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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Gary Anderson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Darius Dilshaw (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Gary Anderson has the edge in experience - let's see if he can make that count tonight.
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205 cm
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265 lbs
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185 cm
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219 lbs
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BJJ White Belt
Counter striker
Good chin |
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BJJ Brown Belt
Counter striker
Determined |
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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
1 - 2 - 0, fighting out of London, Gary Anderson! And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner. With a record of
0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of London, Darius Dilshaw! The judges for this bout are Chris Edwards, William Gold and Daniel Bishop.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway! Anderson throws a series of punches but Dilshaw avoids them all with ease. Anderson fails to land the takedown. Anderson throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Dilshaw gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Anderson. Dilshaw fails in his attempt to clinch. Anderson misses with a two punch combination.
Anderson throws a series of punches but Dilshaw moves out of range. Dilshaw is looking to clinch but Anderson is avoiding it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Dilshaw misses with a hook. Anderson ducked under it nicely. Dilshaw doesn't manage to clinch there - Anderson circles away.
Some wild striking there from Anderson.
Anderson lands with a shot to the body.
That's one minute gone in the round. Anderson scores with a shot to the body.
Dilshaw throws a jab but it's blocked by Anderson. Gary Anderson seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout. Anderson looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Dilshaw is fending him off so far but Anderson persists. Nope, Dilshaw circles away and we're back to standing. Anderson lands an overhand right. Dilshaw has a takedown stuffed. Anderson misses with a series of wild punches.
Anderson looks to land a combination but Dilshaw avoids it well. Dilshaw tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
That's two minutes gone in the round. Dilshaw shoots and misses and Anderson makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range. Dilshaw fails with the takedown and Anderson counters with a three punch combo that has Dilshaw backing up. Dilshaw nods at Anderson to acknowledge the strikes. Gary Anderson has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Darius Dilshaw. Dilshaw looks gassed! Dilshaw shoots in but no luck this time. Dilshaw avoids a punch combination nicely.
Anderson scores with a one two! Dilshaw had his feet all tangled up there and couldn't avoid the strikes. We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out! A punch lands to the side of Dilshaw 's head but he takes it in his stride. Anderson lands a left and a right that sends Dilshaw crashing to the canvas! Anderson dives into mount looking to finish!
Dilshaw is rocked!
It looks like Darius Dilshaw has been cut. Anderson is standing up out of mount! Strange tactic there - he must really want this one on the feet! Dilshaw is still on wobbly legs! Can Anderson finish him?
That's three minutes gone in the round. Anderson drops Dilshaw with a right and a left! Anderson comes rushing in but Dilshaw regains his composure and manages to keep Anderson in guard.
Anderson knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Dilshaw on the ground. Anderson wants to get up but he can't break Dilshaw's closed guard. He needs to be careful trying to break the legs open, as he's open to submissions here. Dilshaw seems to have recovered his senses. Anderson has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
That's four minutes gone in the round. Anderson trying desperately to get back to his feet here but he's not having any joy at all. He's going to tire himself out if he's not careful.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up. Dilshaw clinches but Anderson breaks the clinch and Anderson connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle. As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action. Dilshaw wants to clinch but Anderson slips to the side and Anderson counters with a lovely shot to the body. Anderson throws a body kick but he wasn't in range. Anderson throws a series of punches but Dilshaw avoids them all with ease. And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Gary Anderson dominated that round. The cut man is working on Darius Dilshaw's cut. The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.
Anderson throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Dilshaw. Anderson throws a right and a left that both miss. Dilshaw takes a body punch but keeps moving. Excellent takedown into side control there by Dilshaw. Dilshaw trying to control the position but Anderson is working away. Anderson wants to get back to his feet. Dilshaw is breathing heavily.
That's one minute gone in the round. Anderson bucks up and tries to throw Dilshaw off but instead Dilshaw has got his back! Anderson controlling the position well but he knows he's in a bad position. Well, with Dilshaw on his back, surely it's only a matter of time before Anderson is tapping out... Can he escape the position? Dilshaw working for a RNC but it's not happening just yet. Anderson has the hand control, trying to stop the rear naked choke.
That's two 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. Dilshaw looking for the choke but no joy.
That's three minutes gone in the round. The crowd hopeful of a finish here - Dilshaw's supporters are on their feet, screaming for him to go for the rear naked choke.
Anderson is trying to get back to his feet but he's not managed it yet.
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. The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing. Dilshaw is working really hard to secure the rear naked choke. Anderson defends successfully for a significant amount of time. Both fighters are looking very determined. Anderson wants to get back to his feet. The crowd thankful this round is nearly over. Dilshaw 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. And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Darius Dilshaw showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards. The cut man is working on Darius Dilshaw's cut. Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! This is the final round!
Anderson throws a sloppy head kick and Dilshaw moves out of range easily. Dilshaw will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts. Anderson scores with a decent looking hook. Anderson looks to land a combination but Dilshaw avoids it well. A slow jab from Dilshaw misses its intended target. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Dilshaw closes the distance but Anderson moves to the side and Anderson cracks him with a counter punch right on the button. Dilshaw gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily and Anderson counters with a series of strikes. Dilshaw will be more careful next time no doubt.
That's one minute gone in the round. Anderson swinging wilding here.
Dilshaw takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired. Anderson scores with a three punch combo!
Dilshaw gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Anderson. Anderson connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Dilshaw's hands. Dilshaw gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily and Anderson counters with a stiff right hand. Gary Anderson has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Darius Dilshaw. Anderson swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Dilshaw checks a leg kick.
That's two minutes gone in the round. Anderson misses with a double jab.
Anderson throws a right hand that Dilshaw ducks under and follows up with a left that Dilshaw also avoids with ease. Anderson misses with a wild combination.
Anderson is using his reach advantage well here, landing the more effective single shots from range. Anderson goes to the watering hole and comes back with a big thumbs up from the judges as he scores a three punch combo. Anderson throws a wild body kick that Dilshaw sees coming a mile off. Anderson throws a right hand that Dilshaw ducks under and follows up with a left that Dilshaw also avoids with ease. Dilshaw wants to clinch but Anderson slips to the side and Anderson counters with a takedown into full mount! That could mean trouble for Dilshaw! 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 tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
That's three minutes gone in the round. Anderson avoids the attempt from Dilshaw to control. Anderson wants to get back to his feet but Dilshaw is holding on tight.
Anderson tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position. Anderson will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
That's four minutes gone in the round. The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action. Dilshaw wants to hold on but Anderson pushes him away. Anderson controlling from mount. Anderson avoids the attempt from Dilshaw to control. The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end. Anderson controlling the position easily from mount.
And that's the end of the fight! Gary Anderson showed his dominance in that final round. I think Anderson 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 Chris Edwards scores the fight 29:26 Judge William Gold scores the fight 29:26 Judge Daniel Bishop scores the fight 29:26
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Gary Anderson!
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energy
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hype
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pop
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mgr
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RATING
49% |
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