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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Craig Anderson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Colt McLaren (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Anderson comes to the cage accompanied by The High Road. These two fighters really are very evenly matched on the feet - it will be fascinating to see who can assert themselves in that aspect of the fight.
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148 lbs
19 - 13 - 0 |
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154 lbs
17 - 12 - 1 |
Abu Dhabi Champ
Excellent MT
Granite chin |
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Good wrestler
World class MT
Good gas tank |
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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
19 - 13 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Craig Anderson!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
17 - 12 - 1, fighting out of New York, Colt McLaren!
The judges for this bout are James Glass, James Atkins and Steven Brown.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
McLaren drops down and drives through with a powerful takedown into guard.
McLaren stopping the sweep attempt from Anderson.
McLaren throws a big elbow that misses.
McLaren engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
Anderson is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
McLaren trying to control but Anderson is working from the bottom.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Anderson manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. McLaren manages to get himself to full guard.
Anderson postures up and lands a big shot to McLaren's brow.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Anderson tries to free his leg and advance position but McLaren is retaining full guard.
Anderson trying to control the position from guard on top but McLaren is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Anderson passes McLaren's left leg - he's now in half guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
McLaren slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
McLaren not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Anderson trying to control but McLaren is working from the bottom.
McLaren tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Anderson lands a couple of decent looking shots.
Anderson chips away with some ground and pound.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Anderson works a leg free and moves into half guard.
McLaren looking for submissions off his back.
McLaren pushes Anderson off looking to stand but Anderson dives back in and keeps control.
McLaren is looking to get back to full guard here but Anderson has managed to pass to side control instead.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Anderson thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
Anderson working the ground and pound.
Anderson is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. McLaren knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
McLaren takes a couple of big shots there - the referee warns him that he has to defend himself better.
Anderson is looking to take a break and control but McLaren is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Anderson is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. McLaren knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
Anderson tries to move into full mount but can't pass McLaren's legs.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Anderson lands a knee to the body and a forearm to the face.
McLaren is looking for a sweep.
The referee asks Anderson politely if he wouldn't mind getting on with it and actually doing something. Anderson prefers to stall for the moment though.
McLaren is trying to get back to half guard.
Anderson working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
McLaren manages to work his way to half guard, despite Anderson's best efforts.
Anderson is working for a kimura but McLaren is defending it quite comfortably.
McLaren tries to roll over but Anderson keeps him under control.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
McLaren moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Anderson lands a couple of digs.
Anderson passes McLaren's left leg - he's now in half guard.
Anderson prevents McLaren from improving his position.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
McLaren slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Anderson throws a big elbow that misses.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Craig Anderson dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
McLaren turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
McLaren throws a body punch but Anderson moves out of range.
A nice inside leg kick there by Anderson. That's going to slow McLaren down.
McLaren uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Anderson has time to react.
Good shot there by Anderson.
McLaren blocks the body kick.
Anderson closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for McLaren.
McLaren pushes Anderson back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Anderson tries to land a knee to the head but McLaren blocks with his arms.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Anderson.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by McLaren as Anderson tries to tie him up.
McLaren has moved round to his opponent's back and is looking for a suplex! Oh snap! He's tossed Anderson clear over his head and slammed him to the mat!
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
McLaren doesn't have the hooks in and Anderson manages to turn into his guard.
Anderson loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
McLaren 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.
Anderson trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
McLaren 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.
Our spies down at at Black Widow Gym inform us that McLaren has really been working on his submissions in the buildup to this fight. Will it pay off?
McLaren keeping moving, preventing Anderson from controlling successfully.
McLaren lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.
Anderson lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
McLaren has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Anderson can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
McLaren is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Anderson lands a couple of elbows.
McLaren looking for a sweep. Not yet McLaren, not yet.
Anderson throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as McLaren works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Anderson trying to control but McLaren is working from the bottom.
McLaren is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
McLaren looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
McLaren looking for a guillotine here but Anderson defends easily.
Anderson works over McLaren with some ground and pound from guard.
Anderson trying to control but McLaren is working from the bottom.
McLaren is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.
McLaren is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
McLaren sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Anderson defending well though.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
McLaren throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Anderson is pressing down on McLaren's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Anderson working a defensive guard here.
McLaren trying to control the position from guard on top but Anderson is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Anderson wants to sweep here but McLaren controlling him for the moment.
Anderson seems to have improved his submission grappling technique since last time we saw him. Let's see if he can pull off a submission.
Anderson trying to keep a closed guard but McLaren is proving a slippery customer.
Anderson keeping moving, preventing McLaren from controlling successfully.
McLaren advances to half guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Colt McLaren 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 for a takedown. "I don't think so" says McLaren as he avoids it easily.
Anderson has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Anderson there as he acknowledges the shot.
McLaren shoots in and gets a takedown into half guard. McLaren showed some decent athleticism there.
Anderson is refusing to be controlled, as McLaren sits in half guard.
Anderson moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
McLaren postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Anderson 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.
McLaren avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Anderson trying to keep a closed guard but McLaren is proving a slippery customer.
McLaren throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Anderson pulls McLaren in close to prevent any damage.
McLaren scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
McLaren throws a big elbow that misses.
McLaren trying to control but Anderson is working from the bottom.
McLaren throwing strikes from guard but Anderson blocks nicely.
Anderson is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage.
Anderson tries to land a sweep but no joy.
McLaren missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
McLaren lands a couple of digs.
McLaren working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Anderson looking for a sweep. Not yet Anderson, not yet.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as McLaren accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Anderson tries to land a sweep but no joy.
The referee is pacing around the two fighters - he looks like he's thinking about a standup.
McLaren working some strikes from top position.
Anderson avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Anderson is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. McLaren is aware though and is defending well.
McLaren is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
McLaren with a nice head shot there.
McLaren content to stall in guard here.
McLaren won't allow Anderson to sweep him here.
McLaren trying to control the position from guard on top but Anderson is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Anderson looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
McLaren in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
McLaren passes into half guard.
McLaren is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Anderson doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time McLaren.
McLaren takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
McLaren is pressing down on Anderson's thigh, looking to free his foot. Anderson is holding on for now.
McLaren is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Anderson sees it coming and defends easily.
McLaren is pressing down on Anderson's thigh, looking to free his foot. Anderson is holding on for now.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Anderson has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. McLaren is working away from the top position though.
Anderson manages to get to full guard.
Anderson trying to keep a closed guard but McLaren is proving a slippery customer.
McLaren working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as McLaren accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Anderson wants to sweep but no luck.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Anderson not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Anderson looking to hit a scissor sweep but McLaren is one step ahead there.
McLaren 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.
And that's the end of the fight!
Colt McLaren comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think McLaren has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. 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 James Glass scores the fight 28:29
Judge James Atkins scores the fight 28:29
Judge Steven Brown scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Colt McLaren!
A very excited looking Colt McLaren made sure he remembered to thank all the fans both in the arena and on the internet. He said all the coolest people spend all day on MMA websites, which got a big reaction.
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