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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Yoji Anjo Anjo (ranked 2738 p4p, 2980 weight class) and Unicorn Big Foot (ranked 315 p4p, 341 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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World class boxer
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 24 - 35 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Yoji Anjo Anjo!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 9 - 16 - 1, fighting out of Las Vegas, Unicorn Big Foot!
The judges for this bout are Patrick Alders, Paul Aken and Albert Achterberg.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Anjo is trying hard to land a takedown here. Big Foot sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Big Foot throws a sloppy body shot
and Anjo counters with a series of strikes. Big Foot will be more careful next time no doubt.
Big Foot tries to clinch but Anjo moves away
and Anjo counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by Anjo.
Anjo tries to stand but Big Foot is controlling from the bottom.
Anjo working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Big Foot 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.
Big Foot is trying to keep Anjo in close.
Big Foot avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Anjo looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
Big Foot is trying to control the position from the bottom.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Anjo wants to get up but he can't break Big Foot's closed guard. He needs to be careful trying to break the legs open, as he's open to submissions here.
Anjo sitting in guard here, content to control.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Big Foot throws an off balance right hand
and Anjo counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Big Foot shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Anjo but Anjo pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Big Foot misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Anjo.
Big Foot shoots for a takedown but Anjo saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Big Foot scores with a shot to the body.
Big Foot rushes Anjo and presses him up against the cage.
Big Foot drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Anjo gets the underhooks and prevents it.
Yoji Anjo Anjo has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Unicorn Big Foot.
Big Foot wants a takedown but no success here.
Anjo drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Big Foot gets the underhooks and prevents it.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Anjo is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Big Foot gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
Anjo prevents a takedown attempt there.
Anjo ties up his opponent against the cage and manages to drag the fight down to the ground. Anjo no doubt will be looking to work submissions from his guard.
Big Foot trying to control but Anjo is working from the bottom.
Anjo escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Big Foot gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Anjo keeping moving, preventing Big Foot from controlling successfully.
Anjo is trying to control the position but Big Foot postures up.
Anjo is looking to stand up but Big Foot isn't so interested in that idea.
Big Foot drops back looking for a leg! Anjo is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Anjo manages to kick Big Foot off! Big Foot jumps back into Anjo's guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Big Foot passes Anjo's left leg - he's now in half guard.
Big Foot seems to be working for a kimura but Anjo defends the submission attempt.
Big Foot seems to be working for a kimura but Anjo defends the submission attempt.
Big Foot is looking to stall here but Anjo recovers full guard.
Anjo wants to sweep here but Big Foot controlling him for the moment.
Big Foot is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Big Foot wants to control from the top but Anjo keeps moving.
Anjo definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Big Foot stands up from guard. Let's bang!
Big Foot misses with the body kick
and Anjo counters with a nice double leg into half guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Anjo wants to get back to his feet.
Big Foot wants to control but Anjo is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Anjo wants to free his trapped foot but Big Foot is holding on for dear life with his legs.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Anjo seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense.
Anjo is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Big Foot sees it coming and defends easily.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Yoji Anjo Anjo 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.
Anjo misses with an attempted mid kick.
Anjo takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Big Foot paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Anjo slips a jab and a cross from Big Foot.
Yoji Anjo Anjo is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Big Foot misses with a kick to the body
letting Anjo counter with a right hand.
Anjo drops his hands momentarily and Big Foot takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Big Foot misses with a combination
and Anjo counters by clinching up.
Anjo wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Big Foot has him pressed against the cage.
Anjo stops a takedown attempt from Big Foot.
Big Foot jumps guard but Anjo stands there with Big Foot around his waist. Big Foot gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Big Foot goes for a takedown in the clinch but Anjo prevents it.
Yoji Anjo Anjo has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Unicorn Big Foot.
Big Foot gets the body lock takedown. After a quick scramble, Anjo regains guard.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Anjo escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Big Foot gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Big Foot looking to pass the guard.
Big Foot trying to control the position from guard on top but Anjo is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Anjo is on top in guard.
Big Foot is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Anjo is aware though and is defending well.
Big Foot looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Anjo slows down the pace of the fight for a moment. He'll need to remain active if he doesn't want to see the fight stood back up.
Big Foot wants to sweep but no luck.
Anjo is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Big Foot can do to turn this around?
Anjo not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
Anjo won't allow Big Foot to sweep him here.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Big Foot not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Anjo looking to pass the guard.
Anjo looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
Big Foot not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Big Foot looking for a sweep. Not yet Big Foot, not yet.
Anjo trying to control the position from guard on top but Big Foot is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
It looks like the ref is thinking about a standup.
