Play by Play - Fighter's Fight Commentary

Event: SyFi 127
Date: Nov 11, 2018

#R1#
Asznee darts in looking for a takedown but Anderson gets double underhooks and turns Asznee into the cage.
Asznee shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Anderson sprawls well. Anderson wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Asznee gets slowly back to his feet.
Anderson connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Asznee doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Anderson counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Big Asznee. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Asznee takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Asznee gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Anderson counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Asznee shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Anderson cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Asznee takes a body punch but keeps moving. #TD#
Asznee gets a double leg takedown into Anderson's guard.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Asznee wants to control from the top but Anderson keeps moving.
Anderson is trying to control the position but Asznee postures up. #T1#
Asznee slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.
Anderson looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.#SUB#
Asznee is in a dominant position here, looking for a kimura. Anderson looks calm but he's in trouble here. Asznee gets his leg over his opponent's head and yanks on the arm. Anderson is tapping like a morse code operator on the titanic! SOS! SOS! Asznee lets go of the hold and Anderson can pop his arm back in it's socket.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:25 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Big Asznee!
Big Asznee seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website.
The defeated Alexis Anderson had this to say: 'Just Playin. Next time is for real.'.

Event: SyFi 118
Date: Oct 20, 2018

#R1#
Jab, jab by Flannerry - just one landing.
Flannerry scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Flannerry ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Anderson swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
A big left from Anderson misses.
Flannerry is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Anderson with a body shot.
Anderson takes a swing at Flannerry's ribcage but misses.
Anderson takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Flannerry is using his reach advantage to land shots from outside his opponent's range.
Anderson takes a swing at Flannerry's ribcage but misses.
Anderson takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Flannerry keeps the fight on the outside.
Anderson takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Flannerry has been spending a lot of time sparring his boxing in the run up to the fight, trying to sharpen up those hands and look for a knockout.
Alexis Anderson seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Anderson connects with a body shot that sends Flannerry's belly button to the back.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Jab, jab by Anderson - just one landing.
Flannerry takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Flannerry pushes forward with a 1-2 combination that forces Anderson back to the cage. Flannerry follows up with a solid lead hook to the liver.#T1#
Anderson swings for the body but Flannerry moves out of range.
Flannerry throws out a counter right but Anderson avoids it with no problem.
Anderson works the jab nicely.
Flannerry tests Anderson's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Flannerry has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
Anderson fails in his attempt to clinch.
Flannerry drops Anderson with a big left hand! Anderson is injured, injured bad! Flannerry jumps in and finished him with strikes! The fight is over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:26 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Mickey Flannerry!
Mickey Flannerry was full of energy after the big win and talked about how he thinks he can do big things in this sport. The crowd were appreciative of his determination to succeed.
In defeat, Alexis Anderson stepped up to the mic, saying 'Just Playin. Next time is for real.'.

Event: SyFi 105
Date: Sep 21, 2018

#R1#
A shot to the body from Benning misses
and Anderson counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Benning slips under a jab from Anderson.
Anderson takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing. #CL#
Anderson gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Anderson missing with knees to the body.
Anderson lands a right hand.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Benning.
Benning goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
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.
Benning scores with a shot to the side of Anderson's head.
Benning blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Anderson misses with a punch to the body.
Benning blocks a body shot from Anderson.
Benning scores with a shot to the side of Anderson's head.
A head punch on the inside from Benning fails to land.
Anderson throws an elbow that misses.
Benning tries a body shot but Anderson blocks it.
Anderson lands a body shot.
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 misses with some punches.
Anderson working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Anderson lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.#T1#
Benning prevents a body shot from Anderson.
Benning working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Anderson misses with a short punch on the inside.
Anderson working aggressively here.
Benning swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Anderson misses with a body punch.
Benning lands with a left to the head.
Benning misses with the head strike.
Benning lands a nice uppercut.
Anderson misses with the head strike.
Benning has been looking to improve his clinch game in recent weeks. Anderson seems to have the measure of him in the clinch so far, so let's see if Benning can turn it around.
Benning lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Benning misses with a punch to the body.
A short right from Benning.
Benning lands a body shot in the clinch.
A right hook to the body lands for Benning.
Anderson swings wildly with an uppercut but Benning uses good head movement to avoid it.
Anderson tries to throw a body punch but Benning avoids it by throwing Anderson back against the cage.
Anderson takes a shot to the head. #T2#
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!
A nice left hand lands by Benning.
Benning swings away with an uppercut that misses. #BC#
Anderson breaks from the clinch.
Anderson misses with a right hand
and Benning counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Anderson gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Anderson wants to clinch
letting Benning counter with a right hand.
Anderson takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Anderson lands a jab followed by a nice looking cross.
Benning connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Benning throws a body punch but Anderson moves out of range.
Benning uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Anderson. #CL#
Benning tries to keep at a distance but Anderson has taken the fight into the clinch.
Benning misses with a punch on the inside.
Benning misses with a short punch on the inside.
Benning scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Anderson misses with a punch to the body. #T3#
Anderson misses with a hook from the clinch.
Anderson blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Anderson.
Benning tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Anderson scores with a nice hook to the head.
Benning lands a nice uppercut.
Anderson goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Benning misses with a body punch.
Anderson will no doubt start fighting again in a minute but for now he's just having a little rest, leaning Benning up against the cage.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Benning.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Benning.
Anderson is leaning against Benning and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Anderson misses with a short punch on the inside.
Benning lands a left hand. #BC#
Anderson's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Benning keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Anderson.
Anderson misses the shot to the body. #T4#
Benning digs a good body shot into Anderson's ribs.
Benning scores with a nice head shot.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Benning scores with a nice looking left hook and follows it up with an uppercut! #CL#
Anderson has Benning up against the cage in a clinch.
Anderson goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Benning blocks an uppercut.
Benning lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Anderson.
Anderson is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
Benning scores with an uppercut up the middle.
A nice left hand lands by Benning.
Anderson misses with an elbow over the top.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Benning lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Anderson struggles to land a body shot inside as Benning controls his hands.
Benning struggles to land a body shot inside as Anderson controls his hands.
Anderson has a couple of punches blocked by Benning.
Anderson scores with a shot to the side of Benning's head.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Wayne Benning dominated that round.
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#
Benning misses with a leg kick.
Benning swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Anderson is looking to counter punch.
A left and a right from Anderson both land. Nice combination.
Anderson just misses with a punch to the body.
Benning is looking for the big counter here.
Benning closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Benning throws a jab when Anderson was well out of range.
Anderson staying out of range there.
Wayne Benning seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Benning keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Nice jab there from Benning.
Anderson tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Benning was well out of range. Poor timing from Anderson.
Anderson throws a left and a right that both miss
and Benning counters with a straight right hand.
Anderson lands with an uppercut that bounces Benning off the cage and back into range.
Wayne Benning seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Anderson throws a sloppy body shot
and Benning counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Anderson uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Benning.
Benning lands an overhand right.
Anderson misses with a lunging right hand
enabling Benning to counter with a crisp jab. #ROC2#
Anderson is rocked!
Benning changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Oh Anderson is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!#T1#
Anderson takes one on the button.
Benning drops Anderson with a naaaaasty hook - Anderson is in real trouble here! Benning dives in to side control and pounds out his opponent for a TKO victory! The crowd goes nuts!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:09 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Wayne Benning!
Wayne Benning seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website.
In defeat, Alexis Anderson stepped up to the mic, saying 'Just Playin. Next time is for real.'.

Event: SyFi 97
Date: Sep 01, 2018

#R1#
Goodard tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Anderson swivels and escapes.
Goodard swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Anderson counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.#CL2#
Anderson clinches.
Anderson prevents the takedown attempt.
Anderson digs a right hand underneath Goodard's ribcage. Goodard let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Goodard is looking to take this one to the mat.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for TJ Goodard. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Anderson is pressed up against the cage. Goodard has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Anderson down to the mat. Anderson avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
Anderson slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Goodard misses with a right hand
and Anderson connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.#CUT2#
It looks like TJ Goodard has been cut.
Goodard throws a body punch but Anderson moves out of range.
Anderson lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected.
Goodard closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Anderson tries to clinch up.
Goodard shoots in but Anderson avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Goodard shoots in looking for a takedown but Anderson manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Goodard's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
A nice side step and Anderson releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
Anderson ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Goodard moves away.
Goodard feinted with a counter takedown.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Goodard is defended easily by Anderson.#T1##CL2#
Anderson has Goodard up against the cage in a clinch. #TD#
Goodard has Anderson pressed up against the cage. He's trying to work for a single leg takedown. Goodard pulls back from the cage and twists to the side, sending Anderson tumbling to the mat - Goodard dives into Anderson's guard.
Goodard postures up.
We've been hearing good reports from Goodard's training camp. Apparently he has been rolling around with some good quality BJJ practitioners and has been sharpening his skills. Let's see if that has an impact on the fight today.#SUB2#
Anderson throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Goodard stands up over Anderson, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
Goodard scoring with some ground and pound.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Goodard accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Anderson not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Anderson tries to land a sweep but no joy. #T2#
Anderson trying to keep a closed guard but Goodard is proving a slippery customer. #SUB2#
Anderson is looking for a triangle but Goodard pushes his legs off easily.
Goodard working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Anderson's head.
Goodard landing with the ground and pound.
Goodard landing with the ground and pound.
Anderson is adopting a defensive guard.
Anderson's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige.#SUB2#
Anderson is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Goodard is aware though and is defending well.#T3#
Goodard trying to control but Anderson is working from the bottom. #SUB2#
Goodard got a little sloppy there for a moment and Anderson has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Goodard has managed to get both his arms back between Anderson's legs - danger averted.
Anderson really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Goodard. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Anderson controls Goodard momentarily but Goodard frees himself.
Goodard with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
Goodard distracts Anderson with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Anderson pulls Goodard in to control the position.
Goodard content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Goodard's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
Goodard connects with a couple of short punches.
Anderson is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
Goodard landing with the ground and pound.
Goodard landing some decent shots from guard.
Anderson wants to sweep but no luck. #T4#
Goodard scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
Anderson trying to control the position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Goodard's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
Goodard postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
Goodard landing some decent shots from guard.
Goodard lands a couple of decent looking shots.
Anderson tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Goodard landing some decent shots from guard.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Goodard's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Anderson is trying to keep Goodard in close.
Goodard landing some decent shots from guard.
Anderson keeping moving, preventing Goodard from controlling successfully.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

