MFC-7 PBP Commentary

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Mariusz Pudzianowski (ranked 5115 p4p, 25059 weight class) and John Albertson (ranked 486 p4p, 539 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!

Pudzianowski
vs
Albertson

200 cm
32
245
15 - 76 - 0

200 cm
21
250
3 - 8 - 0

BJJ White Belt
Decent elbows
Good chin

BJJ Blue Belt
Basic striking
Knockout power

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 15 - 76 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Mariusz Pudzianowski!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 3 - 8 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, John Albertson!
The judges for this bout are Dillan Fox, William Peck and Gregory Folan.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!

Pudzianowski looks for a takedown. He's got it. We're now in half guard.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Albertson can do anything to dispel that myth.
Albertson is trying to control but can't.
Albertson gets full guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Pudzianowski working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Albertson's head.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Pudzianowski accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Albertson trying to control the position here.
Pudzianowski postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Pudzianowski throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Albertson works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Albertson trying to strike from the bottom but really, it's not the best position to be doing that from!
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as Albertson holds on and takes a little breather.
Pudzianowski looking to sit in guard and control but Albertson gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Pudzianowski wants to stand up but Albertson is controlling him.
Pudzianowski trying to punch from his back but it's not doing any damage.
Pudzianowski wants to stand and escape but Albertson is having none of it.

Pudzianowski had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Albertson defends it easily.
Pudzianowski wants to stand up but Albertson is controlling him.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Albertson accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Albertson engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
The referee claps his hands together and tells the fighters to work.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Let's hope that Albertson 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.

The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up.
Pudzianowski scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Albertson shoots in but no luck this time.
Albertson stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Pudzianowski.
Pudzianowski tried to score with a low kick but Albertson checks it.
Mariusz Pudzianowski seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Pudzianowski misses with a leg kick.
Pudzianowski swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Pudzianowski throws a low kick but it's checked well by Albertson.
Albertson shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Pudzianowski as he avoids it easily.
Pudzianowski throws a solid leg kick but Albertson takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Pudzianowski.
Pudzianowski tries to work over Albertson's front leg with a kick but Albertson checks it.
Albertson tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Pudzianowski swivels and escapes.
Mariusz Pudzianowski has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of John Albertson.
Albertson misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Pudzianowski throws a low kick but Albertson moves out of range easily.
Albertson tries to counter by closing the distance.
Pudzianowski throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Albertson 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.
Pudzianowski with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
An inside leg kick lands from Pudzianowski.
Pudzianowski throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Pudzianowski throws a leg kick

and Albertson counters with a nice double leg into side control. Pudzianowski won't be happy with that.
Albertson works to advance to full mount. Pudzianowski defends for a few seconds but eventually he succumbs.
Albertson punishing his opponent with strikes.
Pudzianowski is squirming around, avoiding Albertson's attempts to control the action.
Pudzianowski wants to hold on but Albertson pushes him away.

Albertson is in full mount, looking to secure a guillotine but Pudzianowski is surviving well by controlling Albertson's body position as best he can.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Albertson raining down hammerfists from mount.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Pudzianowski wants to control but Albertson is having none of it.
Pudzianowski trying desperately to get to his feet.
Albertson sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
Pudzianowski wants to hold on but Albertson pushes him away.

Albertson wants to finish this one by submission but Pudzianowski is holding onto his waist, trying to prevent any attacks from Albertson.
Albertson raining down shots from the mount!
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 Mariusz Pudzianowski will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Mariusz Pudzianowski's cut.
That's time! Back to the action!

Pudzianowski misses with a low kick.
A low kick from Pudzianowski is predictable there

and Albertson counters with a nice double leg into side control. Pudzianowski won't be happy with that.
Albertson wants to lay and pray for a moment but Pudzianowski keeps working.
Albertson working the ground and pound.
You can see the frustration on Pudzianowski's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Pudzianowski wants to get back to his feet.
Pudzianowski seems a little lost for a moment, as Albertson dominates the positioning.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Pudzianowski wants to get back to his feet but Albertson is dominant here and he's now got Pudzianowski's back!
Pudzianowski is trying to get back to his feet but Albertson has full control of the position and if anything, Pudzianowski has just worked his way into a worse spot.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Pudzianowski grimaces as he takes a shot to the body.
Albertson really has the hooks in deep now - there seems like no escape for Pudzianowski.
Pudzianowski wants to get back to his feet.

Albertson patiently working for the choke. Which fighter will keep their nerve here?
Pudzianowski looks to control his opponent's hands but he's not mananging it at the moment.
Pudzianowski is trying to stand back up.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Albertson lands a shot to the head.
Albertson is not going to allow Pudzianowski to sit and survive in this position.
Pudzianowski is trying to get back to his feet but Albertson has full control of the position and if anything, Pudzianowski has just worked his way into a worse spot.
Albertson has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.

Pudzianowski defends a rear naked choke attempt by controlling one of Albertson's arms.
Albertson controlling from the back.
Pudzianowski is keeping busy.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Pudzianowski trying to get back to his feet but Albertson is in full control for now.
Albertson is throwing strikes from the back here. Oh that last one was to the back of the head. Albertson gets a warning from the referee. He throws another strike to the back of the head straight away though and the referee has seen enough. He breaks up the two fighters and stands them back up. Albertson gets a real talking to here and is lucky not to get a point deducted. Albertson apologises and we restart here on the feet.

