10#
Hall not doing much here.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Anderson trying to hold on to Hall's head to control him but Hall postures up.
Anderson won't allow Hall to pass to mount.
Anderson is looking for a sweep. Hall is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Hall looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Hall controlling the action here. #T11#
Hall looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Hall sitting and controlling from the half guard.
Anderson won't allow Hall to pass to mount.
Anderson tries to roll over but Hall keeps him under control.
Hall controlling the pace. #T12#
Hall trying to mount his opponent but Anderson defends it.
Anderson is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Hall wants to free his trapped foot but Anderson is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Hall seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense.
Anderson trying to hold on to Hall's head to control him but Hall postures up.
#T13#
Anderson is trying to get back to full guard.
Hall controlling the action here.
Hall is looking to advance position but Anderson won't allow it.
Hall not doing much here.
#T14#
The adventures of Hall the control monster continue. Boring.
Anderson manages to get to full guard.
Hall slips effortlessly into side control - very nice. Score +3 for passing guard: Anderson (0) vs (11) Hall
Anderson sneaks a leg under to get back to half guard.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!#SUB#
Anderson actively working from the bottom here.
Hall trying to pass the guard but Anderson defending well.
Hall stalling.
And that's the end of the fight!
Hall wins on points by 11 to 0.
Scott Hall managed to slip a mention for his sponsors, Silverback Sweatshop, into his post fight interview. |
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Event:
CWC 369
Date: Apr 30, 2023 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the super heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of London, with a TWGC record of 10 wins and 8 losses; Richard Anderson! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Tokyo, with a TWGC record of 11 wins and 8 losses; Gotan Wasselach!
The judges for this bout are Daniel Cesar, Seu Braga and Leandro Rodrigues.
The fighters bow as they face eachother in the middle of the mat and we are under way.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Wasselach.
Anderson is looking to counter the offense by Wasselach and move into the clinch.#CL#
Anderson gets a clinch.
Anderson has Wasselach pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Wasselach manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
Wasselach is looking for a takedown.
Wasselach has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Anderson is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
Richard Anderson has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Gotan Wasselach.
Anderson wants a takedown but no success here.
Anderson is defending well against a takedown attempt.
Anderson has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Wasselach avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Wasselach gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Anderson.
Anderson drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Wasselach is looking to take this one to the mat.
Anderson drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Wasselach gets the underhooks and prevents it.
Anderson gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Wasselach.
#T1#
Wasselach wants a takedown but no success here.
Anderson is trying to drag Wasselach to the mat but Wasselach just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
Wasselach wants a takedown.
Wasselach gets underhooks to prevent Anderson's takedown attempt.
Wasselach tries to score a body lock takedown but Anderson shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
Wasselach is looking to take this one to the mat.
Wasselach is pressed up against the cage. Anderson has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Wasselach down to the mat. Wasselach avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance. #TD2#
Wasselach drives through with a takedown into guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Anderson (0) vs (2) Wasselach
Anderson keeping full guard, as Wasselach tries to pass.
Anderson not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Anderson has improved his flexibility recently so we will have to see if he can use that to his advantage.#T2#
Wasselach wants to pass the guard but Anderson is keeping the position.#SUB#
Anderson working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Wasselach doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Wasselach manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Anderson looking for a sweep. Not yet Anderson, not yet.
Wasselach postures up.
#T3#
Wasselach wants to pass the guard but Anderson is keeping the position.
Wasselach not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
Anderson trying to control the position.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Anderson is on top in guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Anderson (2) vs (2) Wasselach
Wasselach is adopting a defensive guard.#T4#
Anderson preventing the sweep.
Wasselach keeping moving, preventing Anderson from controlling successfully.
Wasselach 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.
Anderson trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Anderson preventing the sweep.
Anderson wants to control from the top but Wasselach keeps moving.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Wasselach pulls Anderson in close to his closed guard and prevents Anderson from doing any damage or advancing position.#T5#
Anderson trying to control but Wasselach is working from the bottom.
Anderson sitting in guard, not really doing much.
Wasselach lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Anderson (2) vs (4) Wasselach#T6##SUB#
Anderson has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Wasselach can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Wasselach sitting in guard here, content to control.
Anderson looking to hit a scissor sweep but Wasselach is one step ahead there.
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as Anderson holds on and takes a little breather. #T7#
Anderson is trying to keep Wasselach in close.
#SUB#
Anderson looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Wasselach sitting in guard, not really doing much.
Wasselach stands and throws Anderson's legs to the side, diving into side control. Score +3 for passing guard: Anderson (2) vs (7) Wasselach#T8#
Anderson manages to work his way to half guard, despite Wasselach's best efforts.
Wasselach slows the pace down in half guard.
Anderson wants to improve his position but Wasselach is controlling well.
#T9#
Anderson wants to control but Wasselach is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Anderson is going to have to think about doing something other than just controlling because Wasselach is managing to avoid having the position dictated to him.
Wasselach is controlling the pace.
Wasselach is looking to advance position but Anderson won't allow it. #T10#
Wasselach keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.
Wasselach seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Anderson does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Wasselach is figuring out what he wants to do next.#T11#
Wasselach is looking to pass Anderson's guard but actually Anderson recovers to full guard.
Wasselach trying to control the position from guard on top but Anderson is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Anderson is adopting a defensive guard.#T12#
Anderson 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.
Anderson controlling Wasselach's posture.
Anderson 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.#T13##SUB#
Anderson has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Wasselach can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Anderson looking to control but Wasselach passes into half guard.
Anderson wants to control the action here but instead Wasselach manages to pass to full mount! Score +3 for passing guard: Anderson (2) vs (10) Wasselach
Anderson wants to hold on but Wasselach pushes him away.#T14#
Anderson is in a bad position, trying to hold on for dear life but he is really struggling to maintain any sort of control.
Anderson is working to get back to half guard.
Anderson regains half guard.
Anderson desperately trying to maintain half guard.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Wasselach looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding.
And that's the end of the fight!
Wasselach wins on points by 10 to 2.
Gotan Wasselach decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well. |
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Event:
CWC 366
Date: Apr 23, 2023 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the super heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of London, with a TWGC record of 9 wins and 8 losses; Richard Anderson! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Los Angeles, with a TWGC record of 18 wins and 14 losses; Scott Hall!
The judges for this bout are Leandro Rodrigues, Seu Braga and Daniel Cesar.
The fighters bow as they face eachother in the middle of the mat and we are under way.
Hall has a takedown stuffed.
Scott Hall seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.#TD2#
Hall closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - Hall lands in his opponent's guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Anderson (0) vs (2) Hall
We could do with one of the fighters taking the initiative a bit more on the ground - they're both waiting to capitalize on a mistake.#SUB#
Hall sitting in guard doing not very much at all here. Anderson doesn't need a second invitation though! He's locked up a guillotine and he's squeezing tight! That is tiiiiiiiiight! Hall paying the price for stalling here - he's pushing hard on the arm trying to free himself but it's no use! He's tapped! WOW, quick submission from Anderson - great work!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:33 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Guillotine). Richard Anderson!
Richard Anderson decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well. |
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Event:
CWC 362
Date: Apr 16, 2023 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the super heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 37 wins and 37 losses; Pacer Dalton! And in the blue corner, fighting out of London, with a TWGC record of 8 wins and 8 losses; Richard Anderson!
The judges for this bout are Alexandre Firmino, Daniel Cesar and Thiago Cunha.
The fighters bow as they face eachother in the middle of the mat and we are under way.
Anderson keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Dalton shoots for a double leg takedown but Anderson sprawls well. He's pushed Dalton's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily. #CL2#
Anderson gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Anderson goes for a takedown attempt but Dalton pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
Dalton looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Anderson is fending him off so far but Dalton persists. Nope, Anderson circles away and we're back to standing.
Anderson tries to counter with a clinch but Dalton shakes him off and moves away.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Pacer Dalton. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Anderson stuffs the takedown attempt from Dalton. Dalton gets slowly back to his feet.
Anderson wants to counter with a clinch but Dalton pushes him away.#CL2#
Anderson has taken the fight to the clinch.
Dalton looking for a takedown.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Anderson is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
Dalton prevents a takedown attempt there.
Anderson is trying to drag Dalton to the mat but Dalton just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
Dalton is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Anderson pulls him back up using the underhooks. #T1#
Dalton goes for a takedown attempt but Anderson pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
#CL2#
Dalton tries to keep at a distance but Anderson has taken the fight into the clinch.
Dalton tries for a takedown but Anderson manages to get underhooks.
Anderson wants a takedown but no success here.
Dalton is defending well against a takedown attempt.#TD#
Dalton has clasped his hands together around Anderson's back... aaand, he's got a takedown into side control. Nicely done. Score +4 for clean takedown past guard: Dalton (4) vs (0) Anderson
Dalton is looking to take a break and control but Anderson is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Dalton controls the position.
Dalton's ground tactics aren't going to win him many fans. Let's hope he's got fireworks for us if he gets back to his feet because he's not doing much on the ground.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Anderson is trying to get back to half guard. He's pushing on Dalton's leg. He's managed it. Nice work.#T2#
Anderson won't allow Dalton to pass to mount.
Dalton stalling.
Anderson is trying to get back to full guard.
Dalton content to sit in half guard and control for a moment.
Dalton trying to advance position but Anderson counters by regaining guard.
Dalton controlling from the top position.
Dalton has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.#T3#
Dalton trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Dalton's corner is telling him to maintain position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
This is a sustained period of stalling by Dalton.
Dalton stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Anderson swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Dalton trying to control but Anderson is working from the bottom. #T4#
Dalton's corner is telling him to maintain position.
Dalton tries to free his leg and advance position but Anderson is retaining full guard.
Dalton trying to control but Anderson is working from the bottom.
Anderson wants to sweep but no luck.
Dalton trying to pass the guard. He's being very persistent here but Anderson manages to land a sweep and now he's on top! Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Dalton (4) vs (2) Anderson
Dalton is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage.
Anderson wants to pass the guard but Dalton is keeping the position.
Dalton 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.
Anderson has been taking part in the yoga sessions down at Jed's Gym. Presumably he's going to look for a slick submission... Or maybe he's looking to avoid one.
Anderson stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Dalton swivels though and keeps the full guard. #T5#
Dalton is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control.
Anderson stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Dalton swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Dalton has control of Anderson's left arm, preventing Anderson from doing any damage.
Anderson trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Dalton has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall.
Anderson trying to control the position from guard on top but Dalton is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Dalton wants to sweep here but Anderson controlling him for the moment.
Anderson stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Dalton swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Anderson keeps trying to improve his position.#T6#
Anderson trying to control the position from guard on top but Dalton is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Dalton controlling the position.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Dalton is on top in guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Dalton (6) vs (2) Anderson
Dalton wants to pass the guard but Anderson is keeping the position.
Dalton trying to control the position from guard on top but Anderson is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Dalton 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.
Dalton wants to pass the guard but Anderson is keeping the position.#T7#
Anderson looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it.
Dalton stays in close to Anderson's body and controls the position.
Anderson controls Dalton momentarily but Dalton frees himself.
Dalton wants to pass the guard but Anderson is keeping the position.#T8#
Dalton is working hard here to advance position.
Dalton looking to sit in guard and control but Anderson gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Dalton (6) vs (4) Anderson
Anderson wants to control from the top but Dalton keeps moving.
Dalton is trying to keep Anderson in close.
Dalton pulls Anderson in close to his closed guard and prevents Anderson from doing any damage or advancing position.
Dalton working a defensive guard here.
Anderson pushes down on Dalton's leg and manages to get into half guard.
Dalton is staying active underneath Anderson, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Dalton tries to roll over but Anderson keeps him under control.
Dalton is in a tricky position but he's been working on his transitions down at Beating a Dead Horse to Death Again , so we'll see if he gets out of it.#T9#
Anderson trying to control from half guard but Dalton is working away.
Dalton is doing well to control the position and prevent Anderson from advancing to side control.
Dalton trying to control but Anderson postures up.
Dalton tries to get to full guard but Anderson has control of the leg.
Dalton wants to control but Anderson is keeping busy.
Anderson keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.
Dalton controlling the position well.
Dalton trying to control here.
Anderson is looking to advance position but Dalton won't allow it. #T10#
Anderson trying to control the pace.
Dalton wants to control the action here but instead Anderson manages to pass to full mount! Score +3 for passing guard: Dalton (6) vs (7) Anderson
Anderson wants to control the pace but Dalton is squirming around nicely.
Dalton is desperately trying to improve his position but Anderson has a good base and remains in mount.
Dalton might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Anderson wants to take Dalton's back but he can't do it this time.
Dalton has given up his back - I don’t know if this is a deliberate ploy to try and escape or if he is just struggling down there.
Score +3 for taking back: Dalton (6) vs (10) Anderson
Well, with Anderson on his back, surely it's only a matter of time before Dalton is tapping out... Can he escape the position?
Dalton wants to control his opponent's hands but Anderson gets his hands free.
Dalton is really stuck here.
#T11#
Anderson trying desperately to keep hold of the dominant position.
Anderson is hanging on to Dalton's back as he tries to escape.
Dalton rolls and manages to get back to half guard. Nicely done.
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Anderson in particular looking to stall.
Dalton is concentrating on defense, preventing Anderson from advancing position.
Dalton is not content to let Anderson control the position.
Dalton gets back to full guard.
Anderson trying to control the position from guard on top but Dalton is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Anderson looking to pass the guard. #SUB2#
Anderson thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position. #T12#
Dalton looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Anderson tries to free his leg and advance position but Dalton is retaining full guard.
Dalton is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage.
Dalton wants to improve his position but instead Anderson has moved into half guard.
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
Anderson wants to lay and pray for a moment but Dalton keeps working.
Dalton trying to hold on to Anderson's head to control him but Anderson postures up.
Dalton is doing well to control the position and prevent Anderson from advancing to side control.#T13#
Dalton is looking to control Anderson's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Dalton avoid being mounted?
Dalton is controlling Anderson's trapped leg to prevent Anderson from advancing to side control.#SUB2#
Anderson is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Dalton sees it coming and defends easily.
Anderson wants to take a breather but Dalton is having none of it.
Dalton wants to control but Anderson is keeping busy.
Anderson tries to pass to full mount but Dalton defends it.
Anderson trying to control from half guard but Dalton is working away. #T14#
Dalton wants to control but Anderson is keeping busy.
Dalton holds on for dear life, maintaining half guard for now.
Dalton trying to hold on to Anderson's head to control him but Anderson postures up.
Anderson trying to control the action but Dalton is working from the bottom.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Anderson is working hard to pass the guard. He's done it - he's now in full mount! Trouble for Dalton! Score +3 for passing guard: Dalton (6) vs (13) Anderson
Anderson controlling the position easily from mount.
And that's the end of the fight!
Anderson wins on points by 13 to 6.
A victorious Richard Anderson thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter. |
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Event:
CWC 359
Date: Apr 09, 2023 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the super heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Montreal, with a TWGC record of 17 wins and 5 losses; Bob Le Boulder! And in the blue corner, fighting out of London, with a TWGC record of 8 wins and 7 losses; Richard Anderson!
The judges for this bout are Paulo Santos, Leandro Rodrigues and Felipe Paraventi.
The fighters bow as they face eachother in the middle of the mat and we are under way.#CL2#
Anderson gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Anderson wants to take the fight to the mat but Le Boulder manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.#TD#
Le Boulder is trying to trip Anderson. He has hold of a leg but Anderson is hopping around, keeping his balance for the moment. Le Boulder persists though and gets the takedown into guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Le Boulder (2) vs (0) Anderson
We could do with one of the fighters taking the initiative a bit more on the ground - they're both waiting to capitalize on a mistake.
Le Boulder not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
Le Boulder has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.
This is a sustained period of stalling by Le Boulder.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Le Boulder wants to pass the guard but Anderson is keeping the position.#SUB2#
Anderson escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Le Boulder gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance. #T1#
Le Boulder pushes down on Anderson's leg and manages to get into half guard.
Le Boulder wants to pass to mount but Anderson is defending the position.
Anderson trying to hold on to Le Boulder's head to control him but Le Boulder postures up.
Le Boulder sitting and controlling from the half guard. #T2#
Le Boulder's ground tactics aren't going to win him many fans. Let's hope he's got fireworks for us if he gets back to his feet because he's not doing much on the ground.#SUB#
Le Boulder is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Le Boulder content to control rather than advance.
Le Boulder is working hard to pass the guard. He's done it - he's now in full mount! Trouble for Anderson! Score +3 for passing guard: Le Boulder (5) vs (0) Anderson#T3#
Anderson keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
Le Boulder wants to take his opponent's back but he's not managed it.
Le Boulder avoids the attempt from Anderson to control.
Le Boulder tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
Anderson is trying to escape the mount.
Anderson manages to regain half guard. Good work. #T4#
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Le Boulder in particular looking to stall.
Anderson has been taking part in the yoga sessions down at Jed's Gym. Presumably he's going to look for a slick submission... Or maybe he's looking to avoid one.
Le Boulder is thwarting Anderson's attempts to control the position.#SUB#
Le Boulder is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Anderson has managed to free his arm - good work. #T5#
Le Boulder content to control rather than advance.
Anderson has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Le Boulder is working away from the top position though.
Anderson is looking for a sweep. Le Boulder is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
#T6#
Anderson is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Le Boulder perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there.
Le Boulder tries to pass the half guard into mount. Anderson knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Le Boulder with a momentary lay and pray from half guard. #T7##SUB#
Anderson is defending against the submission attempts here by Le Boulder.
Anderson tries to roll over but Le Boulder keeps him under control.
Le Boulder has freed up his trapped foot and advances to mount. Score +3 for passing guard: Le Boulder (8) vs (0) Anderson#T8#
Le Boulder content just to control the position here.
Le Boulder wants to control the pace but Anderson is squirming around nicely.
Le Boulder controlling his opponent.
Le Boulder seems to have a rather negative gameplan on the ground. He seems keen to just score the takedown and hold down Anderson for as long as he can get away with.#T9#
Anderson is wriggling around trying to escape.
Anderson is still trying to improve position.
Le Boulder sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#T10#
Le Boulder takes Anderson's back. Score +3 for taking back: Le Boulder (11) vs (0) Anderson
Anderson trying to control the hands but Le Boulder breaks the grip.
Le Boulder has good solid back control here.
Anderson is trying to break free.
Le Boulder just keeping the dominant position. He can't wait too long though, otherwise the referee will stand them back up.
#T11#
Le Boulder struggling to keep hold of the position.
Anderson tries to break free.
Le Boulder keeps control of the position easily here as Anderson tries to buck him off.
#T12##SUB#
Le Boulder looking for the choke but no joy.
Anderson is very frustrated here, being controlled quite effectively by Le Boulder.
Le Boulder continues to stall.
More hug and hope from Le Boulder.#T13#
Le Boulder controlling well, preventing Anderson from escaping the position.
I would not like to be Anderson right now.
#SUB#
Le Boulder has his hand under the chin of his opponent looking for the choke. He's nearly got it! This one could be all over! But no, Anderson has freed his hand and lives to survive another… well, another couple of seconds at least!
Anderson staying busy and making it hard for Le Boulder to control. #T14##SUB#
Le Boulder is looking for the choke from the back position but Anderson is controlling his hands well.
Anderson rolls and manages to get back to half guard. Nicely done.
Le Boulder prevents Anderson from improving his position.
Anderson is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!#SUB2#
Anderson is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Le Boulder pulls his head out easily.
And that's the end of the fight!
Le Boulder takes the fight on points by 11 to 0.
Bob Le Boulder seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website. |
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Event:
CWC 351
Date: Mar 26, 2023 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of London, with a TWGC record of 8 wins and 6 losses; Richard Anderson! And in the blue corner, fighting out of New York, with a TWGC record of 16 wins and 16 losses; Boris Balkan!
The judges for this bout are Percy O'Donnell, Frank Antenori and Jack Bonds.
Let's get this grappling contest under way! Who will be victorious?#CL#
Anderson gets in close and instigates a clinch. #TD2#
Balkan turns his hips and lands a very nice judo throw into side control! Score +4 for clean takedown past guard: Anderson (0) vs (4) Balkan
Anderson is looking to regain half guard here but Balkan keeps moving and retains side control. #SUB2#
Balkan tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Balkan has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought! #SUB2#
Balkan is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Anderson knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
Anderson tries to bench press Balkan off him but Balkan keeps the position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB2#
Balkan goes for an armbar! This could be all over! Wait, no, Anderson rolls with the submission and now he's on top in Balkan's guard! Nice work there by Anderson! Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Anderson (2) vs (4) Balkan
The fighters are trapped in the ropes so we're going to have a reposition here. The ref calls for a break and repositions the fighters in the center of the ring.#T1##SUB2#
Balkan working for a triangle but Anderson defends it easily.
Anderson slips effortlessly into side control - very nice. Score +3 for passing guard: Anderson (5) vs (4) Balkan
Anderson is looking to take a break and control but Balkan is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom. #SUB#
Anderson working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
Balkan tries to buck Anderson off but Anderson is having none of it.#T2#
Anderson wants to control but Balkan is keeping him busy.
