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Event:
FARTMMA 31
Date: Apr 23, 2019 |
#R1#
Anderson dodges the punch combination from Hughes.
Sirus Hughes seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Hughes with a body punch. A glancing blow. #CL2#
Hughes gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Hughes is leaning against Anderson and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.#TD#
Anderson lands a takedown into guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Hughes wants to stand up but Anderson is controlling him.
Anderson not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Anderson lands a couple of elbows.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Anderson looking to sit in guard and control but Hughes gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. #REVB##SUB#
Hughes avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
#T1#
Hughes wants to control from the top but Anderson keeps moving.
Anderson working a defensive guard here.
Hughes wanted to stand there but Anderson had control of the position.
Anderson keeping moving, preventing Hughes from controlling successfully. #SUB#
Anderson working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Hughes doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Hughes manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem. #T2#
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.#SUB#
Anderson has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Hughes can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself. #SUB#
Anderson is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Anderson is breathing heavily.#SUB#
Anderson escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Hughes gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Hughes tries to stand but Anderson is controlling from the bottom.
The referee wants the fighters to be more active or he's going to reset them on the feet.#T3#
Hughes wants to control from the top but Anderson keeps moving. #REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.
Hughes fails in his attempt to clinch.
Anderson drops down looking for a counter takedown but Hughes sprawls and moves away.
Hughes cracks a nice hook into Anderson's ribs.
Hughes has tried to improve his agility in the runup to this fight.
Hughes scores with a crisp jab that stopped Anderson in his tracks.
Hughes misses with an attempted mid kick.
Anderson changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.#CL2#
Hughes clinches up with Anderson and pushes him back against the cage.
Hughes slowing the pace effectively.#TD#
Anderson works for the underhooks and manages to get a trip takedown into guard. #ES2#
Hughes has his feet on Anderson's hips. He pushes off and gets to his feet. Nice work.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Hughes tries to clinch up#TD#
and Anderson counters with a takedown into side control. #T4#
Hughes is trying to buck Anderson off.
Hughes is moving his hips around well on the bottom and has managed to get back to half guard.
Hughes is trying to stand.
#SUB#
Anderson is looking for a kimura. It's pretty deep but Hughes still has the half guard so he's probably OK. Oh, Hughes has exploded into a beautiful escape there and after a quick scramble, he's ended up in side control on top! Nice work! #SUB2#
Hughes has worked his way into a potential kimura here. Anderson is trying to get out of the position but his squirming has just got him deeper into trouble. Hughes yanks on the arm and Anderson is forced to tap due to a very painful looking submission! Nice work by Hughes.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:48 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Sirus Hughes!
In defeat, Sammy Anderson stepped up to the mic, saying 'All respect goes to my opponent, they're a hell of a competitor. It wasn't the result my team had desired, however, there is always some positives and some things we can learn from.'.
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Mar 29, 2019 |
#R1##TD2#
Contreras changes levels and drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. Anderson looks really pissed at himself for not defending that better.#SUB2#
Contreras is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Anderson has escaped the position, nice work there.
Anderson is working to avoid the ground and pound but Contreras connects with a decent elbow.
Contreras working the head with strikes.
Anderson taking a bit of punishment here - Contreras scoring with strikes.
Anderson is looking to reverse the position.
Contreras looks up at the clock and then as Anderson takes his cue and looks up at the clock too, Contreras smacks him right in the chops with a big elbow! How rude!
Anderson tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Contreras wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Anderson is not in a great position here, taking some shots.
Anderson struggling a bit here.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Contreras lands a nice forearm strike.
Anderson tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Anderson on the wrong end of some ground and pound. #T1#
Contreras working away.
Anderson tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Contreras creates a bit of distance and throws down some hard shots.
Anderson takes an elbow right on the bridge of the nose and winces in pain.
Contreras working the head with strikes.
Contreras lands a knee to the body and a forearm to the face.
Contreras scores with punches from side control.
Contreras grinds an elbow into Anderson's temple.
Contreras cracks Anderson with an elbow. That is naaassty.
