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QFC Tournament 544 Round 4 PBP Commentary |
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Craig Anderson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Vyik Tyunduer (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Craig Anderson has a significant reach advantage - let's see if he can make it count.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the featherweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
3 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Craig Anderson!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
3 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Vyik Tyunduer!
The judges for this bout are Timothy Bukovac, and Don Winkell.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Tyunduer misses with a body shot
and Anderson counters by clinching up.
Tyunduer breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Tyunduer moves in looking to clinch but Anderson pushes him off.
Anderson moves into the clinch.
Anderson lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Tyunduer or not.
Anderson lands an uppercut.
Tyunduer wants a takedown.
Tyunduer wants to take the fight to the mat but Anderson manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.
Tyunduer can't break the clinch.
Tyunduer manages to break the clinch.
Tyunduer throws a combination. Anderson tries to block but a couple of punches get through.
Tyunduer shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Anderson but Anderson pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Craig Anderson has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Vyik Tyunduer.
Tyunduer throws a lazy head kick
and Anderson counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by Anderson.
Tyunduer changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Anderson fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Tyunduer jabbing away but nothing is landing.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Tyunduer tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Anderson swivels and escapes.
Tyunduer tries to clinch but Anderson moves out of range.
Anderson closes the distance and clinches.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Anderson creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
A nice right hand lands inside from Anderson.
Tyunduer's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Tyunduer fails to pull the fight into his guard.
A short left from Anderson.
Tyunduer wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Anderson presses Tyunduer against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Anderson prevents Tyunduer from breaking the clinch.
A short right from Anderson.
Anderson lands on the inside with an uppercut.
A short uppercut from Anderson.
A short right from Anderson.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Anderson lands a body punch in the clinch.
Tyunduer looks winded!
Anderson lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Tyunduer backwards.
Anderson lands a nice uppercut.
Tyunduer jumps guard but Anderson stands there with Tyunduer around his waist. Tyunduer gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Tyunduer tries to stall but Anderson uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
A right hook to the body lands for Anderson.
Anderson scores with a shot to the side of Tyunduer's head.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Anderson creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
A left hand lands to the body for Anderson.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Anderson.
Tyunduer throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Anderson blocks it with crossed arms.
A left hand lands to the body for Anderson.
Still in the clinch, Anderson scores with a nice short uppercut.
Anderson lands a body shot in the clinch.
A nice right hand lands inside from Anderson.
Anderson lands a shoulder strike.
Good body shot from Anderson.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
A short left from Anderson.
Tyunduer takes a shot to the head.
Anderson lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Tyunduer backwards.
Anderson lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Anderson lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Anderson lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Tyunduer is rocked!
Tyunduer goes for a takedown in the clinch but Anderson prevents it.
Tyunduer is still on wobbly legs! Can Anderson finish him?
Anderson lands a left hand.
Tyunduer seems to have recovered his senses.
Anderson makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Anderson lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Anderson lands a body punch in the clinch.
A nice left hand lands by Anderson.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
A short uppercut from Anderson.
Tyunduer 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. Tyunduer gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A punch lands to the side of Tyunduer 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Nice cross by Anderson.
Tyunduer tries for a takedown but Anderson circles away easily
and Anderson counters by moving into the clinch.
Anderson lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Tyunduer backwards.
Anderson lands an uppercut.
Tyunduer jumps guard but Anderson stands there with Tyunduer around his waist. Tyunduer gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Anderson lands a right hand.
Anderson lands a shoulder strike.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Anderson gets through Tyunduer's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Anderson stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Tyunduer goes for a takedown in the clinch but Anderson prevents it.
A right hand to the body from Anderson.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Craig Anderson dominated that round.
That's time! Anderson's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
Tyunduer changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Anderson tries to avoid it but Tyunduer 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 tries to counter by clinching up but Tyunduer breaks away and moves out of range.
Anderson rushes Tyunduer and presses him up against the cage.
Tyunduer goes for a takedown attempt but Anderson pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
Anderson moves into the clinch.
Anderson lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Anderson lands an uppercut.
Anderson scores with a hook to the body.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Tyunduer is looking to control Anderson's arms but Anderson gets an underhook and turns him. Now Tyunduer has his back to the cage.
Anderson lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Anderson throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Tyunduer is breathing heavily.
Anderson lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Tyunduer fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Craig Anderson has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Vyik Tyunduer.
Still in the clinch, Anderson scores with a nice short uppercut.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Anderson lands a shot to the body.
Anderson is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Tyunduer can do to turn this around?
Anderson lands a body punch in the clinch.
Anderson lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Tyunduer backwards.
A short right from Anderson.
Tyunduer is looking to take this one to the mat.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Anderson creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Craig Anderson has scored more points in the clinch so far.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Anderson scores with a hook to the body.
Anderson lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Tyunduer.