TJ Goodard dominated that round.
The cut man is working on TJ Goodard'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#
Nice sprawl there from Anderson as Goodard shoots in.
Anderson showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Goodard.
Goodard is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Anderson can do to turn this around?
Anderson keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Goodard.
A little jabbing left from Anderson on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Anderson misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Goodard tries to move into range but Anderson moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Goodard swings widly with a right hand
and Anderson counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Goodard thinking.
Anderson uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Goodard.
A big left from Goodard misses.
Anderson is looking to clinch.
Anderson tests Goodard's chin there with a solid looking shot.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Anderson lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Nice jab there from Anderson.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Goodard.
Alexis Anderson is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.#T1#
No luck with that takedown attempt from Goodard.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for TJ Goodard. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Goodard throws a lazy uppercut
and Anderson counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Goodard with a lazy takedown attempt
and Anderson cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Anderson throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Goodard stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Goodard takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.#ROC2#
Goodard is rocked!
Both fighters circle each other, looking for something big. Anderson moves in and throws an overhand right. That hurt Goodard! Anderson continues to tee off on Goodard, landing with a left and a right! Anderson connects with a right hand that leaves Goodard sleeping against the cage! What a finish by Anderson!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:34 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). Alexis Anderson!
A very excited looking Alexis Anderson 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.
TJ Goodard spoke after the fight, saying 'Eh....you win some,you lose some I'm not done yet!!'.

Event: SyFi 89
Date: Aug 12, 2018

#R1##CL2#
Diaz moves into the clinch successfully.
Diaz jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Anderson walks away with a smile on his face. Diaz gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
Diaz throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Anderson.
Anderson avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Anderson lands with an overhand left.#CL2#
Diaz gets a clinch.
Diaz blocks the elbow strike. #BC#
Anderson's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Diaz tries to clinch up but Anderson circles away and keeps his distance.
The fight stays on the outside here - Diaz looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Anderson uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Diaz.
Anderson staying out of range there.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#CL2#
Diaz drives through and clinches with Anderson against the cage.
Diaz tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Diaz jumps guard but Anderson stands there with Diaz around his waist. Diaz gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Alexis Anderson has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Mickey Diaz.
Anderson lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
A shot in the inside from Anderson.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!#BC#
Anderson breaks the clinch. #T1##CL2#
Anderson gets tackled into the cage by Diaz. Diaz maintains the clinch.
A short uppercut from Anderson.
Diaz jumps guard but Anderson turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.
Anderson lands an uppercut.
A short right from Anderson.
A short left from Anderson.
Anderson works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Diaz fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Diaz tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Anderson scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Diaz fails to pull the fight into his guard.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Anderson.
Diaz looks winded!
Anderson cracks Diaz with a nice body shot.
Anderson lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Anderson lands a left hand.
A short right from Anderson.
A shot in the inside from Anderson. #ROC#
Diaz is rocked!
Anderson is pushing Diaz up against the cage, for a bit of lean and pray action. Action being used the in the loosest possible sense of the word. #T2##TD2#
Diaz ties up his opponent against the cage and manages to drag the fight down to the ground. Diaz no doubt will be looking to work submissions from his guard.
Anderson is stalling in the full guard.
Anderson trying to control but Diaz is working from the bottom.
Anderson is really struggling to control Diaz but he's trying to hold on to the position.
Anderson stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Diaz swivels though and keeps the full guard. #SUB2#
Diaz escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Anderson gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Anderson is in a tricky position. We've heard reports from his gym mates at 3Band MMA ($700/week) that he's been drilling escapes, so let's see if he can get back to his feet.
Anderson controls from within his opponent's guard. #T3##SUB2#
Diaz is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Anderson defends well.
Diaz being controlled here, momentarily.
Diaz keeping moving, preventing Anderson from controlling successfully.
Anderson is fighting to break Diaz's control of his arms but Diaz is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.#T4#
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Diaz keeping moving, preventing Anderson from controlling successfully.
Anderson won't allow Diaz to sweep him here.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Diaz keeping moving, preventing Anderson from controlling successfully.
Anderson sitting in guard here, content to control.
Anderson trying to control the position from guard on top but Diaz is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Anderson keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Diaz.#CL2#
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Good body shot from Anderson.
Diaz tries to pull guard but Anderson forces him back to his feet, against the cage.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Alexis Anderson dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
#R2##CL#
Anderson gets a clinch.
Diaz tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Anderson just stands there and leans against the cage.
A body shot lands from Anderson.
Anderson cracks Diaz with a nice body shot.
Anderson doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
A nice right hand lands inside from Anderson.
Anderson scores with a hook to the body.
Anderson is stalling here. The referee will be looking to step in if he doesn't pick up the pace.
A short uppercut from Anderson.
Diaz fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Diaz blocks an elbow strike from Anderson.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Diaz tries to pull guard but Anderson holds him up against the cage and eventually Diaz drops back down to his feet.
Alexis Anderson has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Mickey Diaz.
Anderson lands a shot to the body.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Anderson.
Anderson working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Diaz is breathing heavily.
Anderson lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Diaz or not. #T1#
Anderson misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Diaz.
Anderson working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Anderson lands a nice uppercut.
Anderson lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Anderson lands a left hand that snaps the head of Diaz backwards.
Diaz is still on wobbly legs! Can Anderson finish him?
Anderson is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Diaz can do to turn this around?
Anderson lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Anderson tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Diaz avoids it.
Anderson is working Diaz over against the cage.
Anderson lands a body shot. #BC#
Anderson breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance. #CL#
Anderson gets a clinch.
Diaz seems to have recovered his senses.
A right handed body shot lands from Anderson.
Alexis Anderson has scored more points in the clinch so far.
A body shot lands from Anderson. #BC#
Anderson's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Diaz fails with a takedown attempt from distance.#CL#
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Anderson lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Diaz backwards. #T2#
Anderson throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Stalling in the clinch from Anderson.
Anderson pushes Diaz back against the cage and unloads with a body punch. #BC#
Anderson pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Anderson getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Anderson fakes the body blow, causing Diaz to drop his hands! Left hook to the temple! Diaz goes stiff, and falls face first into the mat. Goodnight!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:25 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Alexis Anderson!
A very excited looking Alexis Anderson 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.

Event: WeInSyd 21
Date: Jul 18, 2018

#R1#
Paa throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Anderson tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Paa manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Paa misses with a looping left.
Anderson looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Paa throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Paa is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Anderson.
Paa fails in his attempt to clinch.
Anderson with a jab.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Paa, as that shot connected.
Anderson steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Paa.
Paa misses with an uppercut
and Anderson counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Anderson fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Paa manages to avoid it.
Anderson slips a straight right by Paa.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Anderson closes the distance but Paa moves to the side
and Paa counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Paa seems to be moving with more speed, compared to his last bout. He must have been working on that in the gym.
Paa defending well as Anderson loads up on a big left hand.
Paa lands with a good body shot.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Paa throws the left hand but Anderson avoids the punch easily.
Paa looks to score with a jab to the body but Anderson is just out of range.#T1#
Paa avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Anderson throws a jab when Paa was well out of range.
Anderson tries to clinch up but Paa circles away and keeps his distance.
Anderson misses with a hook.
Paa lands a nice shot that snaps Anderson's head back.
Paa misses with a hook
and Anderson cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Anderson takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Anderson on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Anderson just misses with a punch to the body.
Anderson throws a right hand that Paa ducks under and follows up with a left that Paa also avoids with ease.
Anderson steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Paa.
Anderson circles away from the clinch attempt
and Anderson connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Paa jabs at Anderson's body.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Paa misses with a looping left.#T2#
Paa clobbers Anderson with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Paa displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Anderson throws out the jab.
Anderson uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Paa.
Paa lets his hands go wild with a nice combination. Left! Right! Uppercut! Spinning backfist! Anderson goes down and covers up as Paa starts wailing on him! The ref watches the action closely before stepping in and putting a stop to the fight!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:17 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Iso Paa!
Alexis Anderson spoke after the fight, saying 'Just Playin. Next time is for real.'.

