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Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Luther Anderson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Patrick Star (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Anderson comes into the arena with Thor's Hammer! blaring out of the sound system. Luther Anderson could well score a knockout today. He has the power to get to Patrick Star's chin.
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260 lbs
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285 lbs
2 - 1 - 0 |
Good takedowns
Counter fighter
Good chin |
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Good wrestler
Basic striking
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 2 rounds, in the super heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
2 - 1 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Luther Anderson!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
2 - 1 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Patrick Star!
The judges for this bout are Bart Greer, David Hoff and Michael Johnstone.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Anderson shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Anderson misses with a body shot.
Star looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Star fails with the takedown.
Anderson clinches with his opponent.
Star is trying to drag Anderson to the mat but Anderson just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
Luther Anderson has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Patrick Star.
Star is looking for a takedown.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Anderson dictating the pace here, as the fighters clinch against the cage.
The two fighters are working to gain dominance in the clinch.
The referee calls for Anderson to work.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Star wants to take the fight to the mat but Anderson manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.
The two fighters are working to gain dominance in the clinch.
Anderson holding his opponent close, against the cage.
The ref breaks the fighters up, due to lack of action by Luther Anderson.
Star shoots for a takedown but Anderson saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Anderson tries to counter with a takedown but Star is quick to defend against it.
Anderson has Star up against the cage in a clinch.
Anderson manages to get underhooks and slows down the pace for a moment.
The two fighters are working to gain dominance in the clinch.
Anderson leaning against his opponent.
Anderson pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Anderson gets taken down but at least he's managed to land in guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Star throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Anderson works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Anderson has control of Star's left arm, preventing Star from doing any damage.
Star should think about turning a few of those tyres round his middle into muscle if he wants people to take him seriously as an athlete.
Anderson looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Star scoring with punches to the head and body.
Star postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Anderson being controlled here, momentarily.
The referee is pacing around the two fighters - he looks like he's thinking about a standup.
Star trying to control the position from guard on top but Anderson is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Star shoots in for a double leg but Anderson sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Anderson half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
Star drives through with a really nice takedown into side control.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Star sitting in side control, looking to soften his opponent up with elbows and hammerfists but Anderson is avoiding damage well and looking to escape the position.
Anderson is trying to improve his position.
Star scoring with punches and elbows.
Anderson is trying to get back to half guard.
Anderson definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Anderson is not content to let Star control the position.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Anderson gets one leg under and gets the fight to half guard.
We're hearing some news coming in from back stage. It's official - Star has eaten all the pies!
Star seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Anderson does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Anderson keeps control of the position for the meantime.
Star thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Anderson's head.
That's five minutes gone in the round.
Star missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Star trying to control from half guard but Anderson is working away.
Anderson tries to roll over but Star keeps him under control.
If this pace continues, the referee will definitely step in and force a standup.
Star scoring with strikes to the body and head.
Anderson slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Star wants to control from the top but Anderson keeps moving.
Anderson looking to hit a scissor sweep but Star is one step ahead there.
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
That's six 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 shoots in from a long way out. He's driving through with the takedown attempt and he eventually gets it, landing in Star's guard.
Anderson throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Star works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Star looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Star is trying to control the position but Anderson postures up.
Star looking to hit a scissor sweep but Anderson is one step ahead there.
Star wants to get back to his feet but he's too absorbed in his own little project and Anderson manages to pass to side control.
Anderson trying to mount his opponent but Star defends it.
That's seven minutes gone in the round.
Star keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Anderson winds up and cracks Star with a swinging punch to the side of the head.
Anderson slips a nice elbow through Star's hands, connecting with Star's forehead.
Anderson throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Anderson keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.
Anderson is looking for the mount but instead finds himself back in full guard.
Star keeping moving, preventing Anderson from controlling successfully.
Star manages to wriggle out and sneak his way back up to his feet, so the fighters are now clinched up against the cage.
Star goes for a takedown attempt but Anderson pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
Star looking for a takedown here - he's got it.
That's eight minutes gone in the round.
Star throws a strike but Anderson rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top.
Anderson pushes down on Star's leg and manages to get into half guard.
Star has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Anderson is working away from the top position though.
Anderson is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Star wants to get back to full guard.
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!
Star wants to get back to his feet.
Star wants to control but Anderson is keeping busy.
That's nine minutes gone in the round.
Anderson seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Star does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Anderson working Star over with strikes.
Anderson is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
Anderson thows a huge punch but Star dodges it nicely.
Anderson wants to free his trapped foot but Star is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Anderson is thwarting Star's attempts to control the position.