Balkan prevents Anderson from improving position.
Balkan sneaks a leg under to get back to half guard.
Balkan is staying active underneath Anderson, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.
Balkan gets back to full guard.
#T3#
Anderson is looking to advance position but Balkan has hit a scissor sweep - now he's on top in mount! Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Anderson (5) vs (8) Balkan#SUB2#
Balkan moves into side control, trying to work for a kimura. That looks painful! Will he finish!!?? No, Anderson has worked his arm free - good work by Anderson!
Anderson is trying to escape the position but Balkan is controlling the position. #SUB2#
Balkan thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
Balkan just content to control the position. #T4##SUB2#
Balkan goes for an armbar! This could be all over! Wait, no, Anderson rolls with the submission and now he's on top in Balkan's guard! Nice work there by Anderson! Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Anderson (7) vs (8) Balkan
Anderson wants to pass the guard but Balkan is keeping the position.
Anderson preventing the sweep.
Anderson wants to control from the top but Balkan keeps moving.
Balkan is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Anderson (7) vs (10) Balkan
Anderson tries to roll over but Balkan keeps him under control.#T5##SUB#
Anderson is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Balkan pulls his head out easily. #SUB2#
Balkan is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
#SUB2#
Anderson is defending against the submission attempts here by Balkan.
Anderson is looking to improve his position.
My spies in Blacktalians MMA inform me that Balkan has been getting involved in the gym's BJJ sparring sessions. Let's see whether that pays dividends!#T6#
Balkan wants to take a breather but Anderson is having none of it. #SUB2#
Balkan is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Anderson sees it coming and defends easily.
Anderson is in a tricky position but he's been working on his transitions down at Jed's Gym, so we'll see if he gets out of it.#SUB2#
Anderson is defending against the submission attempts here by Balkan.
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
#T7##SUB2#
Balkan is working for a submission of some sort.
Anderson wants to improve his position but Balkan is controlling well.
Anderson manages to get to full guard.
Anderson keeping moving, preventing Balkan from controlling successfully. #T8#
Anderson wants to sweep here but Balkan controlling him for the moment.
Balkan wants to pass the guard but Anderson is keeping the position.
Balkan won't allow Anderson to sweep him here. #T9#
Balkan trying to control the position from guard on top but Anderson is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #SUB2#
Balkan drops back, looking for a kneebar! Anderson looks panicked! The fighters roll across the mat, one looking to finish, one looking to escape. Anderson looks to have wriggled free... Yes, he's got his leg free and he's dived into side control! Good work there from Anderson! Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Anderson (11) vs (10) Balkan
You can see the frustration on Balkan's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.#SUB#
Anderson is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Balkan is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now. #SUB#
Anderson wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Balkan, who protects the arm well. #T10#
Balkan is looking to reverse the position.
Anderson trying to control the action but Balkan is working from the bottom.
Anderson wants to take a breather but Balkan manages to regain guard - a lesson learnt for Anderson.
Balkan trying to control the position.
#T11##SUB2#
Balkan is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Anderson defends well.
Balkan wants to sweep but no luck. #SUB2#
Balkan looking for a guillotine here but Anderson defends easily.
Anderson advances to half guard.
Anderson wants to pass the guard but Balkan is defending well. #T12#
Balkan wants to get back to full guard.#SUB2#
Balkan looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Balkan trying to control here.
Balkan makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Balkan.
Anderson wants to control from the top but Balkan keeps moving. #SUB2#
Anderson lying in Balkan's guard like a wet fish here, stalling away. Balkan decides he's had enough of all that nonsense - he escapes his hips and locks up an armbar! Wow, that was slick! Anderson taps! This one is aaaaaaaaaaall over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 13:57 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Boris Balkan!
After winning the bout, Boris Balkan thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility. |
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Event:
CWC 345
Date: Mar 19, 2023 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Los Angeles, with a TWGC record of 17 wins and 10 losses; Scott Hall! And in the blue corner, fighting out of London, with a TWGC record of 8 wins and 5 losses; Richard Anderson!
The judges for this bout are Seu Braga, Emerson Jorge and Thiago Cunha.
The official calls the fighters to the middle and the contest is under way.#CL2#
Anderson has closed the distance and engaged Hall in a clinch.
Hall is working for takedown but Anderson is calmly controlling the position for now.
Hall is defending well against a takedown attempt.
Anderson goes for a takedown in the clinch but Hall prevents it.
Hall can't get the takedown.
Anderson has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Hall is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
Scott Hall has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Richard Anderson.
Anderson is defending well against a takedown attempt.
Anderson has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Hall after a bit of a struggle.
Anderson wants to take the fight to the mat but Hall manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.
Anderson is trying to drag Hall to the mat but Hall just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
Anderson gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Hall.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Anderson is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Hall pulls him back up using the underhooks. #T1#
Anderson drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Hall gets the underhooks and prevents it.
Hall drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Anderson tries for a takedown. No joy.
Hall gets underhooks to prevent Anderson's takedown attempt.
Anderson wants a takedown.
Hall is working for takedown but Anderson is calmly controlling the position for now.
Hall has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Anderson after a bit of a struggle.
Anderson wants a takedown but no success here.
Anderson is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
Anderson can't get the takedown.
#T2#
Hall drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Hall prevents a takedown attempt there.
Anderson wants a takedown.
Anderson is trying to drag Hall to the mat but Hall just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
Anderson has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Hall avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Anderson wants to take the fight to the mat but Hall manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.
Anderson prevents a takedown attempt there.
Anderson tries for a takedown but Hall manages to get underhooks.
#T3#
Anderson is looking to take this one to the mat.
Hall tries to score a body lock takedown but Anderson shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
Anderson goes for a takedown in the clinch but Hall prevents it.
Hall prevents a takedown attempt there.
Anderson changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Hall fights it off and pushes away nicely.
#TD#
Hall fakes a strike and closes the distance, dragging Anderson to the ground. Hall is now in Anderson's guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Hall (2) vs (0) Anderson
Anderson keeping full guard, as Hall tries to pass.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Hall is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.#T4#
Hall pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Anderson is keeping the position for now.
Hall is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
Hall tries to free his leg and advance position but Anderson is retaining full guard.
Hall controls the pace of the fight for a moment.#SUB2#
Anderson working for a triangle but Hall defends it easily.
Hall controls from within his opponent's guard. #T5#
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Anderson is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Hall's corner is telling him to maintain position.
Anderson is trying to control the position but Hall postures up.
Hall's corner is telling him to maintain position.
Anderson is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Hall (2) vs (2) Anderson
Hall wants to get back to full guard.#T6#
Hall is trying is best to control the position here.
Hall tries to roll over but Anderson keeps him under control.
Hall trying to control here.
Hall is holding on to half guard well.
Hall tries to get to full guard but Anderson has control of the leg.
Anderson looking to pass the half guard. Not this time. #T7#
Hall is trying to get back to full guard.
Anderson is trying to control. Hall wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Hall trying to control but Anderson postures up.
#SUB2#
Anderson wants to work for an arm triangle but Hall is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Hall trying to control here.
Hall is positioning himself well to prevent Anderson advancing to mount.
Hall tries to get to full guard but Anderson has control of the leg.
Hall has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Anderson is working away from the top position though.#T8#
Hall keeps control of the position for the meantime.
Anderson is looking to take a break and control but Hall is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Hall trying to control but Anderson postures up.
Hall won't allow Anderson to pass to mount.
Anderson performing his best blanket impression for a moment.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Anderson is thwarting Hall's attempts to control the position.
Hall is pressing down on Anderson's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.#T9#
Anderson postures up.
Hall lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Hall (4) vs (2) Anderson
Hall controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
Anderson has been taking part in the yoga sessions down at Jed's Gym. Presumably he's going to look for a slick submission... Or maybe he's looking to avoid one.
Anderson keeping full guard, as Hall tries to pass.
Hall preventing the sweep.
Hall is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions. #T10#
Anderson working a defensive guard here.
Hall looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
Hall's ground tactics aren't going to win him many fans. Let's hope he's got fireworks for us if he gets back to his feet because he's not doing much on the ground.#T11#
Hall stopping the sweep attempt from Anderson.
Hall content to stall in guard here.
Anderson is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Hall (4) vs (4) Anderson
Hall regains full guard. Nicely done.
Hall lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Hall (6) vs (4) Anderson
Hall wants to pass the guard but Anderson is keeping the position.#T12#
Hall slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
Hall sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Anderson's guard.
Hall seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense.
Anderson wants to improve his position but Hall is controlling well.
#T13#
Anderson trying to hold on to Hall's head to control him but Hall postures up.
Anderson gets back to full guard.
Hall stands and throws Anderson's legs to the side, diving into side control. Score +3 for passing guard: Hall (9) vs (4) Anderson
Anderson trying to remain calm as Hall controls from the top position.
Hall has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.#T14#
This is a sustained period of stalling by Hall.
Hall is looking to take a break and control but Anderson is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Anderson is trying to escape the position but Hall is controlling the position.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Further stalling from Hall.
And that's the end of the fight!
Hall takes the fight on points by 9 to 4.
A victorious Scott Hall thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter. |
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Event:
CWC 341
Date: Mar 12, 2023 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Los Angeles, with a TWGC record of 63 wins and 47 losses; Tyrone Sparxx! And in the blue corner, fighting out of London, with a TWGC record of 7 wins and 5 losses; Richard Anderson!
The judges for this bout are Timothy Bukovac, Don Winkell and Frank Antenori.
The official calls the fighters to the middle and the contest is under way.
Sparxx looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Sparxx fails with a takedown attempt.#CL2#
Anderson moves into range and clinches up with Sparxx.
Sparxx is pressed up against the cage. Anderson has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Sparxx down to the mat. Sparxx avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance. #CL2#
Anderson closes the distance and clinches.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Sparxx is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Anderson is defending well.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Tyrone Sparxx. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Anderson drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Anderson goes for a takedown attempt but Sparxx pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
Sparxx shoots in looking for a takedown. Anderson tries to sprawl out of it but Sparxx keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Anderson manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Anderson is trying to avoid his opponent's strikes and get into the clinch.#T1#
Sparxx tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Anderson defends well and Sparxx ends up having to push Anderson into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
Sparxx is trying to drag Anderson to the mat but Anderson just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
Anderson has Sparxx pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Sparxx manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
Anderson has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Sparxx after a bit of a struggle.
Sparxx prevents the takedown attempt.
Sparxx prevents the takedown attempt.
Anderson drops down looking for an ankle pick but Sparxx pulls his leg out and moves away.
Sparxx shoots in and drives through. Anderson sprawls well.
Sparxx fails with a takedown attempt.#T2##CL2#
Anderson has closed the distance and engaged Sparxx in a clinch.
Anderson drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
#TD#
Sparxx has dropped down and is working for a takedown. Anderson is trying to keep an underhook but Sparxx manages to get the takedown into half guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Sparxx (2) vs (0) Anderson
Sparxx wants to take a breather but Anderson is having none of it.
Anderson is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though. #SUB#
Sparxx is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Anderson sees it coming and defends easily.
Sparxx passes to side control. Score +3 for passing guard: Sparxx (5) vs (0) Anderson#T3##SUB#
Sparxx wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Anderson, who protects the arm well.
Sparxx controls the position. #SUB#
Sparxx goes for an armbar here - this could be all over! But no, Anderson has escaped beautifully and is now on top in side control! Oh, that's unlucky for Sparxx but great work by Anderson. Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Sparxx (5) vs (4) Anderson
Sparxx stops Anderson from passing to mount.
Sparxx struggling a bit here.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Both fighters take a look at the clock.
Anderson trying to control the position but Sparxx is working away. #T4##SUB2#
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Anderson is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Sparxx is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
Sparxx is not content to let Anderson control the position.
Anderson laying and praying for a moment but Sparxx takes advantage and regains half guard.
Anderson is trying to control the action in half guard but Sparxx is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard. #T5#
Sparxx gets back to full guard.
Sparxx looking to control.
#SUB2#
Anderson drops back looking for a heel hook - he quickly realises he's not going to get it but Sparxx manages to dive on top of him before he can escape and now Anderson has Sparxx in his guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Sparxx (7) vs (4) Anderson
Sparxx wants to pass the guard but Anderson is keeping the position.
Sparxx trying to control but Anderson is working from the bottom. #T6#
Sparxx sitting in guard, not really doing much.
Sparxx stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Anderson swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Anderson keeping moving, preventing Sparxx from controlling successfully.
Sparxx looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
Sparxx wants to pass the guard but Anderson is keeping the position.
Anderson has been taking part in the yoga sessions down at Jed's Gym. Presumably he's going to look for a slick submission... Or maybe he's looking to avoid one.#T7#
Sparxx advances to half guard.
Sparxx content to sit in half guard and control for a moment.
Sparxx wants to free his trapped foot but Anderson is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Anderson gets back to full guard.
Sparxx slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard. #T8#
Sparxx trying to control but Anderson is working from the bottom.
Sparxx looking to sit in guard and control but Anderson gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Sparxx (7) vs (6) Anderson
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Sparxx keeping moving, preventing Anderson from controlling successfully.
Anderson pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Sparxx is keeping the position for now. #T9#
Sparxx looking to control.
Sparxx has control of Anderson's left arm, preventing Anderson from doing any damage. #SUB#
Sparxx looking for submissions from the bottom but instead Anderson passes into side control.
Score +3 for passing guard: Sparxx (7) vs (9) Anderson
Anderson tries to advance to mount but can't.
Anderson trying to control the action but Sparxx is working from the bottom. #T10#
Anderson tries to move into full mount but can't pass Sparxx's legs.
Sparxx is not content to let Anderson control the position.
Anderson working away.
Sparxx gets one leg under and gets the fight to half guard.
Sparxx moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.#T11#
Anderson trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Anderson stopping the sweep attempt from Sparxx.
Anderson wants to control from the top but Sparxx keeps moving.
Sparxx is pulling down on Anderson's head. It's preventing any offense from Anderson, at least for the moment.#SUB#
Sparxx throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Anderson looking to sit in guard and control but Sparxx gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Sparxx (9) vs (9) Anderson#T12#
Anderson tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Sparxx wants to control from the top but Anderson keeps moving.
Sparxx showing good wrestling skills to control the position. #SUB2#
Anderson looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Anderson can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Sparxx controls the pace.#T13#
Sparxx wants to pass the guard but Anderson is keeping the position.
Anderson working a defensive guard here.
#SUB2#
Sparxx content to sit in guard, stalling... Great. Oh but he could get punished here because Anderson has locked up a guillotine! Anderson's face is contorted as he sqeezes tight on the submission attempt - will he finish? Sparxx is holding on here and Anderson must be using up a lot of energy. Sparxx has gone limp! He's out! He's out cold! Anderson gets to his feet, tossing aside his stricken foe. Arms raised, he milks the applause from the crowd. Great submission!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 13:46 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Guillotine). Richard Anderson!
A very excited looking Richard Anderson made sure he remembered to thank all the fans both in the arena and on the internet. He said all the coolest people spend all day on MMA websites, which got a big reaction.
Tyrone Sparxx was interviewed post fight and said 'Taking a couple days off, and I'm back training my skillz'. |
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Event:
CWC 337
Date: Mar 05, 2023 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 47 wins and 16 losses; Dragan Hozdic! And in the blue corner, fighting out of London, with a TWGC record of 7 wins and 4 losses; Richard Anderson!
The judges for this bout are Percy O'Donnell, Timothy Bukovac and Frank Antenori.
The official calls the fighters to the middle and the contest is under way.#CL2#
Anderson has managed to clinch.
#TD#
Hozdic lands a nice trip takedown into half guard.
Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Hozdic (2) vs (0) Anderson
Anderson wants to control but Hozdic is keeping busy.
#SUB2#
Anderson with the active half guard here but Hozdic passes nicely into side control. Score +3 for passing guard: Hozdic (5) vs (0) Anderson
You can see the frustration on Anderson's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
You can see the frustration on Anderson's face as Hozdic controls the position.
Hozdic's ground tactics aren't going to win him many fans. Let's hope he's got fireworks for us if he gets back to his feet because he's not doing much on the ground.#T1#
We've been hearing good reports from Hozdic's training camp. Apparently he has been rolling around with some good quality BJJ practitioners and has been sharpening his skills. Let's see if that has an impact on the fight today.
Anderson is looking to reverse the position.
The referee asks Hozdic politely if he wouldn't mind getting on with it and actually doing something. Hozdic prefers to stall for the moment though.#T2#
Anderson struggling a bit here.
Anderson trying to remain calm as Hozdic controls from the top position.
We could do with one of the fighters taking the initiative a bit more on the ground - they're both waiting to capitalize on a mistake.
Anderson is looking to reverse the position.
Hozdic staying calm.#T3#
Anderson is looking for a sweep.
Hozdic controls the position.
Anderson tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Hozdic wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
You can see the frustration on Anderson's face as Hozdic controls the position. #T4#
Further stalling from Hozdic.
You can see the frustration on Anderson's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Anderson is positioning himself to get back to half guard. #T5#
A lull in the action here.
Anderson is trying to improve his position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Hozdic in side control, just content to control the action for now. #T6#
Anderson can't do much from the bottom here.
Anderson is moving his hips around well on the bottom and has managed to get back to half guard.#T7#
Hozdic is thwarting Anderson's attempts to control the position.
Hozdic not doing much here.
Anderson tries to roll over but Hozdic keeps him under control.
Anderson trying to control here.
Hozdic passes to side control. Score +3 for passing guard: Hozdic (8) vs (0) Anderson#T8#
Hozdic trying to control the position but Anderson is working away.
Hozdic controlling the position from side mount.
Anderson is trying to improve his position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#T9#
Hozdic is staying tight to Anderson's torso, preventing him from escaping.
If it seems like I'm not saying a lot, it's just because Hozdic is stinking the place up with his stalling.
Anderson tries to buck Hozdic off but Hozdic is having none of it.#T10#
Hozdic in side control, just content to control the action for now.
Anderson tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Anderson 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.#T11#
You can see the frustration on Anderson's face as Hozdic controls the position.
Anderson is looking to regain half guard here but Hozdic keeps moving and retains side control.
Hozdic trying to control the action but Anderson is working from the bottom.
Anderson is looking for a sweep.#T12#
Hozdic laying and praying for a moment but Anderson takes advantage and regains half guard.
Anderson is trying to control but Hozdic passes into side control!
Score +3 for passing guard: Hozdic (11) vs (0) Anderson
Hozdic controls the position from side control.#T13#
Anderson is trying to get back to half guard.
Hozdic slows the pace down.
Anderson tries to bench press Hozdic off him but Hozdic keeps the position.
Hozdic controls the position from side control.#T14#
Anderson is looking for a sweep.
Hozdic trying to control the action but Anderson is working from the bottom.
Anderson is trying to get back to half guard.
And that's the end of the fight!
Hozdic takes the fight on points by 11 to 0.
A loyal slave to those sponsorship dollars, Dragan Hozdic made sure he mentioned HELLS BALLS RECOVERY, along with how happy he was to win his fight. |
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Event:
CATCHMANIA 5 - PRELIMS
Date: Jan 29, 2023 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of London, with a TWGC record of 6 wins and 4 losses; Richard Anderson! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Helsinki, with a TWGC record of 4 wins and 1 losses; Sergey Telegin!
The judges for this bout are Yuuki Gou, Tatsuya Matsuyama and Yasuomi Hirokawa.
The fighters connect hands in the middle of the mat and we are under way.#CL2#
Telegin has taken the fight to the clinch.
Anderson can't get the takedown.
#TD2#
Telegin has Anderson pressed up against the cage. He's trying to work for a single leg takedown. Telegin pulls back from the cage and twists to the side, sending Anderson tumbling to the mat - Telegin dives into Anderson's guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Anderson (0) vs (2) Telegin#SUB#
Anderson is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Telegin tries to free his leg and advance position but Anderson is retaining full guard.
Telegin trying to move into half guard but instead Anderson has managed to sweep! Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Anderson (2) vs (2) Telegin#SUB2#
Telegin working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Anderson doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Anderson manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Anderson advances position into side control! Score +3 for passing guard: Anderson (5) vs (2) Telegin
Telegin is trying to get back to half guard.
Anderson wants to control but Telegin is keeping him busy. #T1#
Telegin tries to buck Anderson off but Anderson is having none of it.
Anderson working away.
Anderson trying to control the action but Telegin is working from the bottom.
Who's going to make the next move?
Anderson has improved his flexibility recently so we will have to see if he can use that to his advantage.
Telegin tries to bench press Anderson off him but Anderson keeps the position.
Anderson is looking to take a break and control but Telegin is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Anderson is really struggling to control Telegin but he's trying to hold on to the position.#T2#
Telegin tries to buck Anderson off but Anderson is having none of it.
Telegin manages to get one leg in to regain half guard.
Anderson keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.
Telegin is looking for a sweep. Anderson is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#T3#
Telegin is not content to let Anderson control the position.
