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Event:
CEFC 199
Date: Jun 18, 2016 |
#R1#
Bunting misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Anstey.
Anstey with the counter takedown but Bunting avoids it easily.
Bunting misses with a wild body shot.
Anstey drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Bunting defends it well.
Bunting thows a left - swing and a miss!
Anstey uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Bunting.
Anstey with the counter takedown but Bunting avoids it easily.
Anstey avoids a kick to the body.
Bunting fails to land with a series of punches.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Bunting throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Anstey blocks a jab.
Anstey tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
Bunting throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Anstey sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Anstey feints the counter takedown.#T1#
Anstey takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Anstey feints the counter takedown.
Bunting pivots, looking for a leg kick but Anstey is out of range and Bunting settles back down.
Borg Bunting seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Bunting misses the jab.
Bunting cracks Anstey with an open hand slap.
Bunting throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
And Anstey tries to counter it with a takedown but Bunting pushes his down on his head and steps out.
Anstey takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Bunting misses the shot to the body.
Bunting throws a jab when Anstey was well out of range.
And Anstey tries to counter it with a takedown but Bunting pushes his down on his head and steps out.
Bunting scores with a jab. Anstey acknowledges it with a nod of the head. #T2#
Anstey moves out of range of the strikes.
Anstey drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Bunting defends it well.
Bunting ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Anstey moves away.
And Anstey tries to counter it with a takedown but Bunting pushes his down on his head and steps out.
Bunting throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Anstey stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Bunting takes a swing at Anstey's ribcage but misses.
Anstey drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Bunting defends it well.
A shot to the body from Bunting misses #TD2#
and Anstey counters with a nice double leg into side control. Bunting won't be happy with that.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Bunting tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Anstey wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Bunting is trying to control Anstey's posture but Anstey avoids it. #T3#
Bunting tries to improve position but can't.
We could do with one of the fighters taking the initiative a bit more on the ground - they're both waiting to capitalize on a mistake.
Bunting holding on.#REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Bunting throws a series of punches but Anstey moves out of range.
Anstey tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.#T4#
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Bunting throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Bunting tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Anstey was well out of range. Poor timing from Bunting.
Anstey drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Bunting defends it well.
Bunting smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Anstey blocks a low kick nicely.
Anstey tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
Bunting fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Anstey manages to avoid it.
Anstey avoids the body shot from Bunting.
Anstey with the counter takedown but Bunting avoids it easily.
Borg Bunting is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
A combination from Bunting does no damage.
And Anstey tries to counter it with a takedown but Bunting pushes his down on his head and steps out.
A bone on bone clash there as Anstey blocks the leg kick.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Borg Bunting dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
#R2#
Bunting dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Bunting throws an overhand right that lands on Anstey's shoulder, as Anstey tries to avoid the shot.
Bunting lands a slapping body shot.
A looping hook to the body misses from Bunting. Anstey does a little dance to reset his feet.
Anstey keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Bunting.
Bunting lands a body shot.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Anstey checks a leg kick.
Anstey tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
Bunting lands a nice looking body kick.
Bunting lands a jab.#T1#
Bunting swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Bunting throws a body shot but no joy.
Bunting throws a nice head kick!
#CUT#
It looks like Bucksaw Anstey has been cut.
Anstey takes one on the button.
Bunting works over Anstey's head and body with a nice combination.
Bunting darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
A big right from Bunting misses.
Anstey with the counter takedown but Bunting avoids it easily.
Bunting misses with a looping left.
Bunting is looking to wear down Anstey with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.#T2#
Bunting cracks a nice hook into Anstey's ribs.
Bunting dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Anstey uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Bunting.
Anstey changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
Bunting attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Anstey tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
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!
Bunting misses with a wild body shot.
Anstey feints the counter takedown.
Bunting misses with a head kick.
Anstey with the counter takedown but Bunting avoids it easily.
Bunting throws a body punch but Anstey moves out of range.
Anstey with the counter takedown but Bunting avoids it easily.
Bucksaw Anstey is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Bunting misses with a head kick.
#T3#
Bunting looks to throw the jab but Anstey is out of range.
Anstey drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Bunting defends it well.
Bunting connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Anstey uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Bunting.
Borg Bunting is winning the standup battle so far.
Anstey ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Anstey with the counter takedown but Bunting avoids it easily.
Bunting swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
#TD2#
and Anstey counters with a nice double leg into half guard. #SU2#
Anstey stands, ready to strike. The ref makes him back up and allows Bunting to get to his feet.
Bunting connects with a crisp jab. #T4#
Anstey ducks under a wild hook from Bunting.
Bunting throws a body punch but Anstey moves out of range.
Bunting tries to land a leg kick but Anstey saw it coming and moves away.
Anstey with the counter takedown but Bunting avoids it easily.