Event: SyFi 67
Date: Jun 23, 2018

#R1#
Bumanov moves out of range of the strikes.
Bumanov wants to counter the offense by Anderson and move into the clinch position.
Bumanov connects with a body shot that sends Anderson's belly button to the back.
Bumanov keeps the fight on the outside.#CL2#
Bumanov rushes Anderson and presses him up against the cage.
Bumanov pushes Anderson back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Anderson lands a body punch in the clinch.
Bumanov lands a left hand that snaps the head of Anderson backwards.
Bumanov lands a left hand.
Bumanov blocking some punches. #BC#
Anderson breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Bumanov uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Anderson.
Anderson is looking to clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Anderson misses the shot to the body.
A punch combination from Anderson misses.
Bumanov catches Anderson with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Anderson misses with a hook to the body #CL2#
and Bumanov counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by Bumanov. #T1#
Anderson wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Anderson misses with a hook to the ribs.
Bumanov tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage. #BC#
Anderson's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Bumanov pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Anderson waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Bumanov.
Bumanov looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Anderson looks to land a left hand but Bumanov moved out of range nicely.#CL2#
Bumanov closes the distance and clinches.
Anderson is leaning against Bumanov and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Bumanov can't find room to land a body shot as Anderson controls the action.
Bumanov is trying to pull guard but Anderson turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
Bumanov lands a nice shot to the body.
Anderson is pressed up against the cage. Bumanov has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Anderson down to the mat. Anderson avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
Anderson is looking to take this fight into the clinch.#T2##CL2#
Bumanov fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Anderson, pushing him back against the cage.
Anderson prevents a takedown attempt there.
Alexis Anderson has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Sergei Bumanov.
Bumanov lands a body punch.
Anderson looks to be in better condition than last time we saw him fight. Obviously he's been working hard on his cardio.
A battle for position here, against the cage.
Bumanov goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Bumanov misses with a body punch.
Bumanov goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Bumanov misses with the head strike.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
A left hand lands to the body for Bumanov.
Anderson stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.#BC#
Anderson pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Bumanov tries to clinch but fails miserably
and Anderson counters with a left to the body.
A slow jab from Bumanov misses its intended target.
Anderson walks into a stiff left hand from Bumanov.#T3#
Bumanov just misses with a punch to the body.
Alexis Anderson seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.#CL2#
Anderson gets tackled into the cage by Bumanov. Bumanov maintains the clinch.
Bumanov goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Bumanov misses with a punch to the body.
Bumanov fails to pull guard.
Anderson misses with the head strike.
Bumanov doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Anderson lands a nice uppercut.
Bumanov blocks a body shot from Anderson.
Anderson misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Bumanov misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Bumanov blocks an uppercut.
Anderson misses with a short punch on the inside. #BC#
Anderson breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
A slow jab from Bumanov misses its intended target.
Bumanov misses the jab.#T4#
Bumanov misses with a few strikes there.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Anderson checks a leg kick.
Anderson lands a body shot.
Bumanov tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Bumanov scores with a nice head shot.
Anderson takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Bumanov lands a jab.
Bumanov throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Anderson sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Bumanov.
Bumanov fails with an attempt to clinch.
Anderson avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Bumanov swings for the body but Anderson moves out of range.
Bumanov jabs at Anderson's body.
Anderson looks to score with a jab to the body but Bumanov is just out of range.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Sergei Bumanov dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!
#R2#
Anderson throws a body shot but no joy.
Anderson is looking to wear down Bumanov with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
Bumanov throws a nice looking combination but Anderson bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Bumanov keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Anderson.
Bumanov uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Anderson.
Anderson lands a right hook to the body.
Bumanov showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Anderson.
Anderson sets himself, and Bumanov steps forward looking for the clinch! Anderson avoids it this time.
Bumanov with a jab.
Bumanov moves into range and throws a combination. A nice jab followed by a hook to the body.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#CL#
Anderson clinches.
Bumanov has Anderson pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Anderson manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
Anderson tries a body shot but Bumanov blocks it.
Anderson misses with a punch on the inside.
Anderson misses with the head strike. #T1#
Bumanov misses with a short punch on the inside.
Anderson is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Bumanov is defending well for now.
Bumanov misses with some punches.
Anderson misses with some punches.
Bumanov misses with some punches.
Anderson stalling here - the referee won't stand for too much of that.
Anderson misses with a punch on the inside.
Anderson throws an elbow but it misses.
Bumanov lands a right hand.
Bumanov has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Bumanov can't get the takedown.
Anderson is trying to break free.
Anderson misses with a punch on the inside.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Anderson just misses with a elbow thrown towards Bumanov's brow.
Bumanov lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Anderson.
Bumanov is trying to maintain a safe position but Anderson gets an underhook and turns Bumanov into the cage.
Bumanov blocks a body shot from Anderson.
Bumanov works on Anderson's body with a couple of short punches.
Nice body punch from Bumanov - that landed with a thud. #T2#
A left hand lands to the body for Anderson.
Anderson scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Anderson goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Bumanov doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Anderson throws a punch but it's blocked by Bumanov.
Anderson misses with some punches.
Bumanov looking for a takedown.
Alexis Anderson has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Sergei Bumanov.
Bumanov blocks an uppercut.
Bumanov lands a body shot in the clinch.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Bumanov avoiding damage as Anderson throws knees to the body.
Anderson misses with a short punch on the inside.
Bumanov misses with a punch to the body.
Bumanov is looking for a takedown.
Anderson tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Bumanov's elbow.
Bumanov jumps guard but Anderson stands there with Bumanov around his waist. Bumanov gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Bumanov blocks a couple of punches on the inside. #T3#
A right handed body shot lands from Bumanov.
Anderson lands a left hand.
Anderson slowing the pace effectively.
Bumanov has Anderson pressed against the cage.
Anderson is defending well against a takedown attempt.
Alexis Anderson has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Anderson blocks a body shot from Bumanov.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
Anderson is really struggling to find his range with his punches. Bumanov's reach advantage is clearly causing him problems.
Anderson trying to land knees to the body.
A head punch on the inside from Bumanov fails to land.
Anderson tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Bumanov's elbow.
Bumanov tries a body shot but Anderson blocks it.
Bumanov tries a body shot but Anderson blocks it.
Bumanov misses with a punch on the inside.
Anderson throws an elbow but it misses.
Bumanov presses Anderson against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
A hook to the body from Anderson.
Bumanov is breathing heavily.
Anderson lands with a short punch from the clinch. #T4#
Anderson misses with a body punch.
Anderson misses with a punch to the body.
Bumanov misses with some punches.
Bumanov has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
Bumanov blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Bumanov has a couple of punches blocked by Anderson.
Bumanov tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Anderson just stands there and leans against the cage.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Bumanov.
Bumanov doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Bumanov misses with the head strike.
Anderson works on Bumanov's body with a couple of short punches.
Anderson throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Bumanovs head.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Anderson pushes Bumanov back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Still in the clinch, Anderson scores with a nice short uppercut.
Anderson stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Anderson tries to land knees in the clinch but Bumanov avoids the damage to the body.
Anderson tries to work over Bumanov's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
A hook to the body from Anderson.
Anderson softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.#ROC#
Bumanov is rocked!
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Alexis Anderson dominated that second round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. This is the final round!
#R3#
Anderson tries to clinch there but Bumanov circles away.
Anderson throws a body shot but no joy. #CL#
Anderson gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Bumanov tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Anderson's elbow.
Bumanov blocks a body shot from Anderson.
Anderson tries to work over Bumanov's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Bumanov.
A short right from Anderson on the inside.
Bumanov lands a body punch in the clinch.
Come on Anderson - let's have some action - none of this stalling nonsense.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Bumanov.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Bumanov goes for a takedown in the clinch but Anderson prevents it.
Bumanov takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Bumanov is looking for a takedown.
Bumanov tries to work over Anderson's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Anderson tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Bumanov's elbow. #T1#
Anderson misses with a punch on the inside.
Anderson lands a left hand.
A right handed body shot lands from Anderson.
Anderson tries to work over Bumanov's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
Anderson misses with the head strike.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
Anderson is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Bumanov is defending well for now.
Bumanov blocks a body shot from Anderson.
A battle for position here, against the cage.
Anderson is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Bumanov is defending well for now.
Anderson struggles to land a body shot inside as Bumanov controls his hands.
Anderson can't find room to land a body shot as Bumanov controls the action.
Bumanov digs a right hand underneath Anderson's ribcage. Anderson let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Bumanov tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Anderson lands a nice shot to the body.
Bumanov lands an uppercut.#T2#
Anderson lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Bumanov backwards. #BC#
Anderson escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Anderson throws a looping overhand right but Bumanov ducks down to avoid it.
Anderson looks to land a right hand but Bumanov moved out of range.
Anderson swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Bumanov wants to counter with a clinch but Anderson pushes him away.
Bumanov dodges the punch combination from Anderson.
Bumanov is trying to avoid his opponent's strikes and get into the clinch.
Anderson with a nice cross.
Bumanov is still on wobbly legs! Can Anderson finish him?
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Nice defenses there by Bumanov.
Bumanov seems to have recovered his senses.
Bumanov keeps the fight on the outside.
Bumanov wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Bumanov shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Bumanov swats away the attempt to clinch by Anderson.#T3#
Anderson tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Bumanov was well out of range. Poor timing from Anderson.
Bumanov misses with a two punch combination.
A telegraphed right hand from Anderson misses the target.
Bumanov moves out of range of the strikes.
Anderson fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Bumanov manages to avoid it.
Anderson tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Bumanov paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Anderson swings for the body but Bumanov moves out of range.
Sergei Bumanov seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Bumanov wants to clinch.
Bumanov avoids the body shot from Anderson. #T4#
Anderson needs to keep his hands up - Bumanov had a free shot at his head there.
Bumanov scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Anderson misses the jab.
Bumanov misses with a double jab.
Anderson swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
A swing and a miss from Bumanov.
Anderson ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Bumanov moves away.
Anderson throws a body shot but no joy.
Bumanov tries to counter by closing the distance.
Bumanov circles away from the clinch attempt.
Bumanov misses the jab.
Anderson is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Anderson tries to close the distance and clinch but Bumanov swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Bumanov misses with a double jab.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Bumanov tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Anderson was well out of range. Poor timing from Bumanov.

And that's the end of the fight!
Alexis Anderson showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Anderson has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. 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 Summer Carpenter scores the fight 29:28
Judge Ben Watson scores the fight 29:28
Judge Damien Edna scores the fight 29:28

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Alexis Anderson!
A relieved looking Alexis Anderson thanked the fans for their support and gave the usual line about them being amazing. They seemed to believe that he actually meant it.