Anderson is thwarting Telegin's attempts to control the position.
Telegin makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Telegin.#SUB2#
Telegin looking for a guillotine here but Anderson defends easily.
#SUB2#
Telegin working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Anderson doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Anderson manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem. #SUB2#
Telegin working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Anderson doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Anderson manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem. #T4#
Anderson passes Telegin's right leg, so he's now in half guard. #SUB2#
Telegin is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Anderson pulls his head out easily.
Anderson tries to pass to full mount but Telegin defends it. #SUB#
Anderson is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Telegin has managed to free his arm - good work.
Telegin won't allow Anderson to pass to mount.
Telegin wants to improve his position but Anderson is controlling well.
Anderson trying to mount his opponent but Telegin defends it. #SUB2#
Telegin looking for submissions off his back.#T5##SUB2#
Telegin is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Anderson pulls his head out easily.
Anderson wants to pass to mount but Telegin is defending the position. #SUB2#
Telegin actively working from the bottom here.#SUB#
Anderson is working for a submission of some sort.
Telegin wants to get back to full guard.
Anderson is keen to just control but Telegin is a slippery customer.#T6#
Telegin trying to control from the bottom.
Anderson looking to pass the half guard. Not this time. #SUB2#
Telegin looking for submissions off his back.
Anderson is pressing down on Telegin's thigh, looking to free his foot. Telegin is holding on for now.
Telegin is looking to improve his position.
#SUB#
Anderson is working for a submission of some sort.
Anderson trying to control the action but Telegin is working from the bottom. #T7##SUB#
Anderson wants to work for an arm triangle but Telegin is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Telegin tries to get to full guard but Anderson has control of the leg.
Anderson tries to pass to full mount but Telegin defends it.
Telegin manages to get to full guard.
Anderson showing good wrestling skills to control the position. #T8#
Telegin is trying to control the position but Anderson postures up.
Anderson wants to control from the top but Telegin keeps moving.
Anderson stands and throws Telegin's legs to the side, diving into side control. Score +3 for passing guard: Anderson (8) vs (2) Telegin
Anderson controlling from side mount.
A control attempt from Telegin but he's now mounted! Score +2 for reaching mount: Anderson (10) vs (2) Telegin
Telegin really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
#T9#
Telegin tries to lock up and control but Anderson gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Telegin is wriggling around trying to escape.
Telegin is squirming around, avoiding Anderson's attempts to control the action.
Telegin is looking to get to half guard.
Anderson trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Anderson sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
Anderson forces the positional change into back control. Score +3 for taking back: Anderson (13) vs (2) Telegin
Telegin tries to escape the position - he's now mounted. Is that better or worse? Hard to tell! #T10#
Anderson wants to take his opponent's back but Telegin doesn't allow it.
Telegin is trying desperately to improve position.
Telegin wants to control but Anderson is having none of it.
Telegin is just holding on here. Anderson manages to take his back.
Score +3 for taking back: Anderson (16) vs (2) Telegin
Anderson keeps control of the position as Telegin tries to break free.
#SUB#
Telegin preventing the rear naked choke attempt from Anderson.
The crowd hopeful of a finish here - Anderson's supporters are on their feet, screaming for him to go for the rear naked choke.
Telegin tries to break free.
#T11#
Anderson struggling to keep hold of the position.
Anderson controlling well, preventing Telegin from escaping the position.
Telegin manages to reverse the position and now he's in Anderson's guard. Nice work there by Telegin.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Anderson (16) vs (4) Telegin
In the pre-fight buildup videos we saw Telegin working his ground and pound in the gym. He isn't landing a great percentage of his ground strikes so far though.#SUB#
Anderson throws his legs up looking for a submission but Telegin uses it to pass to side control.
Score +3 for passing guard: Anderson (16) vs (7) Telegin
Telegin is looking to take a break and control but Anderson is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Anderson tries to improve position but can't. #SUB2#
Telegin goes for an armbar! This could be all over! Wait, no, Anderson rolls with the submission and now he's on top in Telegin's guard! Nice work there by Anderson! Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Anderson (18) vs (7) Telegin#T12#
Anderson pushing down on Telegin's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
Telegin is trying to get back to full guard.
Telegin works his way to full guard. Good work.
Telegin tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Anderson 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.
Anderson won't allow Telegin to sweep him here. #SUB2#
Anderson avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Anderson wants to pass the guard but Telegin is keeping the position.
Anderson showing good wrestling skills to control the position. #T13##SUB2#
Telegin looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
#SUB2#
Telegin is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Anderson defends well.
Anderson controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
Telegin keeping full guard, as Anderson tries to pass.
Telegin wants to sweep here but Anderson controlling him for the moment.
Anderson is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.#T14#
Anderson trying to control but Telegin is working from the bottom.
Anderson postures up.
Anderson pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Telegin is keeping the position for now.
Anderson trying to control the position from guard on top but Telegin is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #SUB2#
Telegin is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Anderson is aware though and is defending well.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!#SUB2#
Telegin is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Anderson passes Telegin's left leg - he's now in half guard.
Anderson trying to control the action but Telegin is working from the bottom.
And that's the end of the fight!
Anderson takes the fight on points by 18 to 7.
A victorious Richard Anderson thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter. |
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Event:
CWC 334
Date: Jan 22, 2023 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of London, with a TWGC record of 6 wins and 3 losses; Richard Anderson! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Montreal, with a TWGC record of 35 wins and 19 losses; Galtero El Toro!
The judges for this bout are Cecil Peabody, Chris Downing and Daniel Franklin.
The fighters connect hands in the middle of the mat and we are under way.#TD2#
El Toro fakes a strike and closes the distance, dragging Anderson to the ground. El Toro is now in Anderson's guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Anderson (0) vs (2) El Toro#SUB#
Anderson is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. El Toro is aware though and is defending well.
El Toro advances position into side control! Score +3 for passing guard: Anderson (0) vs (5) El Toro
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Anderson manages to get one leg in to regain half guard.
El Toro looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
El Toro controlling the action here.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Anderson is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
El Toro controlling the pace. #T1#
El Toro is thwarting Anderson's attempts to control the position.
El Toro trying to pass the guard but Anderson defending well.
El Toro controlling the action here.
Anderson wants to improve his position but El Toro is controlling well.
My spies in Nap or Tap inform me that El Toro has been getting involved in the gym's BJJ sparring sessions. Let's see whether that pays dividends!#T2#
El Toro tries to pass the half guard into mount. Anderson knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
El Toro is controlling the pace.
#T3##SUB2#
El Toro is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Anderson is just riding it out for now. El Toro eventually gives up the hold.
Anderson trying to control here.
El Toro is looking to advance position but Anderson won't allow it. #T4#
El Toro wants to lay and pray for a moment but Anderson keeps working.
Anderson wants to get back to full guard.
El Toro controlling the action here. #T5#
Anderson makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Anderson.
El Toro sitting in guard here, content to control.
Anderson keeping moving, preventing El Toro from controlling successfully.
Anderson pulls El Toro in close to prevent any damage.
El Toro is stalling in the full guard. #T6#
Anderson keeping full guard, as El Toro tries to pass.
El Toro content to stall in guard here.
Anderson looking to hit a scissor sweep but El Toro is one step ahead there.
El Toro stays in close to Anderson's body and controls the position. #T7#
Anderson is looking to sweep but instead, El Toro has passed into half guard.
Anderson is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though. #T8#
El Toro looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#SUB2#
El Toro 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.
Anderson won't allow El Toro to pass to mount. #T9#
El Toro is taking a breather. Anderson 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.
Anderson wants to get back to full guard.
El Toro wants to lay and pray for a moment but Anderson keeps working.
El Toro controlling the action here.
Anderson is staying active underneath El Toro, who seems content to just control the action from this position. #T10#
El Toro trying to control the pace. #SUB2#
Anderson is defending against the submission attempts here by El Toro.
El Toro takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.#T11#
Anderson wants to improve his position but El Toro is controlling well.
#SUB2#
El Toro seems to be working for a kimura but Anderson defends the submission attempt.
El Toro is trying to control. Anderson wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Anderson won't allow El Toro to pass to mount.
El Toro seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense. #SUB2#
El Toro is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Anderson defends it well. #T12#
El Toro keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.
Anderson is trying to get back to full guard.
El Toro is pressing down on Anderson's thigh, looking to free his foot. Anderson is holding on for now.
El Toro is working hard to pass the guard. He's done it - he's now in full mount! Trouble for Anderson! Score +3 for passing guard: Anderson (0) vs (8) El Toro#T13#
El Toro fails to move to back control.
Anderson can't escape the position.
El Toro wants to take his opponent's back but Anderson doesn't allow it.
El Toro controlling from mount.
Anderson bucks up and manages to get a nice reversal! He's in guard on the top - nicely done! Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Anderson (2) vs (8) El Toro
Anderson wants to pass the guard but El Toro is keeping the position.#T14#
El Toro trying to control the position.
Anderson advances position into side control! Score +3 for passing guard: Anderson (5) vs (8) El Toro
El Toro is trying to improve his position.
El Toro manages to land a sweep and he's now on top! Lovely Jiu Jitsu! Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Anderson (5) vs (10) El Toro
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
El Toro is controlling the pace.
Anderson has improved his flexibility recently so we will have to see if he can use that to his advantage.
El Toro uses his free foot to push down on Anderson's thigh. Eventually he works his other foot free and he's advanced to mount - this is trouble for Anderson. Score +3 for passing guard: Anderson (5) vs (13) El Toro
And that's the end of the fight!
El Toro wins on points by 13 to 5.
An out of breath Galtero El Toro thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career. |
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Event:
CWC 333 - Miyagi vs Al Jhit
Date: Jan 15, 2023 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of London, with a TWGC record of 5 wins and 3 losses; Richard Anderson! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, with a TWGC record of 10 wins and 24 losses; Marcelinho Lima!
The judges for this bout are Columbo Gatti, John Roberts and Chad Campbell.
The fighters bow as they face eachother in the middle of the mat and we are under way.#CL2#
Lima closes the distance and clinches.
Lima fails to pull the fight into his guard.
#TD2#
Lima pulls Anderson into guard.
Anderson trying to control but Lima is working from the bottom.
Anderson content to stall in guard here.
Anderson trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Anderson is working hard here to advance position.
Anderson's corner is telling him to maintain position.
Our spies down at at Alpha Brasil inform us that Lima has really been working on his submissions in the buildup to this fight. Will it pay off?
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Lima controls Anderson momentarily but Anderson frees himself. #SUB2#
Lima is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Anderson defends well.#SUB2#
Anderson avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
#T1#
Anderson stands and throws Lima's legs to the side, diving into side control. Score +3 for passing guard: Anderson (3) vs (0) Lima
Lima is trying to get back to half guard. He's pushing on Anderson's leg. He's managed it. Nice work.
Anderson is trying to control the action in half guard but Lima is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard. #SUB#
Anderson is trying to work for a kimura but Lima is defending well.
Lima trying to control but Anderson postures up.
Lima is looking for a sweep. Anderson is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.#T2#
Anderson tries to pass the half guard into mount. Lima knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Lima is looking to improve his position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Anderson wants to take a breather but Lima is having none of it.
Lima is looking to improve his position.
Lima is trying to control but can't.
Lima wants to improve his position but Anderson is controlling well.
#SUB#
Anderson is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there. #SUB2#
Lima actively working from the bottom here.#T3#
Anderson looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Lima trying to control from the bottom.
#SUB#
Anderson is working for a kimura but Lima is defending it quite comfortably.
Lima is looking for a sweep. Anderson is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Lima regains full guard. Nicely done.
Lima can't keep his opponent in guard - Anderson advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
Anderson prevents Lima from improving his position.#T4##SUB2#
Lima actively working from the bottom here.
Lima is controlling Anderson's position as best he can from this difficult position.
Anderson content to control rather than advance.
Anderson tries to pass to full mount but Lima defends it.
Anderson is thwarting Lima's attempts to control the position.
Anderson seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Lima does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Anderson works his way into full mount! Score +3 for passing guard: Anderson (6) vs (0) Lima#T5#
Lima tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Anderson looking to control but Lima is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Lima tries to reverse the position but Anderson maintains control.
Lima wants to control but Anderson is having none of it.
Anderson controlling the position easily from mount.
Anderson wants to take his opponent's back but Lima doesn't allow it.
Lima is desperately trying to improve his position but Anderson has a good base and remains in mount.#T6#
Anderson is looking to work his way around to Lima's back. He needs to be careful though, as he's in danger of losing this dominant position. #SUB#
Anderson moves into side control, trying to work for a kimura. That looks painful! Will he finish!!?? No, Lima has worked his arm free - good work by Lima!
You can see the frustration on Lima's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.#SUB#
Anderson tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
Lima tries to bench press Anderson off him but Anderson keeps the position.
Lima manages to get back to half guard.#T7#
Anderson perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there.
Lima is looking to control Anderson's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Lima avoid being mounted?
Anderson passes to side control. Score +3 for passing guard: Anderson (9) vs (0) Lima
Anderson has improved his flexibility recently so we will have to see if he can use that to his advantage.
Lima struggling a bit here.
Lima has one of Anderson's arms on lockdown, trying to prevent him from doing any damage.
Anderson working away.
Lima is looking to slip a leg under and get half guard but Anderson is one step ahead and moves to full mount! Score +2 for reaching mount: Anderson (11) vs (0) Lima#T8#
Lima is squirming around, avoiding Anderson's attempts to control the action.
Lima tries to hold on but Anderson postures up.
Anderson trying to control but Lima is having none of it.
Anderson moves to take his opponent's back. Score +3 for taking back: Anderson (14) vs (0) Lima
I really don't envy Lima right now.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Lima breaks Anderson's hooks off and manages to turn into his guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Anderson (14) vs (2) Lima
Lima trying to control the position from guard on top but Anderson is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #T9##SUB#
Anderson is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Lima wants to control from the top but Anderson keeps moving.
Lima tries to free his leg and advance position but Anderson is retaining full guard.
Anderson manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Lima manages to get himself to full guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Anderson (16) vs (2) Lima#SUB2#
Anderson got a little sloppy there for a moment and Lima has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Anderson has managed to get both his arms back between Lima's legs - danger averted.#SUB2#
Lima working for a triangle but Anderson defends it easily.
#T10##SUB2#
Lima is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Anderson defends well.
Lima pulls Anderson in close to his closed guard and prevents Anderson from doing any damage or advancing position.#SUB2#
Lima is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Anderson defends well.
Anderson trying to control but Lima is working from the bottom. #T11#
Anderson controls from within his opponent's guard.
Lima keeping moving, preventing Anderson from controlling successfully.
Anderson wants to pass the guard but Lima is keeping the position.#SUB2#
Lima working for a triangle but Anderson defends it easily.
Anderson trying to control but Lima is working from the bottom. #T12#
Anderson forces his way into half guard.
Lima won't allow Anderson to pass to mount.
Lima wants to control but Anderson is keeping busy.
Anderson is pressing down on Lima's thigh, looking to free his foot. Lima is holding on for now.
Lima wants to get back to full guard.
Lima is trying to control but can't.
Anderson is looking to pass the guard... He's managed it - he's now in full mount! Score +3 for passing guard: Anderson (19) vs (2) Lima#T13#
Lima wants to hold on but Anderson pushes him away.
Lima is controlling an arm, preventing Anderson from taking his back. Although keeping him in mount is no better to be honest.
Lima tries to hold on but Anderson pushes him away.
Lima is trying to reverse the position but instead Anderson has taken his back - oops! Score +3 for taking back: Anderson (22) vs (2) Lima
Lima tries to escape the position - he's now mounted. Is that better or worse? Hard to tell!
Anderson controlling his opponent.
Lima slips a leg in and gets back to half guard.#SUB#
Anderson is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Anderson works his way into side control. Score +3 for passing guard: Anderson (25) vs (2) Lima
Anderson tries to move to mount but Lima blocks the move with his legs. #T14#
Lima is sneaking out the side here. He's bucked Anderson off and has taken his back! Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Anderson (25) vs (6) Lima#SUB2#
Anderson is staying cool under pressure, defending well against the rear naked choke attempt from his opponent.
You can see the frustration on Anderson's face… He knows he is in trouble unless he improves his position sooner rather than later.
Lima trying desperately to keep hold of the dominant position.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!#SUB2#
Lima is persistently looking for the submission but Anderson is defending it well.
Anderson staying busy and making it hard for Lima to control.
And that's the end of the fight!
Anderson takes the fight on points by 25 to 6.
Richard Anderson thanked the fans post fight for their support. |
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Event:
CWC 332 - Prelims
Date: Jan 08, 2023 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Tokyo, with a TWGC record of 2 wins and 2 losses; Sergey Makarov! And in the blue corner, fighting out of London, with a TWGC record of 4 wins and 3 losses; Richard Anderson!
The judges for this bout are Aleksandr Martynov, Viktor Lagutenko and Illya Tyunina.
The official calls the fighters to the middle and the contest is under way.#TD#
Makarov closes the distance and gets a double leg, slamming Anderson to the mat! Anderson manages to get full guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Makarov (2) vs (0) Anderson
Makarov's corner is telling him to maintain position.
Makarov pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Anderson is keeping the position for now.
Makarov is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
Makarov trying to move into half guard but instead Anderson has managed to sweep! Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Makarov (2) vs (2) Anderson
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Anderson passes Makarov's left leg - he's now in half guard.
The fighters are battling for position here. Makarov manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Anderson wants to pass the guard but Makarov is keeping the position.
Anderson trying to control but Makarov is working from the bottom. #T1#
Anderson is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
Anderson won't allow Makarov to sweep him here.
Anderson passes Makarov's left leg - he's now in half guard.
Anderson is trying to advance to mount but he's lost his balance and Makarov reverses the position - he's now on top in Anderson's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Makarov (4) vs (2) Anderson
Makarov controlling from the top position.
Anderson has been taking part in the yoga sessions down at Jed's Gym. Presumably he's going to look for a slick submission... Or maybe he's looking to avoid one.#T2##SUB2#
Anderson pushes a forearm under Makarov's chin to create some space. He's escaped his hips and pivoted quickly for an armbar! Can he extend the arm? Yes, Makarov is tapping out! Damn, that was fast!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:22 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Richard Anderson!
During a confident post fight interview, Richard Anderson thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him. |
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Event:
Stepping Stone 78
Date: Dec 11, 2022 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the super heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 8 wins and 12 losses; Matt Barnes! And in the blue corner, fighting out of London, with a TWGC record of 3 wins and 3 losses; Richard Anderson!
The judges for this bout are Chad Campbell, Reed Andrews and John Roberts.
The official calls the fighters to the middle and the contest is under way.#CL#
Barnes closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Barnes has been talking about how he's improved his wrestling in the run up to the fight so let's see if that's enough to sway the balance.
Barnes wants a takedown.
Barnes can't get the takedown.
Barnes has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Anderson is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Matt Barnes. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Anderson stops a takedown attempt from Barnes.
Barnes is pressed up against the cage. Anderson has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Barnes down to the mat. Barnes avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance. #CL2#
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Anderson goes for a takedown attempt but Barnes pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
#CL#
Barnes clinches up against the cage.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Anderson tries to score a body lock takedown but Barnes shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
Anderson is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Barnes is defending well.#TD#
Barnes is trying to trip Anderson. He has hold of a leg but Anderson is hopping around, keeping his balance for the moment. Barnes persists though and gets the takedown into guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Barnes (2) vs (0) Anderson
Barnes is pushing down on Anderson's leg trying to pass to half guard. Anderson is fighting to maintain full guard but Barnes has managed to sneak the leg through.#T1##SUB#
Barnes is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#SUB#
Barnes is working for a kimura but Anderson is defending it quite comfortably.
Barnes is stalling here. Anderson is in no mood to hang around though. He's locked up a kimura from the bottom! Barnes seems to be keeping calm but he's forced to roll out of the hold and Anderson has ended up in side control on the top. Nice work. Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Barnes (2) vs (4) Anderson
Anderson laying and praying for a moment but Barnes takes advantage and regains half guard.
Anderson trying to control from half guard but Barnes is working away. #T2#
Anderson trying to pass the guard but Barnes defending well.
Anderson uses his free foot to push down on Barnes's thigh. Eventually he works his other foot free and he's advanced to mount - this is trouble for Barnes. Score +3 for passing guard: Barnes (2) vs (7) Anderson
Anderson trying to control but Barnes is having none of it.
Barnes wants to hold on but Anderson pushes him away.#T3#
Anderson tries to control but Barnes wriggling away. #SUB2#
Anderson looking to secure an arm triangle but Barnes defends it well.
Barnes is in all sorts of trouble here.
Anderson controlling from mount.
Anderson trying to control but Barnes is having none of it.
Barnes is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
#T4#
Anderson trying to control but Barnes is having none of it.
Barnes is trying to escape the mount.
Barnes prevents Anderson from taking his back.#T5#
Barnes is trying to escape the mount.
Anderson wants to control the action but instead Barnes gets a body lock and reverses into Anderson's guard! Nice work! Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Barnes (4) vs (7) Anderson
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Barnes trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Barnes preventing the sweep.