Bunting throws a wild body kick that Anstey sees coming a mile off.
Anstey uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Bunting.
Anstey tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
Anstey walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Bunting moves into range and connects with a jab.
Anstey displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Bunting throws out the jab.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Borg Bunting dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Bucksaw Anstey's cut.
That's time! Back to the action!
#R3#
Bunting throws a shot from downtown. Anstey moves away and avoids it.
Anstey changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
Bunting is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Anstey can do to turn this around?
Bunting connects with a body shot that sends Anstey's belly button to the back.
Anstey uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Bunting.
Anstey with the counter takedown but Bunting avoids it easily.
Bunting throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
And Anstey tries to counter it with a takedown but Bunting pushes his down on his head and steps out.
Bunting misses with a lunging right hand
#TD2#
and Anstey counters with a takedown into side control. #SU2#
Anstey decides to stand back up.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Anstey avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
And Anstey tries to counter it with a takedown but Bunting pushes his down on his head and steps out.
Bunting looks to land a body kick but Anstey moved away.
Anstey slips under a jab.
Anstey with the counter takedown but Bunting avoids it easily.#T1#
Bunting misses with a wild body shot.
Anstey changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
Bunting punishes Anstey's body with a nice straight punch.
Anstey uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Bunting.
Anstey is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
Bunting throws a solid leg kick but Anstey takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Bunting.
Anstey slips a jab from Bunting.
And Anstey tries to counter it with a takedown but Bunting pushes his down on his head and steps out.
Good shot there by Bunting.
Bunting misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Anstey.
Anstey uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Bunting.
Anstey is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.#T2#
Bunting throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Anstey sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Bunting misses with an uppercut.
Bunting swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Anstey.
Bunting throws a hook but Anstey avoids it easily.
Anstey changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
Bunting misses with a looping left.
Anstey feints the counter takedown.
Bunting tries to land a body kick#TD2#
and Anstey counters with a nice double leg into half guard.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Anstey prevents Bunting from improving his position.#T3#
Bunting tries to regain full guard. Instead though, Anstey has advanced to mount. Uh oh.
Bunting really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
Bunting tries to lock up and control but Anstey gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.#T4#
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Bunting is trying to reverse the position but instead Anstey has taken his back - oops!
Bunting breaks Anstey's hooks off and manages to turn into his guard.
Bunting looking to pass the guard.
Bucksaw Anstey has got the better of the ground game so far.
Anstey wants to get back to his feet but Bunting is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
Bunting stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Anstey swivels though and keeps the full guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Borg Bunting clearly takes that round.
The cut man is working on Bucksaw Anstey's cut.
That's time! Bunting's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
#R4#
Anstey avoids a punch combination nicely.
And Anstey tries to counter it with a takedown but Bunting pushes his down on his head and steps out.
Bunting smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Bunting misses the shot to the body.
Anstey is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
Nice straight punches there by Bunting. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Bunting.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Bunting takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Anstey avoids a kick to the body.
#T1#
Bunting lands with an overhand left.
Bunting misses with a wild body shot.
Some wild striking there from Bunting.
Anstey takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Anstey slips a straight right by Bunting.
Anstey is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
Anstey avoids the head kick by Bunting.
Anstey feints the counter takedown.#T2#
Bunting lands with a straight right. Anstey didn't see that one coming.
Anstey keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Anstey changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
Bunting misses with a body shot.
Bunting thows a left - swing and a miss!
Anstey drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Bunting defends it well.
Bunting loads up on a big right hand but Anstey slips the punch.
And Anstey tries to counter it with a takedown but Bunting pushes his down on his head and steps out.
Anstey keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Bunting.
Bunting throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Anstey sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Bunting tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Anstey was well out of range. Poor timing from Bunting.#T3#
Bunting misses with a shot to the body #TD2#
and Anstey counters with a takedown into side control.
Bunting is trying to get back to half guard.
Bunting is working hard here to advance position.#T4##SU2#
Anstey decides to stand back up. Anstey steps back and let's Bunting get back to his feet.
Bunting tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Anstey was well out of range. Poor timing from Bunting.
Anstey is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
Jab by Bunting.
Nice uppercut there from Bunting.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Anstey keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Bunting ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Borg Bunting had his way with Bucksaw Anstey in that round.
The cut man is working on Bucksaw Anstey's cut.
That's time! Bunting's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. This is the final round!
#R5#
Bunting keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Bunting walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Anstey checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Bunting pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Anstey is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
Bunting throws a body shot but no joy.
Bunting lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Bunting tries to land a front kick but Anstey steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Bunting misses with a hook. Anstey ducked under it nicely.
Bunting looks to throw the jab but Anstey is out of range. #T1#
Bunting throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Anstey.
Anstey tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
Bunting throws a lazy right hand but Anstey sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Anstey changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
Bunting lands a jab to the nose.