Event: SyFi 58
Date: Jun 02, 2018

#R1#
A combination from Itizer does no damage.
Itizer fails with an attempt to clinch.
Anderson avoids the head kick by Itizer.
Itizer misses the jab.
Anderson misses with a wild body shot.
Itizer tries to counter by moving into the clinch but Anderson manages to circle out of the way.
Anderson moves out of range of the strikes.
A countering left hand to the body from Anderson misses.
Itizer throws a big shot that misses.#CL2#
Anderson moves into the clinch.
Anderson is trying to drag Itizer to the mat but Itizer just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
Anderson doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Anderson creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Anderson jumps guard but Itizer stands there with Anderson around his waist. Anderson gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Itizer working aggressively here.
Anderson blocks a punch to the side of the head. #T1#
Itizer throws a knee to the head but misses.
Itizer missing with knees to the body.
Anderson tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Itizer just stands there and leans against the cage.
Man Itizer has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Alexis Anderson.
Anderson is looking for a takedown.
Anderson tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Itizer lands an elbow inside.
Itizer with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Itizer with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Itizer content to slow the pace in the clinch.
Itizer landing knees to the head.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
Anderson blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Anderson drops down looking for an ankle pick but Itizer pulls his leg out and moves away.
Anderson shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Itizer throws a low kick but Anderson avoids it.
Itizer tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Anderson swivels and escapes.#T2#
Itizer throws a combination that misses
and Anderson counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Itizer tries to clinch but Anderson moves away
and Anderson counters with a right hand to the body.
Itizer throws a lazy body kick
and Itizer takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Anderson throws a shot to the body.
Itizer misses with a series of wild punches.
A shot to the liver by Anderson. Beautiful body shot.
Itizer tries to close the distance and clinch up but Anderson swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Itizer throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Anderson swings for the body but Itizer moves out of range. #CL#
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Itizer misses with a hook to the ribs. #T3#
Nice body punch from Anderson - that landed with a thud.
Anderson tries to pull guard but Itizer forces him back to his feet, against the cage.
Anderson pushes off an throws an elbow but Itizer leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
Itizer looking to slow down the pace here.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
Maybe Itizer would be better served going for some more strikes rather than trying to control so much.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Itizer just misses with a elbow thrown towards Anderson's brow.
Itizer throws a head punch that misses.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Itizer.
Itizer is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage.
Anderson is trying to pull guard but Itizer has him pressed against the cage.
Anderson pushes Itizer back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Itizer misses with a knee strike.
The fighters are pressed against the cage, as the pace of the fight slows.
Itizer misses with the head strike. #T4#
Itizer lands with a left to the head.
Anderson tries to pull guard but Itizer won't allow it.
We've been informed that Anderson has been working hard on his conditioning in the buildup to the fight.
Itizer prevents a body shot from Anderson.
Itizer leaning against his opponent.
Anderson lands an uppercut.
Anderson blocking some punches.
Itizer misses with a hook from the clinch.
Anderson takes a knee to the side of the body.
A body shot lands from Anderson.
Anderson is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Itizer is keeping busy.
Anderson wants a takedown.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Itizer tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Man Itizer dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
#R2#
Itizer tries to close the distance and clinch but Anderson swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Anderson looks to score with a jab to the body but Itizer is just out of range.
Itizer misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Anderson swats away the attempt to clinch by Itizer.
Anderson looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Itizer is fending him off so far but Anderson persists. Nope, Itizer circles away and we're back to standing.
Itizer is looking to counter the offense by Anderson and move into the clinch.
Anderson looks to throw the jab but Itizer is out of range.
Itizer throws a nice looking combination but Anderson bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Itizer tries to close the distance and clinch up but Anderson swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Itizer takes a punch to the jaw and another one to the bread basket.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Itizer tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Itizer keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Itizer throws out a loose jab but Anderson uses good head movement to avoid it. #CL#
Itizer instigates a clinch.
Itizer connects with a nasty looking knee right to Anderson's face. #T1#
Itizer stalling in the clinch.
Itizer throws an elbow but it misses.
Itizer is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Anderson can do to turn this around?
Itizer with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Itizer tries to land a knee to the head but misses. #BC2#
Anderson manages to break the clinch.
Anderson misses with a body shot.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Good standup being displayed there by Anderson as he connects with a hook.#CL#
Itizer drives through and clinches with Anderson against the cage.
Anderson looking for a takedown.
Itizer looking to stall.
Itizer swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Anderson blocks a punch to the side of the head.
A head punch on the inside from Itizer fails to land.
Anderson jumps guard but Itizer stands there with Anderson around his waist. Anderson gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Man Itizer has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Alexis Anderson.#T2#
Anderson on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Itizer lands with a left to the head.
Itizer comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
Anderson tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
A head punch on the inside from Anderson fails to land.
Itizer lands an elbow that stopped Anderson in his tracks for a moment.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Anderson avoids the elbow strike from Itizer, against the cage.
Anderson pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
Itizer tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Anderson avoids it.
Anderson pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
Anderson is leaning against Itizer and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
A short uppercut from Anderson.
Itizer tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Itizer is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Anderson is defending well for now.#T3#
Anderson avoiding damage as Itizer throws knees to the body.
Anderson on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
With the fighters up against the cage, Itizer throws an elbow but misses.
Itizer wants to stall.
Anderson on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Anderson blocks a body shot from Itizer.
Itizer looking to throw knees to the head but Anderson is blocking nicely.
Itizer lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Anderson blocks an elbow strike.
Itizer misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Anderson lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Itizer tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Anderson avoids it.
Itizer slows down the pace here.
Itizer prevents a body shot from Anderson. #T4#
Itizer avoids the elbow strike from Anderson, against the cage.
Itizer swings wildly with an uppercut but Anderson uses good head movement to avoid it.
Itizer avoids the elbow strike from Anderson, against the cage.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Itizer creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Itizer throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Anderson blocks it with crossed arms.
Itizer missing with knees to the body. #BC2#
Anderson's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Man Itizer is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Itizer closes the distance looking to clinch
enabling Anderson to counter with a crisp jab.
Itizer tries to clinch up.
Anderson is looking for the big counter here.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Anderson has a takedown stuffed.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Man Itizer dominated that second 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. This is the final round!
#R3#
Nice uppercut lands for Anderson. That snapped Itizer's head back.
Itizer has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Itizer there as he acknowledges the shot.#ROC2#
Itizer is rocked!
Itizer has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Anderson finds it's way round the side to connect with Itizer's head.
Oh Itizer is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!#CL2#
Anderson rushes Itizer and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Itizer looking to slow down the pace here.
Itizer misses with a short punch on the inside.
Itizer pushes off an throws an elbow but Anderson leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
Man Itizer has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Anderson cracks Itizer with a nice body shot.
Anderson works on Itizer's body with a couple of short punches.
Anderson digs a right hand into Itizer's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Itizer's gas tank.
Itizer tries to land knees in the clinch but Anderson avoids the damage to the body.
Itizer gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Anderson.
Itizer trying to land knees to the body.
Itizer blocks an elbow strike.
Anderson scores with a hook to the body.
A nice right hand lands inside from Anderson.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Anderson works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Itizer goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Anderson.
Anderson takes a knee to the side of the body.
Nice body punch from Anderson - that landed with a thud.
A right handed body shot lands from Anderson.
Anderson dips a shoulder and cracks Itizer with a mighty uppercut! Itizer falls back against the cage and Anderson unloads with a barrage of strikes! Itizer is completely out with his eyes open, only supported by the cage! Save him ref! Eventually the ref decides to do his job and jumps in - Anderson screams abuse at the incompetent official before going over to celebrate with his corner. Brutal stuff!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:57 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Alexis Anderson!
Alexis Anderson seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website.