Albertson throws the overhand right but ducks down into a quick takedown attempt. Pudzianowski was covering up waiting for the punch and Albertson finishes the takedown easily into guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Albertson throwing strikes but missing.
John Albertson has got the better of the ground game so far.
Albertson wants to get up but he can't break Pudzianowski's closed guard. He needs to be careful trying to break the legs open, as he's open to submissions here.
Albertson controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
Pudzianowski knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Albertson on the ground.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Pudzianowski is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Pudzianowski looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Albertson trying to control the position from guard on top but Pudzianowski is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Albertson lands a couple of digs.
Albertson throws a big elbow that misses.
Albertson has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Albertson working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
Albertson would like to get this fight back to the feet but can't get free from the closed guard.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Albertson won't allow Pudzianowski to get back to his feet.

The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

John Albertson showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Mariusz Pudzianowski's cut.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! This is the final round!

Albertson keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Nice sprawl there from Pudzianowski as Albertson shoots in.
Good leg kick by Pudzianowski.
Pudzianowski misses with a low kick.
Albertson checks a leg kick.

Pudzianowski shoots in for a takedown and gets it.
Albertson landing strikes from the bottom.
Albertson holds on for dear life, maintaining half guard for now.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Pudzianowski is looking for the mount but instead finds himself back in full guard.
Pudzianowski loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Pudzianowski content to stall in guard here.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Pudzianowski postures up in Albertson's guard and throws a big left but Albertson blocks it.
Pudzianowski with a nice head shot there.
Pudzianowski throws an elbow that misses. Albertson uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Pudzianowski's guard. Nice move by Albertson!

Pudzianowski is pulling down on Albertson's head to control his posture.
Albertson slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
Albertson throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Pudzianowski works some decent striking defense from the bottom.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Pudzianowski has momentary wrist control but Albertson slips an elbow through the middle.
Albertson is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
Albertson chips away with some ground and pound.
Albertson working some strikes from top position.
Albertson engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
Albertson prevents Pudzianowski from getting back to his feet.

Albertson drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Albertson jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Pudzianowski wants to stand and escape but Albertson is having none of it.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Albertson not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.

The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Albertson shoots for a takedown but Pudzianowski saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Albertson checks the leg kick.
Pudzianowski attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
A bone on bone clash there as Albertson blocks the leg kick.
Mariusz Pudzianowski is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Albertson checks a leg kick.
Pudzianowski fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Albertson.
Pudzianowski throws a nice inside leg kick.
Albertson fails with the takedown.
Mariusz Pudzianowski has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of John Albertson.
Pudzianowski misses with a low kick.
Pudzianowski misses with a low kick.
Pudzianowski wants to land a leg kick but Albertson is out of range.
Albertson shoots in for a double leg but Pudzianowski sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Albertson takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Pudzianowski fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Albertson checks it well.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Pudzianowski wants to slow Albertson down by chopping away at his legs.
Albertson keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Pudzianowski misses with a leg kick.
An inside leg kick from Pudzianowski misses.
Pudzianowski misses with a leg kick.
Pudzianowski attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Albertson keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Albertson throws a counter combo.
Albertson checks a low kick from Pudzianowski.
Albertson darts in looking for a takedown but Pudzianowski gets double underhooks and turns Albertson into the cage.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Albertson checks a leg kick.
Albertson is trying to avoid his opponent's strikes and get into the clinch.
Pudzianowski buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Pudzianowski feints and then cracks Albertson's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Albertson down.
Pudzianowski throws a chopping leg kick but Albertson manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Albertson with the counter takedown but Pudzianowski avoids it easily.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Pudzianowski fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Pudzianowski misses with a low kick.
Pudzianowski dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Albertson. That did some damage!
Albertson 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.

And that's the end of the fight!
Mariusz Pudzianowski showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Pudzianowski has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Dillan Fox scores the fight 29:29
Judge William Peck scores the fight 28:29
Judge Gregory Folan scores the fight 29:28

The fight is ruled a draw!

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
36%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Diego Hageman (ranked 5153 p4p, 24441 weight class) and Krzysztof Zakrzewski (ranked 470 p4p, 510 weight class). Krzysztof Zakrzewski has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?

Hageman
vs
Zakrzewski

172 cm
51
156
30 - 28 - 1

175 cm
23
155
6 - 28 - 0

BJJ Purple Belt
Basic striking
Experienced

BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
Solid chin

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 30 - 28 - 1, fighting out of Las Vegas, Diego Hageman!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 6 - 28 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Krzysztof Zakrzewski!
The judges for this bout are Yves DeLean, Elvis Blanc and Robert Douchet.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Zakrzewski dives in and grabs Hageman's left leg, looking for a takedown. Hageman pushes down on Zakrzewski's head and hops out.
Hageman displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Zakrzewski.

Hageman closes the distance and clinches.