Barnes wants to pass the guard but Anderson is keeping the position.
Anderson keeping moving, preventing Barnes from controlling successfully. #T6##SUB2#
Barnes is trying to tuck his arms in to keep them safe but Anderson has managed to isolate one of them and has got a loose triangle. Barnes is looking to defend but Anderson has done well to lock his legs together - this could be big trouble for Barnes! Anderson pulls down on the head and a little smile comes across his face - he knows he's got it. Yep, Barnes taps out and this one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 6:35 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle). Richard Anderson!
After winning the bout, Richard Anderson thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility. |
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Event:
Stepping Stone 75
Date: Dec 04, 2022 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the super heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Tokyo, with a TWGC record of 1 wins and 3 losses; John Doe! And in the blue corner, fighting out of London, with a TWGC record of 3 wins and 2 losses; Richard Anderson!
The judges for this bout are Wesley Smith, Gwen Towbar and Chris Downing.
The official calls the fighters to the middle and the contest is under way.
Doe shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Anderson wants to counter the offense by Doe and move into the clinch position.
Doe shoots in looking for a takedown but Anderson manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Doe's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Doe.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for John Doe. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Anderson stuffs the takedown attempt from Doe. Doe gets slowly back to his feet.
Doe misses with a takedown #CL2#
and Anderson counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by Anderson. #TD#
Doe lands a nice trip takedown into half guard.
Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Doe (2) vs (0) Anderson
Doe wants to free his trapped foot but Anderson is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Anderson is looking to improve his position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Anderson trying to control here.
#T1#
Doe trying to control the action but Anderson is working from the bottom.
Doe wants to pass the guard but Anderson is defending well.
Doe moves nicely into side control. Score +3 for passing guard: Doe (5) vs (0) Anderson
Anderson tries to improve position but can't. #T2#
Doe tries to advance to mount but can't.
Doe definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Anderson is looking to reverse the position.#SUB#
Doe working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
Doe wants to control but Anderson is keeping him busy.
Anderson tries to buck Doe off but Doe is having none of it.#T3#
Anderson is not content to let Doe control the position.
Doe tries to move to mount but Anderson blocks the move with his legs.
Doe trying to control the action but Anderson is working from the bottom.
Anderson is trying to work for a sweep but Doe has mounted him! Score +2 for reaching mount: Doe (7) vs (0) Anderson
Doe looking to control and managing it successfully. #T4#
Anderson wants to hold on but Doe pushes him away.
Anderson has given up his back here. Will Doe look for the submission or keep pounding away?
Score +3 for taking back: Doe (10) vs (0) Anderson
Doe biding his time, looking for the opening.
Anderson staying busy and making it hard for Doe to control.
Doe is trying to stick to Anderson's back but Anderson is turning into Doe. He's managed to reverse the position - now he's in Doe's guard. Polite applause from the crowd in appreciation of some nice Jiu Jitsu by Anderson. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Doe (10) vs (2) Anderson
Anderson 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.
Doe not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
#T5#
Anderson trying to control but Doe is working from the bottom.
Anderson looking to pass the guard.
My spies in Jed's Gym inform me that Anderson has been getting involved in the gym's BJJ sparring sessions. Let's see whether that pays dividends!
Doe has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall.
Anderson stopping the sweep attempt from Doe.#SUB#
Doe escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Anderson gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Anderson tries to free his leg and advance position but Doe is retaining full guard. #T6#
Anderson slips effortlessly into side control - very nice. Score +3 for passing guard: Doe (10) vs (5) Anderson
Anderson passes to full mount! That's big trouble for Doe! Score +2 for reaching mount: Doe (10) vs (7) Anderson
Doe tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Anderson looking to control but Doe is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Anderson controlling his opponent.
Doe is in all sorts of trouble here.
Anderson seems to be looking to move to his opponent's back but Doe is holding on tight.
Anderson content just to control the position here.
Doe working to try and regain half guard.
#T7#
Anderson controlling the pace for now.
Doe might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Anderson tries to control but Doe wriggling away.
Doe is looking to get to half guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#SUB2#
Anderson looks like he's working for a submission but he's not found anything just yet.
Anderson controlling from the full mount. #T8#
Anderson is trying to take his opponent's back.
Anderson controlling from the full mount.
Doe reaches up to try and control the position but Anderson seems to have an arm triangle now! Uh oh! Doe rolls and tries to escape and now Anderson has his back!
Score +3 for taking back: Doe (10) vs (10) Anderson
A lull in the action here.
#SUB2#
Doe preventing the rear naked choke attempt from Anderson.
The crowd hopeful of a finish here - Anderson's supporters are on their feet, screaming for him to go for the rear naked choke.
Anderson is trying to stick to Doe's back but Doe is turning into Anderson. He's managed to reverse the position - now he's in Anderson's guard. Polite applause from the crowd in appreciation of some nice Jiu Jitsu by Doe. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Doe (12) vs (10) Anderson#T9##SUB2#
Anderson throws his legs up looking for a submission but Doe uses it to pass to side control.
Score +3 for passing guard: Doe (15) vs (10) Anderson
Anderson tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Doe wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Doe wants to control but Anderson is keeping him busy.
Doe is pausing for a moment. What's he doing? It looks like he's clearing his nose. Oh dude! He's shot a load of snot all down Anderson's shoulder. That is not cool.
Anderson tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Doe wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Anderson tries to slip a leg under to move to half guard but Doe presses down on the leg and jumps into full mount! Score +2 for reaching mount: Doe (17) vs (10) Anderson
Doe controlling from mount. #T10#
Anderson is trying to escape the mount.
Doe trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Doe controlling the position easily from mount. #T11#
Anderson is desperately trying to improve his position but Doe has a good base and remains in mount.
Doe controlling his opponent.
Doe avoids the attempt from Anderson to control.
Doe takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.#T12#
Doe wants to take his opponent's back but he's not managed it.
Anderson is trying desperately to improve position.
Doe wants to take Anderson's back here but Anderson is holding on to an arm, himself looking to escape.
Doe is stalling here but it's allowed Anderson to get half guard.
#T13#
Doe is thwarting Anderson's attempts to control the position.
Anderson is refusing to be controlled, as Doe sits in half guard. #SUB2#
Anderson looking for submissions off his back.
Doe is looking to stall here but Anderson recovers full guard. #T14#
Doe is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
Doe advances position into side control! Score +3 for passing guard: Doe (20) vs (10) Anderson
Doe trying to control the position but Anderson is working away.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Doe is going to have to think about doing something other than just controlling because Anderson is managing to avoid having the position dictated to him.
And that's the end of the fight!
Doe takes the fight on points by 20 to 10.
During a confident post fight interview, John Doe thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him. |
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Event:
Stepping Stone 69
Date: Nov 20, 2022 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the super heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of London, with a TWGC record of 3 wins and 1 losses; Richard Anderson! And in the blue corner, fighting out of New York, with a TWGC record of 14 wins and 3 losses; Wanderlei Rua!
The judges for this bout are William Peck, Robert Douchet and Gregory Folan.
The fighters connect hands in the middle of the mat and we are under way.#CL2#
Rua gets a clinch.
Anderson is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Rua gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
Rua stops a takedown attempt from Anderson.
Rua goes for a takedown attempt but Anderson pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
#CL2#
Rua clinches with his opponent.
Rua is looking for a takedown.
Anderson drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Richard Anderson. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Rua prevents a takedown attempt there.
Rua stops a takedown attempt from Anderson.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Rua drops down looking for an ankle pick but Anderson pulls his leg out and moves away.
#CL2#
Rua rushes Anderson and presses him up against the cage.
Rua is defending well against a takedown attempt.
Rua is looking to take this one to the mat.#T1#
Rua tries for a takedown but Anderson manages to get underhooks.
Anderson prevents a takedown attempt there.
Anderson drops down looking for an ankle pick but Rua pulls his leg out and moves away.
#CL2#
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Anderson gets underhooks to prevent Rua's takedown attempt.
Anderson gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Rua.
Rua wants to take the fight to the mat but Anderson manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.
Rua wants to take the fight to the mat but Anderson manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.
Anderson changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Rua fights it off and pushes away nicely.
#CL2#
Rua gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.#T2#
Rua wants to take the fight to the mat but Anderson manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.
Anderson drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Rua gets the underhooks and prevents it.
Anderson is looking to take this one to the mat.
Anderson drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Rua gets the underhooks and prevents it.
Anderson is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Rua pulls him back up using the underhooks.
Rua wants a takedown.
Rua changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Anderson fights it off and pushes away nicely.
#CL2#
Rua moves into the clinch successfully.
Rua is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Anderson gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
Rua is working for takedown but Anderson is calmly controlling the position for now.
Anderson is defending well against a takedown attempt.#T3#
Anderson wants to take the fight to the mat but Rua manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.
Rua prevents a takedown attempt there.
Rua is trying to drag Anderson to the mat but Anderson just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
Rua goes for a takedown attempt but Anderson pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
#CL2#
Anderson gets tackled into the cage by Rua. Rua maintains the clinch.
Anderson is defending well against a takedown attempt.
Anderson gets underhooks to prevent Rua's takedown attempt.
#TD2#
Rua has double underhooks and is working for a body lock takedown. He's got it. The fighters land in half guard but Anderson regains guard immediately. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Anderson (0) vs (2) Rua#SUB#
Anderson working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Rua doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Rua manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem. #T4#
Anderson not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Anderson has improved his flexibility recently so we will have to see if he can use that to his advantage.
Rua looking to pass the guard. #SUB#
Anderson has his foot on Rua's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Rua works his way back into a safe position though.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Rua sitting in guard here, content to control.
We could do with one of the fighters taking the initiative a bit more on the ground - they're both waiting to capitalize on a mistake.
Anderson managing to control the position. #T5#
Rua stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Anderson swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Anderson is adopting a defensive guard.
Rua trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet. #T6##SUB#
Anderson looking for subs off his back but Rua has passed one foot through into half guard.
Rua takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.
Anderson is looking to improve his position.
#T7#
Still in half guard, Rua seems content to control.
Anderson trying to control from the bottom.
Rua is pressing down on Anderson's thigh, looking to free his foot. Anderson is holding on for now.
Rua is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
Rua content to control rather than advance. #T8#
Rua is pressing down on Anderson's thigh, looking to free his foot. Anderson is holding on for now.
Rua is trying to control. Anderson wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Rua wants to pass to mount but Anderson is defending the position.
Anderson tries to roll over but Rua keeps him under control.#T9#
Anderson manages to get to full guard.
Rua sitting in guard here, content to control.
Anderson looking to hit a scissor sweep but Rua is one step ahead there. #T10#
Rua showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
Anderson working a defensive guard here.
#SUB#
Anderson working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Rua doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Rua manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem. #T11#
Anderson trying to control the position.
Anderson seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now.
Rua tries to free his leg and advance position but Anderson is retaining full guard. #T12#
Anderson keeping moving, preventing Rua from controlling successfully.
Rua 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.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#SUB#
Anderson throws his legs up looking to secure a triangle. Oh, that looks pretty tight, I gotta say! Rua escapes and throws Anderson's legs to the side, diving into side control! Score +3 for passing guard: Anderson (0) vs (5) Rua
A lull in the action here.#T13#
Anderson tries to get back to half guard but can't.
The referee tells the fighters to keep busy.
Anderson gets one leg under and gets the fight to half guard.
Rua keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.#T14#
Anderson is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Rua's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Rua's back! Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Anderson (4) vs (5) Rua
Rua tries to break free.
#SUB#
Anderson has his opponent's back and is working for the choke.
Anderson gets his hands free as Rua looks to control.
Anderson struggling to keep hold of the position.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
A bit of a pause in the action here. Anderson controlling the positon.#SUB#
Anderson is persistently looking for the submission but Rua is defending it well.
And that's the end of the fight!
Rua wins on points by 5 to 4.
After winning the bout, Wanderlei Rua thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility. |
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Event:
Stepping Stone 65
Date: Nov 13, 2022 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the super heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Rio de Janeiro, with a TWGC record of 9 wins and 11 losses; Slon Mamontov! And in the blue corner, fighting out of London, with a TWGC record of 2 wins and 1 losses; Richard Anderson!
The judges for this bout are Robert Douchet, Alec Ball and Dillan Fox.
Let's get this grappling contest under way! Who will be victorious?
Mamontov closes this distance looking for a takedown but Anderson circles away.
Anderson keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Anderson stuffs the takedown.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Slon Mamontov. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Mamontov tries for a takedown but Anderson sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Nice sprawl there from Anderson as Mamontov shoots in.
Anderson tries to counter with a clinch but Mamontov shakes him off and moves away.
Mamontov misses with a takedown #CL2#
and Anderson counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by Anderson.
Mamontov jumps guard but Anderson turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.
Anderson has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Mamontov is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Mamontov is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Anderson to keep the fight standing.
Mamontov fails to pull guard.
Mamontov looking for a takedown.
Anderson tries for a takedown but Mamontov manages to get underhooks.
Anderson wants a takedown.
Anderson is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Mamontov gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.#T1#
Anderson looking for a takedown.
Mamontov is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Anderson gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
Anderson looking for a takedown.
Mamontov drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Anderson gets the underhooks and prevents it.
Mamontov goes for a takedown attempt but Anderson pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
Mamontov tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Anderson swivels and escapes.
Mamontov keeps the fight on the outside.#CL2#
Anderson gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Mamontov gets underhooks to prevent Anderson's takedown attempt.
#TD#
Mamontov wants the takedown. Anderson is fighting it off but Mamontov persists and manages to bring the fight to the ground, ending up in Anderson's guard against the cage. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Mamontov (2) vs (0) Anderson
Anderson being controlled here, momentarily.
Our spies down at at Jed's Gym inform us that Anderson has really been working on his submissions in the buildup to this fight. Will it pay off?#SUB2#
Anderson looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
#T2##SUB2#
Anderson looking for a guillotine here but Mamontov defends easily.
Mamontov controls from within his opponent's guard.
Mamontov trying to pass the guard. He's being very persistent here but Anderson manages to land a sweep and now he's on top! Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Mamontov (2) vs (2) Anderson#T3#
Mamontov has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall.
Mamontov keeping moving, preventing Anderson from controlling successfully.
Mamontov seems to have improved his submission grappling technique since last time we saw him. Let's see if he can pull off a submission.
Anderson pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Mamontov is keeping the position for now.
Mamontov controlling Anderson's posture.
Anderson trying to control the position from guard on top but Mamontov is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #T4#
Anderson pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Mamontov is keeping the position for now.
Anderson trying to control the position from guard on top but Mamontov is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Mamontov is looking to sweep but instead, Anderson has passed into half guard.
Anderson uses his free foot to push down on Mamontov's thigh. Eventually he works his other foot free and he's advanced to mount - this is trouble for Mamontov. Score +3 for passing guard: Mamontov (2) vs (5) Anderson
Mamontov really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
Anderson is trying to control here but Mamontov has managed to regain half guard.
#T5#
Mamontov keeps control of the position for the meantime.
Mamontov wants to control the action here but instead Anderson manages to pass to full mount! Score +3 for passing guard: Mamontov (2) vs (8) Anderson
Anderson tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
Anderson works his way to his opponent's back.
Score +3 for taking back: Mamontov (2) vs (11) Anderson
Mamontov has the hand control, trying to stop the rear naked choke. #SUB2#
Anderson is remaining active here, looking for the choke. The more discerning members of the crowd will appreciate his efforts.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#T6#
Anderson gets his hands free as Mamontov looks to control. #SUB2#
Anderson working from the back looking to end the fight with a rear naked choke. Mamontov is doing well to defend. Anderson seems to have got his hand under the chin though and he's sunk the choke in! Mamontov is forced to tap and this one is over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 6:41 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Richard Anderson!
Richard Anderson seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website. |
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Event:
Stepping Stone 60
Date: Nov 06, 2022 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the super heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 0 wins and 0 losses; Diego Hageman! And in the blue corner, fighting out of London, with a TWGC record of 1 wins and 1 losses; Richard Anderson!
The judges for this bout are Jonathan Paton, Dean Styles and Chad Campbell.
Let's get this grappling contest under way! Who will be victorious?#CL2#
Anderson has taken the fight to the clinch.
Anderson tries to score a body lock takedown but Hageman shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
Anderson stops a takedown attempt from Hageman.
Anderson looking for a takedown.
Anderson is looking for a takedown.
Diego Hageman has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Richard Anderson.
Anderson goes for a takedown in the clinch but Hageman prevents it.
#TD#
Hageman works for the underhooks and manages to get a trip takedown into guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Hageman (2) vs (0) Anderson
Anderson wants to sweep but no luck.
Hageman not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Anderson controls Hageman momentarily but Hageman frees himself.
Hageman sitting in guard, not really doing much. #T1#
Hageman stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Anderson swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Anderson working a defensive guard here.
Anderson looking for a sweep. Not yet Anderson, not yet.
Hageman wants to control from the top but Anderson keeps moving. #SUB2#
Anderson throws his legs up looking for a submission but Hageman uses it to pass to side control.
Score +3 for passing guard: Hageman (5) vs (0) Anderson
Hageman trying to control the action but Anderson is working from the bottom. #T2#
You can see the frustration on Anderson's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Anderson manages to work his way to half guard, despite Hageman's best efforts.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#SUB#
Hageman is looking for a kimura but Anderson is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Hageman to get the leverage.
Anderson is not content to let Hageman control the position.#SUB#
Hageman is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Anderson is just riding it out for now. Hageman eventually gives up the hold.
Anderson is looking for a sweep. Hageman is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.#T3#
Anderson is looking to control Hageman's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Anderson avoid being mounted?
Hageman with a momentary lay and pray from half guard.
Anderson is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though. #SUB#
Hageman is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Hageman trying to control from half guard but Anderson is working away. #T4#
Anderson moves into full guard.
Anderson manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Hageman manages to get himself to full guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Hageman (5) vs (2) Anderson
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Anderson sitting in guard, not really doing much.
Hageman keeping full guard, as Anderson tries to pass. #T5#
Anderson is pushing down on Hageman's leg trying to pass to half guard. Hageman is fighting to maintain full guard but Anderson has managed to sneak the leg through.
Anderson wants to pass the guard but Hageman is defending well. #SUB2#
Anderson seems to be working for a kimura but Hageman defends the submission attempt.
Anderson looking to pass the half guard. Not this time. #SUB2#
Anderson is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Hageman doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Anderson.
Well, if Anderson is going to just lie there, perhaps we should talk about what we're having for dinner tonight… I'm having a ham and pineapple pizza… Yum. Can't wait.
#T6#
Hageman is looking to control Anderson's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Hageman avoid being mounted?
Anderson wants to control but Hageman is keeping him busy. #SUB2#
Anderson is looking for a kimura here.
#T7#
Anderson content to control rather than advance.
Hageman trying to control here.
Anderson wants to pass the guard but Hageman is defending well.
Anderson is keen to just control but Hageman is a slippery customer.#T8##SUB2#
Anderson is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Hageman is just riding it out for now. Anderson eventually gives up the hold.
Hageman might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Hageman is looking to improve his position.
Hageman won't allow Anderson to pass to mount.
Hageman trying to control here.
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
#T9##SUB2#
Anderson is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Hageman tries to roll over but Anderson keeps him under control.
Anderson works his way into full mount! Score +3 for passing guard: Hageman (5) vs (5) Anderson
Anderson wants to take Hageman's back but he can't do it this time.
Anderson sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment. #T10#
Hageman prevents Anderson from taking his back.
Anderson moves to take his opponent's back. Score +3 for taking back: Hageman (5) vs (8) Anderson
Anderson looking to hold on to the position here but Hageman rolls and ends up regaining guard.
Anderson trying to control but Hageman is working from the bottom. #T11#
Anderson stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Hageman swivels though and keeps the full guard.
My spies in Jed's Gym inform me that Anderson has been getting involved in the gym's BJJ sparring sessions. Let's see whether that pays dividends!
Anderson controls from within his opponent's guard.
Hageman keeping full guard, as Anderson tries to pass. #T12#
Anderson trying to control the position from guard on top but Hageman is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Anderson sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Hageman's guard.
Anderson is taking a breather. Hageman 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.
Anderson looking to pass the half guard. Not this time. #T13#
Anderson trying to control from half guard but Hageman is working away.
Anderson is pressing down on Hageman's thigh, looking to free his foot. Hageman is holding on for now.
Hageman is refusing to be controlled, as Anderson sits in half guard.
Well, if Anderson is going to just lie there, perhaps we should talk about what we're having for dinner tonight… I'm having a ham and pineapple pizza… Yum. Can't wait.
#SUB2#
Anderson is looking for a kimura here.
#T14##SUB2#
Anderson is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Hageman doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Anderson.
Anderson wants to free his trapped foot but Hageman is holding on for dear life with his legs.
And that's the end of the fight!
Anderson wins on points by 8 to 5.