Event: Torcida 30 - Honda Vs Breed
Date: May 12, 2018

#R1#
Anderson takes one on the button.
Stanky scores with a nice head shot.
Stanky wants to clinch up but Anderson keeps it at a distance.
Stanky has been working on his striking defense in training and it's paying off as Anderson is landing a low percentage of strikes.
The fight stays on the outside here - Stanky looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
A quick step to the side and Anderson tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
Stanky misses the jab.
Stanky takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing. #CL2#
Stanky drives through and clinches with Anderson against the cage.
Anderson stalling against the cage.
Stanky lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Anderson goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Anderson lands a left hand.
Stanky blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Stanky tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Stanky swings wildly with an uppercut but Anderson uses good head movement to avoid it.
Anderson tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Stanky's elbow.
Anderson lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Stanky backwards. #T1#
Anderson tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Stanky throws a head punch that misses.
Anderson blocks a body shot from Stanky.
Stanky fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Anderson has Stanky pushed against the cage.
Anderson blocks an uppercut.
Stanky misses with a short punch on the inside.
Stanky gets through Anderson's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Anderson lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Anderson makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Stanky misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Stanky doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Stanky doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Anderson misses with a hook from the clinch.
Stanky throws a punch but it's blocked by Anderson. #T2#
Stanky tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Anderson swings wildly with an uppercut but Stanky uses good head movement to avoid it.
Anderson lands a hook that snaps the head of Stanky backwards.
Anderson pressing his opponent against the cage.
Anderson has a couple of punches blocked by Stanky.
Anderson goes for a body shot but it's blocked. #BC#
Anderson pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
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 swats away the attempt to clinch by Stanky.
Anderson misses with a wild body shot. #CL2#
Stanky closes the distance and clinches.
A head punch on the inside from Stanky fails to land.
Stanky has a couple of punches blocked by Anderson. #T3#
Anderson swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Anderson is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
Stanky digs a right hand into Anderson's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Anderson's gas tank.
Anderson swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Anderson blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Stanky misses with a hook from the clinch.
Anderson misses with a body punch.
Anderson lands a right hand that snaps the head of Stanky backwards.
Anderson wants to take the fight to the mat but Stanky manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.
Anderson blocking some punches.
Stanky swings wildly with an uppercut but Anderson uses good head movement to avoid it.
Anderson lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Stanky misses with some punches.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Stanky creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Anderson tries to work over Stanky's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Anderson lands a nice uppercut.#T4#
Stanky tries to work over Anderson's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Anderson blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Stanky.
Stanky lands an uppercut.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
A head punch on the inside from Stanky fails to land.
Stanky working aggressively here.
Stanky digs a right hand into Anderson's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Anderson's gas tank.
Anderson blocks a couple of punches on the inside. #BC#
Anderson escapes the clinch and we're back to striking. #CL2#
Stanky moves into range and clinches up with Anderson.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Anderson.
Stanky goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Anderson takes a shot to the head.
A head punch on the inside from Stanky fails to land.
Good body shot from Anderson.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Franky Stanky will probably get the nod.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.
#R2#
Anderson throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect. #CL#
Anderson moves into the clinch.
Anderson tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Stanky smiles and moves away.
Stanky moves out of range of the strikes.
Stanky doesn't manage to clinch there - Anderson circles away.
Stanky scores with a sloppy right hand. Anderson should have avoided that one.
Anderson throws a looping overhand right but Stanky ducks down to avoid it.
Stanky wants to clinch up but Anderson keeps it at a distance.
Anderson steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Stanky.
Stanky is looking to clinch.
Anderson swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
Stanky wants to clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Anderson shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.#CL2#
Stanky gets a clinch.
Anderson jumps guard but Stanky stands there with Anderson around his waist. Anderson gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Alexis Anderson. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Anderson lands on the inside with an uppercut. #T1#
Anderson stalling.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Anderson creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Anderson blocking some punches.
Stanky tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Stanky lands with a short head shot on the inside.
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.
Stanky misses with a body punch.
Stanky scores with a shoulder strike.
Anderson has a couple of punches blocked by Stanky.
Anderson prevents a body shot from Stanky.
Stanky lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Anderson is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
Franky Stanky seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Stanky.
Stanky throws a punch but it's blocked by Anderson.
Anderson's corner are urging him to control the action in the clinch for a moment, rather than mount any serious offense. I'm sure the crowd appreciate those instructions... not.
Stanky working aggressively here. #T2#
Stanky tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Stanky has a couple of punches blocked by Anderson.
Stanky misses with the head strike.
Anderson misses with a short punch on the inside. #BC#
Anderson manages to break the clinch.
Stanky tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Anderson manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Stanky tries to clinch there but Anderson circles away.
Anderson throws out a loose jab but Stanky uses good head movement to avoid it.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!#CL2#
Stanky gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Anderson goes for a takedown attempt but Stanky pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance. #CL2#
Stanky darts in and clinches Anderson up against the cage.
Stanky misses with a body punch. #T3#
Anderson tries for a takedown. No joy.
Stanky misses with the head strike.
Stanky misses with some punches.
Anderson can't find room to land a body shot as Stanky controls the action.
Anderson has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Stanky is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
Anderson effectively controlling the action here.
A short right from Stanky on the inside.
Anderson throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Stankys head.
Nice body punch from Stanky.
Stanky tries to throw a body punch but Anderson avoids it by throwing Stanky back against the cage.
Stanky working aggressively here.
Anderson jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Stanky walks away with a smile on his face. Anderson gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
Franky Stanky is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Stanky tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Stanky stuffs the takedown.
Anderson misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Stanky. #T4#
Anderson changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Stanky tries to avoid it but Anderson manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Stanky to the ground. Stanky escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Stanky doesn't manage to clinch there - Anderson circles away.
Stanky slips a straight right by Anderson.
Stanky moves out of range as Anderson strikes.
Anderson avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Anderson ducks down and throws a hook to the body.#KD2#
Stanky drops Anderson with a beautiful combination! Anderson stares up at his opponent, who ushers him back to his feet - Stanky is looking for the KO!#ROC2#
Anderson is rocked!
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Stanky wants to clinch up but Anderson keeps it at a distance.
Oh Anderson is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Anderson swats away the attempt to clinch by Stanky.
Anderson avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Anderson seems to have got his legs back now.
Franky Stanky seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Anderson fails with a takedown attempt.
Anderson works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Stanky lands a vicious shot with the stealth of a sniper and the strength of a viper. Are vipers that strong? I can think of lots of things that are stronger than a viper - not many rhyme with sniper though.
Stanky blocks a jab.
Stanky let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Franky Stanky showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business. Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!
#R3#
Anderson shoots in for a double leg but Stanky sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.#CL#
Anderson closes the distance and pushes Stanky back into the cage.#BC#
Anderson escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Stanky fails in his attempt to clinch.
Anderson swats away the attempt to clinch by Stanky.
Anderson misses with a wild body shot. #CL2#
Stanky rushes Anderson and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Anderson prevents a body shot from Stanky.
Stanky scores with a shoulder strike.
A short right from Anderson on the inside.
Stanky misses with a hook from the clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Stanky misses with a punch on the inside.
Stanky tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Stanky creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Stanky digs a right hand underneath Anderson's ribcage. Anderson let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Stanky can't find room to land a body shot as Anderson controls the action. #T1#
Stanky tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Anderson blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Anderson blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
A short left from Anderson.
Stanky misses with a punch on the inside.
Stanky misses with a hook to the ribs.
Stanky misses with the head strike.
Anderson working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Anderson blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Stanky tries to work over Anderson's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Stanky working aggressively here. #TD#
Anderson pulls guard.
Anderson is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Anderson looking for a sweep. Not yet Anderson, not yet.
Alexis Anderson has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
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.#T2#
Anderson is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Stanky won't allow Anderson to sweep him here.
Anderson looking to control.
Stanky tries to free his leg and advance position but Anderson is retaining full guard.
Anderson looking to control.
Anderson is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Stanky throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Anderson works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
The referee is asking the fighters to pick up the pace.#SUB#
Stanky avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Anderson is trying to keep Stanky in close. #REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.
Anderson takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders. #T3#
Anderson looks to score with a jab to the body but Stanky is just out of range.
Anderson cracks Stanky with a right hand to the side of the head.
Anderson throws a shot from downtown. Stanky moves away and avoids it.
Anderson has his takedown stuffed
and Stanky cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Franky Stanky is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.#CL2#
Stanky closes the distance and clinches.
Stanky lands with a light punch inside.
A short right from Stanky on the inside.
Stanky misses with a short punch on the inside.
Stanky has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Anderson manages to get underhooks and slows down the pace for a moment.
Stanky misses with a hook to the ribs.
Anderson blocking some punches.
Stanky lands a shoulder strike. #T4#
Anderson has a couple of punches blocked by Stanky.
Stanky lands with a right to the head.
Stanky throws a punch but it's blocked by Anderson.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Anderson blocking some punches.
Anderson throws a punch but it's blocked by Stanky.
Stanky misses with a punch to the body.
Stanky misses with a hook to the ribs.
Franky Stanky is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Stanky throws a head punch that misses.
Nice body punch from Anderson - that landed with a thud.
Anderson lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Stanky misses with a body punch.
Anderson misses with a punch to the body.
A shot in the inside from Anderson.
Stanky working some nice short punches in the clinch.
A short right from Stanky.

And that's the end of the fight!
Franky Stanky comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Stanky has outworked and out performed his opponent in all aspects of the game today. He was simply too good and the decision should be no more than a formality. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Frank Dennis scores the fight 27:30
Judge Stewart Dunkirk scores the fight 27:30
Judge Cecil Peabody scores the fight 27:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Franky Stanky!
Franky Stanky took to the mic after the fight and begged the organizational hierarchy for a shot at the title.
In defeat, Alexis Anderson stepped up to the mic, saying 'Just Playin. Next time is for real.'.