Contreras just content to control the position.
Contreras working the head and body with strikes. #T2##SUB2#
Contreras is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Anderson is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
Anderson being controlled for a moment.
Anderson taking a bit of punishment here - Contreras scoring with strikes.
Anderson takes a nasty elbow to the side of the head.
Anderson knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Contreras on the ground.
Contreras trying to control the position but Anderson is working away.
Anderson is trying to control Contreras's posture but Contreras avoids it.
Contreras cracks Anderson with a big right hand but Anderson just smiles back at him and invites him to have another go.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#T3#
Anderson is trying to control Contreras's posture but Contreras avoids it.
Contreras in side control lands a nice looking series of punches and elbows.
Contreras landing strikes.
Anderson is trying to escape the position but Contreras is controlling the position.
Check out the look on Contreras's face as he threw that strike - that's one determined fighter!
Anderson is trying to improve his position.
Contreras lands some shots froms side control.
Contreras lands a decent elbow from side control.
Anderson sneaks a leg under to get back to half guard.
Anderson has hold of Contreras's hands but Contreras slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
Anderson is trying to control but can't.
Contreras drops an elbow to the side of Anderson's head. #T4#
Contreras lands strikes from half guard.
Contreras with a momentary lay and pray from half guard.
Contreras is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound. #ROC2#
Anderson is rocked!
Contreras working Anderson over with strikes.
Oh Anderson is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!#SUB#
Anderson looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Anderson seems to have got his legs back now.
Anderson is breathing heavily.#SUB#
Anderson looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Contreras is nestled in close to Anderson, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
Contreras looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding.
Anderson is trying to get back to full guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Titus Contreras dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
#R2##TD2#
Anderson gets caught napping as Contreras dives in and scores a takedown. Anderson manages to retain guard.#SUB#
Anderson is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Contreras is aware though and is defending well.
Contreras postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.#SUB#
Anderson is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Contreras trying to control the position from guard on top but Anderson is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
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.
Contreras lands a couple of elbows.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Contreras keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Anderson's head.
Contreras working some strikes from top position.
Contreras has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Contreras content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
Contreras controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
Contreras has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.#T1#
Contreras makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
Contreras is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Anderson will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Contreras sitting in guard here, content to control.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Contreras's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
Contreras stands up over Anderson, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
Contreras is stalling in the full guard.
Contreras pushing down on Anderson's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
The two fighters exchange a few words. I couldn't hear what they were saying but maybe it's more fun if you make it up yourself. Contreras connects with a nice short shot to Anderson's temple.
Contreras looks to score some points with some ground and pound.#T2#
Contreras is nestled in close to Anderson, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
Contreras takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
Contreras scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
Contreras is nestled in close to Anderson, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
Anderson taking some punishment here, with Contreras in his half guard.
Contreras seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Anderson does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Contreras slips a nice elbow through Anderson's hands, connecting with Anderson's forehead.
Anderson has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Contreras is working away from the top position though.
Still in half guard, Contreras seems content to control.
Contreras moves nicely into side control. #T3#
Contreras is maintaining the dominant position - no doubt Anderson will start to get frustrated soon if he's not already.
Anderson on the wrong end of some ground and pound.
Contreras in side control lands a decent elbow.
Contreras looks up at the clock and then as Anderson takes his cue and looks up at the clock too, Contreras smacks him right in the chops with a big elbow! How rude!
Contreras working the head and body with strikes.
Anderson taking punishment in the form of punches.
Contreras is chipping away with strikes.
Contreras working the body and head with strikes.
Contreras working the ground and pound.
Contreras cracks Anderson with a big elbow.
Contreras working the ground and pound. #T4#
Contreras lands a nice forearm strike.
Contreras lands a decent elbow from side control.
Contreras working away.
Contreras working the body and head with strikes.
Contreras lands some shots froms side control.
Anderson sneaks a leg under to get back to half guard.
Well, if Contreras 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.
Contreras is nestled in close to Anderson, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Contreras drops an elbow to the side of Anderson's head.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Contreras scoring with strikes to the body and head. #SUB#
Anderson looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Anderson on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Titus Contreras showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's time! Anderson's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. This is the final round!