A very excited looking Richard Anderson made sure he remembered to thank all the fans both in the arena and on the internet. He said all the coolest people spend all day on MMA websites, which got a big reaction. |
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Event:
TWGC 37 (265+lbs, D1): Amsterdam Qualifier - Round 2
Date: Aug 20, 2022 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the super heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of London, with a TWGC record of 1 wins and 0 losses; Richard Anderson! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Los Angeles, with a TWGC record of 54 wins and 37 losses; Tyrone Sparxx!
The judges for this bout are Albert Achterberg, Saam Ante and Aafke Stam.
Let's get this grappling contest under way! Who will be victorious?
Sparxx shoots in for a takedown but Anderson shows good takedown defense.
Sparxx shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Anderson defends it nicely.#CL#
Anderson clinches up with Sparxx and pushes him back against the cage.
Anderson fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Sparxx is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Anderson pulls him back up using the underhooks.
Richard Anderson has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Tyrone Sparxx.
Sparxx drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Anderson is pressed up against the cage. Sparxx has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Anderson down to the mat. Anderson avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance. #CL#
Anderson clinches with his opponent.
Sparxx is looking to take this one to the mat.#TD#
Anderson has managed to pull guard. Let's see whether he can work an aggressive guard. It will also be interesting to see what tactics Sparxx uses from the top position.
Anderson being controlled here, momentarily. #T1#
Sparxx forces his way into half guard.
Sparxx perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there.
Anderson won't allow Sparxx to pass to mount.
Sparxx takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.#T2#
Anderson is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Anderson wants to get back to full guard but Sparxx has mounted him! Score +3 for passing guard: Anderson (0) vs (3) Sparxx
Sparxx tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
Anderson tries to reverse the position but Sparxx maintains control.
Sparxx wants to take Anderson's back here but Anderson is holding on to an arm, himself looking to escape.
Sparxx controlling the position easily from mount.
We've been hearing good reports from Anderson's training camp. Apparently he has been rolling around with some good quality BJJ practitioners and has been sharpening his skills. Let's see if that has an impact on the fight today.#T3##SUB2#
Sparxx looking for a guillotine from mount but Anderson is having none of it.
Anderson has given up his back here.
Score +3 for taking back: Anderson (0) vs (6) Sparxx
Anderson turns into Sparxx and is now in his guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Anderson (2) vs (6) Sparxx
Sparxx keeping moving, preventing Anderson from controlling successfully.
Anderson stopping the sweep attempt from Sparxx.#T4#
Anderson stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Sparxx swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Sparxx not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Anderson trying to control but Sparxx is working from the bottom. #SUB2#
Anderson is posturing up here but Sparxx has hold of an arm and he's gone for an armbar! Anderson tries to roll out but it's too tight and Anderson has to tap! Slick submission there by Sparxx!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:52 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Tyrone Sparxx!
After the fight, Tyrone Sparxx was humble in paying tribute to his opponent but made it clear he wants to go on to bigger and better things. It seemed to go down well with the crowd who cheered him loudly. |
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Event:
TWGC 37 (265+lbs, D1): Amsterdam Qualifier - Round 1
Date: Aug 19, 2022 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the super heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of London, with a TWGC record of 0 wins and 0 losses; Richard Anderson! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Amsterdam, with a TWGC record of 2 wins and 3 losses; Eyvind Skallagrimsson!
The judges for this bout are Albert Achterberg, Wagner Zegers and Aafke Stam.
The fighters connect hands in the middle of the mat and we are under way.
Skallagrimsson fails with a takedown attempt. #CL2#
Skallagrimsson closes the distance and clinches.
Skallagrimsson jumps guard but Anderson turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.
Skallagrimsson tries to pull guard but Anderson forces him back to his feet, against the cage.
Richard Anderson has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Eyvind Skallagrimsson.
Skallagrimsson jumps guard but Anderson stands there with Skallagrimsson around his waist. Skallagrimsson gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Skallagrimsson jumps guard but Anderson stands there with Skallagrimsson around his waist. Skallagrimsson gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Skallagrimsson tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Anderson smiles and moves away.
#CL#
Anderson clinches. #T1##TD2#
Skallagrimsson drags the fight down to the ground.
Skallagrimsson working a defensive guard but Anderson passes into half guard.
Skallagrimsson regains full guard. Nicely done.
Skallagrimsson wants to sweep here but Anderson controlling him for the moment.
Anderson advances to half guard.
Skallagrimsson is looking for a sweep. Anderson is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Anderson passes to full mount! Score +3 for passing guard: Anderson (3) vs (0) Skallagrimsson
Skallagrimsson is squirming around, avoiding Anderson's attempts to control the action.
Anderson controlling from mount. #T2#
Skallagrimsson is working to get back to half guard.
Skallagrimsson is still trying to improve position.
Skallagrimsson is squirming around, avoiding Anderson's attempts to control the action.
Anderson takes his opponent's back. Perhaps a chance to lock up a rear naked choke here.
Score +3 for taking back: Anderson (6) vs (0) Skallagrimsson
Anderson seems to have improved his submission grappling technique since last time we saw him. Let's see if he can pull off a submission.#SUB#
Skallagrimsson defending nicely against the rear naked choke attempt.
#SUB#
Anderson is working for the rear naked choke. He has one arm under the chin but Skallagrimsson has hold of the other arm. A bit of a stalemate here.
Skallagrimsson is really stuck here.
#SUB#
Skallagrimsson fending off the submission attempt from Anderson. #T3#
Anderson struggling to keep hold of the position.
Anderson just keeping the dominant position. He can't wait too long though, otherwise the referee will stand them back up.
I really don't envy Skallagrimsson right now.
#SUB#
Anderson working for a choke but Skallagrimsson is defending well.
Anderson is trying to stick to Skallagrimsson's back but Skallagrimsson is turning into Anderson. He's managed to reverse the position - now he's in Anderson's guard. Polite applause from the crowd in appreciation of some nice Jiu Jitsu by Skallagrimsson. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Anderson (6) vs (2) Skallagrimsson
Skallagrimsson tries to free his leg and advance position but Anderson is retaining full guard. #SUB2#
Skallagrimsson drops back looking for a heel hook - he quickly realises he's not going to get it but Anderson manages to dive on top of him before he can escape and now Skallagrimsson has Anderson in his guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Anderson (8) vs (2) Skallagrimsson
Skallagrimsson keeping moving, preventing Anderson from controlling successfully. #T4#
Anderson stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Skallagrimsson swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Anderson wants to control from the top but Skallagrimsson keeps moving.
Anderson postures up.
Anderson trying to control but Skallagrimsson is working from the bottom.
Skallagrimsson is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Anderson trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet. #SUB2#
Skallagrimsson is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Anderson defends well.#T5#
Anderson preventing the sweep.
Anderson stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Skallagrimsson swivels though and keeps the full guard. #SUB2#
Skallagrimsson isolates an arm and boxes in a triangle. Anderson stacks Skallagrimsson on his neck as he steps over and passes to the side. He's now in a much more dominant position where he can look to do some serious damage. Nice move by Anderson! Score +3 for passing guard: Anderson (11) vs (2) Skallagrimsson
Skallagrimsson can't do much from the bottom here.
Anderson controls the position from side control.
Skallagrimsson regains half guard.#SUB2#
Skallagrimsson actively working from the bottom here.#T6#
Still in half guard, Anderson seems content to control.#SUB#
Anderson is trying to work for a kimura but Skallagrimsson is defending well.
Anderson passes into side control, despite Skallagrimsson's attempt to control the position.
Score +3 for passing guard: Anderson (14) vs (2) Skallagrimsson
Skallagrimsson tries to buck Anderson off but Anderson is having none of it.
Anderson gets to mount! Skallagrimsson was on the offensive and wasn't defending properly. Score +2 for reaching mount: Anderson (16) vs (2) Skallagrimsson
Anderson trying to control but Skallagrimsson is having none of it. #T7#
Skallagrimsson tries to reverse the position but Anderson maintains control.
Anderson wants to control the pace but Skallagrimsson is squirming around nicely.
Anderson is really struggling to control Skallagrimsson but he's trying to hold on to the position.
Anderson pushing the pace here, looking to move to his opponents back and work for a finish.
Skallagrimsson manages to regain half guard. Good work. #T8#
Skallagrimsson has a hand on Anderson's thigh, trying to get back to full guard. Anderson takes advantage of the position though and mounts him! Score +3 for passing guard: Anderson (19) vs (2) Skallagrimsson
Skallagrimsson sneaks a leg under to get to half guard.#SUB#
Anderson is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Skallagrimsson defends it well.
Skallagrimsson tries to regain full guard. Instead though, Anderson has advanced to mount. Uh oh. Score +3 for passing guard: Anderson (22) vs (2) Skallagrimsson
Skallagrimsson tries to hold on but Anderson postures up.
Anderson fails to take his opponent's back. #T9#
Skallagrimsson wants to control but Anderson is having none of it.
Skallagrimsson is wriggling around trying to escape.
Skallagrimsson tries to hold on but Anderson pushes him away.
Skallagrimsson is trying to escape the mount.
Anderson can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Skallagrimsson is looking to escape.
Skallagrimsson is trying desperately to improve position.#T10#
Skallagrimsson is squirming around, avoiding Anderson's attempts to control the action.
Skallagrimsson is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Skallagrimsson can't escape the position.
Anderson seems to be looking to move to his opponent's back but Skallagrimsson is holding on tight.
Anderson can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Skallagrimsson is looking to escape.
Skallagrimsson tries to reverse the position but Anderson maintains control.#SUB#
Anderson is going oldschool here, as he tries to force Skallagrimsson to tap using a forearm choke. This isn't 1993 though, so Skallagrimsson shrugs it off.
Anderson looking to control but Skallagrimsson is working nicely, looking to advance position himself. #T11#
Anderson looking to control and managing it successfully.
Skallagrimsson really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
Skallagrimsson is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
Skallagrimsson sneaks a leg under to get to half guard.
Anderson tries to pass to full mount but Skallagrimsson defends it.
Anderson controlling the pace.
Skallagrimsson tries to roll over but Anderson keeps him under control.#T12##SUB2#
Skallagrimsson looking for submissions off his back.
Anderson wants to free his trapped foot but Skallagrimsson is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Anderson wants to control but Skallagrimsson is keeping him busy. #SUB#
Anderson is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
#SUB2#
Skallagrimsson actively working from the bottom here.
Skallagrimsson trying to control here.
Anderson is trying to control. Skallagrimsson wants to improve his position but can't escape this time. #T13#
Skallagrimsson moves into full guard.
#SUB2#
Skallagrimsson throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Anderson controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
Anderson pushing down on Skallagrimsson's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work. #SUB#
Anderson is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
#SUB2#
Skallagrimsson looking for submissions off his back.
Skallagrimsson moves into full guard.
#T14#
Skallagrimsson controls Anderson momentarily but Anderson frees himself.
Skallagrimsson tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Anderson trying to control the position from guard on top but Skallagrimsson is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Skallagrimsson looking to hit a scissor sweep but Anderson is one step ahead there.
Anderson trying to control the position from guard on top but Skallagrimsson is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
And that's the end of the fight!
Anderson takes the fight on points by 22 to 2.
Richard Anderson seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website. |
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Event:
GC 439: Str�lman VS Areni
Date: Jun 26, 2022 |
#R1#
Amery takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Anderson with a nice cross.
Amery throws a series of punches but Anderson moves out of range.
It looked like Anderson was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Amery.
Anderson connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Anderson throws a shot to the body.
Anderson lands a jab to Amery's midsection.
Anderson swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Anderson lands a body shot.
Anderson wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Anderson is looking to wear down Amery with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!#KD#
Anderson bobbing and weaving well here. And he's unloaded with a massive right hand that drops Amery! He dives into his guard looking to finish!
#ROC#Amery is rocked!
Anderson not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
Amery is still in real trouble! Can Anderson finish him?
Anderson advances position into side control!
Amery seems to have recovered his senses.
Amery is looking to reverse the position.
Amery prevents Anderson from improving position. #SUB#
Anderson working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
Anderson passes to full mount! That's big trouble for Amery!
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#T1#
Anderson can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Amery is looking to escape.
Amery is trying to escape the mount.
Anderson controlling the position easily from mount. #SUB#
Anderson with some aggressive grappling here. He's looking for submissions here, rather than waiting for the opportunity to counter.
Anderson trying to control but he's not successful this time. #T2#
Amery sneaks a leg under to get to half guard.
Amery wants to improve his position but Anderson is controlling well.
Amery gets back to full guard.
Amery keeping moving, preventing Anderson from controlling successfully. #SUB2#
Amery had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Anderson defends it easily.#SUB2#
Amery looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
#SUB2#
Amery escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Anderson gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Anderson is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions. #T3##SUB2#
Amery has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Anderson can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself. #SUB2#
Amery looking for subs off his back but Anderson has passed one foot through into half guard.
#SUB2#
Amery looking for submissions off his back.
Anderson sitting and controlling from the half guard. #SUB2#
Amery actively working from the bottom here.#T4#
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.#SUB#
Anderson is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Amery doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Anderson. #SUB2#
Amery is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Anderson pulls his head out easily.
Anderson trying to control the action but Amery is working from the bottom. #SUB2#
Amery actively working from the bottom here.#SUB#
Anderson is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Amery doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Anderson.
Amery felt the need to train up his defensive grappling in the buildup to the fight. Presumably he was expecting to be in a difficult position like this, so let's see if he can get out of it.
Anderson moves into full mount! Amery won't be happy about that!
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Richard Anderson dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Richard Anderson's cut.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare each other down, ready to get back to the action.#R2#
Amery takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Anderson tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Amery manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Anderson punishes Amery's body with a nice straight punch.
Amery lands the left hand.
Anderson moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Amery waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Anderson.
Anderson misses with a wild body shot.
John Amery is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Amery misses with a looping right.#KD#
Anderson drops Amery with a big left hand and mounts him. Amery is in big trouble! #CUT#It looks like John Amery has been cut.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.#SUB#
Anderson is controlling this nicely and is looking to make no mistakes. Amery is trying to wiggle out of this horrible position. Amery flips to his side and attempts to get a leg in for half guard. Anderson anticipates the leg and manages to get behind Amery and secures both hooks! This could be bad! Anderson slips an arm under Amery chin and tries to position for a rear naked choke. Anderson has worked the choke in now and it looks tight. Anderson is squeezing on Amery like an anaconda would it's prey. Amery fails to tap and has fallen unconscious! We've got ourselves a winner by way of a rear naked choke!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:49 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Richard Anderson!
During a confident post fight interview, Richard Anderson thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him. |
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Event:
GC 436: Ench�rya VS Raczynski
Date: Jun 12, 2022 |
#R1#
Anderson cracks Boomer with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.#CUT#It looks like Mike Boomer has been cut.
Anderson does a little shimmy and throws a leg kick. The leg kick missed by a considerable margin though, making him look a little bit silly for doing the shimmy.
Boomer tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Anderson manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.#CL#
Anderson forces Boomer back against the cage and clinches.
Anderson doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Anderson slowing the pace effectively.
Anderson wants to break free but Boomer has control.
Boomer working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Boomer fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Anderson tries a body shot but Boomer blocks it.
Anderson stalling the fight.
A short uppercut from Anderson.
Anderson blocks an elbow strike from Boomer.
Anderson avoiding damage.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Boomer lands a hook that snaps the head of Anderson backwards.
Anderson lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Boomer backwards.
Anderson has a couple of punches blocked by Boomer.
Boomer blocks a body shot from Anderson.
Anderson can't find room to land a body shot as Boomer controls the action.
#T1#
Nice body punch from Anderson.
Anderson can't find room to land a body shot as Boomer controls the action.
With the fighters up against the cage, Boomer throws an elbow but misses.
Anderson lands with a short shot to the head.
Boomer misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Anderson.
Anderson scores with a shoulder strike.
Boomer missing with knees to the body.
Anderson fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Boomer with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head. #CUT2#It looks like Richard Anderson has been cut.
With the fighters up against the cage, Boomer throws an elbow but misses.
Still in the clinch, Anderson scores with a nice short uppercut.
Anderson pushes Boomer back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Anderson tries to throw a body punch but Boomer avoids it by throwing Anderson back against the cage.
Anderson avoids the elbow strike from Boomer, against the cage.
Anderson lands a left hand.
Anderson tries a body shot but Boomer blocks it.
Boomer blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Boomer tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Anderson avoids it.#T2#
Boomer looks to throw an elbow but misses.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Anderson.
Anderson cracks Boomer with a nice body shot.
Anderson's corner are urging him to control the action in the clinch for a moment, rather than mount any serious offense. I'm sure the crowd appreciate those instructions... not.
Anderson lands a body shot.
Boomer misses with an elbow over the top.
Anderson doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
A nice right hand lands inside from Boomer.
Boomer lands a nice knee to the body.
Anderson stalling in the clinch but Boomer improves position.
A head punch on the inside from Anderson fails to land.
Boomer lands a right hand.
Anderson tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Anderson scores with a nice hook to the head.
Anderson stalls. #T3#
Boomer pushes off an throws an elbow but Anderson leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
Boomer with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Boomer putting his Muay Thai to good use. He has Anderson in a tight clinch and is doing some damage with knees to the body.
Anderson misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Boomer lands a nice uppercut.
A short left from Boomer.
Boomer lands an elbow inside.
Boomer throws an elbow that misses.
Boomer misses with a short punch on the inside.
Anderson stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Boomer just misses with a elbow thrown towards Anderson's brow.
Knees in the clinch landing for Boomer.
Anderson misses with a punch to the body.
Anderson misses with a hook from the clinch.
Boomer tries to work over Anderson's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Boomer lands a glancing elbow in the clinch. #T4#
Anderson lands a right hand.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Boomer misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Anderson working aggressively here.
Anderson blocking some punches.
Boomer lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Anderson backwards.
Boomer swings wildly with an uppercut but Anderson uses good head movement to avoid it.
Anderson makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Boomer tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
The pace really dropping off here, momentarily.
A short right from Anderson on the inside.
Anderson lands a hook that snaps the head of Boomer backwards.
Anderson slowing the pace effectively.
Anderson avoids the elbow strike from Boomer, against the cage.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Anderson lands a body punch in the clinch.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close round but I would say that Richard Anderson will probably get the nod.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!#R2##CL2#
Boomer gets a clinch.
Anderson scores with a shoulder strike.
Boomer throws a knee to the head but misses.
Anderson blocks the elbow strike.
Boomer is stalling here. The referee will be looking to step in if he doesn't pick up the pace.
Anderson lands a right hand.
Boomer scores a nice knee to the body.
Anderson misses with a punch on the inside.
A short right from Anderson.
Boomer throws a knee to the head but misses.
Anderson tries a body shot but Boomer blocks it.
Richard Anderson has scored more points in the clinch so far.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Boomer lands a nice elbow from the clinch. #CUT2#Richard Anderson's cut is getting worse.
Nice elbow from Boomer. #CUT2#Richard Anderson's cut is bleeding quite badly. He's got to try and protect it.
A nice left hand lands by Boomer.
Anderson has not gone for a single takedown so far in this fight, which seems like a very strange tactic when you consider that he has the superior wrestling and BJJ.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Boomer just misses with a elbow thrown towards Anderson's brow.
Anderson lands a body shot. #T1#
Boomer working aggressively here.
#TD#
Anderson ties up his opponent against the cage and manages to drag the fight down to the ground. Anderson no doubt will be looking to work submissions from his guard.
Boomer must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Boomer trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Anderson will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Boomer controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
Anderson keeping full guard, as Boomer tries to pass. #SUB#
Anderson working for a triangle but Boomer defends it easily.
Boomer 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. #T2##SUB#
Anderson looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Anderson is trying to keep Boomer in close.
Boomer is looking to stand up but Anderson won't let him.
Boomer looking to pass the guard.
Anderson looking to control.
We may be looking at a referee standup if the pace doesn't pick up soon.#T3#
Boomer engaging in some classic timewasting tactics. #REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Richard Anderson seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Anderson connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Boomer moves out of range of the strikes.
Boomer keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
A shot to the body from Anderson misses
and Boomer counters with a body kick that brings a smile to the face of both fighters.
Anderson throws a body shot but no joy.
Boomer throws a hook but Anderson blocks it.
It looked like Anderson wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Nice uppercut there from Boomer.#CUT2#Jeez, Richard Anderson's cut is really nasty now. The referee must be thinking about getting that checked.
Boomer fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Anderson on the side of the head.
Boomer steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Anderson.
Anderson swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Boomer looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Boomer checks a leg kick.
Boomer slips under a jab from Anderson.#T4#
Boomer scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Anderson is looking light on his feet compared to last time was saw him fight.
Anderson walks into a stiff left hand from Boomer.
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 shot to the body from Anderson misses
and Boomer connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
The referee calls the doctor in to look at Richard Anderson's cut. Oh no, the doctor has called an end to the bout!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:21 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Cut). Mike Boomer!
Our winner, Mike Boomer, made sure he spent some time buttering up the crowd during his post fight interview, which will no doubt bring him a few more fans. |
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Event:
GC 432: Slugs VS Canada
Date: May 28, 2022 |
#R1#
Drop pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Drop keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Anderson.