Bunting punishes Anstey's body with a nice straight punch.
Bunting misses the shot to the body.
Anstey changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
Bunting is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Anstey.
Bunting throws a hook but Anstey avoids it easily.
Bunting lands a body shot.
Bucksaw Anstey has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T2#
Bunting scores with a nice head shot.
A telegraphed right hand from Bunting misses the target.
Anstey drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Bunting defends it well.
Bunting misses with a looping right.
Bunting throws a looping overhand right but Anstey ducks down to avoid it.
A looping hook to the body misses from Bunting. Anstey does a little dance to reset his feet.
A slow jab from Bunting misses its intended target.
Anstey keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Anstey tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
Bunting cracks Anstey with an open hand slap.#T3#
Anstey keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Anstey with the counter takedown but Bunting avoids it easily.
Anstey has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Bunting throws a body shot but no joy.
Bunting fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Anstey manages to avoid it.
Anstey changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
Anstey staying out of range there.
Anstey feints the counter takedown.
Bunting goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Anstey with the counter takedown but Bunting avoids it easily.
Bunting fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Anstey manages to avoid it.
And Anstey tries to counter it with a takedown but Bunting pushes his down on his head and steps out.
Bunting throws a leg kick that misses.
Anstey tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.#T4#
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Anstey moves away from the strike by Bunting.
Anstey with the counter takedown but Bunting avoids it easily.
Bunting misses with an uppercut.
Borg Bunting is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Anstey uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Bunting.
And Anstey tries to counter it with a takedown but Bunting pushes his down on his head and steps out.
Bunting punishes Anstey's body with a nice straight punch.
A slow jab from Bunting misses its intended target.
Anstey with the counter takedown but Bunting avoids it easily.
Bunting thuds his right hand into Anstey's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Bunting throws a hook but Anstey blocks it.
Anstey changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
A lazy body kick from Bunting #TD2#
and Anstey counters with a takedown into side control.
And that's the end of the fight!
Borg Bunting showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Bunting, winning every round. Will the judges agree? They are the ones who matter, even if they are often depressingly incompetent. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Trevor Gratis scores the fight 50:45
Judge Yves DeLean scores the fight 50:45
Judge William Peck scores the fight 50:45
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Borg Bunting!
In defeat, Bucksaw Anstey stepped up to the mic, saying 'Thanks for the chance to show the world what I'm capable of. Tonight wasn't my night but I'll come back better next time.'.
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Event:
AD354: Griever vs Force
Date: Jun 04, 2016 |
#R1#
We've got one fighter who appears to only be looking to counter and the other not looking particularly aggressive either, so we could be in for a dull fight.
Foster shoots in for a takedown but Anstey shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.#TD2#
Foster looking for a takedown here - he's got it.
Foster trying to control the position from guard on top but Anstey is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Anstey wants to get back to his feet but Foster is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Foster wants to control from the top but Anstey keeps moving. #ES#
Anstey has butterfly guard. He's looking to stand up here. He pushes Foster off him and springs to his feet nicely. The crowd applauds. #TD2#
Foster scores with a nice takedown into half guard. Let's see what he's got on the ground. #T1#
Foster is looking to stall here but Anstey recovers full guard.
Foster prevents Anstey from getting back to his feet.
Foster trying to control but Anstey is working from the bottom. #SUB2#
Foster postures up as if he's going to throw some strikes but drops back for an ankle! Anstey is in big trouble! He looks ready to tap! But no, he's escaped and dives on top of Foster, into his guard. #REVR#
Anstey wanted to stand there but Foster had control of the position. #T2#
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.#SU#
Anstey decides to stand up and beckons his opponent to follow. #TD2#
Foster is looking for a takedown here. He's shot in and has managed to get it, finishing up in Anstey's half guard.#T3##SUB2#
Foster wants to work for an arm triangle but Anstey is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Foster wants to lay and pray for a moment but Anstey keeps working. #SUB2#
Foster seems to be looking for submissions.
#SUB2#
Foster is trying to work for a kimura but Anstey is defending well.
#SUB2#
Foster is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there. #SUB2#
Foster is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Anstey defends it well. #T4#
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.#SUB2#
Foster looking for a kimura but he'll have to free his other leg if he wants to finish that. Perhaps he's just using it as a distraction technique.
#SUB2#
Foster seems to be trying to get a kimura but instead Anstey has recovered full guard.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Foster looking to sit in guard and control but Anstey gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. #REVR#
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Bucksaw Anstey dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
#R2##TD2#
Anstey gets caught flat footed, as Foster shoots in with a quick takedown into guard.
Bucksaw Anstey overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Foster wants to control from the top but Anstey keeps moving.
