Play by Play - Fighter's Fight Commentary

Event: C304: Marley vs Anderson II
Date: May 12, 2024

#R1#
We've got one fighter who appears to only be looking to counter and the other not looking particularly aggressive either, so we could be in for a dull fight.
Marley scores with a nice body kick.
Anderson throws a sloppy body shot
and Marley counters with a straight right hand.#CUT#It looks like Noah Anderson has been cut.
Marley throws a jab when Anderson was well out of range.#KD#
Marley sends Anderson crashing to the mat with a devastating uppercut! Marley is motioning to the referee to let Anderson up. He wants to try and finish this one on the feet!
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Marley ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Anderson moves away.
Anderson tries a quick counter leg kick but Marley is wise to it.
Marley looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Anderson flicks out a counter leg kick but Marley steps away.
Anderson stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Marley.#T1#
Anderson throws an ugly left hook that misses #KD#
and Marley counters with a crisp right hand that drops Anderson! Marley lets Anderson back up to his feet, looking for a finish!#ROC#Anderson is rocked!#CUT#That has opened up Noah Anderson's cut even more.
Anderson circles to his right, straight into a beautiful hook by Marley. Anderson falls face first into the canvas - great knockout victory for Marley!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:21 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Ezekiel Marley!
Ezekiel Marley retains his heavyweight title!
Ezekiel Marley seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website.

Event: C300: Marley vs Olsen III
Date: Apr 28, 2024

#R1#
Anderson throws a right hand that misses
and Torvik counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.#CUT#It looks like Noah Anderson has been cut.
Anderson 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.
Torvik uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Anderson has time to react.
Anderson blocks a leg kick.
Anderson fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Torvik has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Torvik attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Torvik tests Anderson's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Torvik looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Anderson lands a jab to Torvik's midsection.
Torvik misses with an uppercut. Anderson saw that one coming.
Anderson swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Torvik sizes up Anderson with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Nice body kick there by Anderson.
Torvik is breathing heavily.
A thudding body kick lands there by Anderson!
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!
Torvik gets cracked there but stands up to it. #CUT2#It looks like Sven Torvik has been cut.
Anderson tests Torvik's chin there with a solid looking shot.#T1#
A nice leg kick lands there from Anderson.
A solid body kick from Anderson.
A slapping body kick lands there for Anderson.
Anderson thuds his right hand into Torvik's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Torvik throws a hook to the side of Anderson's head but Anderson sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Torvik gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Ooooh, nice body kick lands from Anderson. Torvik shrugs it off though.
A big right from Anderson misses.
Torvik is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
Anderson lands a kick to the ribs of his opponent. Nice work there - in and out in a flash.
Anderson connects with a good right hand that stumbles Torvik. Torvik circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Anderson moves into range and lands a nice body kick.
Anderson throws a body kick that misses. #T2#
Anderson moves out of range of the leg kick from Torvik.
A little jabbing left from Anderson on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Anderson swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Torvik.#CUT2#Sven Torvik's cut is getting worse.
Anderson misses with an uppercut. Torvik saw that one coming.
Anderson throws a wild body kick that Torvik sees coming a mile off.
Torvik takes a nasty kick to the mid section... That should keep him thinking. Does he try and block and risk a head kick landing?
Anderson misses with a kick to the body.
Nice uppercut lands for Anderson. That snapped Torvik's head back.
Anderson looks to land a body kick but Torvik moved away.
A looping hook to the body misses from Torvik. Anderson does a little dance to reset his feet.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Anderson! But no joy.
Anderson throws a nasty head kick that just misses. He throws another kick to the head of his opponent and almost takes it off! Torvik crumples to the floor and the fight is over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:52 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Head Kick). Noah Anderson!
After winning the bout, Noah Anderson thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility.

Event: C293: Matsuzaka vs Diaz
Date: Apr 07, 2024

#R1#
Kreischer throws a big shot that misses.
Kreischer misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Anderson.
A telegraphed right hand from Anderson misses the target.
Anderson moves away from the strike by Kreischer.
Anderson has been working on his boxing with his coaches at House of 1000 Corpses in the buildup to the fight.#CL2#
Kreischer has closed the distance and engaged Anderson in a clinch.
Anderson lands with a left to the head.
Anderson can't find room to land a body shot as Kreischer controls the action.
Anderson prevents a body shot from Kreischer.
Kreischer gets through Anderson's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Kreischer throws a head punch that misses.
Kreischer lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Kreischer 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.
Kreischer looking to throw knees to the head but Anderson is blocking nicely.
Anderson blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Kreischer blocking some punches.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Anderson. #BC#
Anderson pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.#T1#
Kreischer listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.#CUT2#It looks like Noah Anderson has been cut.
Nice body punch from Kreischer.
The fight stays on the outside here - Kreischer looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Nice defenses there by Kreischer.
Kreischer throws a body punch but Anderson moves out of range.
Kreischer swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Anderson keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Kreischer.
Kreischer connects with a nice looking jab.
A shot to the body from Kreischer misses
and Anderson counters with a straight right hand.
Kreischer moves out of range as Anderson strikes.
Anderson takes a swing at Kreischer's ribcage but misses.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Anderson, as that shot connected.
Kreischer throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Anderson on the side of the head. #T2#
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Kreischer throws a poor cross that misses
and Anderson counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Anderson throws a push kick but Kreischer slaps the foot to one side.
A big left from Anderson misses. #KD2#
Nice combo by Kreischer! Oh, that's hurt him - Anderson falls to the canvas and Kreischer follows him into side control. #CUT2#Noah Anderson's cut is getting worse.
Anderson is looking for a sweep.
Anderson is not in a great position here, taking some shots. #ROC2#Anderson is rocked!
You can see the frustration on Anderson's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Anderson takes an elbow right on the bridge of the nose and winces in pain.
Oh Anderson is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!#CUT2#Noah Anderson's cut is bleeding quite badly. He's got to try and protect it.
Kreischer lands a big left to the face of Anderson, bouncing his head like a basketball. Another shot from Kreischer and another - Anderson is out! Kreischer stands up and salutes his fans, who are going crazy in the stands.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:59 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Strikes). Herbert Kreischer!
A very excited looking Herbert Kreischer 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: C287: Anderson vs Lehto III
Date: Mar 17, 2024