Drop falls off balance throwing a combination
and Anderson counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Drop misses with a jab, cross combination.
Anderson scores with a decent looking hook.#CUT#It looks like Martin Drop has been cut.
Drop tries to land a body kick
and Anderson counters with a nice uppercut.
Drop keeps Anderson at a distance using the push kick.
Drop thows a left - swing and a miss!
A big right from Anderson misses.
Anderson lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Drop plants his feet and lands a nice head kick!#CUT2#It looks like Richard Anderson has been cut.
This has been an exciting period of action!
The fighters circling - Anderson throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Anderson takes a nasty kick to the mid section... That should keep him thinking. Does he try and block and risk a head kick landing?
Drop connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Anderson throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Drop pulls out of a head kick attempt.
It looked like Anderson was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Drop.
Anderson bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Anderson lands with a shot to the body.
Drop misses with a double jab.
Anderson half committed to a counter leg kick.
Anderson lands a nice shot that snaps Drop's head back.
#T1#
A jab from Drop misses.
Drop bobs and weaves and then throws a good body kick.
Drop lands with a hook. Anderson tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Anderson showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Drop.
Anderson throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Anderson swings for the body but Drop moves out of range.
Drop throws a feint and then finishes with a kick to the body.
Anderson checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Drop tries to bum rush Anderson with a series of wild strikes but Anderson uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Drop misses with a double jab
and Anderson counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
Drop scores with a nice body kick.
Anderson is breathing heavily.
Drop misses with a body kick.
Anderson is looking light on his feet compared to last time was saw him fight.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Drop takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Drop fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Anderson is looking to take this fight into the clinch.#T2#
Crunch! Drop slams his shin into Anderson's torso.
Drop pushes Anderson away with a front kick.
Drop throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Drop lands a jab to the head.
#CUT2#Richard Anderson's cut is getting worse.
A slapping body kick lands there for Drop.
A looping hook to the body misses from Drop. Anderson does a little dance to reset his feet.
Anderson was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
Anderson throws an overhand right that lands on Drop's shoulder, as Drop tries to avoid the shot.
Drop looks for the body kick but Anderson saw that one coming.
Drop moves into range and lands a nice body kick.
Drop clobbers Anderson with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
I'm just looking down at my notes here and I see that.... oh! Drop has cracked Anderson with a big right, followed by a left! He's out on his feet! Drop lands another huge swinging hook and Anderson tumbles to the canvas! The ref dives in to save Anderson, before Drop can land any more shots!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:43 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). Martin Drop! |
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Event:
GC 426: Slugs VS Anderson
Date: Apr 16, 2022 |
#R1#
Jab from Anderson.
Slugs stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Anderson.#CL2#
Anderson clinches with his opponent.
Slugs keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Anderson's efforts to push away.
Slugs tries to land knees in the clinch but Anderson avoids the damage to the body.
Slugs creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Anderson's defenses. #CUT#It looks like Richard Anderson has been cut.
Slugs misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Anderson.
Anderson gets through Slugs's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
A right handed body shot lands from Anderson.
Slugs lands a nice elbow.
Anderson swings wildly with an uppercut but Slugs uses good head movement to avoid it.
Anderson wants to break the clinch but can't.
Anderson is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Slugs is keeping busy.
Anderson takes an elbow to the temple. #CUT#That has opened up Richard Anderson's cut even more.
Slugs lands an elbow inside. #CUT#Richard Anderson's cut is absolute horrible now. This looks like something out of a horror film with blood covering both fighters.
The referee calls the doctor in to look at Richard Anderson's cut. Oh no, the doctor has called an end to the bout!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:59 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Cut). Doug Slugs!
An out of breath Doug Slugs thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career. |
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Event:
GC 423: Jospin VS Bolleke
Date: Mar 26, 2022 |
#R1#
Anderson keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Anderson 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.
Richard Anderson seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Anderson thuds a left hand into Keji's body.
Keji misses the shot to the body.
Anderson lands a body shot.
Anderson tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Keji paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Keji moves out of range of the strikes.
Keji was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Keji has been working on his boxing with his coaches at BLK Elite MMA Gym in the buildup to the fight.
Anderson ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Keji moves away.
Nice shot by Keji.#CUT#It looks like Richard Anderson has been cut.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Keji throws a hook to the side of Anderson's head but Anderson sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Anderson misses with a right hand
and Keji counters with a left to the body.
Anderson misses with a wild body shot.
A little feinted left hand from Keji on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Anderson ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Keji moves away.
A counter left hand to the body from Keji misses its target.
Keji jabbing away but nothing is landing. #T1#
Anderson misses with a low kick.
Anderson tries to clinch but fails miserably
and Keji counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Keji scores with a decent looking hook.
Anderson throws a looping overhand right but Keji ducks down to avoid it.
Anderson defending well as Keji loads up on a big left hand.
Anderson let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
Anderson getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Anderson moves out of range of the strikes.
Anderson now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
A swing and a miss from Anderson.
Keji is looking to counter punch.
Anderson wants to clinch.
It looked like Keji wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Keji paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.#CUT#That has opened up Richard Anderson's cut even more.#T2#
Keji keeps the fight on the outside.
An attempted straight right counter from Keji misses the target.
A decent looking cross lands there for Anderson.
Anderson lands a nice leg kick that just misses Keji's sensitive parts.
Anderson tries to close the distance and clinch but Keji swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away. #CL2#
Anderson pushes Keji up against the cage in a clinch.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!#BC#
Keji pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Keji really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Anderson misses with a shot to the body
and Keji counters with a lovely straight right hand!#CL2#
Anderson gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Keji wants to break the clinch but can't.
Keji letting Anderson take a breather here.
Anderson has a couple of punches blocked by Keji.
Keji prevents a body shot from Anderson. #T3##BC#
Keji breaks from the clinch.
Anderson misses the jab.
Anderson darts in trying to clinch
and Keji counters with a nice uppercut. #CUT#The cut above Richard Anderson's eye is starting to cause him problems now.
Anderson tries to clinch but Keji is having none of it.
Anderson rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Keji counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Anderson fails in his attempt to clinch.
Anderson misses with a left hand
and Keji counters with a stiff right hand. #CUT#Richard Anderson's cut is absolute horrible now. This looks like something out of a horror film with blood covering both fighters.
Keji lands with a straight right. Anderson didn't see that one coming.
Anderson slips a straight right by Keji.
Anderson misses with a hook
and Anderson takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
The referee calls the doctor in to look at Richard Anderson's cut. Oh no, the doctor has called an end to the bout!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:57 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Cut). Abdul Keji!
Abdul Keji decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well. |
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Event:
GDL 142: The Final Showdown
Date: Feb 26, 2022 |
#R1#
Anderson lands an overhand right.
We've been told by Biden's head coaches at Jeffery Epstein Suicide Center that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Biden on the wrong end of a nice low kick. He's acting like it's no big deal but he doesn't want to take many more of those.
Biden uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Anderson.
Biden connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.#CUT#It looks like Richard Anderson has been cut.
Biden throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Biden defending well as Anderson loads up on a big left hand.
Anderson blocks a jab.
Biden throws a hook but Anderson avoids it easily.
Biden fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Anderson manages to avoid it.
Biden throws a right hand that misses
and Anderson counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Biden looks to score with a jab to the body but Anderson is just out of range.
Biden takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.#CUT2#It looks like Hunter Biden has been cut.
Biden circles away from the clinch attempt.
A nice leg kick lands there from Anderson.
Biden ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Anderson uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Biden.
Anderson is looking to clinch but Biden is avoiding it.
Biden throws a right hand that misses
and Anderson counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Biden fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Anderson manages to avoid it.
Anderson lands with a nice body punch.
Anderson throws a jab when Biden was well out of range.#T1#
Biden misses with a right hand
and Anderson counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Biden misses with a jab, cross combination.
Biden is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Biden is really struggling to find his range with his punches. Anderson's reach advantage is clearly causing him problems.
Biden waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Anderson.
Anderson takes one to the side of the head.
Anderson does a little shimmy and throws a leg kick. The leg kick missed by a considerable margin though, making him look a little bit silly for doing the shimmy.
Anderson takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
A right-left combo lands from Anderson.
Anderson has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
Anderson misses with a looping right.
Biden avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Biden thows a left - swing and a miss!
Anderson keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Anderson looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Biden misses with a body shot
and Anderson cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Hunter Biden seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Anderson wants to clinch up but Biden keeps it at a distance.
Anderson tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Biden was well out of range. Poor timing from Anderson.
Biden swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Anderson connects with a body shot.
Nice defenses there by Anderson.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Anderson! But no joy.
Biden throws a body shot but no joy.
Anderson misses the shot to the body. #T2#
Biden connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Anderson uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Biden.
Anderson scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Anderson misses with a hook.
Anderson lands a nice hook to Biden's body. Biden takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Biden moves out of range of the body kick.
Anderson wants to clinch.
Anderson moves away from the strike by Biden.
Anderson now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
Biden misses the jab.
Biden swats away the attempt to clinch by Anderson.
Biden swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Biden rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Anderson moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Biden misses with an uppercut. Anderson saw that one coming.
Biden lands a two punch combo.
#CUT#That has opened up Richard Anderson's cut even more.
Biden throws a looping overhand right but Anderson ducks down to avoid it. #T3#
Anderson connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
A looping hook to the body misses from Anderson. Biden does a little dance to reset his feet.
Anderson blocks a jab.
Biden misses with an uppercut
and Anderson connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.#CUT2#Hunter Biden's cut is getting worse.
Anderson slips a jab from Biden.
Anderson ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.#CL2#
Anderson clinches up with Biden and pushes him back against the cage.
Biden goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Anderson working aggressively here.
Biden throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Anderson blocks an uppercut.
Biden lands a hook to the side of the head.#CUT#The cut above Richard Anderson's eye is starting to cause him problems now.#BC#
Biden manages to break the clinch.
Biden swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Jab, jab by Biden - just one landing.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Anderson slips a jab from Biden.
Anderson swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Biden misses with a straight left.
Anderson tries a low kick but Biden avoids it.#T4#
Anderson lands a jab to Biden's midsection.
Biden fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Anderson manages to avoid it.
Biden scores with a decent looking hook.#CUT#Richard Anderson's cut is absolute horrible now. This looks like something out of a horror film with blood covering both fighters.
Biden uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Anderson.
Biden throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Anderson sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Anderson takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
The referee calls the doctor in to look at Richard Anderson's cut. Oh no, the doctor has called an end to the bout!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:27 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Cut). Hunter Biden!
Hunter Biden tried to hype himself up post fight but didn't word it too well and it ended up with him sounding like a bit of a tool. |
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Event:
GDL 139:Raczynski VS Silva
Date: Feb 05, 2022 |
#R1#
Savisto throws a right hand that misses
and Anderson counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Savisto moves into range and connects with a jab. #CUT2#It looks like Richard Anderson has been cut.
Anderson is looking to clinch but Savisto is avoiding it.
Savisto misses with a straight right.
Anderson throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Savisto tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
Savisto throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Anderson makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Anderson lands a jab followed by a nice looking cross.
A shot to the liver by Anderson. Beautiful body shot.
Savisto fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Anderson is looking to clinch but Savisto is avoiding it.
And Savisto tries to counter it with a takedown but Anderson pushes his down on his head and steps out.
Savisto is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Some wild striking there from Anderson.
Anderson throws a low kick but Savisto avoids it.
A jab from Anderson misses.
Savisto throws a lazy uppercut
and Anderson connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.#T1#
Nice uppercut lands for Anderson. That snapped Savisto's head back.
Savisto lands with an uppercut that bounces Anderson off the cage and back into range.
Anderson scores with a punch to the head.
Anderson is looking to score with low kicks.
Savisto tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
Savisto stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Anderson fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Savisto manages to avoid it.
Savisto is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
Savisto scores with a decent looking hook.
Anderson dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Anderson waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Savisto.
Anderson throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Savisto.
Savisto takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.#CL#
Anderson has closed the distance and engaged Savisto in a clinch.
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!
Savisto tries to break the clinch but Anderson is controlling the position.
A short right from Anderson.
Anderson stalling here - the referee won't stand for too much of that.
Savisto has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Anderson avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.#T2#
Anderson keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Savisto's efforts to push away.
Anderson wants a takedown.
Anderson lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Savisto has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Anderson avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Anderson lands a shoulder strike.
Anderson lands a nice uppercut.
Savisto looking for a takedown.
Richard Anderson has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Lasse Savisto.#BC2#
Savisto escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Anderson scores with a nice right hand.
Anderson with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Savisto to score with a decent uppercut.
Anderson throws a body punch but Savisto moves out of range.
Savisto tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Anderson swivels and escapes.
An attempted straight right counter from Anderson misses the target.
Anderson is looking to clinch but Savisto is avoiding it.
Savisto tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.#KD#
Oooooh!!! Anderson has knocked Savisto down with a huge combo! Anderson steps away and waves a wobbly Savisto back to his feet! This one might not go much longer!#ROC#Savisto is rocked!
Savisto looks winded!
Savisto switches off momentarily and Anderson cracks him with a monster right hand! Savisto topples backwards and makes a semi conscious attempt to cover up, as Anderson dives in to land one more shot, before the referee has time to call the fight. What a finish by Anderson!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:05 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Richard Anderson!
Richard Anderson decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well. |
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Event:
GDL 135:Silva VS Anderson
Date: Jan 08, 2022 |
#R1##CL#
Silva fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Anderson, pushing him back against the cage.
Silva swings wildly with an uppercut but Anderson uses good head movement to avoid it.
Silva swings away with an uppercut that misses.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Silva.
Anderson lands a nice uppercut.
Anderson managing to block the knees to the body from Silva.
Anderson blocks an elbow strike.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
A head punch on the inside from Silva fails to land.
Anderson avoiding damage as Silva throws knees to the body.
#TD2#
Anderson pulls guard effortlessly.
Silva stopping the sweep attempt from Anderson.
Silva tries to stand but Anderson is controlling from the bottom.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Anderson wants to sweep but no luck.
Anderson lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.#REVB#
Anderson won't allow Silva to get back to his feet. #T1#
Anderson tries to free his leg and advance position but Silva is retaining full guard.
Silva wants to stand but Anderson is controlling the position.
Silva is in a tricky position. We've heard reports from his gym mates at Outlier Martial Arts that he's been drilling escapes, so let's see if he can get back to his feet.
Anderson controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
My spies in Jed's Gym inform me that Anderson has been getting involved in the gym's BJJ sparring sessions. Let's see whether that pays dividends!
Anderson looking to pass the guard.
Anderson trying to control the position from guard on top but Silva is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #T2#
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Anderson is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long. #REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.#CL2#
Anderson darts in and clinches Silva up against the cage.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
Anderson tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Silva fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
A right handed body shot lands from Anderson.
Anderson leaning his opponent against the cage.
Silva trying to land knees to the body.
A short right from Anderson.
Silva misses with a punch on the inside.
Anderson blocks an elbow strike.
Anderson lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Silva backwards.
Anderson blocks an elbow strike.#T3#
Anderson lands a body shot in the clinch.
A head punch on the inside from Silva fails to land.
Silva throws an elbow but it misses.
Silva tries to throw a body punch but Anderson avoids it by throwing Silva back against the cage.
Silva takes a shot to the head.
A nice left hand lands by Anderson.
Silva is breathing heavily.
Anderson lands a left hand that snaps the head of Silva backwards.
Anderson is pushing Silva up against the cage, for a bit of lean and pray action. Action being used the in the loosest possible sense of the word.
Anderson pushes Silva back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Anderson has Silva pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Silva manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
Anderson digs a right hand underneath Silva's ribcage. Silva let out a lung full of air as it connected.
A bit of stalling here from Anderson.
Some stalling of biblical proportions here from Anderson.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Anderson creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Anderson scores with a hook to the body.
A shot in the inside from Anderson. #ROC2#Silva is rocked!
Anderson stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Oh Silva is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.#TD2#
Anderson gets the body lock takedown. After a quick scramble, Silva regains guard.
Anderson is standing up over Silva. Silva looks to escape but Anderson dives into side control.
#REVR##SUB2#
Anderson has an Americana. Silva didn't react quickly enough there and he's in big trouble now! He tries to squirm out but is forced to tap! Anderson is delighted and gyrates in front of the ring girls. They seem to like the attention - it'll be interesting to see if Anderson hooks up with any of them at the after show party.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:59 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Americana). Richard Anderson!
Richard Anderson decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well. |
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Event:
GDL 128: Anderson VS Ebert
Date: Nov 20, 2021 |
#R1#
Ebert tries to close the distance and clinch up but Anderson swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Anderson cracks a nice hook into Ebert's ribs.#CL2#
Ebert has closed the distance and engaged Anderson in a clinch.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Ebert. #BC#
Anderson breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat. #CL2#
Ebert clinches up against the cage.
Anderson has Ebert pressed against the cage.
Ebert tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
A short right from Anderson.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Ebert.
Ebert misses with a hook from the clinch.
Anderson blocks a punch to the side of the head.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Anderson is struggling to control the position.
The fighters are pressed against the cage, as the pace of the fight slows.
Ebert tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Anderson's elbow.
Anderson lands a body punch. #T1#
Anderson blocks an uppercut.
Anderson lands a hook to the side of the head.
Ebert has been looking to improve his clinch game in recent weeks. Anderson seems to have the measure of him in the clinch so far, so let's see if Ebert can turn it around.
Ebert working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Anderson digs a right hand underneath Ebert's ribcage. Ebert let out a lung full of air as it connected.
A short body shot lands from Anderson as the two fighters clinch.
Ebert looks winded!
Anderson stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Anderson lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Good body shot from Anderson.
A left hand lands to the body for Anderson.
The two fighters are working to gain dominance in the clinch.
Anderson lands on the inside with an uppercut.
A short left from Anderson.
Ebert misses with a short punch on the inside.
Ebert prevents a takedown attempt there.
Ebert tries a body shot but Anderson blocks it.
Ebert tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
The two fighters are working to gain dominance in the clinch.
Anderson lands a left hand.
#T2#
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Anderson working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Ebert.
Anderson lands a body punch.
Anderson lands an uppercut.
Ebert misses with the head strike.
Nice body punch from Anderson - that landed with a thud.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Anderson creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
A short uppercut from Anderson.
Anderson scores with a hook to the body.
The pace slowing considerably in the clinch, as Anderson takes a break from that fighting nonsense to think about the finer things in life.
Anderson lands a right hand that snaps the head of Ebert backwards. #ROC#Ebert is rocked!
Anderson working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Ebert is still on wobbly legs! Can Anderson finish him?
Anderson lands a left hand.
A short body shot lands from Anderson as the two fighters clinch.
Anderson controlling the action here for a moment.
Anderson pushes Ebert back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.#T3#
Still in the clinch, Anderson scores with a nice short uppercut.
A right hand to the body from Anderson.
Ebert stops a takedown attempt from Anderson.
Anderson pushes Ebert against the cage. Anderson is working some dirty boxing. Anderson pushes off with a quick right hook! Ebert goes down! Ebert tries to stand but stumbles back to his kness! Anderson moves in to finish and the ref steps in to prevent any more damage!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:20 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Richard Anderson!
Richard Anderson seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website. |
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Event:
GDL 125: Biden VS Anderson
Date: Oct 30, 2021 |
#R1#
Anderson staying out of range there.
Biden tries to move into range but Anderson moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.#CUT2#It looks like Hunter Biden has been cut.#CL#
Biden has closed the distance and engaged Anderson in a clinch.
Biden tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Biden throws a punch but it's blocked by Anderson.
Anderson lands a hook that snaps the head of Biden backwards.
Biden tries for a takedown. No joy.
Biden has a couple of punches blocked by Anderson.
Biden lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Anderson misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Biden definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Anderson lands an uppercut.
Anderson lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Biden tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage. #BC#
Biden's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Nice jab there from Anderson.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Anderson throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Biden moves out of range of the strikes.
Biden takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Hunter Biden seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Biden misses with a straight right.
Biden steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Anderson.
An attempted straight right counter from Biden misses the target.
Biden swings for the body but Anderson moves out of range.
#T1#
Biden rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Anderson counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Anderson takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Anderson scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.#CL2#
Anderson clinches.
Biden lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Anderson swings wildly with an uppercut but Biden uses good head movement to avoid it.
Anderson working aggressively here.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Anderson.
Anderson tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Biden blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Biden lands a nice shot to the body.
Anderson lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Biden swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Biden goes for a takedown in the clinch but Anderson prevents it.
Biden lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Biden lands with a short shot to the head.
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!
Biden wants a takedown but no success here.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Hunter Biden. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Biden lands with a short punch from the clinch.
#T2#
Anderson tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Biden drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Biden has a couple of punches blocked by Anderson.
Biden lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Biden swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Biden is working Anderson over against the cage.
Biden letting Anderson take a breather here.
Anderson fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Anderson wants to stall.