Foster looking to sit in guard and control but Anstey gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. #REVR##SUB2#
Foster has thrown up a leg looking for a triangle. Anstey doesn't defend quickly enough and Foster has managed to lock this one up! Can Anstey escape?! NO! He's tapping out! Damn, that was a quick submission - congrats to Foster on a fantastic submission victory.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:56 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle). Chris Foster!
A loyal slave to those sponsorship dollars, Chris Foster made sure he mentioned Sin City Allstars, along with how happy he was to win his fight.
Bucksaw Anstey was interviewed post fight and said 'Thanks for the chance to show the world what I'm capable of. Tonight wasn't my night but I'll come back better next time.'.
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Event:
AD351: Bowser Koopa
Date: May 14, 2016 |
#R1#
Halo misses with a double jab.
Halo attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Anstey slaps away a takedown attempt from Halo, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Anstey changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
Halo throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Anstey sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Anstey ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Anstey half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
Halo loads up on a big right hand but Anstey slips the punch.
Anstey drops down looking for a counter takedown but Halo sprawls and moves away.
A shot to the liver by Halo. Beautiful body shot.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Halo throws a body kick, spinning off balance#TD#
and Anstey counters with a nice double leg into guard.
Anstey stopping the sweep attempt from Halo.#T1#
Halo has his hands on Anstey's head, controlling the position. #SUB2#
Halo looking for subs off his back but Anstey has passed one foot through into half guard.
Halo trying to control here but he's found himself mounted! Oh no!
Halo really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
Halo squirming around on the bottom, looking to escape.
#T2#
Halo throwing hammer fists to the chest of Anstey. What's that going to do exactly?
Halo tries to hold on but Anstey postures up.
Halo has given up his back, trying to stand up. Not clever.
Halo is trying to stand back up.
Anstey not allowing Halo to control his hands. #T3##SU#
Anstey decides to get back to his feet. A strange decision but one that the crowd certainly appreciate.
Halo swinging wildly here.
Halo dips to his left and cracks Anstey with an uppercut!
Anstey walks into a left hand.
Halo misses with a body shot.
Anstey drops down looking for a counter takedown but Halo sprawls and moves away.
Halo jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Anstey feinted with a counter takedown.
Halo tries to land a body kick#TD#
and Anstey counters with a shoot takedown. Halo fights it but they end up in guard. #T4#
Halo working a defensive guard but Anstey passes into half guard.
Halo wants to get back to full guard.
Anstey wants to get back to his feet.
#SU#
Anstey stands up out of the half guard.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Halo throws out a powerful jab.#CUT2#
It looks like Bucksaw Anstey has been cut.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Halo throws out a loose jab but Anstey uses good head movement to avoid it.
Halo rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
#TD#
and Anstey counters with a takedown into side control! That could mean trouble for Halo!
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close round but I would say that Bucksaw Anstey will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Bucksaw Anstey's cut.
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.
#R2#
Halo will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Anstey changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
Halo throws a lazy right hand but Anstey sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Anstey feinted with a counter takedown.
Halo throws a right high kick that is partially blocked by Anstey.
Halo swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.#CL2#
Halo fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Anstey, pushing him back against the cage.
Halo misses with a punch to the body.
Anstey drops down looking for an ankle pick but Halo pulls his leg out and moves away.
Halo throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Halo throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Halo throws a good cross that connects.
Halo rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
#TD#
and Anstey counters with a nice double leg into guard. #T1#
Halo is controlling Anstey's posture.
Halo lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.#REVB#
Anstey wants to stand and escape but Halo is having none of it.
Halo throws a strike but Anstey rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top. #REVR#
Halo is looking to stand back up... there's a bit of a scramble and Anstey dives into side control.
Halo manages to land a sweep and he's now on top! Lovely Jiu Jitsu!
Halo thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Halo is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position. #T2##SUB2#
Halo is working for a kimura but Anstey is defending it quite comfortably.
Halo throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Halo thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Anstey's head. #SUB2#
Halo is working for a submission of some sort.
Halo wants to control but Anstey is keeping him busy. #T3#
Halo throwing shots but Anstey is blocking nicely.
Halo wants to pass to mount but Anstey is defending the position.
Halo with the ground and pound but Anstey uses the opportunity to regain guard.
Halo wants to control from the top but Anstey keeps moving.
Halo must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Halo working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Halo throws a big right hand that misses.
Anstey wants to stand and escape but Halo is having none of it.
The referee looks like he's ready to step in and stand the fighters back up.#ES#
Anstey pushes Halo off and scrambles back to his feet.
No joy there for Halo, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Anstey feinted with a counter takedown.#T4#
Halo misses with a few strikes there.
Halo throws a half hearted mid kick.
Anstey attempts a counter takedown but Halo avoids it well and moves away.
Halo shoots for a takedown but Anstey saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Anstey feinted with a counter takedown.
Halo tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Anstey was well out of range. Poor timing from Halo.#CL2#
Halo closes the distance and clinches.
