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Event:
Gladiators 47 Payne v Jacks
Date: Sep 08, 2017 |
#R1#
Anderson misses with a body shot
and Vendarra counters with a nice low kick that buckles Anderson's knee momentarily.
Vendarra uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Anderson.
Vendarra slips under a jab.
Vendarra definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Anderson throws a hook but Vendarra blocks it.
Vendarra appeared to be looking to counter that last move with a leg kick.
An inside leg kick lands from Vendarra. #CL#
Vendarra gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Vendarra lands an uppercut.
Anderson prevents a body shot from Vendarra.
Vendarra lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Anderson tries to pull guard but Vendarra forces him back to his feet, against the cage.
Anderson jumps guard but Vendarra stands there with Anderson around his waist. Anderson gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Anderson fails to pull guard.
Bob Vendarra has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Xerxes Anderson.
Vendarra tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Anderson tries to pull guard but Vendarra forces him back to his feet, against the cage.
Vendarra working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Vendarra makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.#CUT#
It looks like Xerxes Anderson has been cut.
Vendarra lands a body punch.
Anderson looks winded!
Vendarra digs a right hand underneath Anderson's ribcage. Anderson let out a lung full of air as it connected.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Vendarra lands a body shot. #T1#
Vendarra tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Anderson's elbow.
Vendarra doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
A left hand lands to the body for Vendarra.
Vendarra scores with a shot to the side of Anderson's head.
Vendarra works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
The pace really dropping off here, momentarily.
Vendarra lands with a short shot to the head.
Vendarra lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Anderson tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Anderson tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
#BC#
Vendarra breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
A good leg kick by Vendarra.
Vendarra chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Anderson dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Anderson throws a sloppy body shot
and Vendarra counters with a thumping low kick.
Anderson fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Vendarra manages to avoid it.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Vendarra connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Vendarra scores with a nice body kick.
#T2#
Vendarra lands a kick to the ribs of his opponent. Nice work there - in and out in a flash.
Vendarra ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Vendarra lands a glancing blow to the side of Anderson's head.#ROC#
Anderson is rocked!
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Vendarra.
Anderson has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Vendarra.
A good leg kick by Vendarra. #CL#
Vendarra has taken the fight to the clinch.
Vendarra scores with a shoulder strike.
Vendarra lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Vendarra avoiding damage.
Vendarra digs a right hand into Anderson's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Anderson's gas tank.
Vendarra working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Anderson is still on wobbly legs! Can Vendarra finish him?
Vendarra doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Anderson seems to have recovered his senses.
Anderson's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.#KD#
Vendarra drops Anderson onto one knee with a big uppercut from the clinch! Anderson is propped up by the cage and works his way back to his feet!
Vendarra lands a nice shot to the body.
Vendarra unloads with a big right hand that wobbles Anderson! He's leaning against the cage trying to keep his feet but Vendarra is unloading with more strikes now! Anderson drops to his knees and the referee stops the fight for a TKO!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:56 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Bob Vendarra!
After winning the bout, Bob Vendarra thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility.
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Event:
Gladiators 39 Rockwell v Bravo
Date: Jul 29, 2017 |
#R1#
Anderson defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Hamburger.
No joy there for Hamburger, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Hamburger on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Hamburger darts in looking for a takedown but Anderson gets double underhooks and turns Hamburger into the cage.
Hamburger needs to keep his hands up - Anderson had a free shot at his head there.#CUT2#
It looks like Holton Hamburger has been cut.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Hamburger is defended easily by Anderson.
It seemed like Anderson was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Holton Hamburger. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Anderson fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Hamburger looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Anderson scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Anderson scores with a nice head shot.
Hamburger shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Anderson sprawls well. Anderson wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Hamburger gets slowly back to his feet.
Hamburger looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Anderson moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Hamburger tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Anderson defends well and Hamburger ends up having to push Anderson into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
The crowd cheers as Anderson lands an impressive looking overhand right. Hamburger doesn't seem phased though.#T1##TD#
Hamburger shoots in with a lovely double leg takedown. Anderson manages to land in full guard to minimise the damage.
Hamburger is breathing heavily.
Hamburger stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Anderson swivels though and keeps the full guard. #SUB2#
Hamburger is posturing up here but Anderson has hold of an arm and he's gone for an armbar! Hamburger tries to roll out but it's too tight and Hamburger has to tap! Slick submission there by Anderson!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:28 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Xerxes Anderson!