Yoji Anjo Anjo overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Anjo postures up.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Anjo is defended easily by Big Foot.
Anjo uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Big Foot.
Big Foot explodes with a nice body kick and back out of range. Nice work.
Unicorn Big Foot seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Anjo takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Anjo throws a big counter combination but Big Foot scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage.
Anjo tries to score a power double leg takedown but Big Foot sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Anjo somewhat.
Anjo tries to close the distance and clinch but Big Foot swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Anjo moves out of range of the body kick from Big Foot.
Big Foot looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Anjo takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Big Foot avoids the head kick by Anjo.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Anjo uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Big Foot.
Anjo swings for the body but Big Foot moves out of range.
Big Foot moves into range and throws a lovely three punch combination.
It looks like Yoji Anjo Anjo has been cut.
Anjo slips under a jab.
Big Foot is looking to clinch.
Anjo on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Big Foot throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Anjo thinks about countering with a head kick.
Big Foot is breathing heavily.
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!
Anjo shoots in for a takedown but Big Foot shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Big Foot tries for a takedown but Anjo sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Big Foot stuffs the takedown.
Big Foot swings widly with a right hand
and Anjo holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch.
Big Foot tightens his grip and picks Anjo up, before dumping him to the ground. Anjo manages to land in guard.
Big Foot drops back, looking for a kneebar! Anjo looks panicked! The fighters roll across the mat, one looking to finish, one looking to escape. Anjo looks to have wriggled free... Yes, he's got his leg free and he's dived into side control! Good work there from Anjo!
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Unicorn Big Foot showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Yoji Anjo Anjo's cut.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! This is the final round!
Big Foot dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Big Foot clinches up with Anjo and pushes him back against the cage.
Big Foot has moved round to his opponent's back and is looking for a suplex! Oh snap! He's tossed Anjo clear over his head and slammed him to the mat!
Big Foot has his hand under the chin of his opponent looking for the choke. He's nearly got it! This one could be all over! But no, Anjo has freed his hand and lives to survive another… well, another couple of seconds at least!
Anjo wants to control his opponent's hands but Big Foot gets his hands free.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Big Foot doesn't have the hooks in and Anjo manages to turn into his guard.
Anjo trying to control the position from guard on top but Big Foot is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Anjo trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Big Foot looking to hit a scissor sweep but Anjo is one step ahead there.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Big Foot keeping moving, preventing Anjo from controlling successfully.
Anjo is fighting to break Big Foot's control of his arms but Big Foot is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.
Big Foot controls Anjo momentarily but Anjo frees himself.
Anjo slips nicely into half guard.
Big Foot trying to hold on to Anjo's head to control him but Anjo postures up.
Big Foot might have to switch it up a bit here because his efforts to control Anjo haven't been going to plan, at least at the current moment in time.
Big Foot takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
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.
Anjo prevents Big Foot from improving his position.
Anjo controlling the pace.
Big Foot is trying to get back to full guard.
Anjo is taking a breather. Big Foot says something to him but it's hard to make out. Perhaps he's telling him to get on with it and actually do something.
We may be looking at a referee standup if the pace doesn't pick up soon.
Big Foot trying to hold on to Anjo's head to control him but Anjo postures up.
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Big Foot swats away the attempt to clinch by Anjo.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Big Foot misses with an uppercut.
Big Foot darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Big Foot throws an overhand right that lands on Anjo's shoulder, as Anjo tries to avoid the shot.
Anjo gets a takedown into half guard.
Anjo uses his free foot to push down on Big Foot's thigh. Eventually he works his other foot free and he's advanced to mount - this is trouble for Big Foot.
Big Foot tries to hold on but Anjo pushes him away.
Anjo gets to his feet and calls his opponent to stand. Here come the fireworks!
Anjo keeps the fight on the outside.
Anjo swats away the attempt to clinch by Big Foot.
Anjo is looking to counter the offense by Big Foot and move into the clinch.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Anjo ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
A cross from Big Foot lands.
Big Foot looking for a takedown here - he's got it.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Anjo looking for a sweep. Not yet Anjo, not yet.
Big Foot trying to control but Anjo is working from the bottom.
Anjo is pulling down on Big Foot's head to control his posture.
Anjo keeping moving, preventing Big Foot from controlling successfully.
Anjo is looking for a triangle but Big Foot pushes his legs off easily.
And that's the end of the fight!
That was a close round. You could make an argument for either fighter but I would give it to Yoji Anjo Anjo.
I think Anjo 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 Patrick Alders scores the fight 29:29
Judge Paul Aken scores the fight 29:29
Judge Albert Achterberg scores the fight 29:28
The fight is ruled a majority draw!
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