Halo misses with the head strike.
Anstey is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Halo pulls him back up using the underhooks.
Anstey is trying to drag Halo to the mat but Halo just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Bucksaw Anstey. That's going to take a lot out of him.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Halo.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Spartacus Halo showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Bucksaw Anstey's cut.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!
#R3#
A good leg kick by Halo.
Halo throws a series of punches but Anstey moves out of range.
Anstey drops down looking for a counter takedown but Halo sprawls and moves away.
Anstey uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Halo.
Halo misses with a two punch combination.
Halo lands with a hook. Anstey tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Halo scores with a nice right hand.
Halo connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#TD2#
Anstey tries to sprawl but Halo drives through with a takedown into half guard.#ES#
Anstey manages to escape and get back to his feet!
Spartacus Halo seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Anstey walks forward, straight into a front kick from Halo.
Halo has been the more effective fighter overall so far.#T1#
Halo throws a jab when Anstey was well out of range.
Halo throws a poor cross that misses
#TD#
and Anstey counters with a nice double leg into half guard.
Halo desperately trying to maintain half guard.
Halo is trying to get back to full guard.
Halo trying to control here.
Anstey prevents Halo from improving his position.#T2#
Halo trying to control but Anstey postures up.
#SU#
Anstey decides to stand up.
Anstey takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Halo tries to bum rush Anstey with a series of wild strikes but Anstey uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Anstey tries to counter with a takedown but Halo is quick to defend against it.
Halo rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Anstey moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Anstey half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
The fighters circling - Halo throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Anstey attempts a counter takedown but Halo avoids it well and moves away.
Anstey keeps the fight on the outside.#T3#
Halo throws a leg kick #TD#
and Anstey counters with a takedown into side control! That could mean trouble for Halo!
Halo tries to bench press Anstey off him but Anstey keeps the position.
The step up in weight doesn't seem to be a problem for Halo. He's performing admirably here against the bigger man.
Halo can't do much from the bottom here.
I wouldn't like to be where Halo is right now. #T4#
Halo tries to improve position but can't. #SU#
Anstey decides to take the fight back to the feet.
Halo misses the shot to the body.
Halo tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Anstey paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Anstey drops down looking for a counter takedown but Halo sprawls and moves away.
Halo tries for a takedown but Anstey sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Anstey half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
Halo throws out a loose jab but Anstey uses good head movement to avoid it.
Anstey changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
Sloppy strikes from Halo. Those never looked like landing.
Halo ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Halo misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Anstey.
And that's the end of the fight!
Spartacus Halo comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Halo 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 Elvis Blanc scores the fight 28:29
Judge Dillan Fox scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Spartacus Halo!
A very excited looking Spartacus Halo 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.
Bucksaw Anstey was interviewed post fight and said 'Thanks for the chance to show the world what I'm capable of. Tonight wasn't my night but I'll come back better next time.'.
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Event:
AD345: Princess Peach
Date: Apr 13, 2016 |
#R1#
Rebo tries to clinch but Anstey moves out of range.
Tore Rebo seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
No luck for Rebo with that takedown attempt.
Anstey attempts a counter takedown but Rebo avoids it well and moves away.
Rebo is looking to clinch.
Anstey drops down looking for a counter takedown but Rebo sprawls and moves away.
Anstey circles away from the clinch attempt#TD#
and Anstey decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in Rebo's guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Anstey passes into half guard under a barage of strikes.
Rebo moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.#T1#
Rebo trying to control the position.
Rebo has a butterfly guard looking to sweep but Anstey has passed into side control.
Rebo trying to control but Anstey flips him over like a cheap hooker and has his back!
Rebo is trying to break free.
Rebo trying to control the hands but Anstey breaks the grip.
Rebo breaks Anstey's hooks off and manages to turn into his guard.
#ES#
Anstey pushes Rebo off for just long enough to get back to his feet. Very athletic spring there. #T2#
Rebo fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Anstey avoids it really well and circles away.
Anstey stuffs the takedown attempt from Rebo. Rebo gets slowly back to his feet.
Anstey tries to counter with a takedown but Rebo is quick to defend against it.
Bucksaw Anstey has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Tore Rebo.
Rebo tries to clinch up but Anstey circles away and keeps his distance.
Anstey changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
Rebo shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Anstey as he avoids it easily.
Anstey avoids the head kick by Rebo.
Nice sprawl there from Anstey as Rebo shoots in.
Anstey appears to be looking for a counter takedown.#T3#
Rebo fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Anstey checks it well.
A combination from Rebo does no damage.
Anstey appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
Rebo scores with a head kick. Anstey tried to block it but didn't get his arm up in time.#CUT2#
It looks like Bucksaw Anstey has been cut.
Rebo fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Anstey checks it well.
