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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Corwin Anstey (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Sam Talbert (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). This should be fireworks!
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218 lbs
32 - 7 - 0 |
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185 cm
27
220 lbs
15 - 9 - 0 |
Great wrestler
World class boxer
Insanely flexible |
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Good wrestler
Excellent boxer
Good gas tank |
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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
32 - 7 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Corwin Anstey!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
15 - 9 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Sam Talbert!
The judges for this bout are Gregory Folan, Alec Ball and Trevor Gratis.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Talbert throws a looping overhand right but Anstey ducks down to avoid it.
A big right from Talbert misses.
Anstey appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
Anstey has a takedown stuffed.
Talbert looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Anstey misses with a takedown
letting Talbert counter with a right hand.
Thud! ouch! good body kick from Anstey - that will leave a mark!
Anstey drives through and clinches with Talbert against the cage.
Anstey content to slow the pace in the clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Anstey has Talbert pushed against the cage.
Anstey breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
A big left from Talbert misses.
Talbert defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Anstey.
Talbert drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Anstey defends it well.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Corwin Anstey. That's going to take a lot out of him.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Talbert shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Anstey pinned against the cage. Anstey gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Anstey takes the fight into the clinch.
Talbert lands with a short shot to the head.
Talbert can't get the takedown.
Anstey stalling the fight.
Talbert is trying to stall.
Anstey is looking for a takedown.
Anstey lands a hook that snaps the head of Talbert backwards.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Anstey keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Talbert's efforts to push away.
Anstey manages to pull guard. Let's see whether he can land a sub off his back.
Anstey trying to keep a closed guard but Talbert is proving a slippery customer.
Talbert in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Anstey looking to hit a scissor sweep but Talbert is one step ahead there.
Talbert wants to control from the top but Anstey keeps moving.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Talbert's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
Talbert throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Anstey works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Anstey looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Anstey working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Talbert.
Talbert in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Talbert trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Talbert is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
Talbert trying to control the position from guard on top but Anstey is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
We may be looking at a referee standup if the pace doesn't pick up soon.
Anstey wants to stand but Talbert is controlling the position.
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.
Anstey takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
An inside leg kick lands from Anstey.
Talbert lands a jab.
Talbert loads up on a big right hand but Anstey slips the punch.
As Talbert tries to get set, Anstey tries to push him back and clinch up but Talbert manages to avoid the attempt.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Anstey staying out of range there.
Talbert has a takedown stuffed.
Anstey closes the distance and clinches.
Talbert is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Anstey to keep the fight standing.
Talbert is looking to control Anstey's arms but Anstey gets an underhook and turns him. Now Talbert has his back to the cage.
Anstey is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Talbert is defending well.
Talbert manages to break the clinch.
Talbert shoots in for a takedown but Anstey shows good takedown defense.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Talbert shoots for a double leg takedown but Anstey sprawls well. He's pushed Talbert's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
No luck for Anstey with that takedown attempt.
Anstey doesn't manage to clinch there - Talbert circles away.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Sam Talbert will probably get the nod.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.
Talbert fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Anstey avoids it really well and circles away.
Anstey looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Talbert throws a body shot but no joy.
Anstey works Talbert's body with a nice hook.
Anstey ducks under a wild hook from Talbert.
Sloppy strikes from Anstey. Those never looked like landing.
Anstey keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Talbert.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Nice straight punches there by Talbert. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Talbert.
The fighters circling - Talbert throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Talbert leaves Anstey with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
The crowd cheers as Talbert lands an impressive looking overhand right. Anstey doesn't seem phased though.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Talbert circles away from the clinch attempt
and Anstey takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Anstey has a takedown stuffed.
Anstey tries for a takedown but Talbert sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Talbert drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Anstey defends it well.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Corwin Anstey. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Talbert looks to land a right hand but Anstey moved out of range.
Anstey looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Talbert fails with a takedown attempt.
Anstey keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Talbert.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Anstey tries a head kick but it misses.
Anstey shoots in for a takedown but Talbert shows good takedown defense.
Talbert throws a hook to the side of Anstey's head but Anstey sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Talbert misses with an uppercut. Anstey saw that one coming.
