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Event:
TBD#18 ANDERSON vs. ROMERO
Date: Dec 30, 2017 |
#R1#
Romero shoots in looking for a takedown. Anderson tries to sprawl out of it but Romero keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Anderson manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Romero works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Anderson.
Anderson uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Romero.
Anderson misses with a two punch combination.
Romero lands a nice shot that snaps Anderson's head back.
Anderson keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Romero shoots for a double leg takedown but Anderson sprawls well. He's pushed Romero's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Romero swings for the body but Anderson moves out of range.
Anderson closes the distance and clinches up with Romero, looking for a takedown. Anderson pushes Romero against the cage but Romero circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Anderson tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Romero defends well and Anderson ends up having to push Romero into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Mark Anderson. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Romero throws a body shot but no joy.
Anderson misses with a takedown attempt #CL2#
and Romero moves into the clinch.#T1#
Anderson blocks the elbow strike.
Anderson tries for a takedown but Romero manages to get underhooks.
Romero tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Anderson just stands there and leans against the cage.
Anderson is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Romero gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.#TD#
Anderson has picked Romero up - he's going for a ride! Anderson dumps his opponent to the mat with a thud and settles into half guard.#SUB2#
Romero actively working from the bottom here.
Romero slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Anderson is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Romero can do anything to dispel that myth.#SUB2#
Romero looking for submissions from the bottom but instead Anderson passes into half guard.
Anderson is figuring out what he wants to do next.
Romero is trying to maintain the position but Anderson is very close to passing his half guard.#T2##SUB#
Anderson is working for a submission of some sort.
Anderson landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
Anderson takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.#SUB2#
Romero looking for submissions off his back.#SUB2#
Romero looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Anderson is thwarting Romero's attempts to control the position.
Anderson is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position. #T3#
Anderson working Romero over with strikes. #SUB#
Anderson is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Anderson is looking to take a break and control but Romero is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom. #SUB#
Anderson seems to be looking for submissions.
#SUB2#
Romero looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Anderson is trying to control the action in half guard but Romero is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Anderson wants to free his trapped foot but Romero is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Romero is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Anderson scores with a couple of nice shots.#SUB2#
Romero looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Anderson trying to mount his opponent but Romero defends it. #T4#
Romero trying to control from the bottom.
Anderson is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
Anderson looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Romero with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position. #SUB#
Anderson wants to work for an arm triangle but Romero is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Anderson seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime. #SUB2#
Romero looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Anderson stalling.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Anderson seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Romero does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Anderson prevents Romero from improving his position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Mark Anderson dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
#R2#
Romero stuffs the takedown.
Anderson throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Anderson tries to score a power double leg takedown but Romero sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Anderson somewhat.#TD#
Anderson shoots in and scores a nice double leg takedown into half guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#SUB#
Anderson is looking for a kimura but Romero is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Anderson to get the leverage.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Anderson is figuring out what he wants to do next.
Anderson is trying to control. Romero wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Romero is pressing down on Anderson's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.#SUB2#
Anderson got a little sloppy there for a moment and Romero has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Anderson has managed to get both his arms back between Romero's legs - danger averted.
Romero 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.#T1#
Anderson trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Anderson throwing strikes but missing.
Anderson sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Romero's guard.
Romero is looking to improve his position.
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Anderson in particular looking to stall.
Romero works his way to full guard. Good work.
Anderson stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Romero swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Romero has momentary wrist control but Anderson slips an elbow through the middle.
Anderson passes Romero's left leg - he's now in half guard.
Mark Anderson overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.#SUB2#
Romero actively working from the bottom here.#T2#
Anderson is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position. #SUB#
Anderson seems to be working for a kimura but Romero defends the submission attempt.#SUB2#
Romero looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Romero wants to control but Anderson is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Anderson winds up and cracks Romero with a swinging punch to the side of the head.
Romero is in trouble now - Anderson has advanced to mount!
Anderson has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.#T3#
Romero is squirming around, avoiding Anderson's attempts to control the action.
Romero tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Romero tries to lock up and control but Anderson gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Anderson putting on the heat here with some good ground and pound!
Romero tries to hold on but Anderson pushes him away.
Anderson scoring with strikes but Romero is staying in there. #ROC#
Romero is rocked!
Anderson looking to control but Romero is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Romero is still in real trouble! Can Anderson finish him?
Anderson working the ground and pound effectively.
Anderson fakes a shot to the body and cracks his opponent in the head. Nice ground and pound there!