Anstey changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
Rebo fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Rebo shoots in but Anstey avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Rebo tries to clinch up but Anstey circles away and keeps his distance.#T4#
Nice sprawl there from Anstey as Rebo shoots in.
A punch lands to the side of Anstey 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Rebo throws a left and a right that both miss
#TD#
and Anstey decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in Rebo's guard.
Rebo wants to get back to his feet but he's too absorbed in his own little project and Anstey manages to pass to side control. #REVB#
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Rebo trying to control here but he's found himself mounted! Oh no!
#SU#
Anstey get's back to his feet.
Rebo wants to clinch.
Anstey drops down looking for a counter takedown but Rebo sprawls and moves away.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Bucksaw Anstey dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Bucksaw Anstey's cut.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
#R2#
Rebo tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Anstey defends well and Rebo ends up having to push Anstey into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
Anstey leaves Rebo with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Rebo is defended easily by Anstey.
Bucksaw Anstey has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Tore Rebo.
Rebo tries to grapple but his opponent circles #TD#
and Anstey counters with a shoot takedown into half guard.
Rebo pushes Anstey off but Anstey dives into side control.
#T1#
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Rebo is trying to escape and get back to his feet.
Rebo lands a little strike from the bottom.
Anstey working away.
Rebo is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
A control attempt from Rebo but he's now mounted!
Rebo wants to hold on but Anstey pushes him away.
Rebo looking to escape from mount but he's given up his back!#T2#
Good control from Anstey.
Rebo trying to control the hands but Anstey won't let him. #T3#
Anstey has the hooks in. Rebo is trying to push off one leg but he has to do so cautiously to avoid being submitted.
Rebo trying to control but he's just got himself in more trouble.
Rebo tries to escape the position.
Rebo is being controlled on the ground here - he must escape this position otherwise surely the end is near.
#T4#
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Rebo is trying to break free.
Rebo is still trying to improve position.
Rebo is in a world of trouble here. He's outmatched on the ground here and he'd better get Anstey off his back sharpish unless he wants to be submitted.
Anstey gets his hands free as Rebo looks to control.
Rebo tries to escape but Anstey has the hooks in and won't let him break free.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!#SU#
Anstey gets to his feet! The crowd go wild in anticipation of a knockout!
Anstey is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Rebo can do to turn this around?
No luck with that takedown attempt from Rebo.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Bucksaw Anstey dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Bucksaw Anstey's cut.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!
#R3#
A head kick misses from Rebo.
Anstey attempts a counter takedown but Rebo avoids it well and moves away.
Rebo shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Anstey sprawls well. Anstey wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Rebo gets slowly back to his feet.
Anstey attempts a counter takedown but Rebo avoids it well and moves away.
Rebo misses with a double jab
#TD#
and Anstey counters with a nice double leg into guard.
Rebo is wriggling around but Anstey manages to pass to half guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#REVB#
Rebo wants to get back to full guard.
Rebo trying to control here but he's found himself mounted! Oh no!
#T1##SU#
Anstey is standing up out of mount! Strange tactic there - he must really want this one on the feet! #TD2#
Rebo bobs and weaves into range and then changes levels and scores with a nice takedown into side control.
Rebo tries to move to full mount but Anstey actually manages to regain half guard.
Rebo working to pass to mount. He's got his hand pressing down on Anstey's thigh. Anstey counters though and makes it back to full guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#ES#
Anstey has butterfly guard. He's looking to stand up here. He pushes Rebo off him and springs to his feet nicely. The crowd applauds.
Rebo shoots in but Anstey avoids the takedown attempt easily.#T2#
Rebo moves to clinch but Anstey breaks away #TD#
and Anstey counters with a nice double leg into guard.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Anstey slips nicely into half guard, despite the strikes coming from Rebo.
Rebo is trying to stand.
Rebo is holding on to half guard well.
Rebo wants to get back to his feet.
#T3#
Rebo is trying to control but can't.
Rebo is trying to avoid being dragged into an even worse position than he's already in but Anstey is staying active.#REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Rebo shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Anstey defends it nicely.
Anstey drops down looking for a counter takedown but Rebo sprawls and moves away.
Bucksaw Anstey has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Tore Rebo.
A head kick by Rebo misses #TD#
and Anstey counters with a nice double leg into half guard.
Rebo tries to push off, looking to stand up, but Anstey manages to move to mount!
#T4#
Rebo tries to improve his position but instead Anstey has taken his back! #SU#
Anstey has decided that he can't make progress quickly enough from the back position and has rather unusually decided to stand up from the dominant position. Obviously he's going to be looking for the knockout on the feet here!
Rebo tries to grapple but his opponent circles #TD#
and Anstey counters with a takedown into side control! That could mean trouble for Rebo!
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Rebo bucks up and tries to throw Anstey off but instead Anstey has got his back!
Rebo rolls, trying to escape but Anstey keeps control of the position.