During a confident post fight interview, Xerxes Anderson thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.
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Event:
Gladiators 31 Aoki v King
Date: Jun 21, 2017 |
#R1#
Anderson lands a nice shot to the body.
Nice jab there from Jacks. #CUT2#
It looks like Xerxes Anderson has been cut.
Anderson takes a swing at Jacks's ribcage but misses.
Jacks throws out a counter right but Anderson avoids it with no problem.
Anderson looks to land a left hand but Jacks moved out of range nicely.
Jacks scores with a nice right hand.
Anderson misses with a straight right.
Anderson with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Jacks to score with a decent uppercut.
Anderson connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Jacks momentarily.
Anderson with a poor takedown
and Jacks connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.#ROC2#
Anderson is rocked!
Anderson scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
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!
Anderson throws an ugly left hook that misses
#KD2#
and Jacks counters with a crisp right hand that drops Anderson! Jacks lets Anderson back up to his feet, looking for a finish!
Oh Anderson is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Anderson misses with a straight left.
Anderson misses with a body punch
and Jacks counters with a big left hand that crumples Anderson! He was out before he hit the floor! Brutal knockout!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:46 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Brian Jacks!
During a confident post fight interview, Brian Jacks thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.
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Event:
Gladiators 27 Kingi v Jacks
Date: May 31, 2017 |
#R1#
Facon pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Anderson is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own.
A jab from Facon misses.
Anderson throws out a counter right but Facon avoids it with no problem.
Facon swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
#TD2#
and Anderson counters with a single leg into guard. Facon didn't expect that. #ES#
Facon has butterfly guard. He's looking to stand up here. He pushes Anderson off him and springs to his feet nicely. The crowd applauds.
Facon seems to be moving with more speed, compared to his last bout. He must have been working on that in the gym.
Anderson fails miserably with a takedown attempt.#TD2#
Anderson scores a trip takedown into side control. Nice.
Facon on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Facon tries to get out of the position.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!#SUB2#
Anderson looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything. #SUB2#
Anderson working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
Anderson trying to control the position but Facon is working away. #T1##SUB2#
Anderson is trying to get an arm triangle but Facon is defending well.
Facon is trying to get back to half guard.#SUB2#
Anderson working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
Facon is trying to control Anderson's posture but Anderson avoids it. #SUB2#
Anderson wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Facon, who protects the arm well.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#T2#
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Anderson trying to control the action but Facon is working from the bottom. #SUB2#
Anderson working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
Anderson trying to control the action but Facon is working from the bottom. #SUB2#
Anderson is trying to get an arm triangle but Facon is defending well. #T3##SUB2#
Anderson is trying to get an arm triangle but Facon is defending well. #SUB2#
Anderson is trying to get an arm triangle but Facon is defending well. #SUB2#
Anderson looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
Facon regains half guard.#T4#
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Anderson tries to pass to full mount but Facon defends it.
Anderson prevents Facon from standing back up.
#SUB2#
Anderson is trying for a kimura here. Facon looks like he's in a lot of pain... and he's tapping out! Anderson wins by kimura!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:32 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Xerxes Anderson!
Xerxes Anderson decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.
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Event:
Gladiators 17 Runt vs Bhullar
Date: Apr 22, 2017 |
#R1#
Anderson shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Tapaus as he avoids it easily.
Tapaus throwing a counter right hand but Anderson manages to avoid it.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Anderson.
Tapaus was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Tapaus gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Anderson.
Anderson tries for a takedown but Tapaus sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Tapaus appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
Keijo Tapaus has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Xerxes Anderson.
Tapaus throws a series of punches but Anderson moves out of range.
A nice side step and Anderson releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.#TD2#
Tapaus gets caught flat footed, as Anderson shoots in with a quick takedown into guard.#SUB#
Tapaus has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Anderson can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself. #SUB#
Tapaus had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Anderson defends it easily.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Anderson sitting in guard here, content to control. #T1#
Anderson wants to pass the guard but Tapaus is keeping the position.
Tapaus not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Anderson trying to control the position from guard on top but Tapaus is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #SUB2#
Anderson drops back looking for a leg! Tapaus is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Tapaus manages to kick Anderson off! Anderson jumps back into Tapaus's guard. #SUB#
Tapaus is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Anderson defends well.#SUB#
Tapaus is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Anderson is aware though and is defending well.#T2#
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.