Anderson cracks Romero with a big head shot that has him covering up instantly! He's rolled onto his side and the referee has seen enough - this one is aaaaaaaaaaall over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:57 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Mark Anderson!
Mark Anderson is the new welterweight champion!
The defeated Yoel Romero had this to say: 'He is good fighter. I wish him luck!'.
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Event:
TBD#14 BULVER vs. PAREDES
Date: Dec 02, 2017 |
#R1#
Anderson shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Beast sprawls well. Beast wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Anderson gets slowly back to his feet.
A combination from Anderson does no damage.
No luck for Anderson with that takedown attempt.
Beast tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.#TD#
Anderson dives in and scores a takedown into Beast's guard.
Anderson is in a tricky position. We've heard reports from his gym mates at IC&E Academy that he's been drilling escapes, so let's see if he can get back to his feet.
Anderson looking to pass the guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Beast wants to get back to his feet but Anderson is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
Anderson won't allow Beast to sweep him here.
Anderson is working Beast over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
Anderson wants to control from the top but Beast keeps moving. #T1#
Anderson scoring with some ground and pound.
Beast keeping moving, preventing Anderson from controlling successfully.
Anderson slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
Anderson's ground tactics aren't going to win him many fans. Let's hope he's got fireworks for us if he gets back to his feet because he's not doing much on the ground.
Beast wants to sweep but no luck. #SUB2#
Beast is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Anderson showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
Beast is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Anderson wants to control from the top but Beast keeps moving. #T2#
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Anderson's corner. There ya go! There ya go! #SUB2#
Beast is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Beast tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Anderson trying to control but Beast is working from the bottom. #SUB2#
Beast throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Anderson scoring with some ground and pound.
Anderson working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
Beast controls Anderson momentarily but Anderson frees himself. #SUB2#
Beast is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Anderson defends well.
Anderson wants to control from the top but Beast keeps moving. #T3##SUB2#
Beast throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Beast looking for a sweep. Not yet Beast, not yet.
Anderson lands a couple of elbows.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Anderson looking to pass the guard.
Anderson forces his way into half guard.
Beast is looking for a sweep. Anderson is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.#SUB#
Anderson seems to be working for a kimura but Beast defends the submission attempt.
Beast wants to control but Anderson is keeping busy and won't allow it. #T4#
Beast moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Beast working a defensive guard here.
#SUB#
Anderson drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Anderson jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Anderson trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Our spies down at at Fresh INC inform us that Beast has really been working on his submissions in the buildup to this fight. Will it pay off?
Beast is trying to keep Anderson in close.
Anderson trying to control but Beast is working from the bottom.
Beast tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Anderson landing some decent shots from guard.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Anderson trying to control but Beast is working from the bottom. #SUB2#
Beast is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Mark Anderson dominated that round.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.
#R2#
Anderson shoots in looking for a takedown but Beast manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Anderson's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Beast tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
Anderson is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Beast can do to turn this around?
No luck with that takedown attempt from Anderson.
Beast is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
Mark Anderson seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Beast defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Anderson.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Mark Anderson. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Anderson shoots in for a takedown but Beast shows good takedown defense.
Beast changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
Mark Anderson is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Anderson misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Beast stuffs the takedown.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Anderson is defended easily by Beast.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Anderson fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Anderson will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Beast feints the counter takedown.#T1#
Donk. Beast catches Anderson right on the button with a cross.
Anderson avoids the body shot from Beast.
Anderson keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Anderson tries to counter with a takedown but Beast is quick to defend against it.
Anderson connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Anderson fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Beast avoids it really well and circles away.
Beast loads up on a big right hand but Anderson slips the punch.
Anderson tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Beast defends well and Anderson ends up having to push Beast into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
Beast with the counter takedown but Anderson avoids it easily.#TD#
Anderson gets a double leg takedown into Beast's guard.
Anderson lands a couple of elbows.
Beast looking to hit a scissor sweep but Anderson is one step ahead there. #T2#
Beast is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.#SUB2#
Beast working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Anderson doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Anderson manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem. #SUB2#
Beast is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Anderson defends well.
Anderson forces his way into half guard.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!#SUB2#
Beast is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Anderson pulls his head out easily. #SUB#
Anderson seems to be working for a kimura but Beast defends the submission attempt.#T3#
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Anderson lands a nice short elbow.
