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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Sam Anderson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Nathan Corbett (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Corbett comes into a darkened arena with his song building. ... kicks in, the lights come on and the crowd goes wild! What a showman! Both fighters really staring each other down here, as Nathan Corbett enters the cage!
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211 lbs
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219 lbs
15 - 13 - 0 |
Good wrestling
Great elbows
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
15 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Sam Anderson!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
15 - 13 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Nathan Corbett!
The judges for this bout are Timothy Bukovac, Frank Antenori and .
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Anderson thows a body kick. Corbett tries to catch it but that hurt him.
Anderson uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Corbett.
Corbett tries to keep at a distance but Anderson has taken the fight into the clinch.
Anderson trying to land knees to the body.
The referee calls for Anderson to work.
Anderson gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
A body shot lands from Corbett.
Corbett changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Anderson fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Anderson misses with a low kick as Corbett jumps back.
Anderson fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Corbett.
Anderson fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Corbett staying out of range there.
A head kick misses from Anderson.
Anderson throws an overhand right that lands on Corbett's shoulder, as Corbett tries to avoid the shot.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Anderson throws a right and a left that both miss.
Corbett throws a hook but Anderson blocks it.
Anderson throws a head kick but Corbett moves out of range.
Anderson gets caught flat footed, as Corbett shoots in with a quick takedown into guard.
Corbett trying to control the position from guard on top but Anderson is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as Anderson holds on and takes a little breather.
Corbett wants to control from the top but Anderson keeps moving.
Corbett tries to free his leg and advance position but Anderson is retaining full guard.
Anderson has Corbett pulled in close to control his posture.
It looks like we're going to have a standup here. Neither fighter is doing enough on the ground.
Anderson moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Anderson throws a head kick that misses.
Sam Anderson seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Corbett pushes Anderson up against the cage in a clinch.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Anderson stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Anderson lands a nice elbow.
It looks like Nathan Corbett has been cut.
Anderson lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Corbett can't get the takedown.
Anderson throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Corbett blocks it with crossed arms.
Corbett is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
Sam Anderson has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Nathan Corbett.
A battle for position here, against the cage.
Anderson lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
Corbett is trying to drag Anderson to the mat but Anderson just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
Anderson unloads a knee to the mid-section.
Corbett looks gassed!
Corbett is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Anderson pulls him back up using the underhooks.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Anderson trying to land knees to the body.
Anderson is trying to wear down his opponent with knees to the body.
Anderson leaning against his opponent.
Anderson lands a shot to the body.
Anderson stalling against the cage.
Anderson lands with a right to the head.
Anderson stalls.
Anderson prevents the takedown attempt.
Corbett tries to score a body lock takedown but Anderson shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
Anderson lands an elbow just above Corbett 's eye.
Anderson landing some nice looking knees to the body.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Kneeeeees! The crowd are calling for knees to the body. Anderson obliges.
Anderson landing knees to the body.
Anderson with a knee to the head.
A short right from Anderson on the inside.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Anderson unloads a knee to the mid-section.
Anderson is working Corbett over against the cage.
Anderson lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Anderson with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Anderson creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Corbett's defenses.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Anderson.
Still in the clinch, Anderson scores with a nice short uppercut.
Corbett takes an elbow to the temple.
Anderson lands an elbow inside.
Anderson has Corbett pushed against the cage.
Anderson scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Anderson stalls.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Corbett is looking for a takedown.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Sam Anderson dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Nathan Corbett's cut.
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.
Anderson forces Corbett back against the cage and clinches.
Corbett takes an elbow to the forehead.
Anderson is trying to stall.
Anderson lands an elbow inside.
That has opened up Nathan Corbett's cut even more.
A short right from Anderson.
The two fighters are working to gain dominance in the clinch.
Corbett looking for a takedown.
Anderson with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Anderson throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Corbett blocks it with crossed arms.
Nice elbow from Anderson.
Corbett dodges an elbow strike from Anderson.
Corbett drops down looking for an ankle pick but Anderson pulls his leg out and moves away.
Corbett shoots in from a long way out. He's driving through with the takedown attempt and he eventually gets it, landing in Anderson's guard.
Corbett is breathing heavily.
Corbett is looking to advance position but Anderson has hit a scissor sweep - now he's on top in mount!
That's one minute gone in the round.
Anderson tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
Corbett tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Corbett slips a leg in and gets back to half guard.
Corbett taking some punishment here, with Anderson in his half guard.
Anderson is nestled in close to Corbett, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
Anderson is taking a breather. Corbett 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.
