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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Stephan Anton (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Tayeb Taheri (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Stephan Anton is staring across the cage at his opponent, tweaking his nipples... Tweaking his own nipples that is.
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181 lbs
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180 lbs
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BJJ Purple Belt
Solid boxing
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BJJ Brown Belt
Counter striker
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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
9 - 7 - 0, fighting out of London, Stephan Anton!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
6 - 6 - 0, fighting out of London, Tayeb Taheri!
The judges for this bout are Colin Fotheringham, William Gold and Donald Grub.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Taheri with a poor takedown
and Taheri takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Taheri dives in and grabs Anton's left leg, looking for a takedown. Anton pushes down on Taheri's head and hops out.
Anton throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Taheri tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Anton paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Anton swings away with a body shot that misses
and Taheri counters with a shoot takedown. Anton fights it but they end up in guard.
Anton wants to get back to his feet but Taheri is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
Anton 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.
Taheri with a flurry of punches that miss.
Taheri wants to control from the top but Anton keeps moving.
Anton preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Taheri drops back looking for a heel hook - he quickly realises he's not going to get it but Anton manages to dive on top of him before he can escape and now Taheri has Anton in his guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Taheri working for a triangle but Anton defends it easily.
Anton might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Taheri looking for a guillotine here but Anton defends easily.
Taheri throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Taheri looking to hit a scissor sweep but Anton is one step ahead there.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Taheri is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Anton gets to his feet. Taheri looking to butt scoot but the ref puts an end to that. On your feet son!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Anton throws a right and a left that both miss.
Anton misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Taheri.
Taheri tries to clinch there but Anton circles away.
Anton just misses with a punch to the body.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Taheri shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Stephan Anton has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Tayeb Taheri.
Taheri decides to change it up a bit and drives through with a nice takedown into half guard.
Anton is looking to escape.
Taheri seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Anton does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Taheri is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Anton is just riding it out for now. Taheri eventually gives up the hold.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Taheri is working hard to pass the guard. He's done it - he's now in full mount! Trouble for Anton!
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Taheri unloading with bombs!
Taheri trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Anton somehow manages to escape the mount and get back to his feet!
Horrible takedown by Taheri or perhaps it was just good defense by Anton which made him look bad.
Taheri avoids the head kick by Anton.
Taheri shoots for a takedown but Anton saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Nice uppercut there from Anton.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Anton misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Taheri is trying hard to land a takedown here. Anton sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Anton throws a head kick but Taheri moves out of range.
Anton throws a jab when Taheri was well out of range.
Taheri closes the distance and clinches up with Anton, looking for a takedown. Taheri pushes Anton against the cage but Anton circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Taheri fails with a takedown attempt.
Taheri looks gassed!
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Taheri checks a leg kick.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Anton throws a sloppy head kick and Taheri moves out of range easily.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Tayeb Taheri dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Stephan Anton's cut.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
Taheri closes the distance and clinches up with Anton, looking for a takedown. Taheri pushes Anton against the cage but Anton circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Stephan Anton seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Anton avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Taheri shoots in for a takedown but Anton shows good takedown defense.
Taheri tries to grapple but his opponent circles
and Anton cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
It looks like Tayeb Taheri has been cut.
Anton stuffs the takedown.
Stephan Anton has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Tayeb Taheri.
Anton throws a head kick that half lands.
Taheri shoots in for a double leg but Anton sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Anton throws a left that rocks Taheri and follows with a right that sends him tumbling to the canvas! Anton dives into side control, looking to finish! Can Taheri regain composure!
Taheri is rocked!
Taheri 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!
Taheri wants to get back to his feet but Anton drags him back down.
Anton decides to stand up, so the ref orders Taheri to his feet.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Taheri misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Anton misses with a head kick.
Anton lands a two punch combo.
Nice takedown defense from Anton. No joy for Taheri on that attempt.
Anton throws a leg kick but Taheri sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Anton misses with a jab, cross combination.