Hageman drags the fight down to the ground.
Zakrzewski wants to pass the guard but Hageman is keeping the position.
Hageman keeping moving, preventing Zakrzewski from controlling successfully.
Hageman has Zakrzewski pulled in close to control his posture.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Hageman keeping moving, preventing Zakrzewski from controlling successfully.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Hageman looking to hit a scissor sweep but Zakrzewski is one step ahead there.
Hageman is wriggling around but Zakrzewski manages to pass to half guard.
Zakrzewski not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Hageman holds on for dear life, maintaining half guard for now.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.

Zakrzewski is working for a kimura here but Hageman manages to reverse the position and he's now in Zakrzewski's guard.
Zakrzewski has momentary wrist control but Hageman slips an elbow through the middle.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Zakrzewski has a butterfly guard looking to sweep but Hageman has passed into side control.
Hageman connects with a decent looking elbow from side control that caused Zakrzewski some visible discomfort.
Hageman passes to full mount! That's big trouble for Zakrzewski!
Hageman looking to control and managing it successfully.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Hageman is trying to take his opponent's back.
Zakrzewski is looking to improve his position but Hageman isn't that keen on the idea.
Zakrzewski tries to hold on but Hageman postures up.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Hageman is working for a guillotine from mount but Zakrzewski frees his head quite easily.
Hageman landing strikes from the mount.
Hageman looking to finish Zakrzewski with some ground and pound. This is bad for Zakrzewski!
Hageman sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
Hageman 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.

Hageman is working close to his opponent, looking to work a submission by the looks of things. Oh, he's managed to get a guillotine from mount as his opponent reached up! That looks tiiiiight! Will he tap? YES, he's tapped! Impressive submission by Hageman!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:56 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Guillotine). Diego Hageman!

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
32%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Andor Kovacs (ranked 4975 p4p, 3204 weight class) and Brad Pfanne (ranked 479 p4p, 363 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!

Kovacs
vs
Pfanne

182 cm
40
192
26 - 24 - 1

182 cm
25
191
6 - 10 - 0

BJJ Brown Belt
World class boxer
Experienced

Olympic wrestler
Excellent boxer
Good gas tank

NARCOS

Uncle Rufus Clothing .Co

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 26 - 24 - 1, fighting out of Montreal, Andor Kovacs!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 6 - 10 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Brad Pfanne!
The judges for this bout are Steve Smith, Ian Loll and William Peck.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
A punch combination from Kovacs misses.
Pfanne ducks under a wild hook from Kovacs.
Kovacs throws a quick head kick that skims the top of Pfanne's head.
Kovacs tries to bum rush Pfanne with a series of wild strikes but Pfanne uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Pfanne with a poor takedown
and Kovacs counters with a straight right hand.
Kovacs with a jab.

Pfanne throws the overhand right but ducks down into a quick takedown attempt. Kovacs was covering up waiting for the punch and Pfanne finishes the takedown easily into guard.
Pfanne lands a couple of elbows.

Pfanne avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Pfanne connects with a couple of short punches.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Pfanne's corner. There ya go! There ya go!

That's one minute gone in the round.
Pfanne working some strikes from top position.
Kovacs looking to control.
Pfanne working some strikes from top position.
Kovacs trying to control the position.
Pfanne with a nice head shot there.
Kovacs trying to keep a closed guard but Pfanne is proving a slippery customer.
Pfanne postures up and lands a big shot to Kovacs's brow.
Pfanne cracks Kovacs with a solid left hand.
Pfanne working some strikes from top position.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Pfanne's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
Pfanne scores with a decent looking elbow strike.

Kovacs is rocked!
Pfanne scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
Oh Kovacs is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Pfanne is working Kovacs over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
Pfanne arches his back and unloads with a massive left and a right! Kovacs's eyes roll back into his head, he's out cold! The ref dives in to stop the fight - wow, they were hard shots!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:21 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Strikes). Brad Pfanne!
A relieved looking Brad Pfanne thanked the fans for their support and gave the usual line about them being amazing. They seemed to believe that he actually meant it.
Andor Kovacs spoke after the fight, saying 'Tnough lost , i want bum phillps next'.

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
48%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Corwin Anstey (ranked 1681 p4p, 2462 weight class) and Balink Tarlah (ranked 220 p4p, 303 weight class). Anstey comes to the cage accompanied by Enter sandman. I can't wait for this one - let's get the fighter introductions out of the way and get this one started!

Anstey
vs
Tarlah

183 cm
32
187
33 - 23 - 0

179 cm
44
180
31 - 25 - 0

Good wrestling
Solid boxing
Cardio machine

Good wrestler
Decent boxing
Good gas tank

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the welterweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 33 - 23 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Corwin Anstey!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 31 - 25 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Balink Tarlah!
The judges for this bout are Alec Ball, Trevor Gratis and Ian Loll.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Anstey dips to his left and cracks Tarlah with an uppercut!
Anstey scores with a sloppy right hand. Tarlah should have avoided that one.
Anstey cracks Tarlah with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Anstey throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Tarlah.
Tarlah with the counter takedown but Anstey avoids it easily.
Anstey connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Anstey throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Tarlah counters with a stiff right hand.
Anstey misses with a body shot
and Tarlah counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Anstey connects with a body shot.
Anstey fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Tarlah is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Anstey misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Tarlah with the counter takedown but Anstey avoids it easily.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Anstey throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Tarlah wants to counter with a clinch but Anstey pushes him away.
Anstey misses with a hook. Tarlah ducked under it nicely.
Tarlah looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Anstey looks to score with a jab to the body but Tarlah is just out of range.
Tarlah let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
A looping hook to the body misses from Anstey. Tarlah does a little dance to reset his feet.
Anstey misses with a body shot.
Tarlah looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Anstey throws a poor cross that misses

and Tarlah moves into the clinch.

