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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Albert Anastasia (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and William Wallace (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Anastasia comes to the cage accompanied by hellrazor. I can't wait for this one - let's get the fighter introductions out of the way and get this one started!
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148 lbs
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152 lbs
5 - 0 - 0 |
Good wrestling
Brawler
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Counter striker
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the featherweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
3 - 0 - 0, fighting out of New York, Albert Anastasia!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
5 - 0 - 0, fighting out of New York, William Wallace!
The judges for this bout are Reed Andrews, John Kavanagh and Lou da Vinci.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Wallace stuffs the takedown.
Anastasia defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Wallace.
Anastasia fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Wallace gets caught flat footed, as Anastasia shoots in with a quick takedown into guard.
We've had a lack of effective grappling in the last minute or so, which could well see a referee standup.
Wallace can't keep his opponent in guard - Anastasia advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
Wallace is looking to improve his position.
Wallace is pressing down on Anastasia's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Anastasia scoring with some ground and pound.
Anastasia avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Anastasia has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.
Anastasia drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Anastasia jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Wallace had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Anastasia defends it easily.
Wallace 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.
Wallace is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Wallace is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Anastasia defends well.
Anastasia is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
Wallace manages to land a sweep and now he's in mount on top!
Anastasia is trying to stand.
Wallace throwing shots from mount but they're not landing.
Wallace connects with a couple of good shots from mount.
Wallace goes for an armbar but he's fallen flat on his backside there and now Anastasia is on top in guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Wallace has his foot on Anastasia's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Anastasia works his way back into a safe position though.
Anastasia is working Wallace over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
Anastasia working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Anastasia stands up over Wallace, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Wallace is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Anastasia really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Wallace looks gassed!
Anastasia wants to control from the top but Wallace keeps moving.
Anastasia works over Wallace with some ground and pound from guard.
Anastasia works a leg free and moves into half guard.
Wallace is looking for a sweep. Anastasia is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Anastasia is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
Anastasia lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
Anastasia working over Wallace with some ground and pound. Wallace looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
Anastasia trying to control from half guard but Wallace is working away.
Anastasia working Wallace over with strikes.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Anastasia lands with a punch from half guard.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Anastasia lands a nice short elbow.
Wallace kicks Anastasia off and gets back to his feet.
Anastasia connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Albert Anastasia seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Wallace dives in and scores a takedown into Anastasia's guard.
Anastasia wants to stand but Wallace is controlling the position.
Wallace throwing strikes but missing.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Anastasia is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Wallace is controlling him.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Wallace with a flurry of punches that miss.
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!
Wallace advances to half guard.
Wallace stops Anastasia from getting back to his feet.
Wallace is working for an americana but Anastasia has been sneaky and has managed to get back to half guard, whilst Wallace was thinking about the submission.
Anastasia utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Wallace stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Anastasia swivels though and keeps the full guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close round but I would say that Albert Anastasia will probably get the nod.
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.
Wallace fails with the takedown.
Anastasia dives in and scores a takedown into Wallace's guard.
Anastasia scoring with punches to the head and body.
Anastasia makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
Anastasia is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
Wallace has momentary wrist control but Anastasia slips an elbow through the middle.
Wallace wants to stand up but Anastasia is controlling him.
Anastasia landing with the ground and pound.
Wallace looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Anastasia lands a couple of decent looking shots.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Wallace is looking for a triangle but Anastasia pushes his legs off easily.
Anastasia lands a couple of digs.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Anastasia working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
Anastasia is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
Wallace has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Anastasia can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Wallace is breathing heavily.
Wallace has his foot on Anastasia's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Anastasia works his way back into a safe position though.
Wallace looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Wallace escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Anastasia gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Albert Anastasia overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Anastasia working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Wallace's head.
Anastasia is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
Wallace is rocked!
Anastasia is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Wallace is still in real trouble! Can Anastasia finish him?
Both fighters really going for it on the ground here!
Anastasia loads up on a big left hand. Wallace felt that one! He's just covering up now, not defending himself intelligently - Anastasia looks towards the ref and unloads with 3 more big shots and the ref has no choice but to stop the fight! Wallace can't hide his disappointment, as Anastasia celebrates the victory.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:57 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Albert Anastasia!
Albert Anastasia seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website.
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