And that's the end of the fight!
Bucksaw Anstey showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Anstey 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 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Yves DeLean scores the fight 30:27
Judge Dillan Fox scores the fight 30:27
Judge Steve Smith scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Bucksaw Anstey!
A relieved looking Bucksaw Anstey thanked the fans for their support and gave the usual line about them being amazing. They seemed to believe that he actually meant it.
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Event:
AD340: Lighthouse
Date: Mar 20, 2016 |
#R1#
Tua lands a jab to the head.
#CUT#
It looks like Bucksaw Anstey has been cut.
Tua lands a jab to Anstey's midsection.
Tua looks to throw the jab but Anstey is out of range.
Tua tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Anstey was well out of range. Poor timing from Tua.
Anstey drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Tua defends it well.
Tua looks to land a right hand but Anstey moved out of range.
Tua throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Anstey feints the counter takedown.
Tua just misses with a punch to the body.
Anstey tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
Fatu Tua seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Tua lands a leg kick that knocks Anstey off balance momentarily.
Tua pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Anstey slips under a jab from Tua.
Anstey tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
Anstey blocks a jab.
Anstey defending well as Tua loads up on a big left hand.
Tua swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Anstey with the counter takedown but Tua avoids it easily.#T1#
Anstey slips under a jab.
A looping hook to the body misses from Tua. Anstey does a little dance to reset his feet.
Anstey with the counter takedown but Tua avoids it easily.
Tua takes a swing at Anstey's ribcage but misses.
Anstey tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
Anstey displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Tua throws out the jab.
Anstey tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
Tua throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Tua throws a hook but Anstey blocks it.
Anstey with the counter takedown but Tua avoids it easily.
Tua with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Jab by Tua.
Tua is really struggling to find his range with his punches. Anstey's reach advantage is clearly causing him problems.
Tua connects with the punch.
Tua just misses with a punch to the body.
Anstey drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Tua defends it well.
Tua jabbing away but nothing is landing.
And Anstey tries to counter it with a takedown but Tua pushes his down on his head and steps out.#T2#
Anstey checks a low kick from Tua.
Tua throws a left and a right that both miss
#TD2#
and Anstey counters with a takedown into side control! That could mean trouble for Tua!
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Tua is trying to control Anstey's posture but Anstey avoids it. #SU2#
Anstey stands up and we're back to a striking position.
Tua lands a really nice looking cross but Anstey seems unphased.
#T3#
Tua jabbing away but nothing is landing.
And Anstey tries to counter it with a takedown but Tua pushes his down on his head and steps out.
Tua ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Anstey moves away.
Anstey drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Tua defends it well.
Tua misses with a hook. Anstey ducked under it nicely.
A jab from Tua misses.
Good leg kick by Tua there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Tua misses with a body shot.
Tua misses with a series of wild punches.
Anstey changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
Anstey keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Tua tries to work over Anstey's front leg with a kick but Anstey checks it.
Anstey changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
Decent striking displayed by Tua there.#T4#
Anstey uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Tua.
Fatu Tua is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Tua just misses with a punch to the body.
Anstey needs to keep his hands up - Tua had a free shot at his head there.
Tua throws an ugly left hook that misses
#TD2#
and Anstey decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in Tua's guard.
Tua wants to get back to his feet but Anstey passes into half 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!#REVR#
Tua looks like he's trying to stand up.
Tua is looking for a sweep. Anstey is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Fatu Tua dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Bucksaw Anstey's cut.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
#R2#
Anstey uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Tua.
Anstey feints the counter takedown.
Tua throws a body shot but no joy.
Tua throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Anstey sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Anstey is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
Anstey ducks right into an uppercut from Tua.
Tua throws out a leg kick but Anstey moves out of range and Tua only half commits.
Anstey feints the counter takedown.
Anstey moves out of range of the strikes.
Anstey is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
Tua buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
A looping hook to the body misses from Tua. Anstey does a little dance to reset his feet.
Anstey changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Tua throws a looping overhand right but Anstey ducks down to avoid it.
Tua tries to bum rush Anstey with a series of wild strikes but Anstey uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Anstey feints the counter takedown.
Anstey chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Tua can pounce on him.
#T1#
Anstey staying out of range there.
Anstey changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
Anstey ducks under a wild hook from Tua.
Anstey feints the counter takedown.
Tua throws out a loose jab but Anstey uses good head movement to avoid it.
Tua thows a left - swing and a miss!
Tua lands a right hook to the body.
Tua motions for Anstey to come forward. Tua throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Anstey feints the counter takedown.
Tua lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.#CUT#
That has opened up Bucksaw Anstey's cut even more.
Tua punishes Anstey's body with a nice straight punch.
A low kick from Tua is predictable there #TD2#
so Anstey counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility.
Tua wants to stand up but Anstey is controlling him.
