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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Rayford Larson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Slobodan Anusic (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). 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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193 lbs
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185 lbs
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BJJ Blue Belt
Counter fighter
Cuts easily |
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BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
Solid chin |
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
0 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Rayford Larson!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Slobodan Anusic!
The judges for this bout are George Francis, Chris Downing and Wesley Smith.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Anusic throws a head kick but Larson moves out of range.
Larson throws a right high kick that is partially blocked by Anusic.
Anusic is looking for a takedown here. He's shot in and has managed to get it, finishing up in Larson's half guard.
Anusic working Larson over with strikes.
Anusic with a momentary lay and pray from half guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Larson is trying to maintain the position but Anusic is very close to passing his half guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Anusic missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Larson really is a fat lump.
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Anusic in particular looking to stall.
Anusic working the head and body with strikes.
Anusic throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Anusic tries to pass to full mount but Larson defends it.
Larson tries to kick Anusic off but Anusic keeps his base steady and stays in half guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Larson is trying to maintain the position but Anusic is very close to passing his half guard.
Larson wants to get back to full guard.
Larson might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Larson is looking to control Anusic's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Larson avoid being mounted?
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Anusic lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Anusic drops down and drives through with a powerful takedown into guard.
Anusic sitting in guard here, content to control.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Anusic wants to control from the top but Larson keeps moving.
Anusic wants to stand but Larson is controlling his posture from full guard.
Larson trying to control the position.
Anusic not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Larson 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.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Larson pivots, looking for a leg kick but Anusic is out of range and Larson settles back down.
Larson sets himself, and Anusic steps forward looking for the clinch! Larson avoids it this time.
Anusic drives through with a takedown into Larson's guard. Let's see what he can do from the top position.
Anusic trying to stand up but can't free himself from Larson's guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Larson not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Anusic is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Let's hope that Anusic has the urge to step up the pace any second now because for the last 15 or 20 seconds he's just been holding on tight.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Slobodan Anusic dominated that round.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.
Anusic shoots in with a lovely double leg takedown. Larson manages to land in full guard to minimise the damage.
Larson tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Anusic tries to stand but Larson is controlling from the bottom.
Anusic's corner is telling him to maintain position.
Anusic drops back for a leg but he's not going to get it - he lets go and Larson dives on top into guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Anusic trying to control the position here.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Larson wants to control from the top but Anusic keeps moving.
Anusic pulls Larson in to control the position.
Anusic keeping moving, preventing Larson from controlling successfully.
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as Anusic holds on and takes a little breather.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.
Anusic is trying to keep Larson in close.
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.
Anusic has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Anusic gets the takedown into side control.
Anusic throwing ground and pound but whilst doing so, he forgets to control position and Larson works his way back to half guard. Good composure under pressure.
Anusic looks to land a strike but Larson avoids it nicely and regains full guard.
Larson working a defensive guard here.
Larson wants to stand and escape but Anusic is having none of it.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Anusic slows down the pace of the fight for a moment. He'll need to remain active if he doesn't want to see the fight stood back up.
Larson is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Anusic defends well.
Larson had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Anusic defends it easily.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Anusic stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Larson swivels though and keeps the full guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.
Anusic won't allow Larson to sweep him here.
Anusic slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.
Anusic drives through with a takedown into guard.
Larson uses the cage to get back to his feet.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Larson avoids the head kick by Anusic.
Anusic changes levels and drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. Larson looks really pissed at himself for not defending that better.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close second round but I would say that Rayford Larson will probably get the nod.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! This is the final round!
Larson motions for Anusic to come forward. Larson throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Anusic throws a counter combo.
Larson throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Anusic looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Larson pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Larson tries to clinch there but Anusic circles away.
Larson tries to clinch but Anusic moves out of range.
Larson wants to clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Larson throws a leg kick but Anusic sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Anusic darts in and clinches Larson up against the cage.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Anusic tightens his grip and picks Larson up, before dumping him to the ground. Larson manages to land in guard.
Anusic drops back, looking for a kneebar! Larson looks panicked! The fighters roll across the mat, one looking to finish, one looking to escape. Larson looks to have wriggled free... Yes, he's got his leg free and he's dived into side control! Good work there from Larson!
Anusic is sneaking out the side here. He's bucked Larson off and has taken his back!
Anusic is working the ground and pound here and the referee is taking a close look at Larson. He must escape soon or this one will be stopped.
Anusic looking to break Larson's wrist control so he can sink in the choke. Larson remaining controlled and patient though - he really has to keep calm otherwise Anusic will wrap this one up with the rear naked choke!
Anusic is remaining active here, looking for the choke. The more discerning members of the crowd will appreciate his efforts.
Anusic takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Anusic tries to get the hooks in deep but Larson pushed the leg off.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Anusic keeps control of the position easily here as Larson tries to buck him off.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
The crowd hopeful of a finish here - Anusic's supporters are on their feet, screaming for him to go for the rear naked choke.
Larson tries to break free.
Anusic tries to get the hooks in deep but Larson pushed the leg off.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Larson defending nicely against the rear naked choke attempt.
Larson looking very determined here, making life difficult for Anusic.
Larson trying to control the action but Anusic just sinks the hooks in.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Anusic is hanging on to Larson's back as he tries to escape.
Larson trying to control the position but Anusic manages to sink in the hooks.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.
Larson is trying to break free.
Larson showing good submission defense here.
Larson tries to escape the position - he's now mounted. Is that better or worse? Hard to tell!
Larson bucks up and manages to get a nice reversal! He's in guard on the top - nicely done!
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Anusic wants to stand but Larson is controlling the position.
And that's the end of the fight!
Slobodan Anusic comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Anusic has outworked and out performed his opponent in all aspects of the game today. He was simply too good and the decision should be no more than a formality. 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 George Francis scores the fight 28:29
Judge Chris Downing scores the fight 28:29
Judge Wesley Smith scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Slobodan Anusic!
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energy
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hype
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pop
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mgr
A | B |
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FIGHT
RATING
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