#R3##TD2#
Contreras feints and then dives in with a takedown. That was a long way out but the feint bought him enough time to close the distance and complete the takedown. Now we'll play guard for a bit and see who can get the better of that position.
Contreras pushes down on Anderson's leg and manages to get into half guard.#SUB2#
Anderson makes his way to full guard, as Contreras worked for a kimura.
Contreras pushes down on Anderson's leg and manages to get into half guard.
Contreras looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
Contreras lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
Anderson is looking to control Contreras's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Anderson avoid being mounted?#SUB2#
Contreras is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
#T1#
Contreras working the head and body with strikes. #SUB#
Anderson actively working from the bottom here.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.#SUB2#
Contreras is looking for a kimura here.
Contreras scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
Contreras seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
Contreras landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
Anderson has hold of Contreras's hands but Contreras slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.#SUB#
Anderson actively working from the bottom here.#T2#
Contreras scoring with strikes to the body and head.
Contreras stalling.
Contreras drops an elbow to the side of Anderson's head.
Contreras slows the pace down in half guard.
Contreras scoring with strikes to the body and head.
Contreras is working hard to pass the guard. He's done it - he's now in full mount! Trouble for Anderson!
Contreras scoring with some good ground and pound from mount here. Will he manage to finish Anderson?
Contreras looking to finish Anderson with some ground and pound. This is bad for Anderson!
Contreras connects with a bit shot that sees Anderson covering up! More strikes from Contreras and the referee jumps in to stop the fight! Contreras is our winner by TKO!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:57 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Titus Contreras!
The defeated Sammy Anderson had this to say: 'All respect goes to my opponent, they're a hell of a competitor. It wasn't the result my team had desired, however, there is always some positives and some things we can learn from.'.
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Mar 21, 2019 |
#R1#
Anderson loads up on a big right hand but Golden slips the punch.
Golden goes for a high kick. It partially lands.
Golden tries to clinch there but Anderson circles away.
Anderson appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
Golden fails with an attempt to clinch.
Golden throws a lazy head kick #TD2#
and Anderson counters with a takedown into side control! That could mean trouble for Golden!
Golden tries to wriggle free to get back to his feet but he's given up his back! Oops.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB2#
Anderson is working for the choke. I would put my money on him to finish from this position. He's rolled onto his back and has dragged Golden with him. Golden is trying to defend but Anderson has an arm under the chin now! Golden grimaces and is forced to tap out!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:59 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Sammy Anderson!
Sammy Anderson gave a mention to Garra Nutri in his post fight interview. That will please them (and hopefully generate some sales).
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Mar 18, 2019 |
#R1##CL#
Wolfe has closed the distance and engaged Anderson in a clinch.
#TD2#
Anderson turns his back and goes for a hip toss. It's a bit messy but it gets the job done and Anderson manages to end up in side control.#SUB2#
Anderson thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
Wolfe is looking for a sweep.
Wolfe is working hard here to advance position.#SUB2#
Anderson thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
Wolfe struggling a bit here.
Anderson working the ground and pound from side control.#ROC2#
Wolfe is rocked!
Anderson working the body and head with strikes.
Oh Wolfe is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!
Wolfe really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.#SUB2#
Anderson tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Anderson has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
Wolfe struggling a bit here.
Wolfe tries to bench press Anderson off him but Anderson keeps the position. #SUB2#
Anderson is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Wolfe knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
Anderson content to control the pace. The referee will try and keep them active though.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Anderson lands a strong strike to the head of Wolfe. That's dazed him! Anderson looking to finish here. Wolfe is waving his arms around trying to block but he's hurt badly - Anderson lands more strikes and the referee steps in to end the fight!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:57 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Sammy Anderson!
Sammy Anderson managed to slip a mention for his sponsors, Garra Nutri, into his post fight interview.
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Mar 15, 2019 |
#R1#
Duffy fails to land the takedown.
Anderson throws a big counter head kick but Duffy avoids it with no problem.