Tarlah works for the underhooks and manages to get a trip takedown into guard.
Anstey keeping moving, preventing Tarlah from controlling successfully.
Tarlah lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Tarlah looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
Let's hope that Tarlah 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.
Anstey looking for a sweep. Not yet Anstey, not yet.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Tarlah trying to control the position from guard on top but Anstey is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Tarlah working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.

The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Anstey stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Anstey swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Tarlah counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Anstey slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Anstey misses with a straight right.
Tarlah swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Tarlah uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Anstey.
Tarlah appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
Corwin Anstey seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Anstey swings wildly with a couple of big hooks

and Tarlah counters with a shoot takedown into half guard.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Tarlah trying to advance position but Anstey counters by regaining guard.
Tarlah stands and throws Anstey's legs to the side, diving into side control.
Tarlah slows the pace down.
Anstey manages to land a sweep and he's now on top! Lovely Jiu Jitsu!
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Tarlah has hold of Anstey's hands but Anstey slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
Tarlah is refusing to be controlled, as Anstey sits in half guard.
Anstey throwing shots but Tarlah is blocking nicely.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Corwin Anstey dominated that round.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.

Anstey thows a left - swing and a miss!
Tarlah swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Decent striking displayed by Anstey there.
Tarlah ducks under a wild hook from Anstey.
And Tarlah tries to counter it with a takedown but Anstey pushes his down on his head and steps out.
Corwin Anstey is winning the standup battle so far.
Anstey swings for the body but Tarlah moves out of range.
Tarlah drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Anstey defends it well.
Tarlah takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Anstey scores with a jab to the head.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Anstey fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Tarlah drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Anstey defends it well.
Anstey misses with a straight left.
Tarlah let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
Anstey throws a poor cross that misses

and Tarlah counters with a single leg into guard. Anstey didn't expect that.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Anstey tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Tarlah controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
We're seeing a lot of stalling here from Tarlah.
Tarlah throws an elbow that misses. Anstey uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Tarlah's guard. Nice move by Anstey!

Anstey trying to control but Tarlah is working from the bottom.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Anstey looking to sit in guard and control but Tarlah gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.

Tarlah engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
Tarlah wants to control from the top but Anstey keeps moving.
Tarlah loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Anstey looking for a sweep. Not yet Anstey, not yet.
Tarlah looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
Tarlah trying to control the position from guard on top but Anstey is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Anstey seems keen to control Tarlah's posture.
We may be looking at a referee standup if the pace doesn't pick up soon.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Tarlah wants to control from the top but Anstey keeps moving.

The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Anstey works over Tarlah's head and body with a nice combination.

It looks like Balink Tarlah has been cut.
Anstey closes the distance and clinches up with Tarlah, looking for a takedown. Anstey pushes Tarlah against the cage but Tarlah circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Anstey throws a looping overhand right but Tarlah ducks down to avoid it.
And Tarlah tries to counter it with a takedown but Anstey pushes his down on his head and steps out.
No joy there for Anstey, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Corwin Anstey is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Tarlah avoids the body shot from Anstey.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Anstey rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Tarlah moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Anstey misses with a double jab

and Tarlah counters by clinching up.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Corwin Anstey dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Balink Tarlah's cut.
That's time! Back to the action!

Tarlah avoids the body shot from Anstey.
Tarlah unleashes a big counter combination but Anstey bobs and weaves and avoids any damage.
Anstey throws a right and a left that Tarlah avoids nicely.
A looping hook to the body misses from Anstey. Tarlah does a little dance to reset his feet.
Anstey throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Anstey sets himself, and Tarlah steps forward looking for the clinch! Anstey avoids it this time.
Anstey misses with a wild body shot.
Tarlah tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
Tarlah dodges the punch combination from Anstey.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Tarlah avoids a punch combination nicely.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Anstey misses with an uppercut.
And Tarlah tries to counter it with a takedown but Anstey pushes his down on his head and steps out.
Anstey misses the shot to the body.
Tarlah doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
Anstey misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Anstey throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Anstey misses with a series of wild punches.
Anstey throws out a loose jab but Tarlah uses good head movement to avoid it.
Anstey throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Tarlah counters with a one-two to the body.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Tarlah takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Tarlah uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Anstey.
Tarlah drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Anstey defends it well.
Anstey rushes in with a sloppy looking punch

and Tarlah counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Tarlah sitting in guard, not really doing much.
Tarlah trying to control the position from guard on top but Anstey is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Anstey 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.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Tarlah controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
Tarlah wants to control from the top but Anstey keeps moving.
Tarlah controls from within his opponent's guard.
Tarlah trying to control the position from guard on top but Anstey is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Tarlah tries to free his leg and advance position but Anstey is retaining full guard.