Anderson tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Biden lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Anderson backwards. #CUT#It looks like Richard Anderson has been cut.#BC#
Biden manages to break the clinch.
Anderson lands with a straight right. Biden didn't see that one coming.
Biden throws a big shot that misses.
Biden changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.#T3#
Biden lands a jab to Anderson's midsection.
Biden moves out of range as Anderson strikes.
Anderson has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
Anderson looks to land a combination but Biden avoids it well.
Biden throws a good cross that connects.
Biden swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Anderson misses the jab.
Anderson just misses with a punch to the body.
Biden lands a jab.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Anderson.
Biden lands a jab.
Biden misses with a wild body shot.
Anderson has tried to improve his agility in the runup to this fight.
A swing and a miss from Biden.
Biden scores with the left hand. Anderson knows he should have avoided that one.
Biden misses with an uppercut.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Biden throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
A little jabbing left from Anderson on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Anderson scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Anderson uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Biden.
#T4#
The fight stays on the outside here - Anderson looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Biden misses with a wild combination.
Donk. Anderson catches Biden right on the button with a cross.
Anderson is landing a lot of head punches in this opening round! Biden had better start moving his head a bit unless he wants his face to turn into mush.
Biden slips a straight right by Anderson.#CL#
Biden clinches.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Anderson.
Anderson leaning his opponent against the cage.
Biden misses with a body punch.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Biden is looking for a takedown.
Biden lands a left hand that snaps the head of Anderson backwards.
Biden tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Nice body punch from Anderson - that landed with a thud.
Anderson fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close round but I would say that Hunter Biden will probably get the nod.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.#R2#
Biden will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
A looping hook to the body misses from Biden. Anderson does a little dance to reset his feet.
Biden displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Anderson throws out the jab.
Biden is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Biden scores with a nice one two combo and darts back out of range to avoid anything coming in the opposite direction.
Hunter Biden is winning the standup battle so far.
Anderson throws a body shot but no joy.
Biden loads up on a big right hand but Anderson slips the punch.
Anderson jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Biden moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.#CUT#That has opened up Richard Anderson's cut even more.
Biden catches Anderson with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Biden tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Anderson manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Anderson appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
Anderson throws a body punch but Biden moves out of range.
Anderson keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Anderson waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Biden.
Anderson has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Biden finds it's way round the side to connect with Anderson's head.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Biden misses with a body shot.
Anderson avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
#T1#
Biden fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Anderson manages to avoid it.
Biden misses with an uppercut
and Anderson counters with a nice uppercut.
Anderson pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Anderson tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Biden manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Biden misses the jab.
A slow jab from Biden misses its intended target.
Biden throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Anderson displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Biden throws out the jab.
Anderson misses with a body shot.
Biden swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Anderson slips a jab and a cross from Biden.
Anderson is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own.
Anderson slips a straight right by Biden.
Anderson lands with a hook. Biden tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Anderson bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Biden slips under a jab.
It looked like Biden was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Anderson.
A big right from Anderson misses.
Nice defenses there by Anderson.
Anderson throws a shot from downtown. Biden moves away and avoids it.#T2#
Biden throws a big shot that misses.
Anderson throws a jab when Biden was well out of range.
Anderson throws a hook to the side of Biden's head but Biden sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Biden misses with an uppercut. Anderson saw that one coming.
Anderson looks to throw the jab but Biden is out of range.
Anderson looks to land a left hand but Biden moved out of range nicely.
Anderson staying out of range there.
Anderson doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Biden throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Anderson counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Biden thinking.
Anderson throws out a loose jab but Biden uses good head movement to avoid it.
Anderson missing with a left hand there. Biden was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Biden listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
The fighters circling - Anderson throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Anderson throws a body punch but Biden moves out of range.
Biden throws a lazy right hand but Anderson sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Biden takes one to the chin there.
Biden bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Anderson's head backwards.#T3#
Biden throws a jab but it's blocked by Anderson.
Biden throws a looping overhand right but Anderson ducks down to avoid it.
Biden with a jab.
Biden lands a jab to the nose.#CUT#The cut above Richard Anderson's eye is starting to cause him problems now.
Anderson throws a nice looking combination but Biden bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Biden circles away from the clinch attempt.
Biden avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Anderson jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Anderson 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.
Anderson swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Anderson doesn't manage to clinch there - Biden circles away.
Biden throws a poor cross that misses
and Biden takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Anderson misses the body punch
enabling Biden to counter with a crisp jab.
Biden ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Anderson moves away.
Anderson is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own.
Biden lands a nice shot that snaps Anderson's head back.
The fighters circling - Biden throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Biden connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe. #CUT#Richard Anderson's cut is absolute horrible now. This looks like something out of a horror film with blood covering both fighters.
Anderson throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
#T4#
Anderson misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Biden counters with a nice uppercut.
Anderson throws a lazy right hand but Biden sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Biden misses with an uppercut. Anderson saw that one coming.
Biden keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Anderson.
Anderson throws out a loose jab but Biden uses good head movement to avoid it.
It looked like Biden wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Anderson slips a jab from Biden.
Anderson moves out of range as Biden strikes.
Anderson scores with a punch to the head.
Biden keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Anderson moves into range and throws a combination. A nice jab followed by a hook to the body.#CUT2#Hunter Biden's cut is getting worse.
Biden swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Biden misses with a looping left.
Anderson lands a jab to Biden's midsection.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Anderson keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Biden.
Biden misses with a few strikes there.
Anderson tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Biden was well out of range. Poor timing from Anderson.
Biden misses with a hook.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Hunter Biden dominated that second round.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!#R3#
Biden moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Anderson misses the shot to the body.
Anderson throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Biden throws a lazy uppercut
and Biden takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Biden keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Biden loads up on a big right hand but Anderson slips the punch.
Anderson walks into a straight right hand from Biden.
Biden swats away the attempt to clinch by Anderson.
Anderson slips under a jab.
Anderson shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Anderson throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Anderson takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Biden punishes Anderson's body with a nice straight punch.
Biden moves out of range as Anderson strikes.
A slow jab from Biden misses its intended target.
Biden is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Anderson.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Anderson! But no joy.
Biden uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Anderson.#T1#
Anderson jabs Biden to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Biden tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Anderson was well out of range. Poor timing from Biden.
Anderson misses with a hook.
Biden keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Anderson.
Anderson works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Biden throws a jab but it's blocked by Anderson.
Anderson throws a right hand that misses
and Biden counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Anderson misses with a hook
and Biden counters with a lovely straight right hand!
The referee calls the doctor in to look at Richard Anderson's cut. Oh no, the doctor has called an end to the bout!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:35 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Cut). Hunter Biden!
Hunter Biden retains his super heavyweight title!
Hunter Biden tried to hype himself up post fight but didn't word it too well and it ended up with him sounding like a bit of a tool. |
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Event:
GDL 119: Yuld VS Mayer
Date: Sep 18, 2021 |
#R1#
Anderson comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.#CL#
Anderson has taken the fight to the clinch.
Anderson tries to throw a body punch but Scott avoids it by throwing Anderson back against the cage.
Scott wants to take the fight to the mat but Anderson manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.#BC#
Anderson pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Anderson is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Scott shoots in for a takedown but Anderson shows good takedown defense.
Scott on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Scott shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Anderson defends it nicely.
Richard Anderson has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Tyron Scott.
Anderson lands with a right hand.
Anderson uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Scott has time to react.
The fight stays on the outside here - Anderson looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Nice sprawl there from Anderson as Scott shoots in.
Scott looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Anderson looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Scott fails with the takedown.#T1#
Anderson lands the left hand.
The crowd cheers as Anderson lands an impressive looking overhand right. Scott doesn't seem phased though.
Scott takes a jab right on the kisser.
Scott fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Anderson is looking to counter punch.#CL#
Scott tries to keep at a distance but Anderson has taken the fight into the clinch.
Scott looking for a takedown.
Scott has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Anderson avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Scott has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Anderson avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Scott drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Anderson is trying to drag Scott to the mat but Scott just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
Scott has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Anderson avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Scott is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
Anderson lands a nice uppercut.#T2#
The fighters are pressed against the cage, as the pace of the fight slows.
Scott drops down looking for an ankle pick but Anderson pulls his leg out and moves away.
Scott looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.#CL2#
The fight moves into the clinch position.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Nice body punch from Anderson.
Scott looks winded!
A short right from Anderson.
Anderson lands a left hand that snaps the head of Scott backwards.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Anderson creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut. #BC#
Anderson breaks from the clinch.
Anderson is using his reach advantage well here, landing the more effective single shots from range.
Anderson swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Scott.
Anderson throws a body shot but no joy.
Anderson lands with a shot to the body.
Scott shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Anderson lands a right hook to the body.
#CL#
Anderson gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Anderson can't find room to land a body shot as Scott controls the action.
#T3#
The referee is keeping an eye on Anderson - much more stalling and he will separate the fighters.
Anderson lands a shoulder strike.
Anderson lands on the inside with an uppercut. #BC#
Anderson manages to break the clinch.
Anderson throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Richard Anderson is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.#CL#
Anderson drives through and clinches with Scott against the cage.
A bit of stalling here from Anderson.
Anderson leaning against his opponent.
Scott wants a takedown.
Scott has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Anderson avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Anderson scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Scott looking for a takedown.
Anderson just leaning against Scott, taking a breather.
A right hand to the body from Anderson.
Anderson lands with a light punch inside.
Good body shot from Anderson.
Anderson lands a hook to the side of the head.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Scott's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Anderson is trying to drag Scott to the mat but Scott just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.#T4##BC#
Anderson breaks from the clinch.
Anderson moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Good exchange - Anderson coming out on top.
Anderson scores with a decent looking hook.
Anderson scores with a jab to the body.
Scott takes one on the button.
Anderson scores with a hook to the body. Scott takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Scott tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Anderson swivels and escapes.
Anderson connects with a right hand. Scott shakes it off.#CL#
Scott gets tackled into the cage by Anderson. Anderson maintains the clinch.
Anderson stops a takedown attempt from Scott.
Anderson works on Scott's body with a couple of short punches.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Anderson lands a right hand that snaps the head of Scott backwards.
Anderson lands with a short shot to the head.
Anderson makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Anderson lands a hook that snaps the head of Scott backwards. #ROC#Scott is rocked!#BC#
Anderson's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Richard Anderson dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!#R2##KD#
Anderson cracks Scott with a big right hand that sends him crashing to the floor. Anderson has the opportunity to follow him to the ground but instead he's beckoning Scott to stand back up!#KD#
Anderson cracks Scott with a big right hand that sends him to the floor! Scott looks wobbly but he's sprung back up to his feet straight away… can Anderson finish him?
Scott is still on wobbly legs! Can Anderson finish him?
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Scott tries to get into range but Anderson steps to the side and lands a beautiful hook that drops Scott! He's faceplanted into the mat, ass in the air... he's out cold! That's an image he won't want to show his grandkids when he gets older! Anderson scores the big KO victory!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:12 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Richard Anderson!
Richard Anderson thanked the fans post fight for their support.
Tyron Scott spoke after the fight, saying 'Pathetic win. You trash and everyone khow it!'. |
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Event:
GDL 114: Camble VS Daddy
Date: Aug 14, 2021 |
#R1#
Anderson lands the left hand.
Anderson feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Doltons jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Anderson scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
A shot to the liver by Anderson. Beautiful body shot.
Dolton looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Anderson digs a good hook to Dolton's body.
Dolton tries to score a power double leg takedown but Anderson sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Dolton somewhat.
A jab from Anderson does it's job there.
Dolton takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Dolton on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Anderson connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Anderson pounces like a tiger and cracks Dolton with a vicious hook! Dolton is down but not out! Anderson follows up with more strikes forcing the ref to jump in and stop it!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:50 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Punches). Richard Anderson!
The defeated Scott Dolton had this to say: 'It is a joke? Let's start it over again.'. |
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Event:
GDL 108: Submission VS Camble
Date: Jul 03, 2021 |
#R1#
Babiakski walks into a straight right hand from Anderson.
Anderson 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.
No joy there for Babiakski, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Babiakski lands a slapping body shot.
Anderson scores with a body shot.
Babiakski steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Anderson.
Babiakski misses with a hook.
A looping hook to the body misses from Babiakski. Anderson does a little dance to reset his feet.
Babiakski misses with a straight right.
Anderson scores with a hook to the body. Babiakski takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Anderson jabs Babiakski to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Babiakski misses with an uppercut. Anderson saw that one coming.
Babiakski gets cracked there but stands up to it.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Babiakski swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Anderson makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Anderson smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Anderson works the jab nicely.
Babiakski keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
#CL#
Babiakski tries to keep at a distance but Anderson has taken the fight into the clinch.
Anderson lands a hook to the side of the head.#T1#
Babiakski is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.#BC2#
Babiakski pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Babiakski misses with an uppercut. Anderson saw that one coming.#CL#
Anderson closes the distance and clinches.
Still in the clinch, Anderson scores with a nice short uppercut.
Babiakski lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Anderson backwards.
Anderson prevents Babiakski from breaking the clinch.
Anderson taking a breather.
Anderson lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Babiakski can't find room to land a body shot as Anderson controls the action.
Anderson lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Anderson lands a body punch in the clinch. #BC2#
Babiakski breaks the clinch.
Anderson misses with a two punch combination.
Babiakski throws an off balance right hand
and Anderson counters with a left to the body.
Babiakski misses the body punch
and Babiakski takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles. #T2#
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Babiakski throws a shot from downtown. Anderson moves away and avoids it.
Babiakski throws a predictable looking body shot
and Anderson counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Anderson misses with a hook.#CL#
Anderson takes the fight into the clinch.
Anderson lands a body punch in the clinch.
Babiakski looks winded!
Anderson digs a right hand underneath Babiakski's ribcage. Babiakski let out a lung full of air as it connected.
A short uppercut from Anderson.
Anderson lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Anderson effectively controlling the action here.
Babiakski misses with a punch on the inside.
A left hand lands to the body for Anderson.
Anderson lands a body shot in the clinch.
Anderson lands a right hand that snaps the head of Babiakski backwards.
Anderson throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Anderson scores with a hook to the body.
A short right from Anderson on the inside. #T3#
A nice left hand lands by Anderson.
A short uppercut from Anderson.
Babiakski has had enough of the clinch but Anderson keeps him there for the moment.
A bit of stalling here from Anderson.
Anderson lands a body shot.
Anderson lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Anderson lands a body punch in the clinch.
Anderson stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Babiakski wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
A nice right hand lands inside from Anderson. #BC#
Anderson's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.#CL#
Anderson has Babiakski up against the cage in a clinch.
Babiakski tries to break the clinch but Anderson is controlling the position.
Anderson stalling the fight.
Anderson lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Babiakski backwards.
Babiakski is trying to push Anderson away but Anderson has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
A short uppercut from Anderson.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Anderson scores with a hook to the body.#T4#
Stalling in the clinch from Anderson.
Anderson is clearly stalling here... Pick up the pace son.
Anderson lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Babiakski or not.
A nice left hand lands by Anderson.
Anderson lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Babiakski is trying to force a seperation but Anderson has the dominant position.
Babiakski wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Anderson holding his opponent close, against the cage.
Babiakski tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
The referee is keeping an eye on Anderson - much more stalling and he will separate the fighters.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Anderson leaning his opponent against the cage.
Anderson stalling.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Richard Anderson dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!#R2#
Babiakski throws a hook but Anderson blocks it.
Richard Anderson is winning the standup battle so far.
Anderson slips under a jab from Babiakski.
Anderson lands a slapping body shot.
Babiakski ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Anderson steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Babiakski.
A big right from Anderson misses.
Anderson throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Babiakski stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Anderson scores with a body shot.
Good shot there by Anderson.#CL#
Anderson has taken the fight to the clinch.
Anderson working some nice short punches in the clinch.
A body shot lands from Anderson.
Anderson scores with a shoulder strike.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Anderson lands a hook to the side of the head.#BC#
Anderson pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Babiakski is breathing heavily.#CL#
Anderson instigates a clinch.
Anderson lands with a short shot to the head. #ROC#Babiakski is rocked!
Richard Anderson has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Anderson pushes Babiakski against the cage. Anderson is working some dirty boxing. Anderson pushes off with a quick right hook! Babiakski goes down! Babiakski tries to stand but stumbles back to his kness! Anderson moves in to finish and the ref steps in to prevent any more damage!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:56 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Richard Anderson! |
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Event:
GDL 103: Killer Jr VS Tits
Date: Jun 13, 2021 |
#R1#
Biden throws a hook but Anderson avoids it easily.
Biden misses with a jab, cross combination.
Biden misses with a lunging right hand
and Biden takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Biden fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Anderson throws the left hand but Biden avoids the punch easily.
Biden tries to move into range but Anderson moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.#CUT#It looks like Hunter Biden has been cut.
Biden jabs at Anderson's body.#CL#
Anderson closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Anderson is stalling here.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
A battle for position here, against the cage.
Biden works on Anderson's body with a couple of short punches.
Anderson is breathing heavily.
Biden lands with a left to the head.
Anderson tries for a takedown. No joy.
Biden tries a body shot but Anderson blocks it.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
A shot in the inside from Biden.
Biden tries to work over Anderson's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Biden lands a right hand that snaps the head of Anderson backwards. #CUT2#It looks like Richard Anderson has been cut.#BC2#
Biden breaks the clinch.
#T1#
Biden thows a left - swing and a miss!
Biden fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Anderson manages to avoid it.
Biden swings for the body but Anderson moves out of range.
Biden misses with a hook.
Biden looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Biden swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Anderson misses the shot to the body.
A jab from Anderson misses.
Anderson's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Biden connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Anderson scrambles back to his feet.
Biden rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Anderson moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Biden on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Biden looks to throw the jab but Anderson is out of range.
Anderson bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Biden is really struggling to land any decent head shots against his taller opponent.
Biden misses with a body shot.
Biden misses with a straight left.
Biden lands with a nice combination. Anderson backs away looking to recover.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Anderson slips under a jab from Biden.
Anderson throws a jab when Biden was well out of range.
Anderson defending well as Biden loads up on a big left hand. #CL#
Anderson closes the distance and pushes Biden back into the cage.#T2#
Biden pushes Anderson back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Anderson misses with the head strike.
Biden lands with a left to the head.
Biden lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Anderson backwards. #CUT2#Richard Anderson's cut is getting worse.
A nice left hand lands by Biden.
Anderson blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Anderson.
Anderson is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
Anderson tries to work over Biden's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Biden throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Biden lands with a light punch inside.
A left hand lands to the body for Biden.
A right hand to the body from Biden.
Anderson's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Biden throws a punch but it's blocked by Anderson.
A head punch on the inside from Biden fails to land.
Biden swings wildly with an uppercut but Anderson uses good head movement to avoid it.
Biden softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.#T3##BC2#
Biden breaks from the clinch.
Anderson takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Hunter Biden seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
A big right from Biden misses.
Biden throws a big shot that misses.
Anderson steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Biden.
A telegraphed right hand from Biden misses the target.
Nice cross by Biden.
Anderson 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.
Anderson is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.#KD2#
Biden drops Anderson with a beautiful combination! Anderson stares up at his opponent, who ushers him back to his feet - Biden is looking for the KO!#CUT2#Richard Anderson's cut is bleeding quite badly. He's got to try and protect it.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Biden throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Anderson sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Anderson ducks under a wild hook from Biden.
Biden lands the left hand.
Anderson on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Biden punishes Anderson's body with a nice straight punch.
Anderson displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Biden throws out the jab.
Anderson throws a hook but Biden blocks it.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Biden! But no joy.
Anderson slips a jab from Biden.
A counter left hand to the body from Anderson misses its target.
Anderson takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Biden cracks a nice hook into Anderson's ribs.#T4#
Biden waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Anderson.
Biden thows a left - swing and a miss!
Anderson's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Biden connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Anderson scrambles back to his feet.#CUT2#Jeez, Richard Anderson's cut is really nasty now. The referee must be thinking about getting that checked.
The referee calls the doctor in to look at Richard Anderson's cut. Oh no, the doctor has called an end to the bout!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:19 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Cut). Hunter Biden!
A relieved looking Hunter Biden thanked the fans for their support and gave the usual line about them being amazing. They seemed to believe that he actually meant it. |
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Event:
AWC Group B - Rd 5
Date: Apr 27, 2021 |
#R1##CL2#
Anderson clinches up against the cage.
Tiger is leaning against Anderson and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Anderson blocks an uppercut.
Anderson blocks a body shot from Tiger.
Anderson is trying to maintain a safe position but Tiger gets an underhook and turns Anderson into the cage.
Anderson blocking some punches.
Anderson blocks an uppercut.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Anderson.
Anderson tries to work over Tiger's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Anderson blocks an uppercut.
Nice body punch from Anderson.
Anderson looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Anderson scores with a nice hook to the head.
Tiger misses with a punch to the body.
Tiger working aggressively here.
Anderson avoiding damage.