Duffy tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Anderson swivels and escapes.#TD2#
Anderson looks for a takedown. He's got it. We're now in half guard.
Duffy scrambles, trying to get to his feet, but Anderson manages to mount him!
We could do with one of the fighters taking the initiative a bit more on the ground - they're both waiting to capitalize on a mistake.#SUB2#
Anderson moves into side control, trying to work for a kimura. That looks painful! Will he finish!!?? No, Duffy has worked his arm free - good work by Duffy!
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB2#
Anderson is trying to get an arm triangle but Duffy is defending well. #T1#
Anderson moving around in side mount but really he's just happy to control for now.
Anderson throwing strikes but missing, from side control.
Anderson is working Duffy over with some ground and pound from side control.
Duffy seems a little lost for a moment, as Anderson dominates the positioning.
Anderson cracks Duffy with a big elbow. Oh, he's hurt! Anderson immediately mounts and start dropping bombs! Duffy is done! The referee jumps in and saves him from any more punishment - a quick and decisive finish by Anderson!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:55 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Sammy Anderson!
Sammy Anderson managed to slip a mention for his sponsors, Garra Nutri, into his post fight interview.
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Mar 13, 2019 |
#R1#
Anderson shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Wannabe counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Anderson changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Wannabe tries to avoid it but Anderson manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Wannabe to the ground. Wannabe escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Wannabe throws a nice inside leg kick.
Wannabe throws a nice inside leg kick.
Wannabe plants his feet and lands a nice head kick!
Wannabe connects with a leg kick. Anderson looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
Wannabe 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.#CL2#
Wannabe clinches up with Anderson and pushes him back against the cage.
Wannabe misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Wannabe using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Anderson has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
#T1#
Wannabe misses with the head strike.
Wannabe taking a break, stalling in the clinch.
A hook to the body from Wannabe.
Wannabe misses with a short punch on the inside.
Wannabe landing some nice looking knees to the body.
Anderson tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Sammy Anderson. That's going to take a lot out of him.#TD#
Anderson gets control of Wannabe's arms and successfully pulls guard. Anderson will no doubt be looking for submissions off his back.
Anderson keeping moving, preventing Wannabe from controlling successfully. #SUB#
Anderson escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Wannabe gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance. #SUB#
Anderson is working for submissions here. He's thrown up his legs looking for a triangle but Wannabe frees his head nicely. Oh but Anderson has switched to an armbar! Wannabe is tapping furiously! Lovely submission there!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:56 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle Armbar). Sammy Anderson!
Sammy Anderson very nearly forgot to thank Garra Nutri amongst all the excitement of his win but just as the interview came to a close, he screamed their name. Hopefully he'll get a few nice freebies in the mail as a thank you.
Freak Wannabe spoke after the fight, saying 'That's fine. I will jump straight back. feed me more.'.
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Mar 09, 2019 |
#R1##TD2#
Rasmussen gets caught flat footed, as Anderson shoots in with a quick takedown into guard.#SUB2#
Anderson is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there. #SUB#
Anderson got a little sloppy there for a moment and Rasmussen has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Anderson has managed to get both his arms back between Rasmussen's legs - danger averted.
Anderson slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.#SUB2#
Anderson working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
Rasmussen wants to control but Anderson postures up.
Rasmussen is putting a lot of effort into getting back to his feet here.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB2#
Anderson tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Anderson has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought! #SUB2#
Anderson has an Americana. Rasmussen didn't react quickly enough there and he's in big trouble now! He tries to squirm out but is forced to tap! Anderson is delighted and gyrates in front of the ring girls. They seem to like the attention - it'll be interesting to see if Anderson hooks up with any of them at the after show party.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:56 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Americana). Sammy Anderson!
A very excited looking Sammy 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.
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Feb 27, 2019 |
#R1#
A combination from Wannabe does no damage.
A head kick misses from Wannabe.
A thudding body kick lands there by Wannabe!
#CL2#
Wannabe moves into the clinch.
Wannabe prevents a takedown attempt there.