The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Tarlah has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Tarlah there as he acknowledges the shot.
Tarlah slips a jab and a cross from Anstey.
A countering left hand to the body from Tarlah misses.
Anstey swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Tarlah counters with a stiff right hand.
Anstey takes a swing at Tarlah's ribcage but misses.
Anstey with a nice cross.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Anstey looks to land a combination but Tarlah avoids it well.
Tarlah tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
Anstey misses with a hook to the body
and Tarlah connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Corwin Anstey clearly takes that round.
The cut man is working on Balink Tarlah's cut.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.

Anstey throws a lazy right hand but Tarlah sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Tarlah tries to counter by closing the distance.
Anstey throws a body punch but Tarlah moves out of range.
Anstey swinging wildly here.
Anstey throws a low kick, looking for Tarlah's leg but Tarlah calmly moves out of range.
Anstey lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Tarlah circles away quickly and effectively.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Anstey swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Tarlah counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Anstey takes a swing at Tarlah's ribcage but misses.
Anstey misses the jab.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Anstey throws a right and a left that both miss.
Tarlah feints the counter takedown.
Anstey throws a poor cross that misses

and Tarlah counters with a takedown into side control.
The referee tells the fighters to keep busy.
Tarlah wants to control but Anstey is keeping him busy.
Anstey is looking for a sweep.
Anstey can't do much from the bottom here.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Tarlah happy to just control the position for now.
Anstey is working to avoid the ground and pound but Tarlah connects with a decent elbow.
Tarlah wants to lay and pray for a moment but Anstey keeps working.
Tarlah is maintaining the dominant position - no doubt Anstey will start to get frustrated soon if he's not already.
Tarlah is looking to take a break and control but Anstey is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
The referee wants the fighters to be more active or he's going to reset them on the feet.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Tarlah taking a breather here.

The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Anstey lands a right hook to the body.
Tarlah moves out of range as Anstey strikes.
Anstey swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Anstey is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Tarlah can do to turn this around?
Anstey throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Tarlah sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Tarlah tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Anstey wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
A slow jab from Anstey misses its intended target.
Tarlah wants to counter the offense by Anstey and move into the clinch position.
Anstey misses with a telegraphed body shot

so Tarlah counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility.
Tarlah stays in close to Anstey's body and controls the position.
Tarlah postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Tarlah throws a big right hand that misses.
Tarlah is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Balink Tarlah dominated that fourth round.
The cut man is working on Balink Tarlah's cut.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. So, we enter the final round. Let's see if either fighter can bring us a finish, or whether we're going to the judges scorecards.

Tarlah slips under a jab from Anstey.
Anstey swings widly with a right hand

and Tarlah counters by clinching up.
Tarlah tries for a takedown but Anstey manages to get underhooks.
Anstey is trying to maintain a safe position but Tarlah gets an underhook and turns Anstey into the cage.

Tarlah wants the takedown. Anstey is fighting it off but Tarlah persists and manages to bring the fight to the ground, ending up in Anstey's guard against the cage.
Tarlah showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
Tarlah trying to control but Anstey is working from the bottom.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Anstey looking to sweep using the butterfly guard but Tarlah puts pay to that idea as he passes nicely into half guard.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Tarlah sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Anstey defending well though.
Anstey is refusing to be controlled, as Tarlah sits in half guard.
Anstey blocking the ground and pound attempt from Tarlah.
Tarlah with a momentary lay and pray from half guard.
Anstey is looking for a sweep. Tarlah is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Anstey is trying to control but Tarlah passes into side control!
Tarlah content to control the pace. The referee will try and keep them active though.
Balink Tarlah has got the better of the ground game so far.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Anstey is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Tarlah controlling from side mount.
Tarlah misses with an attempted head punch from side control.
Tarlah lands a few punches from side control.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Anstey is not content to let Tarlah control the position.

The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Anstey misses with a right hand
and Tarlah counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Tarlah avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Tarlah is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
Anstey misses with a lunging right hand
enabling Tarlah to counter with a crisp jab.
Anstey misses with a combination

and Tarlah counters with a takedown into side control! That could mean trouble for Anstey!

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Anstey is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Anstey manages to get one leg in to regain half guard.
Tarlah sitting and controlling from the half guard.
Tarlah prevents Anstey from improving his position.
Balink Tarlah has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Corwin Anstey is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Anstey is working hard here to advance position.

And that's the end of the fight!
Balink Tarlah comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Anstey has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Alec Ball scores the fight 48:47
Judge Trevor Gratis scores the fight 48:47
Judge Ian Loll scores the fight 48:47

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Corwin Anstey!
Corwin Anstey retains his welterweight title!
Post fight, Corwin Anstey took to the microphone: 'That's how it's done, I want to go again asap.'.

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
35%

Co-main event

Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Brownie Anderson (ranked 1850 p4p, 2160 weight class) and Pudd Nelson (ranked 231 p4p, 266 weight class). Anderson comes to the cage accompanied by Iron man. Pudd Nelson has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?