Tapaus is trying to keep Anderson in close.
Anderson engaging in some classic timewasting tactics. #REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
A swing and a miss from Tapaus.
Anderson tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
Anderson shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Tapaus as he jumps to the side.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Anderson is defended easily by Tapaus.
Anderson shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.#T3#
Tapaus scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.#CUT#
It looks like Xerxes Anderson has been cut.
Anderson throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Tapaus's waist but Tapaus gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Anderson off to one side.
Anderson misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Anderson swings for the body but Tapaus moves out of range.
Anderson takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Anderson tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Tapaus defends well and Anderson ends up having to push Tapaus into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
Tapaus throws a shot from downtown. Anderson moves away and avoids it.
Anderson shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Tapaus as he jumps to the side.
It looked like Tapaus was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Anderson.
Anderson changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Tapaus tries to avoid it but Anderson manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Tapaus to the ground. Tapaus escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Tapaus stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Tapaus wants it to stay on the feet.#T4#
Anderson shoots in for a takedown but Tapaus shows good takedown defense.
Tapaus displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Anderson.
Anderson fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
A jab lands there for Tapaus.
No luck for Anderson with that takedown attempt.
Tapaus throwing a counter right hand but Anderson manages to avoid it.
Anderson fails with the takedown.
Tapaus swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Anderson darts in looking for a takedown but Tapaus gets double underhooks and turns Anderson into the cage.
Anderson throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Tapaus counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Keijo Tapaus dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Xerxes Anderson'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#
Tapaus fakes a right and follows up with a big left that drops Anderson to one knee - oooooh, he's wobbly! Anderson looks to clinch but Tapaus throws him off and pummels him into the canvas! Anderson taps out under the strikes! The fight is over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:05 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Strikes). Keijo Tapaus!
A victorious Keijo Tapaus thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter.
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Event:
Alliance Wars R5: Group A
Date: Dec 07, 2016 |
#R1##TD#
Anderson darts in and lands a nice takedown into half guard.#SUB#
Anderson seems to be looking for submissions.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Janssen slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Janssen 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.
Janssen is trying to control the position but Anderson postures up.
Anderson slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard. #SUB2#
Janssen looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB2#
Janssen had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Anderson defends it easily.
Anderson won't allow Janssen to sweep him here. #T1#
Anderson passes into half guard.
Janssen is trying to control but can't.
Janssen is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Janssen is trying to maintain the position but Anderson is very close to passing his half guard.
Janssen tries to get to full guard but Anderson has control of the leg. #SUB2#
Janssen has hold of a guillotine but he's not going to be able to crank on it really with only half guard, so it's no trouble for Anderson. Oh but Janssen has got full guard now! Oh boy! This one could be over very soon! Anderson goes limp - he's gone! Janssen jumps up and celebrates with the crowd - fantastic submission finish!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:57 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Guillotine). Kennet Janssen!
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Event:
Alliance Wars R4: Wildcard
Date: Nov 16, 2016 |
#R1##TD#
Anderson shoots in and gets a takedown into half guard. Anderson showed some decent athleticism there.
Wars wants to improve his position but Anderson is controlling well.
Anderson is looking to take a break and control but Wars is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Wars tries to roll over but Anderson keeps him under control.
Wars trying to control here.
#SUB#
Anderson seems to be working for a kimura but Wars defends the submission attempt.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB#
Anderson is looking for a kimura here.
Anderson trying to mount his opponent but Wars defends it. #T1##SUB#
Anderson is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Wars doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Anderson. #SUB#
Anderson is looking for a kimura here.
Anderson prevents Wars from improving his position.#SUB#
Anderson is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Wars wants to improve his position but Anderson is controlling well.
Wars has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Anderson is working away from the top position though.#T2#
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.
Anderson controlling the action here.#SUB#
Anderson in half guard on the top. He's looking for a kimura... He's got it locked and he's managed to free his trapped foot. Wars tries to escape but it's on too tight and he has to tap! Great BJJ skills there from Anderson!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:27 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Xerxes Anderson!
After winning the bout, Xerxes Anderson thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility.
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Event:
Alliance Wars R3: Group A
Date: Oct 26, 2016 |
#R1#
Anderson tries for a takedown but McCain sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
McCain stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and McCain wants it to stay on the feet.
McCain throws a shot from downtown. Anderson moves away and avoids it.
Anderson swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
McCain lands a nice looking body shot.