Wannabe throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Anderson blocks it with crossed arms.
Wannabe tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#BC2#
Wannabe breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Wannabe throws a shot to the body.
#CL2#
Wannabe darts in and clinches Anderson up against the cage.#T1#
Wannabe tries to work over Anderson's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Anderson prevents a body shot from Wannabe.
Wannabe misses with a knee to the head.
Anderson blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Wannabe missing with knees to the body.
Knees to the body from Wannabe.
Wannabe tries a body shot but Anderson blocks it.
Wannabe tries a body shot but Anderson blocks it.
Anderson tries to pull guard but Wannabe holds him up against the cage and eventually Anderson drops back down to his feet.
Anderson is working for takedown but Wannabe is calmly controlling the position for now.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Sammy Anderson. That's going to take a lot out of him.#T2##BC2#
Wannabe breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
A head kick misses from Wannabe.
Freak Wannabe is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Wannabe is looking to clinch but Anderson is avoiding it.
Anderson moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Wannabe circles away from the clinch attempt.
Wannabe throws out a counter right but Anderson avoids it with no problem.
Wannabe misses with a wild combination.
Wannabe lands with a head kick! That's gotta hurt.
Wannabe lands a jab. Then a cross. Then finally a nice hook to the body. Good work there by Wannabe.#T3#
Wannabe lands a really nice looking cross but Anderson seems unphased.
Wannabe lands with a hook. Anderson tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head. #ROC2#
Anderson is rocked!
Wannabe scores with a nice strike.
Oh Anderson is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
A slapping body kick lands there for Wannabe.
Anderson seems to have got his legs back now.#CL2#
Wannabe closes the distance and pushes Anderson back into the cage.
Wannabe throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Andersons head.
Wannabe lands with a left to the head.
A short body shot lands from Wannabe as the two fighters clinch.
Wannabe doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
#T4#
Wannabe doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Wannabe has a couple of punches blocked by Anderson.
Anderson blocks an uppercut.
Wannabe lands a left hand that snaps the head of Anderson backwards.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
A right handed body shot lands from Wannabe.
Wannabe gets through Anderson's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Good body shot from Wannabe.
#TD#
Anderson turns his back and goes for a hip toss. It's a bit messy but it gets the job done and Anderson manages to end up in side control.
Wannabe is trying to improve his position.
Anderson throwing shots but missing, from side control.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Freak Wannabe 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#
Wannabe connects with a solid leg kick.
Anderson tries to score a power double leg takedown but Wannabe sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Anderson somewhat.
Anderson gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Freak Wannabe seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Anderson on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Wannabe scores with a body shot.
Wannabe fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.#T1#
Anderson takes a punch to the jaw and another one to the bread basket.
Wannabe scoring well with a low kick there.
Wannabe ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Anderson sees a low kick coming and goes to check it, but it's actually a body kick and it thuds into his unprotected ribs.
Wannabe has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Wannabe tries to close the distance and clinch but Anderson swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Wannabe clobbers Anderson with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Wannabe is looking to slow Anderson down with leg kicks.
Wannabe digs a good hook to Anderson's body.
A thudding body kick lands there by Wannabe!
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.#T2#
Wannabe explodes with a nice body kick and back out of range. Nice work.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!#CL2#
Wannabe clinches. #BC2#
Wannabe's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Wannabe scores with a one two! Anderson had his feet all tangled up there and couldn't avoid the strikes.
Freak Wannabe seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Wannabe throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Anderson stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Anderson on the wrong end of a nice low kick. He's acting like it's no big deal but he doesn't want to take many more of those.
A jab from Wannabe finds it's way through Anderson's defenses.
Wannabe lands a kick to the ribs of his opponent. Nice work there - in and out in a flash.
A head kick from Wannabe lands but Anderson takes it in his stride. #KD2#
Wannabe lands a big head kick that sends Anderson tumbling to the mat! Wannabe takes a step backwards and waves Anderson back to his feet - he wants the finish!#T3#
Wannabe throws a head kick that misses.
A counter left hand to the body from Anderson misses its target.