Anderson
vs
Nelson

180 cm
33
194
24 - 16 - 0

190 cm
30
210
10 - 14 - 0

Powerful takedowns
Excellent boxer
Very quick

BJJ Brown Belt
World class boxer
Good gas tank

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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the light heavyweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 24 - 16 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Brownie Anderson!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 10 - 14 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Pudd Nelson!
The judges for this bout are Gregory Folan, Dillan Fox and Robert Douchet.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Nelson fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Anderson seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter.
Anderson throws a right and a left that both miss.
Anderson throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Anderson throws a poor cross that misses
and Nelson connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Nelson tries to close the distance and clinch up but Anderson swats him away and circles back towards the center.

Nelson has closed the distance and engaged Anderson in a clinch.
Anderson misses with a hook from the clinch.

Anderson breaks from the clinch.
Anderson misses with a low kick as Nelson jumps back.
Anderson moves out of range as Nelson throws a body kick.
Nelson smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
A jab from Anderson misses.

Nelson instigates a clinch.
Nelson lands a left hand that snaps the head of Anderson backwards.
Nelson struggles to land a body shot inside as Anderson controls his hands.
Anderson is looking to break free of the clinch but Nelson has double underhooks.

Nelson breaks the clinch.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Nelson dodges the punch combination from Anderson.
Nelson looks like he wants to counter punch here.

Nelson moves into the clinch.

Anderson breaks the clinch.
Brownie Anderson is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Nelson avoids the body shot from Anderson.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Nelson.

The fight moves into the clinch position.
Nelson drops down looking for an ankle pick but Anderson pulls his leg out and moves away.
Brownie Anderson has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Pudd Nelson.
Nelson slips a jab from Anderson.
Nelson ducks under a wild hook from Anderson.
Anderson pivots, looking for a leg kick but Nelson is out of range and Anderson settles back down.
Nelson uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Anderson.
Anderson tries to bum rush Nelson with a series of wild strikes but Nelson uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Anderson walks into a straight right hand from Nelson.
Anderson looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Nelson lands a right hook to the body.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!

Nelson closes the distance and pushes Anderson back into the cage.

Nelson manages to break the clinch.
Nelson fails in his attempt to clinch.
Anderson throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.

Nelson gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Nelson lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Nelson doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
Nice body punch from Nelson.
Anderson wants to get back to striking at distance but Nelson won't allow it.
Anderson taking a breather.
Nelson working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Anderson goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Nelson lands with a right to the head.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Nelson manages to get underhooks and slows down the pace for a moment.
Anderson blocking some punches.
Nelson lands a right hand that snaps the head of Anderson backwards.
Anderson is looking to break free of the clinch but Nelson has double underhooks.
Nelson has Anderson pressed against the cage, preventing Anderson from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Anderson is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Nelson throws a punch but it's blocked by Anderson.

Nelson escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Nelson moves into range and throws a lovely three punch combination.
Nelson has been working on his striking defense in training and it's paying off as Anderson is landing a low percentage of strikes.
Anderson rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Nelson moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Nelson uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Anderson.
Anderson misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Nelson.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
A combination from Anderson does no damage.
Nelson dives in for a single leg takedown but Anderson sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
Anderson throws a wild combination but nothing lands.

Nelson pushes Anderson up against the cage in a clinch.
A shot in the inside from Nelson.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Nelson tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.

Nelson pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Nelson lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Brownie Anderson seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Anderson swings widly with a right hand
and Nelson counters with a stiff right hand.
Anderson throws a right hand that Nelson ducks under and follows up with a left that Nelson also avoids with ease.
Nelson bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Anderson's head.

Nelson closes the distance and clinches.
Nelson has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Anderson after a bit of a struggle.
Nelson content to slow the pace in the clinch.
Nelson has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
Nelson tries to work over Anderson's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Anderson wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Nelson has him pressed against the cage.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Pudd Nelson dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!

Anderson throws out a loose jab but Nelson uses good head movement to avoid it.
Anderson throws a hook but Nelson avoids it easily.
Anderson swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Nelson counters with a lovely straight right hand!

The fight moves into the clinch position.
Nelson lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Nelson has a couple of punches blocked by Anderson.
A nice left hand lands by Nelson.
Nelson keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Anderson's efforts to push away.

Nelson jumps into guard, dragging Anderson to the mat.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.

Nelson looking for a guillotine here but Anderson defends easily.
Anderson has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.

Nelson pushes a forearm under Anderson's chin to create some space. He's escaped his hips and pivoted quickly for an armbar! Can he extend the arm? Yes, Anderson is tapping out! Damn, that was fast!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:56 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Pudd Nelson!
Pudd Nelson is the new light heavyweight champion!
A victorious Pudd Nelson thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter.
In defeat, Brownie Anderson stepped up to the mic, saying 'Fuck this,ill be back better'.

C
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C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
47%

Main event

Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Sparky Anderson (ranked 2523 p4p, 1365 weight class) and Ford Kish (ranked 301 p4p, 173 weight class). Anderson comes into the arena with Pick up man blaring out of the sound system. Kish is bouncing up and down as he enters the arena, backed by Tom MacDonald - "Dirty Money". Ford Kish has the eye of the tiger tonight.

Anderson
vs
Kish

190 cm
32
180
32 - 22 - 0

189 cm
24
190
5 - 1 - 1

Good wrestling
Excellent boxer
KO power

BJJ Purple Belt
World class boxer
Good gas tank

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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the middleweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 32 - 22 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Sparky Anderson!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 5 - 1 - 1, fighting out of Las Vegas, Ford Kish!
The judges for this bout are Steve Smith, Elvis Blanc and Alec Ball.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Kish cracks Anderson with a good jab.