Corbett is refusing to be controlled, as Anderson sits in half guard.
Corbett looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Corbett is staying active underneath Anderson, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Corbett with the active half guard here but Anderson passes nicely into side control.
Anderson is staying tight to Corbett's torso, preventing him from escaping.
Anderson wants to control but Corbett is keeping him busy.
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 cracks Corbett with a big elbow.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Anderson landing strikes.
Anderson trying to control the action but Corbett is working from the bottom.
Corbett is letting Anderson control him for a moment.
Corbett is not content to let Anderson control the position.
Corbett sneaks a leg under to get back to half guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Anderson content to sit in half guard and control for a moment.
Corbett is staying active underneath Anderson, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
We've had a lack of effective grappling in the last minute or so, which could well see a referee standup.
The ref stands the fighters back up because Sam Anderson just wasn't active enough.
Corbett shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Anderson as he avoids it easily.
Sam Anderson has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Nathan Corbett.
Anderson throws a series of punches but Corbett avoids them all with ease.
Anderson is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Corbett can do to turn this around?
Anderson has closed the distance and engaged Corbett in a clinch.
Anderson stops a takedown attempt from Corbett.
Corbett has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Anderson avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Anderson unloads a knee to the mid-section.
Anderson landing knees to the head.
Anderson landing knees to the body.
Corbett takes a knee right on the jaw!
Anderson tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Corbett avoids it.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Anderson lands a nice elbow.
Corbett looking to slow down the pace here.
Anderson softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Anderson gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
Anderson is stalling here.
Anderson lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
The cut above Nathan Corbett's eye is starting to cause him problems now.
Anderson content to slow the pace in the clinch.
Corbett is trying to drag Anderson to the mat but Anderson just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Corbett looking for a takedown.
Anderson scores with an uppercut up the middle.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Sam Anderson dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Nathan Corbett's cut.
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!
Anderson stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Anderson wants it to stay on the feet.
Corbett shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Anderson but Anderson pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Corbett takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Anderson throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Anderson throws a nice outside leg kick.
Anderson throws a leg kick but Corbett sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Anderson lands a kick to the ribs of his opponent. Nice work there - in and out in a flash.
Anderson throws a front kick that sends Corbett stumbling back into the cage.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Anderson misses with a head kick.
Anderson looks to score with a jab to the body but Corbett is just out of range.
Anderson moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Anderson uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Corbett.
Corbett takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Ooooh, nice body kick lands from Anderson. Corbett shrugs it off though.
Corbett circles away from the clinch attempt.
Anderson swings for the body but Corbett moves out of range.
Anderson on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Anderson throws a wild body kick that Corbett sees coming a mile off.
Anderson lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Anderson throws a body punch but Corbett moves out of range.
Anderson tries to clinch but fails miserably
and Corbett counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Nice jab there from Anderson.
Sam Anderson is winning the standup battle so far.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
A decent looking body kick lands there for Anderson.
Anderson looks to score with a jab to the body but Corbett is just out of range.
A combination from Anderson does no damage.
Good shot there by Anderson.
Nathan Corbett has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Corbett is rocked!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Corbett slips a jab and a cross from Anderson.
Corbett is still on wobbly legs! Can Anderson finish him?
Anderson throws the kick towards the body but Corbett avoids it.
Corbett seems to have recovered his senses.
No joy there for Corbett, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Anderson explodes with a nice body kick and back out of range. Nice work.
Corbett avoids the head kick by Anderson.
Anderson's jab looks to have found its range, popping Corbett under the eye.
Anderson lands a body shot.
Anderson scores with a spinning back kick!
Corbett has developed a nice purple lump on his ribcage, as a result of some heavy body kicks from Anderson.
Corbett walks into a straight right hand from Anderson.
Anderson digs a good body shot into Corbett's ribs.
Anderson tries to clinch there but Corbett circles away.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Anderson connects with a jab.
Corbett throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
A slapping leg kick lands for Anderson.
Corbett keeps the fight on the outside.
Ohhhhh! A huge head kick from Anderson! Corbett is out on his feet! Anderson rushes in and throws more strikes. The ref is looking closely - Corbett is covering up but the punishment is just too much and the ref steps in to stop the fight! Corbett is staring into space, just thankful that the beatdown has ended. Brutal finish.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:27 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Sam Anderson!
Our winner, Sam Anderson, made sure he spent some time buttering up the crowd during his post fight interview, which will no doubt bring him a few more fans.
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