Event: Torcida 24 - Venom Vs Foot
Date: Apr 18, 2018

#R1#
Gunnar throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Anderson's waist but Anderson gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Gunnar off to one side.
Gunnar takes a shot to the body in his stride.
The crowd cheers as Anderson lands an impressive looking overhand right. Gunnar doesn't seem phased though.
Anderson takes a swing at Gunnar's ribcage but misses.
Anderson throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd. #TD#
Gunnar fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. Anderson sprawls well initially but Gunnar persists and gets the takedown into half guard.
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.
Gunnar is figuring out what he wants to do next.#SUB#
Gunnar is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Anderson defends it well.
Gunnar is controlling the pace. #T1#
Gunnar thows a huge punch but Anderson dodges it nicely.
Gunnar tries to pass the half guard into mount. Anderson knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Gunnar not doing much here.
Gunnar lands with a punch from half guard.
Anderson is trying to maintain the position but Gunnar is very close to passing his half guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
The referee calls for the fighters to work. #T2#
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Gunnar working the head and body with strikes.
Gunnar lands strikes from half guard.#SUB#
Gunnar is working for a kimura but Anderson is defending it quite comfortably.
Gunnar lands strikes from half guard.
Gunnar looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Anderson with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position.
Anderson really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Gunnar. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Gunnar controlling the pace.
Anderson is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Gunnar seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense. #T3##SUB#
Gunnar wants to work for an arm triangle but Anderson is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Gunnar 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.
Gunnar wants to pass the guard but Anderson is defending well. #SUB#
Gunnar is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Anderson tries to get to full guard but Gunnar has control of the leg.
Well, if Gunnar is going to just lie there, perhaps we should talk about what we're having for dinner tonight… I'm having a ham and pineapple pizza… Yum. Can't wait. #T4#
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Anderson tries to get to full guard but Gunnar has control of the leg.
Gunnar controlling the pace.
Anderson tries to roll over but Gunnar keeps him under control.
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 taking some punishment here, with Gunnar in his half guard.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Gunnar controlling the action here.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Austin Gunnar dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
#R2#
Gunnar dives in and grabs Anderson's left leg, looking for a takedown. Anderson pushes down on Gunnar's head and hops out.
Anderson connects with a looping right hand.
Anderson lands with an uppercut that bounces Gunnar off the cage and back into range.#CUT2#
It looks like Austin Gunnar has been cut.
A looping hook to the body misses from Anderson. Gunnar does a little dance to reset his feet.
Anderson's jab looks to have found its range, popping Gunnar under the eye.
Anderson jabs at Gunnar's body.
Gunnar shoots in for a takedown but Anderson shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Anderson looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Anderson works the jab nicely.
Gunnar takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Anderson defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Gunnar.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Austin Gunnar. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Gunnar looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Gunnar shoots in for a takedown but Anderson shows good takedown defense.
Anderson thuds a left hand into Gunnar's body.
Anderson has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Gunnar shoots in for a double leg but Anderson sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Anderson now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
Gunnar shoots in looking for a takedown but Anderson manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Gunnar's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Anderson rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Gunnar moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Gunnar drops down looking for a counter takedown but Anderson sprawls and moves away.
Gunnar avoids the body shot from Anderson. #T1#
Gunnar tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Anderson defends well and Gunnar ends up having to push Anderson into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
Anderson comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Anderson displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Gunnar.
Gunnar looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Anderson let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
Anderson lands with an uppercut that bounces Gunnar off the cage and back into range.
Gunnar takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Gunnar on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Nice body punch from Anderson.
Anderson cracks Gunnar with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Anderson lands a jab to the nose.
A shot to the liver by Anderson. Beautiful body shot.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Anderson lands a jab.#T2#
Anderson scores with a shot to the body.
Anderson leaves Gunnar with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Anderson let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
Anderson scores with a jab to the body.
Anderson cracks Gunnar with a right hand to the side of the head.
Anderson wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Anderson defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Gunnar.
Anderson wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Anderson cracks Gunnar with an open hand slap.
Anderson scores with a nice right hand.
Alexis Anderson is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Gunnar has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Gunnar there as he acknowledges the shot.#CUT2#
Austin Gunnar's cut is getting worse.
Anderson fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Anderson fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Gunnar looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
A jab from Anderson does it's job there.
Austin Gunnar seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.#T3#
Anderson throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Gunnar on the side of the head. #ROC2#
Gunnar is rocked!
Anderson circles and sees the opportunity to plant his feet and throw a really nice straight left hand that drops Gunnar to the canvas! Gunnar doesn't know where he is but he's trying to survive - Anderson keeps piling on the pressure and forces the referee to step in! This one is aaaaaall over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:13 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Alexis Anderson!
A very excited looking Alexis Anderson 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.

Event: Torcida 18-Woodsen Vs Deluccio
Date: Mar 28, 2018

#R1##CL#
Anderson takes the fight into the clinch.
Anderson scores with a nice hook to the head.
Moccgregor jumps guard but Anderson turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.
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 misses with a punch to the body.
Anderson throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
A body shot lands from Anderson.
Anderson tries to work over Moccgregor's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Anderson lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Moccgregor backwards.
Anderson struggles to land a body shot inside as Moccgregor controls his hands.
Moccgregor lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Moccgregor has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Anderson stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Anderson scores with a shot to the side of Moccgregor's head.
A left hand lands to the body for Anderson.
Moccgregor looks winded!#T1#
Moccgregor managing to block the knees to the body from Anderson.
Moccgregor wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Anderson prevents Moccgregor from breaking the clinch.
Moccgregor fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Moccgregor tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Anderson smiles and moves away.
Alexis Anderson has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Conor Moccgregor.#CL#
Anderson clinches up against the cage.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Anderson.
Anderson lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Moccgregor backwards.
Anderson lands a right hand that snaps the head of Moccgregor backwards.
Anderson scores with a hook to the body.
A right hand to the body from Anderson.
Still in the clinch, Anderson scores with a nice short uppercut.#T2#
A body shot lands from Anderson.
A short uppercut from Anderson.
Anderson makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Anderson lands a shot to the body.
Anderson lands a body shot.
Anderson lands a shoulder strike.
Nice body punch from Anderson.
Anderson stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Anderson lands an uppercut.#ROC#
Moccgregor is rocked!
A short body shot lands from Anderson as the two fighters clinch.
Anderson digs a right hand underneath Moccgregor's ribcage. Moccgregor let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Anderson pushes Moccgregor back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Moccgregor's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!#T3#
Anderson lands a right hand that snaps the head of Moccgregor backwards.
Anderson stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Anderson lands an uppercut.
A right hook to the body lands for Anderson.
Anderson lands a nice shot to the body.
A short uppercut from Anderson.
A short right from Anderson on the inside.
Moccgregor is still on wobbly legs! Can Anderson finish him?
Anderson struggles to land a body shot inside as Moccgregor controls his hands.
Moccgregor seems to have recovered his senses.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Anderson. #KD#
Anderson drops Moccgregor onto one knee with a big uppercut from the clinch! Moccgregor is propped up by the cage and works his way back to his feet!
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Anderson creates a bit of distance for himself, with Moccgregor pressed up against the cage and cracks Moccgregor with a massive uppercut! Moccgregor goes down! He's out cold! Wow, that was some serious power there by Anderson!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:59 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Alexis Anderson!
An out of breath Alexis Anderson thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career.
In defeat, Conor Moccgregor stepped up to the mic, saying 'My opponent was the better man, but best believe this is not the end of my story.'.

Event: RISE 18 - Comeau vs Aron 2
Date: Mar 04, 2018

#R1##CL#
Pallas has closed the distance and engaged Anderson in a clinch.
Anderson blocks an elbow strike from Pallas.
With the fighters up against the cage, Anderson throws an elbow but misses.
Pallas throws a head punch that misses.
Anderson blocking some punches.
Anderson digs a right hand underneath Pallas's ribcage. Pallas let out a lung full of air as it connected.
The pace slowing considerably in the clinch, as Pallas takes a break from that fighting nonsense to think about the finer things in life.
Anderson lands with a light punch inside.
I was talking to Pallas's coach per-fight and he was telling me that they'd been working on the clinch in the runup to this fight.
Anderson scores with an uppercut up the middle.#CUT2#
It looks like Athan Pallas has been cut.
Anderson lands a body punch in the clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A nice left hand lands by Anderson.
Anderson prevents a body shot from Pallas.
Anderson working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Anderson tries a body shot but Pallas blocks it.
Anderson doesn't land with the attempted body shot. #T1#
Pallas jumps guard but Anderson stands there with Pallas around his waist. Pallas gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Pallas stalling.
Anderson is working Pallas over against the cage.
Anderson swings wildly with an uppercut but Pallas uses good head movement to avoid it.
Pallas misses with the head strike.
Anderson scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Anderson blocks an uppercut.
Pallas fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Anderson misses with a hook from the clinch.
Pallas throws a punch but it's blocked by Anderson.
Anderson softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
A hook to the body from Anderson. #T2#
Anderson scores with a shot to the side of Pallas's head.
Pallas looking to throw knees to the head but Anderson is blocking nicely.
Pallas stalling here - the referee won't stand for too much of that.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Anderson.
A head punch on the inside from Pallas fails to land.
Anderson working aggressively here.
Anderson throws a punch but it's blocked by Pallas.
Pallas takes a shot to the head.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Pallas creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
Anderson throws a punch but it's blocked by Pallas.
Anderson scores with a shoulder strike.
Anderson prevents a body shot from Pallas.
Pallas blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Anderson scores with a nice hook to the head.#T3#
Anderson misses with a hook to the ribs.
Pallas content to slow the pace in the clinch.
Anderson swings wildly with an uppercut but Pallas uses good head movement to avoid it.
Anderson tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Pallas.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
Anderson lands with a right to the head.
Anderson tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Anderson working aggressively here.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Anderson.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Anderson.
Anderson misses with a punch on the inside.
Pallas takes a shot to the head. #T4#
Pallas blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Anderson misses with the head strike.
Pallas tries to pull guard but Anderson won't allow it.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Athan Pallas. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Pallas blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Pallas misses with a short punch on the inside.
Anderson lands with a right to the head.
Pallas fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Anderson is leaning against Pallas and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Anderson works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Pallas blocking some punches.
We've been informed that Anderson has been working hard on his conditioning in the buildup to the fight.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Anderson just misses with a elbow thrown towards Pallas's brow.
A body shot lands from Anderson.
Anderson tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Anderson lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Pallas backwards.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Alexis Anderson dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Athan Pallas's cut.
That's time! Pallas's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
#R2##CL2#
Anderson rushes Pallas and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Anderson has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Anderson.
Anderson blocks a body shot from Pallas.
Pallas avoids a wild elbow strike from Anderson.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Pallas.
Anderson lands a left hand.
Pallas's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Anderson softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Anderson.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Anderson misses with a short punch on the inside.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Pallas misses with a short punch on the inside.
Anderson throws a head punch that misses.
Anderson lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Anderson softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.#T1#
Pallas misses with some punches.
Pallas stalling in the clinch but Anderson improves position.
Pallas throws a head punch that misses.
Anderson tries to work over Pallas's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Anderson working aggressively here. #TD#
Pallas ties up his opponent against the cage and manages to drag the fight down to the ground. Pallas no doubt will be looking to work submissions from his guard. #SUB#
Pallas has his feet on Anderson's thighs here. He's pushed Anderson 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! Anderson screams in pain and taps out! This one is all over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:45 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Athan Pallas!
Athan Pallas decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.
In defeat, Alexis Anderson stepped up to the mic, saying 'Just Playin. Next time is for real.'.