Star won't allow Anderson to pass to mount.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Anderson wants to take a breather but Star is having none of it.
Anderson takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Luther Anderson dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! This is the final round!
Star misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Anderson appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
Star shoots in looking for a takedown but Anderson manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Star's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
A swing and a miss from Anderson.
Star fails with the takedown.
Luther Anderson has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Patrick Star.
Anderson pushes Star up against the cage in a clinch.
Anderson gets underhooks to prevent Star's takedown attempt.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Anderson is stalling here. The referee will be looking to step in if he doesn't pick up the pace.
Anderson has Star pushed against the cage.
Star goes for a takedown attempt but Anderson pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Star shoots in looking for a takedown but Anderson manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Star's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Star fails to land the takedown.
Star is breathing heavily.
Star keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Anderson defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Star.
Anderson tries to counter with a takedown but Star is quick to defend against it.
Anderson darts in and clinches Star up against the cage.
A bit of stalling here from Anderson.
Star drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Anderson gets the underhooks and prevents it.
Anderson is pressed up against the cage. Star has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Anderson down to the mat. Anderson avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
Anderson tries for a takedown but Star sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Anderson is looking to clinch.
Star fails with a takedown attempt.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Anderson drives through and clinches with Star against the cage.
Anderson tightens his grip and picks Star up, before dumping him to the ground. Star manages to land in guard.
Star wants to sweep here but Anderson controlling him for the moment.
Anderson landing some decent shots from guard.
Anderson missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Anderson looking to pass the guard.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Anderson trying to control but Star is working from the bottom.
Anderson postures up and lands a big shot to Star's brow.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Star keeping moving, preventing Anderson from controlling successfully.
Star looking to control but Anderson passes into half guard.
Star taking some punishment here, with Anderson in his half guard.
It looks like Patrick Star has been cut.
Anderson is looking to take a break and control but Star is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Anderson is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Star has managed to free his arm - good work.
Anderson thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Star's head.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Anderson trying to mount his opponent but Star defends it.
Star is looking to improve his position.
Anderson throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
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.
Star trying to control here.
Anderson missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Anderson is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Star can do to turn this around?
Anderson wants to control but Star is keeping him busy.
Anderson thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Star's head.
Anderson trying to control from half guard but Star is working away.
That's five minutes gone in the round.
Star wants to get back to his feet.
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.
Anderson stuffs the takedown.
Star gets tackled into the cage by Anderson. Anderson maintains the clinch.
Anderson jumps into guard, dragging Star to the mat.
Anderson avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Anderson looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Star controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
Star working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Anderson's head.
Anderson bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Star's guard.
That's six minutes gone in the round.
Anderson throws a big right hand that misses.
Anderson wants to pass the guard but Star is keeping the position.
Anderson is working hard here to advance position.
Anderson content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
Star wants to stand and escape but Anderson is having none of it.
Anderson throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Star works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Anderson postures up in Star's guard and throws a big left but Star blocks it.
Star pushes Anderson off and scrambles back to his feet.
Star misses with a takedown attempt
and Anderson counters with a nice double leg into guard.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Anderson trying to control the position from guard on top but Star is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
That's seven minutes gone in the round.
Anderson controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
Anderson wants to pass the guard but Star is keeping the position.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Anderson accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Anderson working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
Anderson trying to control the position from guard on top but Star is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Star wants to stand but Anderson is controlling the position.
Anderson throwing strikes but missing.
Anderson passes easily into side control. Nice work.
That's eight 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.
A lull in the action here as Anderson stalls from top position.
Anderson swings around for an armbar but Star sees it coming a mile off and turns beautifully into Anderson's guard.
Anderson tries to strike from the bottom.
Luther Anderson is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Star throws a big right hand that misses.
Anderson utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Anderson looking to control.
Anderson 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.
Star trying to control the position from guard on top but Anderson is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
That's nine minutes gone in the round.
Anderson seems keen to control Star's posture.
Luther Anderson overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Star postures up in Anderson's guard and throws a big left but Anderson blocks it.
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.
Star scores a trip takedown into side control. Nice.
Patrick Star has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Anderson is not content to let Star control the position.
Star misses with an attempted head punch from side control.
And that's the end of the fight!
Luther Anderson showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Anderson has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Bart Greer scores the fight for Luther Anderson!
Judge David Hoff scores the fight for Luther Anderson!
Judge Michael Johnstone scores the fight for Luther Anderson!
Luther Anderson wins by unanimous decision!
Luther Anderson took his opportunity to call for a title shot in his post fight interview.
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energy
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hype
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