Beast works his way to full guard. Good work.#SUB#
Anderson drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Anderson jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Anderson passes Beast's left leg - he's now in half guard.
Anderson throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Mark Anderson overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Anderson wants to control but Beast is keeping him busy.
Beast wants to control but Anderson is keeping busy.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Anderson lands a nice short elbow.
Anderson prevents Beast from improving his position.#T4#
Anderson keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.
Beast wants to get back to his feet.
Anderson trying to control from half guard but Beast is working away.
Beast gets back to full guard.
Beast looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Beast keeping moving, preventing Anderson from controlling successfully.
Anderson stopping the sweep attempt from Beast.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Anderson working some strikes from top position.
Beast is trying to control the position but Anderson postures up.
Anderson is in close to Beast's body, working some short punches and elbows.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Dave Beast will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! And we move into the final round!
#R3#
Beast leaves Anderson with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Beast changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
Anderson avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Anderson tries to score a power double leg takedown but Beast sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Anderson somewhat.
Beast misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Anderson.
Beast keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Mark 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.
Beast swings for the body but Anderson moves out of range.
Beast slips a jab and a cross from Anderson.
Beast changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
Anderson shoots in and drives through. Beast sprawls well.
Anderson shoots in for a takedown but Beast shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Dave Beast seems to be getting the better of the standup.#T1#
Anderson throws a right and a left that Beast avoids nicely.
Anderson shoots in for a takedown but Beast shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
And Beast tries to counter it with a takedown but Anderson pushes his down on his head and steps out.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.#TD2#
Beast gets a takedown into half guard.
Beast looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Beast seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
Beast slips a nice elbow through Anderson's hands, connecting with Anderson's forehead.
Beast working over Anderson with some ground and pound. Anderson looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
Anderson is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Beast's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Beast's back!
Anderson controlling well, preventing Beast from escaping the position.
Anderson controlling the position well here. Beast rolled but Anderson kept the hooks locked in and stayed in the dominant position.
Beast grimaces as he takes a shot to the body. #T2#
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Beast manages to reverse the position and now he's in Anderson's guard. Nice work there by Beast.
Beast lands a couple of digs.
Anderson on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Anderson tries to get out of the position.
Anderson has momentary wrist control but Beast slips an elbow through the middle.
Anderson wants to sweep here but Beast controlling him for the moment.
Beast scoring with punches to the head and body.
Anderson managing to control the position.
Beast wants to pass the guard but Anderson is keeping the position.
Beast lands a couple of decent looking shots.#T3#
Beast throwing strikes from guard but Anderson blocks nicely.
Anderson is pulling down on Beast's head to control his posture.
Beast cracks Anderson with a solid left hand.
Beast keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Anderson's head.
Beast scoring with punches to the head and body.
Anderson is trying to keep Beast in close.
Anderson wants to stand but Beast is controlling the position.
Beast wants to control from the top but Anderson keeps moving.
Beast distracts Anderson with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.#ROC2#
Anderson is rocked!
Beast lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
Oh Anderson is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!
Beast chips away with some ground and pound.#T4#
Anderson is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Beast is controlling him.
Beast loads up on a big left hand. Anderson felt that one! He's just covering up now, not defending himself intelligently - Beast looks towards the ref and unloads with 3 more big shots and the ref has no choice but to stop the fight! Anderson can't hide his disappointment, as Beast celebrates the victory.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:21 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Dave Beast!
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Event:
TBD#8 BULVER vs. WINKLE
Date: Oct 21, 2017 |
#R1#
Anderson takes a head kick and shrugs it off.
Stephens looks to throw a body kick#TD2#
and Anderson counters with a shoot takedown into half guard.
Anderson working Stephens over with strikes. #SUB2#
Anderson is working for a kimura but Stephens is defending it quite comfortably.
Anderson working some ground and pound from close in. He's looking to maintain this position and strike for a while by the looks of things... although he'll probably advance to full mount in a minute now I've said that.
Anderson working the head and body with strikes.
Anderson drops an elbow to the side of Stephens 's head.
Stephens is trying to maintain the position but Anderson is very close to passing his half guard.
Anderson lands strikes from half guard.
Anderson performing his best blanket impression for a moment.
Let's hope that Anderson has the urge to step up the pace any second now because for the last 15 or 20 seconds he's just been holding on tight.#T1#
Stephens taking some punishment here, with Anderson in his half guard.
Anderson takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.
Anderson is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
Anderson prevents Stephens from improving his position.
Anderson keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.