Event: RISE 14 -Destroyer vs Anderson
Date: Feb 12, 2018

#R1#
Destroyer misses with a series of wild punches.
Destroyer fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Destroyer throws a leg kick but Anderson sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Anderson uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Destroyer.
Anderson tries to counter by closing the distance.
Destroyer fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Destroyer tests Anderson's chin there with a solid looking shot.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
The fighters circling - Destroyer throws out the jab but it was never going to land. #CL2#
Anderson rushes Destroyer and presses him up against the cage.
Anderson tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Destroyer's elbow.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Anderson. #T1#
Anderson working aggressively here.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Destroyer.
Anderson has a couple of punches blocked by Destroyer.
Destroyer blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Anderson scores with a nice hook to the head.
A short right from Destroyer.
Anderson lands a body shot.
Destroyer blocks an uppercut.
A head punch on the inside from Destroyer fails to land.
Anderson can't find room to land a body shot as Destroyer controls the action.
Anderson doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Anderson tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Anderson misses with the head strike.
Anderson misses with the head strike. #T2#
Anderson throws a punch but it's blocked by Destroyer.
A head punch on the inside from Anderson fails to land.
Anderson misses with a punch to the body.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Destroyer.
Destroyer blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Anderson looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Anderson has a couple of punches blocked by Destroyer.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Anderson.
Destroyer can't break the clinch.
Anderson lands a left hand that snaps the head of Destroyer backwards.
Anderson tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Destroyer's elbow.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Destroyer blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Destroyer tries to break free but Anderson pushes him back against the cage.
A short left from Anderson.
Anderson throws a head punch that misses. #T3#
Destroyer's corner are urging him to control the action in the clinch for a moment, rather than mount any serious offense. I'm sure the crowd appreciate those instructions... not.
Destroyer misses with a punch to the body.
Destroyer working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Destroyer prevents a body shot from Anderson.
Anderson swings wildly with an uppercut but Destroyer uses good head movement to avoid it.
Anderson working aggressively here.
Anderson misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Anderson lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Anderson tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Anderson throws a punch but it's blocked by Destroyer.
Destroyer blocks a body shot from Anderson. #T4#
Destroyer is trying to force a seperation but Anderson has the dominant position.
Anderson working aggressively here.
Anderson goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Anderson misses with a hook from the clinch.
Anderson lands with a left to the head.
Anderson can't find room to land a body shot as Destroyer controls the action.
A body shot lands from Anderson.
Anderson has a couple of punches blocked by Destroyer.
Destroyer misses with a punch to the body.
Destroyer swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Anderson misses with a hook from the clinch.
Anderson swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Anderson swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Anderson fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Alexis 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#
Destroyer misses with a low kick.
Anderson steps in looking to clinch after the strikes miss from Destroyer.
Destroyer throws a hook to the side of Anderson's head but Anderson sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Anderson takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Destroyer throws a body kick that misses.
Anderson tries to counter by closing the distance.
Destroyer misses with an uppercut. Anderson saw that one coming.
Anderson wants to counter with a clinch but Destroyer pushes him away.
A bone on bone clash there as Anderson blocks the leg kick.
Destroyer misses with a body kick.
Destroyer throws a body punch but Anderson moves out of range.
Anderson tries to counter by closing the distance.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Destroyer throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Anderson sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Anderson tries to counter by closing the distance.
Destroyer throws a solid leg kick but Anderson takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Destroyer.
Destroyer throws a body punch but Anderson moves out of range. #T1#
Destroyer misses the jab.
A swing and a miss from Destroyer.
Destroyer misses with a body shot.
Anderson wants to counter with a clinch but Destroyer pushes him away.
Destroyer misses with a low kick.
Anderson slips under a jab.
Anderson tries to counter with a clinch but Destroyer shakes him off and moves away.
Destroyer looks to land a body kick but Anderson moved away.
Anderson is trying to avoid his opponent's strikes and get into the clinch.
Destroyer jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Destroyer ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Anderson moves away.
Anderson tries to counter by closing the distance.
Destroyer throws a body shot but no joy.
Anderson wants to counter with a clinch but Destroyer pushes him away.
Destroyer looks to score with a jab to the body but Anderson is just out of range.
Destroyer waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Anderson.
Anderson tries to counter with a clinch but Destroyer shakes him off and moves away.#T2##CL2#
Anderson clinches up with Destroyer and pushes him back against the cage.
Anderson throws a head punch that misses.
Anderson has a couple of punches blocked by Destroyer.
Destroyer blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Anderson misses with a punch on the inside.
Anderson struggles to land a body shot inside as Destroyer controls his hands.
Anderson lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Destroyer misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Anderson throws a punch but it's blocked by Destroyer.
Anderson struggles to land a body shot inside as Destroyer controls his hands.
Anderson fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Anderson working aggressively here.
Destroyer misses with a punch on the inside. #T3#
A head punch blocked on the inside by Destroyer.
Destroyer lands a body shot.
Anderson misses with some punches.
Destroyer is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Alexis Anderson seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Anderson working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Anderson misses with the head strike.
Destroyer misses with a punch to the body.
Destroyer is looking to break free of the clinch but Anderson has double underhooks.
Destroyer wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Anderson.
Anderson misses with the head strike.
Anderson tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Destroyer's elbow.
Anderson has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Anderson tries to work over Destroyer's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Destroyer struggles to land a body shot inside as Anderson controls his hands. #T4#
Anderson misses with a hook to the ribs.
Anderson fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Anderson tries to throw a body punch but Destroyer avoids it by throwing Anderson back against the cage.
Anderson pushes Destroyer back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Anderson throws a punch but it's blocked by Destroyer.
Anderson tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Anderson.
A nice left hand lands by Anderson.
Anderson tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage. #BC#
Destroyer breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Destroyer punishes Anderson's body with a nice straight punch.
Anderson avoids the body shot from Destroyer.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Destroyer fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Anderson is out of range.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close second round but Alexis Anderson will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
#R3#
Anderson keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Destroyer scores with a sloppy right hand. Anderson should have avoided that one.
Anderson takes a jab right on the kisser.
Destroyer throws a hook to the side of Anderson's head but Anderson sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Anderson dodges the punch combination from Destroyer.
Destroyer dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Anderson showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Destroyer.
Decent striking displayed by Destroyer there.#T1#
Destroyer throws a leg kick #CL2#
and Anderson counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by Anderson.
Destroyer prevents a body shot from Anderson.
Destroyer blocks an uppercut.
Anderson misses with a hook to the ribs.
Destroyer is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Anderson is keeping busy.
Anderson fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Anderson swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Anderson lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Anderson misses with a punch on the inside.
A nice left hand lands by Anderson.
Destroyer blocks a punch to the side of the head. #T2#
Anderson throws a punch but it's blocked by Destroyer.
Anderson tries to throw a body punch but Destroyer avoids it by throwing Anderson back against the cage.
Anderson swings wildly with an uppercut but Destroyer uses good head movement to avoid it.
Anderson blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Anderson misses with a hook from the clinch.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Anderson.
Anderson goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
A hook to the body from Anderson.
Anderson lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Anderson fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
A shot in the inside from Destroyer.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Destroyer misses with a shot to the kidneys. #T3#
Anderson misses with a short punch on the inside.
Anderson misses with the head strike.
Destroyer blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Anderson misses with a hook from the clinch.
Anderson misses with a hook from the clinch.
Destroyer wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Anderson misses with the head strike.
Anderson can't find room to land a body shot as Destroyer controls the action.
Anderson tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Destroyer's elbow.
Anderson swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Anderson misses with a hook to the ribs.
A right hand to the body from Destroyer.
A nice right hand lands inside from Anderson. #T4#
Destroyer is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Anderson misses with a punch on the inside.
Anderson throws a punch but it's blocked by Destroyer.
Destroyer blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Anderson can't find room to land a body shot as Destroyer controls the action.
A short left from Anderson.
Destroyer blocks an uppercut.
Anderson misses with some punches.
A head punch on the inside from Anderson fails to land.
Anderson can't find room to land a body shot as Destroyer controls the action.
Destroyer doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Anderson tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Anderson throws a head punch that misses.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Alexis Anderson really dominated that round.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.
#R4#
Destroyer misses the jab.
Anderson wants to counter with a clinch but Destroyer pushes him away.
Anderson uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Destroyer.
No joy there for Destroyer, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Destroyer throws the left hand but Anderson avoids the punch easily.
Anderson is trying to avoid his opponent's strikes and get into the clinch.
Meatball Destroyer is winning the standup battle so far.
Destroyer throws a body punch but Anderson moves out of range.
Anderson wants to counter the offense by Destroyer and move into the clinch position.
Destroyer looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Anderson is trying to avoid his opponent's strikes and get into the clinch.
Destroyer connects with a body shot.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Destroyer just misses with a punch to the body.
Anderson tries to close the distance and clinch but Destroyer swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Destroyer throws a combination. Anderson tries to block but a couple of punches get through.#CL2#
Anderson has Destroyer up against the cage in a clinch. #T1#
Anderson misses with a hook from the clinch.
Anderson scores with a shot to the side of Destroyer's head.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Anderson.
Anderson prevents Destroyer from breaking the clinch.
A short right from Anderson.
Destroyer scores with a shoulder strike.
Anderson swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Destroyer blocking some punches. #BC#
Destroyer escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Destroyer is looking to wear down Anderson with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
Destroyer misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Anderson.
Destroyer misses the shot to the body.
Anderson tries to counter by closing the distance.#T2#
Anderson walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Destroyer tries to land a leg kick but Anderson saw it coming and moves away.
Meatball Destroyer seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Destroyer looks to score with a jab to the body but Anderson is just out of range.
Destroyer sets himself, and Anderson steps forward looking for the clinch! Destroyer avoids it this time.
Destroyer throws a body shot but no joy.
Anderson steps in looking to clinch after the strikes miss from Destroyer.
Destroyer swings for the body but Anderson moves out of range.
Destroyer sets himself, and Anderson steps forward looking for the clinch! Destroyer avoids it this time.
Anderson tries to clinch up.
A telegraphed right hand from Destroyer misses the target.
Destroyer misses with a looping left.
Destroyer sets himself, and Anderson steps forward looking for the clinch! Destroyer avoids it this time.
Anderson avoids the body shot from Destroyer.
Anderson bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Destroyer sets himself, and Anderson steps forward looking for the clinch! Destroyer avoids it this time.#T3#
Destroyer fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Anderson manages to avoid it.
Destroyer missing with a left hand there. Anderson was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Destroyer sets himself, and Anderson steps forward looking for the clinch! Destroyer avoids it this time.
Destroyer swings for the body but Anderson moves out of range.
Anderson doesn't manage to clinch there - Destroyer circles away.
A looping hook to the body misses from Destroyer. Anderson does a little dance to reset his feet.
Anderson tries to counter by closing the distance.
Destroyer misses with a body shot.
Anderson tries to counter with a clinch but Destroyer shakes him off and moves away.
Anderson displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Destroyer throws out the jab.
Anderson wants to counter the offense by Destroyer and move into the clinch position.
Destroyer fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Anderson manages to avoid it.
Anderson works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Destroyer fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Anderson manages to avoid it.#T4#
Anderson wants to clinch.
Destroyer swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Anderson steps in looking to clinch after the strikes miss from Destroyer.
Anderson blocks a jab.
Anderson tries to counter by closing the distance.
Destroyer swings for the body but Anderson moves out of range.
Anderson is trying to avoid his opponent's strikes and get into the clinch.
Destroyer looks to score with a jab to the body but Anderson is just out of range.
Destroyer throws a hook but Anderson blocks it.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Destroyer lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Anderson moves away from the strike by Destroyer.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Meatball Destroyer had his way with Alexis Anderson in that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! And we move into the final round!
#R5#
Destroyer bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Anderson's head.
Destroyer ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Anderson moves away.
Anderson tries to counter by closing the distance.
Destroyer scores with a shot to the body.
Destroyer ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Anderson moves away.
Anderson tries to clinch there but Destroyer circles away.
Destroyer swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Anderson wants to counter the offense by Destroyer and move into the clinch position.
Anderson just misses with a punch to the body.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Destroyer misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Anderson.
Anderson is trying to avoid his opponent's strikes and get into the clinch.
Destroyer just misses with a punch to the body.
Anderson is trying to avoid his opponent's strikes and get into the clinch.
Destroyer looks to score with a jab to the body but Anderson is just out of range.
Destroyer throws a body punch but Anderson moves out of range.
Destroyer sets himself, and Anderson steps forward looking for the clinch! Destroyer avoids it this time.#T1#
Destroyer throws a hook but Anderson blocks it.
Destroyer swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Destroyer bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Anderson's head.
Destroyer misses with a leg kick.
Anderson slips a jab from Destroyer.
Destroyer sets himself, and Anderson steps forward looking for the clinch! Destroyer avoids it this time.
Anderson moves to clinch but Destroyer breaks away
and Destroyer counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Destroyer throws a lazy right hand but Anderson sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Anderson wants to counter with a clinch but Destroyer pushes him away.
Destroyer throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Anderson.
Anderson wants to counter with a clinch but Destroyer pushes him away.
Alexis Anderson is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.#T2#
Destroyer throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Destroyer dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Destroyer throws a jab but it's blocked by Anderson.
Anderson wants to counter the offense by Destroyer and move into the clinch position.
Destroyer swings for the body but Anderson moves out of range.
Anderson steps in looking to clinch after the strikes miss from Destroyer.
Destroyer moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Destroyer misses with a wild combination.
Anderson slips under a jab.
Anderson moves out of range of the strikes.
Destroyer misses with a wild body shot. #T3#
A big left from Destroyer misses.
Anderson wants to counter with a clinch but Destroyer pushes him away.
Destroyer looks to land a left hand but Anderson moved out of range nicely.
Destroyer keeps the fight on the outside.
Destroyer fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Anderson manages to avoid it.
Anderson tries to counter by closing the distance.
Destroyer tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Anderson was well out of range. Poor timing from Destroyer.
Destroyer misses with a straight left.
Destroyer sets himself, and Anderson steps forward looking for the clinch! Destroyer avoids it this time.
Decent striking displayed by Anderson there.
A punch combination from Destroyer misses.
Anderson wants to counter with a clinch but Destroyer pushes him away.
A looping hook to the body misses from Destroyer. Anderson does a little dance to reset his feet.
Destroyer sets himself, and Anderson steps forward looking for the clinch! Destroyer avoids it this time.
Destroyer takes a swing at Anderson's ribcage but misses. #T4#
Destroyer just misses with a punch to the body.
Destroyer throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Anderson tries to counter by closing the distance.
Destroyer throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Destroyer walks into a straight right hand from Anderson.
Destroyer throws a body shot but no joy.
Anderson tries to counter by closing the distance.
Meatball Destroyer has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Destroyer displaying good standup as he scores with a three punch combination.
Destroyer attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Destroyer just misses with a punch to the body.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Destroyer throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
A looping hook to the body misses from Destroyer. Anderson does a little dance to reset his feet.