Wannabe throws a mid kick that lands with a slap.
Anderson's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Wannabe connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Anderson scrambles back to his feet.
That's a knee to de groin and it's over and out! Anderson crumples to the ground after an illegal strike from Wannabe - the referee stops the clock and Anderson gets 5 minutes to recover from that one. "I'm sorry" says Wannabe. Anderson manages to get back to his feet and the fight resumes.
Wannabe throws a head kick that looked like it stung.
Anderson takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
#KD2#
Wannabe lands a big head kick that sends Anderson tumbling to the mat! Wannabe takes a step backwards and waves Anderson back to his feet - he wants the finish!
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Wannabe lands a slapping body shot.
#T4##CL2#
Wannabe moves into range and clinches up with Anderson.
Anderson tries to score a body lock takedown but Wannabe shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
Wannabe tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Anderson avoids it.
A knee to the head by Wannabe.
Anderson looking for a takedown.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Sammy Anderson. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Wannabe misses with a punch to the body.
Anderson takes a knee right on the jaw!
Anderson drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Wannabe gets the underhooks and prevents it.
Wannabe lands a knee to the body.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Freak Wannabe showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's time! Anderson's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. So, we enter the final round. Let's see if either fighter can bring us a finish, or whether we're going to the judges scorecards.
#R3#
A head kick misses from Wannabe.
Anderson misses with a takedown
and Wannabe counters with a left to the body.
Nice body kick from Wannabe.#CL2#
Wannabe has Anderson up against the cage in a clinch.
Wannabe misses with a body punch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#BC2#
Wannabe breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Wannabe throws a feint and then finishes with a kick to the body.
Wannabe moves into range and lands a nice body kick.
#T1#
Wannabe goes for a high kick. It partially lands.
Wannabe works Anderson's body with a nice hook.
Wannabe thuds a mid kick into his opponent's body. That will wear on Anderson if he has to take too many more of those.
Wannabe throws a body kick that digs right into the meat.
Wannabe throws a mid kick that lands with a slap.
Good shot there by Wannabe.#CL2#
Wannabe instigates a clinch.
A bit of stalling here from Wannabe.
#BC2#
Wannabe breaks from the clinch.
#T2#
Wannabe lands an overhand right.
Danga de danga de dang - Wannabe scores with a four punch combination!
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Wannabe scores with a spinning back kick!
Wannabe connects with an inside leg kick.
Wannabe lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Wannabe scores with a jab to the body.
A jab lands there for Wannabe.
Anderson avoids a punch combination nicely.
#T3#
Wannabe lands a head shot.
Wannabe lets loose with a powerful body kick. Anderson will feel that in the morning.
Wannabe throws a quick head kick that skims the top of Anderson's head.
Wannabe digs a good hook to Anderson's body.
Wannabe lands with a head kick! That's gotta hurt.
Wannabe throws a leg kick which misses Anderson's front leg but catches the back leg as Anderson tries to avoid it.
Anderson walks forward, straight into a front kick from Wannabe.#T4#
Wannabe throws a body kick that sends a sickening thudding noise reverberating around the arena.
Wannabe plants his feet and lands a nice head kick!
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Wannabe lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Wannabe plants his feet and lands a nice head kick!
Wannabe scores with a body shot.
#CL2#
Wannabe clinches with his opponent.
Anderson wants to take the fight to the mat but Wannabe manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.
Sammy Anderson has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Wannabe tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
And that's the end of the fight!
Freak Wannabe comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Wannabe winning every round here. Surely the decision will go his way and he'll pick up a well deserved decision victory. 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 Thiago Cunha scores the fight 24:30
Judge Leandro Rodrigues scores the fight 25:30
Judge Seu Braga scores the fight 25:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Freak Wannabe!
Freak Wannabe took to the mic in his post fight interview and said 'Feed me more. I am hungry for the World Title.'.
The defeated Sammy Anderson had this to say: 'All respect goes to my opponent, they're a hell of a competitor. It wasn't the result my team had desired, however, there is always some positives and some things we can learn from.'.
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