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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Steve Ewell (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Alexander Anderson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Ewell kept the crowd waiting but all that was forgotten when his ring entrance music started. The incomparable musical genius that is White Dude. Anderson has chosen Eminem - Legacy as his entrance music. Steve Ewell has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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181 lbs
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180 lbs
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Good wrestling
Great elbows
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Decent boxing
Good gas tank |
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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
12 - 7 - 1, fighting out of St Petersburg, Steve Ewell!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
16 - 12 - 0, fighting out of London, Alexander Anderson!
The judges for this bout are Richard Clark, Chris Edwards and William Gold.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Anderson fails with the takedown.
Anderson closes the distance and clinches up with Ewell, looking for a takedown. Anderson pushes Ewell against the cage but Ewell circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Anderson misses with a takedown attempt - Ewell sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Steve Ewell has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Alexander Anderson.
Anderson chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Ewell can pounce on him.
Ewell throws a quick head kick that skims the top of Anderson's head.
Anderson looks for a takedown. He's got it. We're now in half guard.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Ewell keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Anderson not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Ewell is trying to stand back up but Anderson is controlling him
Anderson wants to take a breather but Ewell is having none of it.
Anderson not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Anderson wants to pass the guard but Ewell is defending well.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Ewell wants to get back to his feet.
Anderson is trying to control. Ewell wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Anderson not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Anderson thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Ewell wants to get back to his feet.
Anderson not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Anderson thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Anderson sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Ewell defending well though.
Anderson thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Ewell's head.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Anderson wants to free his trapped foot but Ewell is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Ewell avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Anderson.
Anderson slips a nice elbow through Ewell's hands, connecting with Ewell's forehead.
Anderson throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Anderson throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Anderson is trying to control. Ewell wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Anderson sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Ewell defending well though.
Anderson prevents Ewell from standing back up.
Ewell regains full guard, whilst avoiding punches from Anderson.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Anderson distracts Ewell with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Anderson throws an elbow that misses. Ewell uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Anderson's guard. Nice move by Ewell!
Ewell preventing the sweep.
Anderson is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Ewell is aware though and is defending well.
Ewell gets to his feet and steps away from his opponent.
Anderson fails with the takedown.
Anderson shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Ewell but Ewell pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Ewell lands a two punch combo.
Ewell lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Anderson at a distance.
Anderson scores with a nice takedown into half guard. Let's see what he's got on the ground.
Both fighters really going for it on the ground here!
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Ewell preventing any damage for now, controlling his opponent's head.
Anderson throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Anderson takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.
Anderson takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
Ewell wants to get back to his feet.
Anderson missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Ewell pushes Anderson off looking to stand but Anderson dives back in and keeps control.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Anderson looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Anderson not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Alexander Anderson dominated that round.
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 takes a head kick and shrugs it off.
A head kick from Ewell lands but Anderson takes it in his stride.
Anderson moves into the clinch successfully.
Anderson has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Ewell avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Ewell prevents the takedown attempt.
Nice elbow from Ewell.
Our sources have told us that Ewell has been working on his knees in the buildup to the fight.
Ewell pushes off an throws an elbow but Anderson leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
Ewell escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Jab, jab by Ewell - just one landing.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Anderson blocks a head kick by Ewell.
Ewell lands a nice shot to the body.
Anderson gets the takedown into side control.
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.
Alexander Anderson has got the better of the ground game so far.
Anderson scores with a couple of nice shots to the head there. The referee takes a look at Ewell to see if he's OK.
Anderson working the ground and pound but he's contacting the mat, not the fighter.
Anderson working the strikes but Ewell uses the opportunity to regain half guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Anderson slips a nice elbow through Ewell's hands, connecting with Ewell's forehead.
Anderson sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Ewell defending well though.
Ewell blocking the ground and pound attempt from Anderson.
Ewell on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
Anderson is nestled in close to Ewell, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
Ewell on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
Anderson thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Anderson sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Ewell defending well though.
Anderson stops Ewell from getting back to his feet.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Anderson with the ground and pound but Ewell uses the opportunity to regain guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Anderson trying to control the position from guard on top but Ewell is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Anderson throws a big right hand that misses.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Anderson with a flurry of punches that miss.
Anderson throws a big right hand that misses.
Anderson in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Anderson throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Ewell working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Anderson.
Anderson scoring with punches to the head and body.
Anderson with a flurry of punches that miss.
Anderson trying to control the position from guard on top but Ewell is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Anderson trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Anderson trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Anderson lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
Ewell wants to get back to his feet but Anderson passes into half guard.
Anderson thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Anderson drops an elbow to the side of Ewell's head.
Anderson throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Ewell is staying active underneath Anderson, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Anderson not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Anderson trying to control from half guard but Ewell is working away.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Anderson sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Ewell defending well though.
Anderson not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Anderson looks to land a strike but Ewell avoids it nicely and regains full guard.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Anderson engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
Anderson throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Anderson working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Alexander Anderson showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! This is the final round!
Ewell wants to clinch.
Ewell misses with a hook.
Anderson tries to clinch but Ewell is having none of it.
Anderson shoots in looking for a single leg takedown. Ewell is trying to defend but Anderson finishes it well and ends up in half guard. Let's see if he can advance position further.
Anderson thows a huge punch but Ewell dodges it nicely.
Anderson lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
Anderson thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Ewell keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Anderson thows a huge punch but Ewell dodges it nicely.
Ewell is staying active underneath Anderson, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Anderson looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Anderson missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Anderson throws a strike but Ewell avoids it easily and moves to full guard.
Anderson postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Anderson working some strikes from top position.
Anderson with a nice head shot there.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Anderson in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Anderson in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Anderson throwing strikes from guard but Ewell blocks nicely.
Anderson missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Anderson scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
Ewell avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Anderson is looking to work some ground and pound but Ewell has wrist control.
Anderson trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Anderson throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Ewell works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Anderson trying to control the position from guard on top but Ewell is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Anderson postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Anderson is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Anderson with a flurry of punches that miss.
Ewell is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
Ewell has momentary wrist control but Anderson slips an elbow through the middle.
Anderson makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
Anderson throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Ewell works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Anderson stands up over Ewell, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
Ewell utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Anderson has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Anderson working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Anderson lands a couple of decent looking shots.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Anderson is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Ewell keeping moving, preventing Anderson from controlling successfully.
Anderson is in close to Ewell's body, working some short punches and elbows.
Alexander Anderson is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Anderson engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
Anderson throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Steve Ewell has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Anderson trying to control but Ewell is working from the bottom.
And that's the end of the fight!
Alexander 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 Richard Clark scores the fight 26:30
Judge Chris Edwards scores the fight 26:30
Judge William Gold scores the fight 26:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Alexander Anderson!
Alexander Anderson made sure to mention his sponsor, Just Fight (Everything 7$) in his post fight interview.
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energy
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hype
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FIGHT
RATING
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