Anderson moves into the clinch successfully.
Anderson has Kish pressed against the cage.
Kish misses with a punch to the body.

Anderson gets double underhooks and manages to take the fight to the ground.
Anderson pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Kish is keeping the position for now.
Anderson is looking to advance position but Kish has hit a scissor sweep - now he's on top in mount!

Anderson is in all sorts of trouble here.
Anderson is working hard here to advance position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Anderson manages to regain half guard. Good work.
Anderson tries to regain full guard. Instead though, Kish has advanced to mount. Uh oh.
Kish wants to control the action but instead Anderson gets a body lock and reverses into Kish's guard! Nice work!
Anderson throwing strikes from guard but Kish blocks nicely.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Anderson trying to control but Kish is working from the bottom.
Anderson looking to pass the guard.
Kish has Anderson pulled in close to control his posture.
Anderson trying to pass the guard. He's being very persistent here but Kish manages to land a sweep and now he's on top!

The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Anderson pulls Kish in close to prevent any damage.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Anderson looking for a guillotine here but Kish defends easily.
Anderson working a defensive guard but Kish passes into half guard.
Kish not doing much here.

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 wants to control but Kish is keeping busy.
Anderson is looking to improve his position.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Anderson works his way to full guard. Good work.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Ford Kish will probably get the nod.
That's time! Anderson's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.

Anderson tries to close the distance and clinch up but Kish swats him away and circles back towards the center.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.

Kish tries to keep at a distance but Anderson has taken the fight into the clinch.

Anderson gets control of Kish's arms and successfully pulls guard. Anderson will no doubt be looking for submissions off his back.
Anderson not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Anderson wants to sweep here but Kish controlling him for the moment.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Anderson trying to keep a closed guard but Kish is proving a slippery customer.
Anderson wants to improve his position but instead Kish has moved into half guard.
We've been informed that Kish has been working hard on his conditioning in the buildup to the fight.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Anderson gets full guard.
Kish trying to control but Anderson is working from the bottom.
Kish won't allow Anderson to sweep him here.

Anderson is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.

Anderson throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Anderson can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Kish controls the pace.
Anderson tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Kish pushing down on Anderson's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.

Anderson looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Anderson wants to get back to full guard.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Kish circles away from the clinch attempt.
Kish misses the shot to the body.
Kish throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Anderson seemed to be looking to counter by closing the distance.
Anderson tries to grapple but his opponent circles
and Kish counters with a nice uppercut.
Anderson takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Kish looks for the body kick but Anderson saw that one coming.
Kish misses the shot to the body.
Anderson seemed to be looking to counter by closing the distance.
Anderson is trying hard to land a takedown here. Kish sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Kish fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Anderson misses with an uppercut.
Kish looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.

That's four minutes gone in the round.

Anderson closes the distance and clinches up, looking for a takedown. He shifts his weight and gets a nice trip into half guard.
Kish preventing any damage for now, controlling his opponent's head.
Kish trying to control from the bottom.
Sparky Anderson overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.

Anderson is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Kish sees it coming and defends easily.
Anderson is keen to just control but Kish is a slippery customer.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Anderson is just content to waste time from the top position. Kish takes advantage of the situation and regains full guard.
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 trying to pass the guard. He's being very persistent here but Kish manages to land a sweep and now he's on top!

And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

A close second round but Ford Kish will probably get the nod - 10:9.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.

Kish lands a body shot.
Anderson tries to clinch up.
Kish connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Anderson momentarily.
Anderson avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Kish throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Anderson stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Kish scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Anderson doesn't seem bothered though.
Anderson lands a nice shot that snaps Kish's head back.
Kish jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Kish has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Anderson tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Kish paws at him with a jab and circles away.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Anderson wants to clinch
and Kish makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Anderson shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Kish lands with a nice body punch.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Kish feints and then cracks Anderson's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Anderson down.
Anderson moves to clinch but Kish breaks away
enabling Kish to counter with a crisp jab.
Ford Kish is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Kish scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Anderson doesn't seem bothered though.
Anderson throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Kish's waist but Kish gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Anderson off to one side.
Anderson takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Anderson is looking to clinch but Kish is avoiding it.
Kish lands with a good body shot.
Anderson tries to grapple but his opponent circles
and Kish counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Kish lands a nice looking body shot.
Kish swats away the attempt to clinch by Anderson.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

Anderson clinches up with Kish and pushes him back against the cage.
Kish scores with a shoulder strike.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.

Kish breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.

Anderson closes the distance and after a bit of a stuggle, scores a takedown into Kish's guard.
Kish wants to get back to his feet but he's too absorbed in his own little project and Anderson manages to pass to side control.

Kish looking for submissions off his back.
Kish is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kish has his hands clasped together around Anderson's back. He's all about the action.
Let's hope that Kish 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 seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Kish does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.
Kish has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Anderson is working away from the top position though.

Anderson 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 looks to land a strike but Kish avoids it nicely and regains full guard.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Ford Kish really dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.