Anderson is working Tyunduer over against the cage.
Anderson prevents a body shot from Tyunduer.
Anderson softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Anderson working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Anderson lands a left hand.
A body shot lands from Anderson.
Anderson lands with a short punch from the clinch.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Anderson lands with a right to the head.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Anderson lands with a right to the head.
Anderson working some nice short punches in the clinch.
A nice left hand lands by Anderson.
Anderson lands with a right to the head.
Anderson lands a left hand that snaps the head of Tyunduer backwards.
Anderson is stalling here. The referee will be looking to step in if he doesn't pick up the pace.
Tyunduer tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Anderson just stands there and leans against the cage.
Anderson lands a body punch.
The fighters are pressed against the cage, as the pace of the fight slows.
A short body shot lands from Anderson as the two fighters clinch.
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.
Anderson pushes Tyunduer back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Anderson digs a right hand into Tyunduer's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Tyunduer's gas tank.
Anderson lands a body punch.
Anderson scores with a shoulder strike.
Tyunduer is trying to force a seperation but Anderson has the dominant position.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Anderson.
Anderson lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Tyunduer is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Anderson is defending well.
A left hand lands to the body for Anderson.
Tyunduer's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Anderson lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Anderson.
Anderson lands with a light punch inside.
Anderson is working Tyunduer over against the cage.
Anderson content to slow the pace in the clinch.
Tyunduer has Anderson pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Anderson manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Anderson pushes Tyunduer back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Anderson creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Anderson gets through Tyunduer's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Anderson lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Anderson lands a hook that snaps the head of Tyunduer backwards.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Anderson.
Tyunduer has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Anderson avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Anderson works on Tyunduer's body with a couple of short punches.
Anderson lands a hook that snaps the head of Tyunduer backwards.
Tyunduer is trying to break the clinch but Anderson is controlling him.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Anderson.
Nice body punch from Anderson - that landed with a thud.
Anderson lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Anderson softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Tyunduer wants a takedown but no success here.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Craig Anderson dominated that second round.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business. And we move into the final round!
Anderson lands a lovely overhand right.
Vyik Tyunduer is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Tyunduer shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Anderson as he avoids it easily.
Anderson seemed to be looking to counter by closing the distance.
Anderson connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Tyunduer momentarily.
Anderson moves into range and clinches up with Tyunduer.
Tyunduer throws a knee to the head but misses.
Anderson lands a hook to the side of the head.
Tyunduer goes for a takedown in the clinch but Anderson prevents it.
Anderson makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Anderson is leaning against Tyunduer and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Anderson lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Anderson throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Tyunduers head.
Anderson works on Tyunduer's body with a couple of short punches.
Anderson gets through Tyunduer's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Anderson lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Tyunduer takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Anderson lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Tyunduer takes a shot to the head.
Tyunduer's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Anderson lands an uppercut.
Tyunduer's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Anderson pushes Tyunduer back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Anderson lands with a short head shot on the inside.
The two fighters are working to gain dominance in the clinch.
Anderson lands with a right to the head.
Tyunduer has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Anderson pushes Tyunduer back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Anderson lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Tyunduer throws a punch but it's blocked by Anderson.
Anderson makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
A right hook to the body lands for Anderson.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Anderson is defending well against a takedown attempt.
Craig Anderson has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Vyik Tyunduer.
Anderson lands a body shot in the clinch.
Tyunduer's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
The pace really dropping off here, momentarily.
Tyunduer tries to stall but Anderson uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
A short uppercut from Anderson.
Anderson lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Tyunduer pulls Anderson into guard.
Tyunduer is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Anderson is aware though and is defending well.
Anderson wants to pass the guard but Tyunduer is keeping the position.
Anderson stops Tyunduer from standing up.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Anderson engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
Anderson postures up.
Anderson preventing the sweep.
We must be close to a standup if these guys don't pick up the pace.
Anderson engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Tyunduer gets tackled into the cage by Anderson. Anderson maintains the clinch.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Anderson lands with a left to the head.
Tyunduer is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Anderson to keep the fight standing.
Tyunduer jumps guard but Anderson turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.
Still in the clinch, Anderson scores with a nice short uppercut.
Anderson lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Tyunduer breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Anderson defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Tyunduer.
Anderson avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Anderson rushes Tyunduer and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Vyik Tyunduer has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Anderson gets through Tyunduer's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
And that's the end of the fight!
Craig Anderson showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Anderson, winning every round. Will the judges agree? They are the ones who matter, even if they are often depressingly incompetent. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Timothy Bukovac scores the fight for Craig Anderson!
Judge Percy O'Donnell scores the fight for Craig Anderson!
Judge Don Winkell scores the fight for Craig Anderson!
Craig Anderson wins by unanimous decision!
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energy
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hype
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pop
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FIGHT
RATING
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