Anton throws a series of punches but Taheri moves out of range.
Taheri avoids the head kick by Anton.
Anton throws a head kick that misses.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Anton lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Taheri shoots for a double leg takedown but Anton sprawls well. He's pushed Taheri's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Taheri tries to clinch but Anton is having none of it.
Anton with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Taheri takes a body punch but keeps moving.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Anton avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Anton scores with a hook to the body. Taheri takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Anton walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Taheri checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Taheri tries to clinch but Anton is having none of it.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Anton rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Taheri moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Taheri takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Anton, right into the meat.
Anton throws a push kick but Taheri slaps the foot to one side.
Taheri tries for a takedown but Anton circles away easily
and Anton counters with a head kick.
Anton pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Taheri misses with a takedown
and Anton counters with a head kick.
Taheri is still on wobbly legs! Can Anton finish him?
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!
Anton will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Taheri seems to have recovered his senses.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Anton fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Taheri manages to avoid it.
Anton is looking to wear down Taheri with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
Taheri looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Anton is fending him off so far but Taheri persists. Nope, Anton circles away and we're back to standing.
Anton rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Taheri moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Taheri tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Anton swivels and escapes.
Stephan Anton is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Anton misses with a head kick.
Anton pulls out of a head kick attempt.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Anton defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Taheri.
Taheri dives in and grabs Anton's left leg, looking for a takedown. Anton pushes down on Taheri's head and hops out.
Anton looks to score with a jab to the body but Taheri is just out of range.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Stephan Anton dominated that second round.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. This is the final round!
Taheri blocks a head kick by Anton.
A leg kick checked by Taheri.
A head kick misses from Anton.
Taheri changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Anton tries to avoid it but Taheri manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Anton to the ground. Anton escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Taheri shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Anton throws the kick towards the body but Taheri avoids it.
Anton looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Stephan Anton is winning the standup battle so far.
Taheri ducks right into an uppercut from Anton.
Taheri takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Taheri on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Anton goes to the watering hole and comes back with a big thumbs up from the judges as he scores a three punch combo.
Anton throws a head kick but Taheri moves out of range.
That's one minute gone in the round.
A head kick misses from Anton.
Anton throws a sloppy head kick and Taheri moves out of range easily.
Taheri slips a jab and a cross from Anton.
Taheri fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Stephan Anton has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Tayeb Taheri.
Taheri changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Anton tries to avoid it but Taheri manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Anton to the ground. Anton escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Taheri fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Anton cracks Taheri with an open hand slap.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Anton keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Taheri blocks a head kick by Anton.
Taheri moves out of range of the strikes.
Anton jabs Taheri right on the nose. Taheri blinks but takes it well.
Taheri is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Taheri.
Taheri looks for a takedown but Anton sprawls well.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Anton misses with a wild combination.
Taheri shoots in for a takedown but Anton shows good takedown defense.
Taheri with a lazy takedown attempt
and Anton counters with a kick to the head that grazes his opponent. Taheri is lucky that one didn't land flush.
That has opened up Tayeb Taheri's cut even more.
Anton with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
A clash of legs there as Taheri blocks the low kick.
Anton scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Anton swinging wildly here.
Stephan Anton is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Anton pulls out of a head kick attempt.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Taheri tries to clinch there but Anton circles away.
Anton misses with a double jab.
Taheri tries to close the distance and clinch but Anton swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Anton attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Taheri ducks under a wild hook from Anton.
Taheri closes the distance and clinches up, looking for a takedown. He shifts his weight and gets a nice trip into half guard.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Taheri throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Anton has one foot on Taheri's thigh - he pushes off and manages to get back to his feet.
Taheri shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Anton as he jumps to the side.
And that's the end of the fight!
Stephan Anton showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Anton 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 Colin Fotheringham scores the fight 29:28
Judge William Gold scores the fight 29:28
Judge Donald Grub scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Stephan Anton!
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energy
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