Nice uppercut there from Kish.
Kish circles away from the clinch attempt.
Kish digs a good hook to Anderson's body.
Anderson fails with an attempt to clinch.
Anderson swats away the attempt to clinch by Kish.
Kish with a nice calf kick.
Kish dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Kish cracks a nice hook into Anderson's ribs.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Anderson slips under a jab.
Anderson slips a jab from Kish.
Kish lands with a hook. Anderson tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Kish keeps the fight on the outside.
Kish swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Anderson instigates a clinch.
Anderson tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Kish just stands there and leans against the cage.
Kish swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Anderson has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Kish avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Anderson jumps guard but Kish stands there with Anderson around his waist. Anderson gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Sparky Anderson. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Kish doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
A bit of stalling here from Kish.
Anderson is trying to pull guard but Kish turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
Kish is pressed up against the cage. Anderson has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Kish down to the mat. Kish avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
Anderson checks a leg kick nicely.
Sparky Anderson is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Kish lands with a shot to the body.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Kish circles away from the clinch attempt
and Kish counters with a nice body shot.
Kish wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Anderson tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
A nice side step and Kish releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
Anderson drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Anderson moves to clinch but Kish breaks away
and Kish counters with a stiff right hand.
Anderson darts in trying to clinch
and Kish counters with a left to the body.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Kish lands a nice hook to Anderson's body. Anderson takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Kish thuds a left hand into Anderson's body.
Kish connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Anderson momentarily.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Anderson walks into a stiff left hand from Kish.
Kish scores with a punch to the head.
Anderson tries to clinch up but Kish circles away and keeps his distance.
Anderson shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Kish pinned against the cage. Kish gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Kish is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Anderson rather than just go for the knockout.
Kish fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Ford Kish seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Kish throws a push kick but Anderson slaps the foot to one side.
Kish throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
No luck for Anderson with that takedown attempt.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Anderson closes the distance looking to clinch
and Kish cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Anderson wants to clinch.
Kish feints a counter leg kick.
Kish lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Kish scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Kish swats away the attempt to clinch by Anderson.
Kish throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Ford Kish dominated that fourth round.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action. This is the final round!

Nice uppercut there from Kish.
Kish scores with a nice head shot.
Anderson takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.

Anderson is rocked!
Kish swats away the attempt to clinch by Anderson.
Oh Anderson is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Anderson just misses with a punch to the body.
Anderson seems to have got his legs back now.
Anderson keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Anderson on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Kish. Kish obviously looking to wear him down.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kish uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Anderson has time to react.
Nice uppercut there from Kish.
Anderson tries to clinch but Kish moves out of range.

The fight moves into the clinch position.
A head punch on the inside from Anderson fails to land.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Anderson jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Kish walks away with a smile on his face. Anderson gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
Anderson fails in his attempt to clinch.
Kish throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Anderson doesn't manage to clinch there - Kish circles away.
Nice body punch from Kish.
Anderson tries to clinch there but Kish circles away.
The fight stays on the outside here - Anderson looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Decent striking displayed by Kish there.
Anderson tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Kish defends well and Anderson ends up having to push Kish into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Kish stalling against the cage.
Anderson jumps guard but Kish stands there with Anderson around his waist. Anderson gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Sparky Anderson. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Anderson tries to score a body lock takedown but Kish shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
Kish stalling in the clinch.

Kish pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Kish punishes Anderson's body with a nice straight punch.
Kish lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Anderson at a distance.
Kish throws an overhand right that lands on Anderson's shoulder, as Anderson tries to avoid the shot.
Anderson tries to clinch up.
Kish uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kish scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Anderson doesn't seem bothered though.
Kish works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Kish lands a nice hook to Anderson's body. Anderson takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Kish ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Anderson tries to clinch but Kish moves away
and Kish counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Kish lands with a straight right. Anderson didn't see that one coming.
Kish moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Anderson slips a jab from Kish.
Kish lands a nice shot to the body.
Kish jabs Anderson to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Anderson tries to close the distance and clinch but Kish swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Kish lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Anderson looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
Anderson tries to clinch but Kish is having none of it.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Anderson closes the distance but Kish moves to the side
and Kish counters with a straight right hand.
A decent looking cross lands there for Kish.
Sparky Anderson has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Anderson moves in looking to clinch but Kish pushes him off.
Kish thuds his right hand into Anderson's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Anderson tries to clinch but Kish is having none of it.
Kish keeps the fight on the outside.
Anderson avoids a kick to the body.
Anderson takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Nice body punch from Kish.
A swing and a miss from Anderson.
Anderson moves forwards but Kish connects with a nice, crisp jab.

And that's the end of the fight!
Ford Kish comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Kish winning every round here. Surely the decision will go his way and he'll pick up a well deserved decision victory. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Steve Smith scores the fight 43:50
Judge Elvis Blanc scores the fight 43:50
Judge Alec Ball scores the fight 44:50

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Ford Kish!
Ford Kish is the new middleweight champion!
Post fight, an emotional Ford Kish said 'How I feel after a win? I feel like you feel once you find a dark corner to count the money you got from that 7-11 after pointing a squirt gun in their face. Like an inner city democrat. I mean... like a criminal. Take this mic, I'm out. I get more sense from the CDC than you'.