A slow jab from Talbert misses its intended target.
No joy there for Talbert, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Sam Talbert seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Anstey lands with a slapping head kick.
Talbert throws a hook to the side of Anstey's head but Anstey sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Talbert fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Anstey avoids it really well and circles away.
Anstey tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Talbert might want to mix his strikes up a bit more. He's just going for head shots at the moment and that can become a bit predictable.
Anstey fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Talbert avoids it really well and circles away.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Anstey shoots in for a takedown but Talbert shows good takedown defense.
Anstey uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Talbert.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Talbert, as that shot connected.
Talbert decides to change it up a bit and drives through with a nice takedown into half guard.
Talbert missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Anstey regains full guard. Nicely done.
Talbert lands a couple of elbows.
Anstey wants to sweep here but Talbert controlling him for the moment.
Anstey preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Talbert postures up in Anstey's guard and throws a big left but Anstey blocks it.
Anstey keeping moving, preventing Talbert from controlling successfully.
Anstey looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
It looks like the ref is thinking about a standup.
Talbert keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Anstey's head.
Talbert won't allow Anstey to sweep him here.
Talbert is working Anstey over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Anstey working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Talbert.
Anstey is trying to control the position but Talbert postures up.
Anstey working for a triangle but Talbert defends it easily.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Sam Talbert showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's time! Anstey's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. This is the final round!
Anstey tries to clinch but Talbert moves away
and Talbert counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Anstey dives in and scores a takedown into Talbert's guard.
Anstey trying to stand up but can't free himself from Talbert's guard.
Anstey stopping the sweep attempt from Talbert.
Talbert has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Talbert keeping moving, preventing Anstey from controlling successfully.
Talbert is trying to keep Anstey in close.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Talbert tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Anstey postures up.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Talbert is looking for a triangle here but Anstey uses the submission attempt to pass into side control.
Talbert is looking for a sweep.
Anstey throws a strike aimed at the side of Talbert's head but Talbert avoids it well.
Talbert is trying to get back to half guard.
Anstey tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
It looks like the ref is thinking about a standup.
Anstey passes to full mount! That's big trouble for Talbert!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Talbert is desperately trying to improve his position but Anstey has a good base and remains in mount.
Sam Talbert has got the better of the ground game so far.
Anstey breaks from Talbert's wrist control and lands an elbow.
Anstey looking to finish with strikes here!
Anstey looking to ground and pound his opponent to a finish here.
Anstey is thinking about an arm triangle here, looking to tighten it up before moving to side control. Talbert can see it coming though and defends well with a couple of strikes to the head and some good arm positioning.
Talbert working to try and regain half guard.
Anstey controlling his opponent.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Anstey misses with a head shot.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Talbert is desperately trying to improve his position but Anstey has a good base and remains in mount.
Anstey avoids the attempt from Talbert to control.
Talbert is looking to get to half guard.
Talbert is squirming around, avoiding Anstey's attempts to control the action.
Talbert gets back to half guard.
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Talbert throws a big shot that misses.
Talbert throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Anstey shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Talbert as he jumps to the side.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Anstey slips under a jab.
Anstey stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Anstey wants it to stay on the feet.
Talbert cracks Anstey with a good jab.
Talbert is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Anstey.
Anstey tries to counter by moving into the clinch but Talbert manages to circle out of the way.
Anstey stuffs the takedown attempt from Talbert. Talbert gets slowly back to his feet.
Anstey quickly followed up with a counter body kick but doesn't connect.
Anstey defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Talbert.
Corwin Anstey has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Sam Talbert.
Talbert connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Anstey has Talbert up against the cage in a clinch.
Talbert has a couple of punches blocked by Anstey.
Corwin Anstey has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Anstey looking to throw knees to the head but Talbert is blocking nicely.
And that's the end of the fight!
That was a close round. You could make an argument for either fighter but I would give it to Corwin Anstey.
I think Talbert 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 Gregory Folan scores the fight 28:29
Judge Alec Ball scores the fight 29:29
Judge Trevor Gratis scores the fight 29:28
The fight is ruled a draw!
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energy
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hype
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FIGHT
RATING
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