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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Damian Demento (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Riley Anderson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Damian Demento could well score a knockout today. He has the power to get to Riley Anderson's chin.
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165 lbs
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178 cm
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165 lbs
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BJJ White Belt
Good kicks
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BJJ Blue Belt
Basic striking
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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
0 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Damian Demento!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Riley Anderson!
The judges for this bout are George Francis, Wesley Smith and Alan Glass.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Demento lands a two punch combo.
Demento will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Anderson fails with the takedown.
Anderson scores with a nice takedown into half guard. Let's see what he's got on the ground.
Anderson thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Demento's head.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Anderson not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Anderson lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
Demento blocking the ground and pound attempt from Anderson.
Anderson sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Demento defending well though.
Anderson is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Anderson has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Anderson missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Anderson seems to be looking for submissions.
Anderson looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Demento is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Anderson scores with a couple of nice shots.
Anderson sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Demento defending well though.
Anderson is trying to work for a kimura but Demento is defending well.
Anderson scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
Anderson slips a nice elbow through Demento's hands, connecting with Demento's forehead.
Anderson lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
Anderson is trying to work for a kimura but Demento is defending well.
Anderson is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Anderson seems to be looking for submissions.
Anderson wants to work for an arm triangle but Demento is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Anderson works his way into side control.
The strikes coming from Anderson are missing the target in this wave of attacks.
Anderson is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Demento is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
Anderson grinds an elbow into Demento's temple.
Anderson looks gassed!
Demento tries to bench press Anderson off him but Anderson keeps the position.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Demento is trying to stand back up. He's worked his way up against the cage but Anderson has just dragged him back down to the mat.
Anderson working the ground and pound but Demento is defending the strikes.
Anderson working away diligently from side control. Landing strikes effectively there - that will score him some points on the judges scorecards.
Anderson tries for a kimura but Demento is defending well.
Demento is trying to escape and get back to his feet.
Demento is looking to reverse the position.
Anderson is trying to get an arm triangle but Demento is defending well.
Demento is trying to improve his position.
Anderson working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Anderson thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
Anderson misses with a strike but at least he's keeping busy, looking to cause some damage - that will still help him when it comes to the judges scorecards.
Anderson tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Anderson has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
Demento defending against the ground and pound.
Anderson working the ground and pound.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Riley Anderson dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
Anderson throws a loose over hand right and dives in with a double leg takedown. Demento tries to sprawl but it's too late and the fighters hit the mat. Anderson is in Demento's guard.
Demento tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Demento trying to keep a closed guard but Anderson is proving a slippery customer.
Demento working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Anderson.
Anderson is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Anderson loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Demento is looking to stand up but Anderson isn't so interested in that idea.
Anderson throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Demento works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Anderson is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
Anderson with a flurry of punches that miss.
Anderson throws a big right hand that misses.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Anderson is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there.
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.
Anderson passes into half guard.
Anderson thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Anderson throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Anderson is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Anderson seems to be working for a kimura but Demento defends the submission attempt.
Anderson is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Demento is just riding it out for now. Anderson eventually gives up the hold.
Anderson missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Anderson throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Anderson throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Anderson lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
Demento is looking to improve his position.
Anderson is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Demento has managed to free his arm - good work.
Demento blocking the ground and pound attempt from Anderson.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Demento looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Nice strikes from Anderson there.
Anderson throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Demento has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Anderson is working away from the top position though.
Anderson slips a nice elbow through Demento's hands, connecting with Demento's forehead.
Anderson is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Demento is just riding it out for now. Anderson eventually gives up the hold.
Anderson moves nicely into side control.
Anderson is trying to get an arm triangle but Demento is defending well.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Demento is looking to reverse the position.
Demento is working hard here to advance position.
Anderson is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Demento is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
Anderson misses with an attempted head punch from side control.
Demento knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Anderson on the ground.
Anderson tries for a kimura but Demento is defending well.
Sloppy strikes there by Anderson.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Riley Anderson showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. This is the final round!
Anderson shoots in looking for a takedown. Demento tries to sprawl out of it but Anderson keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Demento manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Demento fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Anderson fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Demento displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Anderson.
Damian Demento has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Riley Anderson.
Demento shoots in for a takedown but Anderson shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Anderson blocks a head kick by Demento.
Damian Demento is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Demento has his takedown stuffed
and Anderson counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground.
Anderson throws a big right hand that misses.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Anderson throwing strikes from guard but Demento blocks nicely.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Anderson postures up in Demento's guard and throws a big left but Demento blocks it.
Demento is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Anderson scoring with punches to the head and body.
Anderson connects with a couple of short punches.
Demento is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Anderson defends well.
Anderson throwing strikes but missing.
Demento is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Anderson drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Anderson jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
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 throwing strikes but missing.
Demento utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Anderson throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Demento works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Anderson postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Anderson drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Anderson jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Anderson in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Anderson is looking to work some ground and pound but Demento has wrist control.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Anderson drops back looking for a leg! Demento is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Demento manages to kick Anderson off! Anderson jumps back into Demento's guard.
Anderson trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Anderson thows a big elbow that misses.
Anderson is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there.
Demento avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Anderson drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Anderson jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Riley Anderson has got the better of the ground game so far.
Anderson in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Anderson is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there.
Anderson is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Anderson working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Anderson throwing strikes from guard but Demento blocks nicely.
Anderson trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Demento working a defensive guard here.
Anderson scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Demento avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Damian Demento has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Anderson accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Anderson thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
And that's the end of the fight!
Riley Anderson comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Anderson 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 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge George Francis scores the fight 27:30
Judge Wesley Smith scores the fight 27:30
Judge Alan Glass scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Riley Anderson!
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energy
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hype
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