Stephens is looking to improve his position.
Nice strikes from Anderson there.
Anderson slows the pace down in half guard.
Stephens wants to control but Anderson is keeping busy.
The two fighters exchange a few words. I couldn't hear what they were saying but maybe it's more fun if you make it up yourself. Anderson connects with a nice short shot to Stephens 's temple. #T2#
Anderson seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense.
Anderson winds up and cracks Stephens with a swinging punch to the side of the head.
Stephens tries to get to full guard but Anderson has control of the leg.
Anderson lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
Anderson lands strikes from half guard.
Stephens on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
Anderson controlling the action here.
Stephens is trying to control but can't.
Anderson scores with a couple of good hammerfists.#T3#
Anderson is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
Anderson takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.#SUB2#
Anderson is looking for a kimura. It's pretty deep but Stephens still has the half guard so he's probably OK. Oh, Stephens has exploded into a beautiful escape there and after a quick scramble, he's ended up in side control on top! Nice work!
Anderson is trying to control Stephens 's posture but Stephens avoids it.
Anderson gets one leg under and gets the fight to half guard.
Anderson tries to roll over but Stephens keeps him under control.
The fighters are battling for position here. Anderson manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Anderson told us pre-fight that he has been working on his escapes in training. Let's see if he can call on some of his new skills to get back to his feet.
Anderson has his hands on Stephens 's head, controlling the position. #T4#
Anderson avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Anderson bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Stephens 's guard. #REVB#
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Anderson sitting in guard here, content to control.
Stephens bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Anderson's guard. #REVR#
Stephens makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
Stephens postures up in Anderson's guard and throws a big left but Anderson blocks it.
Anderson has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Anderson is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move. #REVB#
This has been an exciting period of action!
Anderson working Stephens over with strikes.
Anderson takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Mark Anderson dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
#R2##TD2#
Anderson throws a loose over hand right and dives in with a double leg takedown. Stephens tries to sprawl but it's too late and the fighters hit the mat. Anderson is in Stephens 's guard.
Anderson trying to control the position from guard on top but Stephens is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Anderson slips nicely into half guard.
Anderson trying to control from half guard but Stephens is working away.
Anderson slips a nice elbow through Stephens 's hands, connecting with Stephens 's forehead.
Anderson lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
Stephens has hold of Anderson's hands but Anderson slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Stephens pushes Anderson off but Anderson dives into side control.
Stephens gets back to half guard.
Anderson trying to control the pace. #T1#
Anderson is working hard to pass the guard. He's done it - he's now in full mount! Trouble for Stephens !
Stephens throwing hammer fists to the chest of Anderson. What's that going to do exactly?
Anderson controlling the pace for now.
Anderson landing strikes, looking to finish!
Mark Anderson has got the better of the ground game so far.
Anderson controlling the position easily from mount.
Stephens is trying desperately to improve position.#T2#
The crowd growing excited in anticipation of a finish here! Right on cue, Anderson cracks his opponent with a massive right hand that draws loud cheers!
Stephens is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
Stephens tries to hold on but Anderson postures up.
A nice elbow there by Anderson.
A nice elbow there by Anderson.
Anderson landing shots from mount.
Anderson lands with some vicious ground and pound - can Stephens hang on?#ROC2#
Stephens is rocked!
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Anderson raining down shots from the mount!
Oh Stephens is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Stephens tries to lock up and control but Anderson gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Anderson lands a shot to the body, followed up by a shot to the exposed head of his trapped opponent.
#SUB2#
Anderson throws some shoulder strikes here and then postures up. Oh, he's gone for an armbar! Stephens has his hands clasped together but Anderson breaks the hold and Stephens is forced to tap! This one is aaaaaaaaaaall over! That was lightning fast by Anderson!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:56 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Mark Anderson!
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Event:
WW#4 JOHNSON vs. RIDER
Date: Oct 03, 2017 |
#R1#
Anderson closes this distance looking for a takedown but Barbour circles away.
Barbour throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.#TD#
Anderson shoots in and gets a takedown into half guard. Anderson showed some decent athleticism there.
Ground and pound from Anderson.
Barbour is looking to escape.
Anderson working the head and body with strikes.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Anderson seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
Barbour is trying to stand.
Anderson controlling the pace.
Barbour missing with punches from the bottom.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Barbour has hold of Anderson's hands but Anderson slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.#SUB#
Anderson is working for a kimura but Barbour is defending it quite comfortably.
