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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Todd Anderson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Lester Beetlejuice (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Anderson comes into the arena with Stay Hungry blaring out of the sound system. Beetlejuice has chosen This Is Beetle as his entrance music. The crowd giving both fighters a great reception on their way into the arena. That's good to see.
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270 lbs
7 - 2 - 0 |
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280 lbs
6 - 5 - 0 |
Good wrestling
Basic striking
KO power |
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Good takedowns
Decent boxing
Granite chin |
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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
7 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Todd Anderson!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
6 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Lester Beetlejuice!
The judges for this bout are Kenichi Hosakawa, Yasuomi Hirokawa and Shigeki Fujiwara.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Beetlejuice forces Anderson back against the cage and clinches.
Beetlejuice is stalling here. The referee will be looking to step in if he doesn't pick up the pace.
Anderson tries for a takedown but Beetlejuice manages to get underhooks.
Beetlejuice stops a takedown attempt from Anderson.
Beetlejuice decides to pull guard.
Beetlejuice is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Beetlejuice is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Beetlejuice not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Anderson tries to free his leg and advance position but Beetlejuice is retaining full guard.
Anderson is looking to work some ground and pound but Beetlejuice has wrist control.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Anderson accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Beetlejuice has control of Anderson's left arm, preventing Anderson from doing any damage.
Anderson missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Well, the referee has seen enough. Neither fighter is active enough on the ground so he's stood them back up.
Anderson will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Todd Anderson. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Beetlejuice tries to clinch up but Anderson circles away and keeps his distance.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Anderson is defended easily by Beetlejuice.
Beetlejuice gets the takedown into side control.
That's one minute gone in the round.
You can see the frustration on Anderson's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Beetlejuice trying to control the position but Anderson is working away.
Both fighters really going for it on the ground here!
Anderson is looking for a sweep.
Anderson trying his best to control but Beetlejuice has mounted him.
Beetlejuice avoids the attempt from Anderson to control.
Beetlejuice has control of Anderson's right arm, working for a kimura. It's a bit of a token attempt though and Anderson regains control of the situation pretty easily.
Beetlejuice working for a guillotine from mount but Anderson is in no mood to give up.
Anderson can't escape the position.
Beetlejuice tries to control but Anderson wriggling away.
Anderson keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
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.
Anderson tries to lock up and control but Beetlejuice gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Anderson can't escape the position.
Beetlejuice looking to control but Anderson is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Beetlejuice jumps to side control looking for an arm triangle but Anderson manages to avoid the submission attempt.
Well, the referee has seen enough. Neither fighter is active enough on the ground so he's stood them back up.
Anderson fails with the takedown
and Beetlejuice counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by Beetlejuice.
Anderson wants a takedown but no success here.
Beetlejuice stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
The referee calls for Beetlejuice to work.
Anderson drops down looking for an ankle pick but Beetlejuice pulls his leg out and moves away.
Anderson is breathing heavily.
Beetlejuice is looking for a takedown here. He's shot in and has managed to get it, finishing up in Anderson's half guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Anderson trying to control from the bottom.
Anderson is trying to get back to full guard.
Anderson is not content to let Beetlejuice control the position.
Beetlejuice passes the half guard and he's now in mount! Big trouble for Anderson!
Anderson tries to hold on but Beetlejuice pushes him away.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Beetlejuice content just to control the position here.
Anderson tries to lock up and control but Beetlejuice gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Anderson sneaks a leg under to get to half guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Beetlejuice is trying to control the action in half guard but Anderson is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Beetlejuice might have to switch it up a bit here because his efforts to control Anderson kaven't been going to plan, at least at the current moment in time.
Anderson is trying to get back to full guard.
Beetlejuice is looking for a kimura but Anderson is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Beetlejuice to get the leverage.
Anderson is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Beetlejuice wants to work for an arm triangle but Anderson is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
The referee has ruled that neither fighter is active enough on the ground and has stood them back up.
Beetlejuice thows a body shot but no joy.
Beetlejuice lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Anderson gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Beetlejuice counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by Beetlejuice.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Lester Beetlejuice dominated that round.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.
Anderson shoots in with a lovely double leg takedown. Beetlejuice manages to land in full guard to minimise the damage.
Anderson trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Beetlejuice preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Anderson landing some decent shots from guard.
Anderson pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Beetlejuice is keeping the position for now.
Beetlejuice trying to control the position here.
Anderson throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Beetlejuice works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Beetlejuice pulls Anderson in close to prevent any damage.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Anderson accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Beetlejuice keeping full guard, as Anderson tries to pass.
Beetlejuice utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Anderson's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
Beetlejuice is trying to keep Anderson in close.
Anderson avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Beetlejuice controls Anderson momentarily but Anderson frees himself.