Anderson shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has McCain pinned against the cage. McCain gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Lucas McCain has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Xerxes Anderson.
McCain looks to land a body kick but Anderson moved away.
McCain misses with a low kick.
McCain seems to be moving with more speed, compared to his last bout. He must have been working on that in the gym.
McCain cracks a nice hook into Anderson's ribs.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
McCain lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Anderson uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by McCain.
McCain misses with a kick to the body.
McCain throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.#T1#
McCain lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
McCain lands a jab to Anderson's midsection.
Anderson looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
McCain scores with a jab to the head.
McCain swings for the body but Anderson moves out of range.
McCain is looking to wear down Anderson with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
A decent looking cross lands there for McCain.
The crowd cheers as McCain lands an impressive looking overhand right. Anderson doesn't seem phased though.#KD#
McCain sends Anderson crashing to the mat with a devastating uppercut! McCain is motioning to the referee to let Anderson up. He wants to try and finish this one on the feet!#ROC#
Anderson is rocked!#CUT#
It looks like Xerxes Anderson has been cut.
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!
Anderson gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and McCain counters with a huge left! Anderson is in big trouble! He's backing up but McCain isn't giving him chance to recover. Under a barage of punches the ref has to step in to save Anderson from any more damage. A dominating finish by McCain!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:54 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Lucas McCain!
Jumping up and down and very excited, Lucas McCain waved his t-shirt featuring Urban Fighter's logo in front of the cameras.
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Event:
Alliance Wars R2: Group A
Date: Oct 05, 2016 |
#R1#
Anderson shoots in for a double leg but Alien sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Anderson fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
A big left from Anderson misses.
Anderson darts in looking for a takedown but Alien gets double underhooks and turns Anderson into the cage.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Xerxes Anderson. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Anderson darts in looking for a takedown but Alien gets double underhooks and turns Anderson into the cage.
Alien keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Anderson.
Alien tries to counter by closing the distance.
Anderson uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Alien.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Anderson avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Anderson shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Alien as he jumps to the side.
A jab from Alien misses.
Anderson is trying to close the distance and clinch up, after that failed offence from Alien.#T1#
Alien ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Anderson moves away.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Anderson is defended easily by Alien.
Anderson shoots in but Alien avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Anderson fails with the takedown.
Anderson fails with a takedown attempt.
Anderson shoots in looking for a takedown. Alien tries to sprawl out of it but Anderson keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Alien manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing. #T2#
A big left from Alien misses.
Alien throws an overhand right that lands on Anderson's shoulder, as Anderson tries to avoid the shot.
Anderson tries to counter by moving into the clinch but Alien manages to circle out of the way.
Anderson shoots in and drives through. Alien sprawls well.
Alien misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Anderson.
Alien leaves Anderson with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Alien tries to counter by closing the distance.
Anderson misses with a takedown attempt - Alien sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Alien fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Anderson manages to avoid it.#T3#
Anderson is trying hard to land a takedown here. Alien sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Alien has tried to improve his agility in the runup to this fight.
Anderson ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Anderson doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Anderson fails to land the takedown.
Anderson shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Alien pinned against the cage. Alien gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Alien misses with a hook.
Anderson tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Alien swivels and escapes.
Anderson bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.#T4#
Alien lands with a good body shot.
Anderson tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Alien swivels and escapes.
A jab from Alien misses.
Anderson swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Alien takes a swing at Anderson's ribcage but misses.
Anderson takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Alien is really struggling to land any decent head shots against his taller opponent.
Anderson ducks under a wild hook from Alien.
Alien misses with an uppercut. Anderson saw that one coming.
Anderson wants to take advantage of his opponent's missed offense by moving into the clinch.
Anderson closes this distance looking for a takedown but Alien circles away.
Alien misses with a body shot.
Anderson tries to counter by clinching up but Alien breaks away and moves out of range.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Alien throws a shot to the body.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Anderson avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Ancient Alien dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
#R2#
Anderson avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Anderson shoots for a takedown but Alien saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Ancient Alien seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Anderson shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Anderson bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Anderson keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Alien.
Alien misses with a right hand
and Alien takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Alien is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Anderson.
Anderson tries to counter by moving into the clinch but Alien manages to circle out of the way.
Anderson shoots in looking for a takedown but Alien manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Anderson's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Xerxes Anderson. That's going to take a lot out of him.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Anderson keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Alien scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Anderson doesn't seem bothered though.