And that's the end of the fight!
Meatball Destroyer showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Anderson 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 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Jack Bonds scores the fight 47:48
Judge Don Winkell scores the fight 48:47
Judge Frank Antenori scores the fight 48:47

In favor of your winner, by split decision... Meatball Destroyer!
Meatball Destroyer is the new welterweight champion!
Jumping up and down and very excited, Meatball Destroyer waved his t-shirt featuring Organic Nutrition's logo in front of the cameras.
The defeated Alexis Anderson had this to say: 'Just Playin. Next time is for real.'.

Event: RISE 9 - Ray vs Maples
Date: Jan 15, 2018

#R1##CL#
Shield darts in and clinches Anderson up against the cage.
A right hand to the body from Anderson.
Anderson taking a break, stalling in the clinch.
Anderson misses with a hook to the ribs.
Anderson blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Anderson lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Shield backwards. #CUT2#
It looks like Nathan Shield has been cut.
Anderson throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Anderson effectively controlling the action here.
Anderson lands a nice shot to the body.
A left hand lands to the body for Anderson.
Anderson lands a body punch in the clinch. #BC#
Shield breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Shield misses with a wild combination.
Horrible takedown attempt by Shield or perhaps it was just good defense by Anderson, which made it look bad. #CL#
Shield moves into the clinch.
Anderson's coach down at Croque Mitaine Gym was telling us pre-fight that they have been working on Anderson's balance. Obviously they view that as a key factor in the outcome of this fight.#T1#
Anderson lands a left hand.
Anderson lands a shot to the body.
Shield is looking to break free of the clinch but Anderson has double underhooks.
Anderson gets through Shield's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Shield is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Anderson pulls him back up using the underhooks.
Anderson works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Shield is breathing heavily.
A right hand to the body from Anderson.
Shield is trying to push Anderson away but Anderson has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
Anderson scores with a hook to the body.
Anderson lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Shield backwards.
A nice left hand lands by Anderson.
Anderson lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Shield backwards.
Anderson lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
A body shot lands from Anderson.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Anderson just leaning against Shield, taking a breather.
Anderson works on Shield's body with a couple of short punches.
Shield wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Anderson lands with a left to the head.
Anderson lands with a short shot to the head. #ROC2#
Shield is rocked!#T2#
A hook to the body from Anderson.
Oh Shield is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Nice body punch from Anderson - that landed with a thud.
Anderson has Shield pushed against the cage.
Anderson lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Anderson.
Anderson lands a left hand that snaps the head of Shield backwards.
Anderson slowing the pace effectively.
Anderson throws a big uppercut that drops Shield! More strikes from Anderson and the referee jumps in to stop the fight! Shield lies dazed against the cage as Anderson celebrates with his cornermen!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:28 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Alexis Anderson!
Alexis Anderson made sure to mention his sponsor, XFighter Clothing in his post fight interview.

Event: Quick Fight Championship
Date: Dec 26, 2017

#R1##CL2#
Ruane has closed the distance and engaged Anderson in a clinch.
A short left from Anderson.
Anderson goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Ruane wants to take the fight to the mat but Anderson manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.
Ruane wants a takedown but no success here.
Anderson lands a shot to the body.
Ruane wants to break free but Anderson has control.
Anderson misses with a hook from the clinch.
Anderson lands a shoulder strike.
Anderson scores with an uppercut up the middle.
A short left from Anderson.
Ruane tries to pull guard but Anderson holds him up against the cage and eventually Ruane drops back down to his feet.
Alexis Anderson has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Brandon Ruane.
Ruane blocks a body shot from Anderson.
Anderson misses with a body punch.
Anderson working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Anderson lands an uppercut.#ROC#
Ruane is rocked!
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
A body shot lands from Anderson.
Ruane is still on wobbly legs! Can Anderson finish him?
Ruane looks winded!
Anderson prevents a takedown attempt there.
Ruane seems to have recovered his senses.
Ruane is trying to break the clinch but Anderson is controlling him.#T1#
Anderson lands a shoulder strike.
Anderson lands a hook that snaps the head of Ruane backwards.
Ruane is trying to pull guard but Anderson turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
Ruane takes a shot to the head.
Anderson lands a shot to the body.
Anderson lands a big right hand that drops Ruane! The killer instinct kicks in and Anderson finishes his opponent with a series of strikes from mount. A dominating finish by Anderson!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:28 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Alexis Anderson!
Alexis Anderson made sure to mention his sponsor, Riners Clothing $40 in his post fight interview.

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