Beetlejuice is breathing heavily.
Beetlejuice manages to land a sweep and now he's in mount on top!
Anderson wants to hold on but Beetlejuice pushes him away.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Anderson is trying to escape the mount.
Anderson is working hard here to advance position.
Beetlejuice content just to control the position here.
Anderson keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
Anderson wants to control but Beetlejuice is having none of it.
Beetlejuice controlling the pace for now.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Beetlejuice prevents Anderson from getting the reversal.
Beetlejuice controlling from the full mount.
Beetlejuice avoids the attempt from Anderson to control.
Beetlejuice wants to take his opponent's back but he's not managed it.
Beetlejuice working for a guillotine from mount but Anderson is in no mood to give up.
Anderson is looking to improve his position but Beetlejuice isn't that keen on the idea.
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.
Anderson wants to control but Beetlejuice is having none of it.
Anderson slips a leg in and gets back to half guard.
Beetlejuice is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Anderson is just riding it out for now. Beetlejuice eventually gives up the hold.
Anderson is looking for a sweep. Beetlejuice is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Anderson preventing any damage for now, controlling his opponent's head.
Anderson manages to get to full guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Todd Anderson dominated that second round.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business. This is the final round!
Beetlejuice throws a shot from downtown. Anderson moves away and avoids it.
Anderson shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Beetlejuice counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Anderson has his takedown stuffed
and Beetlejuice counters with a shoot takedown. Anderson fights it but they end up in guard.
Anderson controls Beetlejuice momentarily but Beetlejuice frees himself.
Beetlejuice trying to control but Anderson is working from the bottom.
Beetlejuice is in a good position here but he's just trying to control... And he's not even managing to do that successfully.
Beetlejuice tries to free his leg and advance position but Anderson is retaining full guard.
Beetlejuice wants to control from the top but Anderson keeps moving.
Beetlejuice stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Anderson swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Anderson is controlling Beetlejuice's posture.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Anderson working a defensive guard here.
Lester Beetlejuice has got the better of the ground game so far.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Anderson misses with a takedown
and Beetlejuice counters with a left to the body.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Todd Anderson. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
A shot to the body from Anderson misses
and Beetlejuice connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Anderson gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Beetlejuice counters with a shoot takedown. Anderson fights it but they end up in guard.
Beetlejuice pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Anderson is keeping the position for now.
Beetlejuice trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Beetlejuice trying to control the position from guard on top but Anderson is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Anderson pulls Beetlejuice in close to prevent any damage.
Anderson keeping moving, preventing Beetlejuice from controlling successfully.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Beetlejuice won't allow Anderson to sweep him here.
Well, the referee has seen enough. Neither fighter is active enough on the ground so he's stood them back up.
Beetlejuice decides to change it up a bit and drives through with a nice takedown into half guard.
Beetlejuice is trying to control. Anderson wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Anderson controlling the position for now.
Beetlejuice tries to pass to full mount but Anderson defends it.
Beetlejuice 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.
Beetlejuice trying to control from half guard but Anderson is working away.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Anderson is doing well to avoid being mounted. He's controlling the position at the moment.
Beetlejuice is pressing down on Anderson's thigh, looking to free his foot. Anderson is holding on for now.
Beetlejuice wants to work for an arm triangle but Anderson is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
The referee has ruled that neither fighter is active enough on the ground and has stood them back up.
Anderson drives through with a really nice takedown into side control.
Beetlejuice wants to control but Anderson postures up.
Anderson grinds an elbow into Beetlejuice's temple.
Anderson lands a few punches from side control.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Anderson landing a few strikes.
Anderson advances to mount.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Anderson cracks Beetlejuice with a nasty head shot there - the crowd let out an audible gasp there, as the noise reverberated around the arena.
Anderson lands a heavy elbow.
Anderson putting on the heat here with some good ground and pound!
Beetlejuice in a bad spot here, taking shots to the head.
Beetlejuice in a bad spot here, taking shots to the head.
Beetlejuice takes a big shot to the head but keeps on trying to improve his position.
Anderson scoring with some good ground and pound from mount here. Will he manage to finish Beetlejuice?
Anderson has his opponent pinned against the cage, landing some nasty ground and pound that is really making a bit of a mess out of Beetlejuice's face.
Beetlejuice tries to reverse the position but Anderson maintains control.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Anderson connects with a couple of good shots from mount.
Anderson throws some wild stikes that Beetlejuice manages to avoid easily.
Beetlejuice is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Anderson prevents Beetlejuice from getting the reversal.
And that's the end of the fight!
Todd 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 Kenichi Hosakawa scores the fight 29:28
Judge Yasuomi Hirokawa scores the fight 29:28
Judge Shigeki Fujiwara scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Todd Anderson!
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energy
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hype
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