Alien throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Alien misses the shot to the body. #T1#
Alien displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Anderson.
Anderson shoots in and drives through. Alien sprawls well.
Anderson goes for a double leg but Alien avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Alien continues to drive forward.
Anderson sets himself, and Alien steps forward looking for the clinch! Anderson avoids it this time.
Anderson misses with a takedown #CL2#
and Alien counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by Alien.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Alien lands a right hand.
Alien misses with the head strike.
Alien misses with a punch on the inside.
#T2#
Alien lands a hook that snaps the head of Anderson backwards.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Alien.
I was talking to Anderson's coach per-fight and he was telling me that they'd been working on the clinch in the runup to this fight.
Anderson tries to pull guard but Alien forces him back to his feet, against the cage.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Anderson.
Alien swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Alien tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Anderson's elbow.
Anderson blocks a body shot from Alien.
Alien throws a head punch that misses. #T3#
Anderson tries to pull guard but Alien forces him back to his feet, against the cage.
Alien fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Alien tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Anderson tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Alien smiles and moves away.
Anderson shoots in and drives through. Alien sprawls well.
Alien misses with a wild body shot. #CL2#
Alien closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Alien misses with a punch to the body.
Anderson is trying to pull guard but Alien turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.#T4#
Alien misses with a punch to the body.
A short right from Alien on the inside.
Alien doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Anderson jumps guard but Alien turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.
Alien misses with a punch on the inside.
Alien misses with a punch on the inside.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Alien.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Alien.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Ancient Alien showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
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. Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!
#R3#
Alien throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Anderson stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Anderson shoots for a takedown but Alien saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Anderson dives in and grabs Alien's left leg, looking for a takedown. Alien pushes down on Anderson's head and hops out.
Alien misses with a looping right.
Anderson shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Alien defends it nicely.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Xerxes Anderson. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Alien throws a jab but it's blocked by Anderson.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Alien thows a left - swing and a miss!
Alien swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Anderson tries to counter by moving into the clinch but Alien manages to circle out of the way.
Alien lands a glancing blow to the side of Anderson's head.#CUT2#
It looks like Xerxes Anderson has been cut.
Alien just misses with a punch to the body.
#T1#
Anderson fails to land the takedown.
Anderson tries for a takedown but Alien sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Anderson shoots in but doesn't get the takedown #CL2#
and Alien counters into the clinch. Nicely done.
Alien lands a right hand.
Ancient Alien seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Anderson blocking some punches.
Anderson jumps guard but Alien turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing. #TD#
Anderson pulls guard successfully.
#T2##SUB#
Anderson looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Alien tries to stand but Anderson is controlling from the bottom. #SUB#
Anderson has his feet on Alien's thighs here. He's pushed Alien off and worked for a very quick armbar from the bottom! He's flipped onto his stomach and he's cranking hard on the arm! Alien screams in pain and taps out! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:31 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Xerxes Anderson!
After winning the bout, Xerxes Anderson thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility.
The defeated Ancient Alien had this to say: 'I will be back, and stronger than ever before!'.
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Event:
Alliance Wars R1: Group A
Date: Sep 14, 2016 |
#R1#
Anderson ducks under a wild hook from Rosales.
Rosales throws a body punch but Anderson moves out of range.
Anderson shoots in but doesn't get the takedown #TD#
and Rosales counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground. #SUB2#
Anderson is looking for a triangle but Rosales pushes his legs off easily.
Rosales is looking to advance position but Anderson has hit a scissor sweep - now he's on top in mount!#REVB#
Anderson can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Rosales is looking to escape.
Rosales is desperately trying to improve his position but Anderson has a good base and remains in mount.
Anderson controlling from the full mount. #T1#
Rosales is in all sorts of trouble here.
#SUB2#
Anderson goes for an armbar but Rosales turns quickly into his guard - lovely anticipation from Rosales.
Rosales tries to stand but Anderson is controlling from the bottom.
Anderson is trying to control the position from the bottom.
#SUB2#
Anderson has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Rosales can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself. #SUB2#
Anderson pushes a forearm under Rosales's chin to create some space. He's escaped his hips and pivoted quickly for an armbar! Can he extend the arm? Yes, Rosales is tapping out! Damn, that was fast!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:56 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Xerxes Anderson!
During a confident post fight interview, Xerxes Anderson thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.
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