A shot in the inside from Anderson.
Tiger goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Tiger throws a head punch that misses.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Anderson.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Tiger as Anderson tries to tie him up.
Tiger swings wildly with an uppercut but Anderson uses good head movement to avoid it. #T1#
Anderson lands with a left to the head.
Tiger misses with a body punch.
Tiger prevents a body shot from Anderson.
Tiger has a couple of punches blocked by Anderson.
Anderson throws a punch but it's blocked by Tiger.
The pace slowing considerably in the clinch, as Anderson takes a break from that fighting nonsense to think about the finer things in life.
Anderson lands a right hand.
Anderson swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Tiger misses with some punches.
Tiger blocks a punch to the side of the head.
The two fighters are working to gain dominance in the clinch.
Anderson stalling against the cage.
Anderson receives a warning from the referee for stalling.
Anderson lands a nice shot to the body.
Tiger throws a head punch that misses.
Anderson cracks Tiger with a nice body shot.
Tiger tries a body shot but Anderson blocks it.
Tiger has a couple of punches blocked by Anderson.
Anderson gets through Tiger's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.#T2#
Tiger tries to work over Anderson's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Tiger throws a punch but it's blocked by Anderson.
Tiger struggles to land a body shot inside as Anderson controls his hands.
Tiger goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Tiger tries a body shot but Anderson blocks it.
Tiger working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
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!
Tiger misses with a punch on the inside.
Tiger tries to work over Anderson's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Anderson misses with a punch to the body.
Tiger tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Anderson's elbow.
Tiger letting Anderson take a breather here.
Anderson tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Nice body punch from Tiger - that landed with a thud.
Anderson lands a hook that snaps the head of Tiger backwards.
Anderson prevents a body shot from Tiger.
Tiger has a couple of punches blocked by Anderson.
A short right from Anderson.
Anderson misses with a hook to the ribs.
Tiger struggles to land a body shot inside as Anderson controls his hands.
#T3#
Tiger tries to throw a body punch but Anderson avoids it by throwing Tiger back against the cage.
Anderson trying to control the position but instead, Tiger has worked for underhooks and has pushed Anderson into the cage.
Anderson lands with a right to the head.
A short body shot lands from Anderson as the two fighters clinch.
Come on Anderson - let's have some action - none of this stalling nonsense.
Tiger misses with a short punch on the inside.
Tiger lands a right hand that snaps the head of Anderson backwards.
Anderson blocking some punches.
A head punch on the inside from Tiger fails to land.
Tiger scores with a nice hook to the head.
Anderson lands a body punch in the clinch.
Tiger lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Tiger swings wildly with an uppercut but Anderson uses good head movement to avoid it.
Anderson can't find room to land a body shot as Tiger controls the action.
A bit of stalling here from Anderson.
Tiger pushes Anderson back against the cage and unloads with a body punch. #T4#
Tiger makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Tiger blocks an uppercut.
Anderson tries a body shot but Tiger blocks it.
Tiger throws a head punch that misses.
Tiger misses with a shot to the kidneys.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
A short body shot lands from Tiger as the two fighters clinch.
Tiger swings wildly with an uppercut but Anderson uses good head movement to avoid it.
Anderson blocks a body shot from Tiger.
Anderson misses with a punch on the inside.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Anderson.
Tiger can't find room to land a body shot as Anderson controls the action.
Tiger lands a left hand.
Anderson misses with a punch to the body.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Anderson.
Tiger lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Tiger swings wildly with an uppercut but Anderson uses good head movement to avoid it.
Tiger misses with a short punch on the inside.
Anderson misses with a body punch.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close round but I would say that Sono Tiger will probably get the nod.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.#R2#
Tiger lands a right hook to the body.
Tiger tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Anderson lands a nice shot to the body.
We've been told by Tiger's head coaches at The Heart of the BloodBath that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Anderson wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Tiger scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Anderson doesn't seem bothered though.
A telegraphed right hand from Anderson misses the target.
A little feinted left hand from Tiger on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Richard Anderson seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Tiger scores with a jab.#CUT#It looks like Richard Anderson has been cut.
Nice defenses there by Anderson.
Tiger fails with an attempt to clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Tiger waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Anderson.
Anderson is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Tiger.
The crowd cheers as Anderson lands an impressive looking overhand right. Tiger doesn't seem phased though.
Tiger swings widly with a right hand
and Anderson cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
A right-left combo lands from Anderson. #T1#
Tiger pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Tiger takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Tiger misses with a looping left.
A little jabbing left from Anderson on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Anderson misses with an uppercut.
An attempted straight right counter from Tiger misses the target.
Anderson throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
As Anderson looks to move away, Tiger throws a big counter combo but Anderson just gets out of the way.
Anderson lands with an uppercut that bounces Tiger off the cage and back into range.
Tiger moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Anderson misses with a wild body shot.
Tiger was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Tiger jabbing away but nothing is landing.
A countering left hand to the body from Anderson misses.
Tiger blocks a jab.
Tiger swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Tiger takes a body punch but keeps moving.
A big right from Tiger misses.
Anderson misses with a body punch
and Tiger counters with a straight right hand.#T2#
Tiger looks to score with a jab to the body but Anderson is just out of range.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Anderson! But no joy.
Anderson misses with a straight right.
A counter left hand to the body from Tiger misses its target.
Tiger takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Anderson scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.#CL2#
Anderson instigates a clinch.
Tiger blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Anderson blocks a body shot from Tiger.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Tiger.
Tiger lands a left hand that snaps the head of Anderson backwards.
A short right from Anderson.
Anderson blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Tiger misses with a shot to the kidneys.
A left hand lands to the body for Tiger.
Tiger working aggressively here.
Tiger tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Tiger. #T3#
Tiger throws a punch but it's blocked by Anderson.
Anderson can't find room to land a body shot as Tiger controls the action.
Tiger misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Tiger lands a left hand.
Anderson blocks an uppercut.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Anderson.
Tiger misses with a punch on the inside.
Tiger swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Tiger misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Anderson misses with a punch to the body.
Anderson blocking some punches.
Tiger tries a body shot but Anderson blocks it.
Tiger tries to throw a body punch but Anderson avoids it by throwing Tiger back against the cage.
Anderson tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Anderson is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Tiger is keeping busy.
Anderson prevents a body shot from Tiger.
Anderson tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Anderson presses Tiger against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.#T4#
Tiger lands a hook that snaps the head of Anderson backwards.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Anderson.
Tiger misses with a hook from the clinch.
Tiger has a couple of punches blocked by Anderson.
Nice body punch from Anderson - that landed with a thud.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Anderson lands a body punch in the clinch.
Anderson cracks Tiger with a nice body shot.
A right hand to the body from Anderson.
Sono Tiger has scored more points in the clinch so far.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Anderson.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Anderson presses Tiger against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
A right hook to the body lands for Anderson.
Anderson lands a right hand that snaps the head of Tiger backwards.
A nice right hand lands inside from Anderson.
Anderson prevents a body shot from Tiger.
Anderson is leaning against Tiger and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Nice body punch from Anderson - that landed with a thud.
Anderson lands a body punch.
A body shot lands from Anderson.
Anderson holding his opponent close, against the cage.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Richard Anderson showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Richard Anderson's cut.
That's time! Back to the action! Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!#R3#
Anderson lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Anderson uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Anderson scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.#CL2#
Anderson clinches up against the cage.
Anderson misses with a body punch.
Tiger misses with a hook from the clinch.
Anderson effectively controlling the action here.
Tiger lands with a right to the head.
Tiger misses with some punches.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Anderson blocking some punches.
Tiger lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Anderson scores with a shot to the side of Tiger's head.
Tiger lands with a right to the head.
Anderson slows down the pace here.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
A short right from Anderson.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.#T1#
Tiger fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
A head punch on the inside from Tiger fails to land.
Anderson stalling in the clinch but Tiger improves position.
Anderson blocking some punches.
A shot in the inside from Tiger.
Anderson blocking some punches.
Tiger fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Anderson's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Anderson lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Anderson blocks an uppercut.
A head punch on the inside from Tiger fails to land.
Anderson stalling the fight.
Anderson blocking some punches.
Anderson goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Tiger fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Tiger has a couple of punches blocked by Anderson.
Tiger swings wildly with an uppercut but Anderson uses good head movement to avoid it. #T2#
Anderson is working Tiger over against the cage.
Anderson blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Anderson has Tiger pressed against the cage.
Anderson lands a nice uppercut.
Stalling in the clinch from Anderson.
Anderson goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Good body shot from Tiger.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Anderson leaning against his opponent.
Anderson lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Tiger pushes Anderson back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Anderson looking to slow down the pace here.
Tiger lands a body punch in the clinch.
Tiger tries a body shot but Anderson blocks it.
Anderson blocks a body shot from Tiger.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Tiger. #T3#
Tiger misses with the head strike.
Anderson misses with a punch to the body.
Tiger misses with a hook to the ribs.
Nice body punch from Tiger - that landed with a thud.
Tiger misses with a short punch on the inside.
Anderson's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Tiger working aggressively here.
Anderson doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Anderson just leaning against Tiger, taking a breather.
Tiger misses with the head strike.
Tiger fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Tiger has a couple of punches blocked by Anderson.
Anderson lands a hook to the side of the head.
Anderson misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Anderson lands a body shot in the clinch.
Tiger tries to work over Anderson's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Anderson blocks an uppercut.
Tiger letting Anderson take a breather here.#T4#
Anderson is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
Tiger throws a head punch that misses.
Anderson prevents a body shot from Tiger.
Tiger tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Tiger misses with a body punch.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Tiger.
Tiger blocks a body shot from Anderson.
Tiger misses with the head strike.
Tiger lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Anderson backwards.
Tiger blocks a punch to the side of the head.
A right handed body shot lands from Anderson.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Tiger lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Anderson blocks a body shot from Tiger.
Anderson misses with a body punch.
Anderson digs a right hand underneath Tiger's ribcage. Tiger let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Anderson lands with a left to the head.
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 Sono Tiger.
I think Tiger 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 Jonathan Paton scores the fight 29:28
Judge Reed Andrews scores the fight 29:29
Judge Anthony Taglia scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by majority decision... Sono Tiger!
After the fight, Sono Tiger was humble in paying tribute to his opponent but made it clear he wants to go on to bigger and better things. It seemed to go down well with the crowd who cheered him loudly. |
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Event:
AWC Group B - Rd 4
Date: Apr 09, 2021 |
#R1#
The fighters circling - Anderson throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
A little jabbing left from Hood on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Anderson definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Anderson throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Hood counters with a straight right hand.#CUT2#It looks like Richard Anderson has been cut.
Anderson scores with a nice right hand.
Anderson with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Hood closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so. #CUT#It looks like Bruce Hood has been cut.
Hood throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Anderson.
A little feinted left hand from Anderson on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
The fighters circling - Hood throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Nice shot lands for Anderson.#CL#
Anderson has taken the fight to the clinch.
The pace really dropping off here, momentarily.
Hood tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Hood misses with some punches.
Hood throws a punch but it's blocked by Anderson. #T1#
Hood tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Anderson's elbow.
Hood tries to throw a body punch but Anderson avoids it by throwing Hood back against the cage.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Anderson.
Hood tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Hood is stalling here. The referee will be looking to step in if he doesn't pick up the pace.
Anderson blocking some punches.
Anderson misses with a hook to the ribs.
Hood tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Anderson's elbow.
Hood fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Anderson blocking some punches.
Hood swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Hood works on Anderson's body with a couple of short punches.
Hood throws a punch but it's blocked by Anderson.
Anderson tries to throw a body punch but Hood avoids it by throwing Anderson back against the cage.
Anderson prevents a body shot from Hood.
A right hook to the body lands for Anderson.
Hood tries to work over Anderson's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Anderson stalling in the clinch.
#T2#
Hood lands with a light punch inside.
Anderson lands with a light punch inside.
Hood misses with a body punch.
Anderson prevents a body shot from Hood.
Good body shot from Hood.
Hood tries a body shot but Anderson blocks it.
Hood tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Anderson's elbow.
Hood goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Anderson lands a nice shot to the body.
Anderson blocks an uppercut.
Hood prevents a body shot from Anderson.
Anderson takes a shot to the head.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Hood misses with a body punch.
Hood misses with some punches.
Still in the clinch, Anderson scores with a nice short uppercut.
A right hand to the body from Anderson.
Hood lands with a right to the head.
Anderson blocking some punches.
#T3#
Hood blocks a body shot from Anderson.
Hood misses with a short punch on the inside.
Anderson scores with a shoulder strike.
Hood swings away with an uppercut that misses.
A short left from Anderson.
Hood misses with a hook from the clinch.
Hood blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Hood lands a body punch in the clinch.
Hood throws a head punch that misses.
Hood misses with a short punch on the inside.
Anderson blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Anderson softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
A head punch on the inside from Hood fails to land.
Hood tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Hood misses with some punches.
Hood can't find room to land a body shot as Anderson controls the action.
Anderson lands with a light punch inside.
Anderson digs a right hand into Hood's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Hood's gas tank. #T4#
Anderson scores with a hook to the body.
Hood swings wildly with an uppercut but Anderson uses good head movement to avoid it.
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!
Hood swings wildly with an uppercut but Anderson uses good head movement to avoid it.
Still in the clinch, Anderson scores with a nice short uppercut.
Hood throws a head punch that misses.
Hood tries a body shot but Anderson blocks it.
Anderson digs a right hand underneath Hood's ribcage. Hood let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Anderson lands a hook that snaps the head of Hood backwards.
Anderson blocks an uppercut.
Anderson blocks an uppercut.
A short left from Anderson.
Anderson pushes Hood back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Hood misses with a hook from the clinch.
Anderson softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
A left hand lands to the body for Anderson.
Some stalling of biblical proportions here from Anderson.
A right hand to the body from Anderson.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close round but I would say that Richard Anderson will probably get the nod.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
That's time! Anderson's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.#R2#
Hood tries to clinch but Anderson moves out of range.
Hood throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Anderson counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Anderson cracks Hood with an open hand slap.
Anderson clobbers Hood with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise. #CL#
Anderson drives through and clinches with Hood against the cage.
Hood lands a left hand.
Hood can't find room to land a body shot as Anderson controls the action.
Anderson lands with a light punch inside.
Anderson is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Hood can do to turn this around?
Anderson throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Hood letting Anderson take a breather here.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Hood working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
The pace really dropping off here, momentarily.
A short left from Anderson. #T1#
Hood tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Anderson lands a hook to the side of the head.
Hood doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Anderson pushes Hood back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Hood misses with a short punch on the inside.
Hood working aggressively here.
Anderson stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Anderson cracks Hood with a nice body shot.
Hood is breathing heavily.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Anderson.
Hood misses with a punch to the body.
Anderson scores with a shoulder strike.
Hood doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
A head punch on the inside from Hood fails to land.
Anderson blocking some punches.
Anderson blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Anderson digs a right hand into Hood's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Hood's gas tank.
Anderson presses Hood against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Anderson scores with a nice hook to the head.#T2#
A right hand to the body from Anderson.
Hood misses with a body punch.
Anderson will no doubt start fighting again in a minute but for now he's just having a little rest, leaning Hood up against the cage.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Hood misses with the head strike.
Anderson lands a left hand.
Hood goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Hood.
A hook to the body from Anderson.
Hood lands a hook to the side of the head.
Anderson lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Anderson scores with a nice hook to the head.
Anderson lands with a right to the head.
Stalling in the clinch from Anderson.
Anderson is leaning against Hood and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Anderson lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Anderson just leaning against Hood, taking a breather.
Hood lands a nice uppercut.#T3#
Hood working aggressively here.
Hood tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Anderson scores with a shot to the side of Hood's head.
Anderson is struggling to control the position.
Anderson just leaning against Hood, taking a breather.
Hood swings wildly with an uppercut but Anderson uses good head movement to avoid it.
Anderson softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Hood lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Anderson or not.
Hood doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Anderson lands a body punch.
Anderson lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards. #ROC#Hood is rocked!
Anderson lands with a light punch inside.
Hood is still on wobbly legs! Can Anderson finish him?
A head punch blocked on the inside by Anderson.
Anderson lands a body punch.
Anderson stalling.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Anderson creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut. #T4#
Hood misses with a body punch.
Richard Anderson has scored more points in the clinch so far.#KD#
Anderson drops Hood onto one knee with a big uppercut from the clinch! Hood is propped up by the cage and works his way back to his feet!
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Anderson displaying some good clinch control by pressing Hood up against the cage.
Anderson lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Hood tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Hood doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Nice body punch from Anderson - that landed with a thud.
Anderson makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Anderson lands a left hand that snaps the head of Hood backwards.
Hood misses with some punches.
Anderson lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Hood backwards.
Anderson makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Anderson blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Anderson throws a big uppercut that drops Hood! More strikes from Anderson and the referee jumps in to stop the fight! Hood lies dazed against the cage as Anderson celebrates with his cornermen!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:54 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Richard Anderson! |
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Event:
AWC Group B - Rd 3
Date: Mar 22, 2021 |
#R1#
Mamar scores with a nice head shot.
Anderson misses with a few strikes there.
Mamar is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Anderson.
Mamar takes one on the button.
A jab from Mamar misses.
Anderson looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Mamar misses with a straight right.
Anderson is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Mamar with a body shot.#TD#
A momentary lapse in concentration from Anderson enables Mamar to shoot in and score with a neat double leg. Anderson manages to secure a closed guard as the fighters hit the mat.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Mamar's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
Anderson looking for a sweep. Not yet Anderson, not yet.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Anderson can do anything to dispel that myth.
Mamar lands a couple of decent looking shots.
Mamar postures up.
Anderson tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Anderson really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Mamar. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Mamar trying to control but Anderson is working from the bottom.
Mamar stands and throws Anderson's legs to the side, diving into side control.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Mamar is putting a hurting on Anderson here, landing some big shots from side control. #CUT#It looks like Richard Anderson has been cut.#T1#
Mamar scores with punches from side control.
Mamar working away.
Anderson sneaks a leg under to get back to half guard.
Well, if Mamar is going to just lie there, perhaps we should talk about what we're having for dinner tonight… I'm having a ham and pineapple pizza… Yum. Can't wait.
Mamar working Anderson over with strikes.
Anderson wants to get back to full guard.
Nice strikes from Mamar there.
Anderson on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
Mamar landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent. #T2#
Mamar lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
Mamar slips a nice elbow through Anderson's hands, connecting with Anderson's forehead.#CUT#That has opened up Richard Anderson's cut even more.
Mamar takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.
Ground and pound from Mamar.
Anderson won't allow Mamar to pass to mount.
Mamar looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Anderson with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Mamar is looking to advance position but Anderson won't allow it.
Mamar 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.
The two fighters exchange a few words. I couldn't hear what they were saying but maybe it's more fun if you make it up yourself. Mamar connects with a nice short shot to Anderson's temple. #CUT#Richard Anderson's cut is absolute horrible now. This looks like something out of a horror film with blood covering both fighters.
The referee calls the doctor in to look at Richard Anderson's cut. Oh no, the doctor has called an end to the bout!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:59 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Cut). Kevin Mamar!
During a confident post fight interview, Kevin Mamar thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him. |
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Event:
AWC Group B - Rd 1
Date: Feb 14, 2021 |
#R1#
Anderson cracks Towney with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.#CUT2#It looks like Slim Towney has been cut.
Towney takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Anderson lands a nice hook to Towney's body. Towney takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Towney takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Richard Anderson seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Anderson lands with a shot to the body.
Towney is breathing heavily.
Anderson lands a jab to Towney's midsection.
Towney really is a fat lump.#KD2#
Anderson lands a big uppercut and Towney crumbles to the floor! The ref thinks about stopping the fight but Towney looks OK. Anderson waves Towney back to his feet!
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!#CL2#
Anderson moves into range and clinches up with Towney.#T1#
Anderson lands a body punch in the clinch.
Anderson just leaning against Towney, taking a breather.
Towney tries to pull guard but Anderson won't allow it.
A right hook to the body lands for Anderson.
Nice body punch from Anderson.
Anderson stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Anderson lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Towney.
Anderson stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Anderson throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Towneys head. #CUT2#Slim Towney's cut is getting worse.
We've been hearing reports that Towney has been drilling takedowns in recent sessions so let's see if that has an impact on the result of this fight.
Anderson lands a body punch in the clinch.
Anderson stalling the fight.
Anderson lands a body punch in the clinch.
Anderson dictating the pace here, as the fighters clinch against the cage.
Anderson lands a right hand. #CUT2#Slim Towney's cut is bleeding quite badly. He's got to try and protect it.
Anderson lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Anderson works on Towney's body with a couple of short punches.
Anderson lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Towney.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Anderson scores with a nice hook to the head.
Anderson pushes Towney against the cage. Anderson is working some dirty boxing. Anderson pushes off with a quick right hook! Towney goes down! Towney tries to stand but stumbles back to his kness! Anderson moves in to finish and the ref steps in to prevent any more damage!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:08 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Richard Anderson! |
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