Tua is trying to control the position but Anstey postures up. #T2##SU2#
Anstey stands up from guard. Let's bang!
Tua scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Tua throws a right and a left that both miss.
Anstey uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Tua.
And Anstey tries to counter it with a takedown but Tua pushes his down on his head and steps out.
Tua lunges at Anstey with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Anstey's hand.
Tua misses with a straight right.
Anstey with the counter takedown but Tua avoids it easily.
Anstey moves out of range as Tua strikes.
Fatu Tua is winning the standup battle so far.
Tua misses the shot to the body.
Anstey tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.#T3#
Anstey takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Tua misses with a looping right.
Anstey drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Tua defends it well.
Tua goes to the watering hole and comes back with a big thumbs up from the judges as he scores a three punch combo.
Tua misses with an uppercut.
Anstey with the counter takedown but Tua avoids it easily.
Tua cracks the inside of Anstey's front leg.
Bucksaw Anstey is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Tua throws a hook but Anstey blocks it.
Tua misses with a two punch combination.
Anstey tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
Anstey stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Tua.
Tua takes a swing at Anstey's ribcage but misses.
Anstey drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Tua defends it well.
Tua with a hook.#CUT#
The cut above Bucksaw Anstey's eye is starting to cause him problems now.
Tua is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Anstey can do to turn this around?
Tua misses the jab.#T4#
Tua loads up on a big right hand but Anstey slips the punch.
Tua ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Anstey moves away.
Tua throws out a leg kick but Anstey moves out of range and Tua only half commits.
Anstey takes one on the button.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Anstey showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Tua.
And Anstey tries to counter it with a takedown but Tua pushes his down on his head and steps out.
Tua clobbers Anstey with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Tua throws out a loose jab but Anstey uses good head movement to avoid it.
Anstey keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
And Anstey tries to counter it with a takedown but Tua pushes his down on his head and steps out.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Fatu Tua dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Bucksaw Anstey's cut.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!
#R3#
Tua throws a body punch but Anstey moves out of range.
A decent looking cross lands there for Tua.
Anstey doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Anstey walks into a jab.
Tua throws a jab when Anstey was well out of range.
Tua fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Anstey looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Tua throws a body shot but no joy.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Tua throws a hook but Anstey avoids it easily.
Anstey changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
Tua lands with a hook. Anstey tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Anstey takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Tua misses with a wild body shot. #T1#
Tua throws out a loose jab but Anstey uses good head movement to avoid it.
Anstey tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
Tua misses with a looping left.
Anstey feints the counter takedown.
Tua lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.#CUT#
Bucksaw Anstey's cut is absolute horrible now. This looks like something out of a horror film with blood covering both fighters.
Tua throws a hook to the side of Anstey's head but Anstey sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Anstey changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
Tua misses with a straight left.
Tua throws a right hand that misses
#TD2#
and Anstey decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in Tua's guard.
Anstey is standing up over Tua. Tua looks to escape but Anstey dives into side control.
#REVR#
Tua is trying to improve his position.
Bucksaw Anstey has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T2##SU2#
Anstey stands up.
Tua dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Tua misses with a two punch combination.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Tua throws a wild combination but nothing lands. #T3#
Tua throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Tua throws a hook but Anstey avoids it easily.
Tua pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Tua is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Anstey.
Tua lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Fatu Tua is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Anstey keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Tua throws a jab but it's blocked by Anstey.
Anstey drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Tua defends it well.
Tua is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Anstey.
And Anstey tries to counter it with a takedown but Tua pushes his down on his head and steps out.
Tua tries to work over Anstey's front leg with a kick but Anstey checks it.
A shot to the liver by Tua. Beautiful body shot.
Anstey doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.#T4#
Tua misses with a looping left.
Anstey tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
Anstey avoids the body shot from Tua.
Tua throws a shot from downtown. Anstey moves away and avoids it.
Anstey uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Tua.
Anstey feints the counter takedown.
Tua swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Tua looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Anstey slips a jab from Tua.
Tua misses with a hook.
Anstey drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Tua defends it well.
Tua looks to land a left hand but Anstey moved out of range nicely.
Anstey is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
Tua misses with an uppercut.
And that's the end of the fight!
Fatu Tua showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Tua, winning every round. Will the judges agree? They are the ones who matter, even if they are often depressingly incompetent. 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 Elvis Blanc scores the fight 30:27
Judge Dillan Fox scores the fight 30:27
Judge Trevor Gratis scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Fatu Tua!
Fatu Tua decided to go for the less than humble approach in his post fight interview, telling everyone how he is going to conquer the world. The crowd seemed to like it when really that sort of approach could have gone either way.
The defeated Bucksaw Anstey had this to say: 'Thanks for the chance to show the world what I'm capable of. Tonight wasn't my night but I'll come back better next time.'.
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