Anderson performing his best blanket impression for a moment. #T1#
Anderson landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
Anderson takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.
Anderson working the head and body with strikes.
Barbour is in trouble now - Anderson has advanced to mount!
Anderson takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
Barbour really wants to buck Anderson off and get back to his feet.
Anderson with shots to the head and body - Barbour looks very uncomfortable down there.
Barbour is looking to get back to his feet - it's going to be hard from this position.
Anderson lands a couple of nice shots there from mount.
Anderson with good strikes from the mount here!
Anderson breaks from Barbour's wrist control and lands an elbow.
Anderson raining down shots from the mount!#T2#
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Barbour is not a happy chappy… he wants out of there.
Barbour is looking to get to half guard.
Barbour throwing punches from his back but nothing is landing.
Anderson scoring with strikes but Barbour is staying in there. #ROC#
Barbour is rocked!
Anderson breaks from Barbour's wrist control and lands an elbow.
Barbour is still in real trouble! Can Anderson finish him?
Anderson controlling the position easily from mount.
Anderson drops a big elbow. That's hurt Barbour! More shots from Anderson and the ref steps in! The fight is over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:43 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Mark Anderson!
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Aug 18, 2017 |
#R1#
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Anderson is defended easily by Workman.#TD2#
Anderson changes levels and drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. Workman looks really pissed at himself for not defending that better.
Anderson misses with the ground and pound.#SUB2#
Anderson swings around for an armbar but Workman sees it coming a mile off and turns beautifully into Anderson's guard.
Workman is looking to stand up but Anderson won't let him.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Anderson can do anything to dispel that myth.
Workman is looking to work some ground and pound but Anderson has wrist control.
Anderson bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Workman's guard. #REVB#
Anderson is fighting to break Workman's control of his arms but Workman is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.
Anderson postures up and lands a big shot to Workman's brow.
Workman trying to strike from the bottom but really, it's not the best position to be doing that from!
Workman preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage. #T1#
Anderson stopping the sweep attempt from Workman.
Anderson controlling from the top position.
Workman pulls Anderson in close to prevent any damage.
Workman is trying to control the position but Anderson postures up.
Anderson postures up and lands a big shot to Workman's brow.
Anderson chips away with some ground and pound.
Anderson really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Workman. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Anderson stands up over Workman, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
Anderson lands a couple of digs.
Anderson stays in close to Workman's body and controls the position.
Anderson works over Workman with some ground and pound from guard.
Workman avoiding any damage from the ground and pound. #T2#
Anderson throwing strikes but missing.
Workman utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Anderson lands a couple of digs.
Workman keeping moving, preventing Anderson from controlling successfully.
Anderson lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
Anderson cracks Workman with a solid left hand.#ROC2#
Workman is rocked!
Anderson works over Workman with some ground and pound from guard.
Oh Workman is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!
Anderson loads up on a big left hand. Workman felt that one! He's just covering up now, not defending himself intelligently - Anderson looks towards the ref and unloads with 3 more big shots and the ref has no choice but to stop the fight! Workman can't hide his disappointment, as Anderson celebrates the victory.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:53 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Mark Anderson!
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Aug 16, 2017 |
#R1##TD#
Anderson scores with a nice takedown into half guard. Let's see what he's got on the ground.
Anderson thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Lewis's head.
Anderson throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Lewis blocking the ground and pound attempt from Anderson.
Anderson wants to pass the guard but Lewis is defending well.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Anderson not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Anderson throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Lewis blocking the ground and pound attempt from Anderson.
Anderson sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Lewis defending well though.
Lewis blocking the ground and pound attempt from Anderson.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Anderson sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Lewis defending well though.
Anderson has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.
Anderson is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
Anderson trying to control the action but Lewis is working from the bottom. #T1#
Anderson has freed up his trapped foot and advances to mount.
Anderson tries to control but Lewis wriggling away.
Anderson throwing shots from mount but they're not landing.
Anderson misses with a head shot.
Anderson connects with a couple of good shots from mount.
Anderson landing shots from mount. #SUB#
Anderson looks like he's working for a submission but he's not found anything just yet.#T2#
Anderson misses with a head shot.
Anderson breaks from Lewis's wrist control and lands an elbow.
BOOM! Anderson connects with a massive shot to the dome!
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Anderson connects with a bit shot that sees Lewis covering up! More strikes from Anderson and the referee jumps in to stop the fight! Anderson is our winner by TKO!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:44 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Mark Anderson!
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