#R1#
Lehto misses with a body kick.
Anderson keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Anderson throws a quick counter kick to the body but Lehto avoids it.
Lehto slips under a jab.
Lehto misses with a lunging right hand
and Anderson counters with a nice body kick.
Lehto wants to clinch up but Anderson keeps it at a distance.
Anderson is looking to counter with a body kick.
Lehto misses the body punch
and Anderson counters with a body kick that stops Lehto in his tracks momentarily.
Anderson circles away from the clinch attempt
and Anderson counters with a two punch combo.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Lehto misses with a kick to the body
and Anderson counters with a nice body shot.
Charon Lehto seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Lehto looks winded!
Lehto tries to close the distance and clinch up but Anderson swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Lehto wants to clinch.#T1#
Anderson throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Lehto counters with a body kick that brings a smile to the face of both fighters.
Anderson throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Anderson wants to slow Lehto down by chopping away at his legs.
Lehto tries to clinch but Anderson moves out of range.
A quick step to the side and Anderson tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
Anderson lands a nice shot that snaps Lehto's head back.
Lehto tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
A little feinted left hand from Anderson on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Anderson fails to land with a series of punches.
Lehto with the inside leg kick.
Anderson dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Lehto. That did some damage!#CL2#
Lehto closes the distance and clinches.
Lehto tries to work over Anderson's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Anderson has been talking about how he's improved his wrestling in the run up to the fight so let's see if that's enough to sway the balance.#T2#
Anderson misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Lehto.
Anderson trying to land knees to the body.
Anderson misses with a punch to the body.
Anderson has a couple of punches blocked by Lehto.
Anderson misses with a hook from the clinch.
Anderson misses with a hook from the clinch.
Anderson on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Anderson has a couple of punches blocked by Lehto.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Lehto lands a body shot. #BC2#
Lehto breaks from the clinch. #CL2#
Lehto clinches with his opponent.
Lehto blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Anderson managing to block the knees to the body from Lehto.
Lehto lands with a good tight uppercut to the head. #CUT2#It looks like Noah Anderson has been cut.
Anderson throws a head punch that misses.
Anderson avoiding damage as Lehto throws knees to the body.
A short right from Lehto.
Anderson swings away with an uppercut that misses. #T3##BC#
Anderson pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.#CL2#
Lehto closes the distance and clinches.
Lehto tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Anderson avoids it.
Lehto goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Anderson trying to land knees to the body.
Anderson on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Anderson blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Anderson scores with a nice hook to the head.
Anderson doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Lehto blocking some punches.
Lehto misses with a short punch on the inside.
Lehto has Anderson pressed against the cage, preventing Anderson from circling away and getting back to striking at range.#BC#
Anderson breaks from the clinch.
Nice jab there from Anderson.
Lehto lands a nice shot to the body.
Anderson stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.#T4#
Anderson staying out of range there.
Anderson takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Lehto slips under a jab from Anderson.
Lehto moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Lehto tries to clinch up but Anderson circles away and keeps his distance.
Lehto avoids the body shot from Anderson.
Anderson misses the body punch
and Lehto counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Lehto 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.
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.#CL2#
Lehto has managed to clinch.
Anderson lands with a short head shot on the inside.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close round but I would say that Noah Anderson will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Noah Anderson's cut.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!#R2#
Lehto tries to close the distance and clinch but Anderson swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Good standup being displayed there by Lehto as he connects with a hook.
Anderson throws a body kick that misses.
Anderson ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Lehto moves away.#CL2#
Lehto forces Anderson back against the cage and clinches.#BC2#
Lehto breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Lehto moves in looking to clinch but Anderson pushes him off.
Anderson thinks about countering with a body kick.
Anderson throws a body shot but no joy.
Anderson gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Lehto.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Lehto misses with a hook to the body
and Anderson counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Lehto rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Anderson moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
A little feinted left hand from Anderson on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Lehto swings widly with a right hand
and Anderson counters with a nice uppercut. #T1#
Lehto looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Noah Anderson is winning the standup battle so far.
Good work by Lehto as he checks the leg kick.
Lehto misses with a looping left.
Lehto throws a lazy uppercut
and Anderson counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
A jab from Lehto does it's job there.
Lehto throws a solid leg kick but Anderson takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Lehto.
Lehto jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Lehto fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Anderson has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Anderson misses with a wild body shot.
Lehto looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Lehto keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Anderson ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Lehto moves away.
Anderson is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight. #T2#
Anderson swats away the attempt to clinch by Lehto.
A big right from Anderson misses.
Anderson throws a wild body kick that Lehto sees coming a mile off.
Lehto looks to score with a jab to the body but Anderson is just out of range.
Anderson swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
Anderson scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Anderson swats away the attempt to clinch by Lehto.
Anderson quickly followed up with a counter body kick but doesn't connect.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Anderson looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Anderson tries to land a body kick
and Lehto cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Lehto lands a kick to the ribs of his opponent. Nice work there - in and out in a flash. #T3#
Lehto scores with a punch to the head.
Lehto misses with an uppercut
and Anderson counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Anderson tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Lehto was well out of range. Poor timing from Anderson.
Nice defenses there by Lehto.
Anderson uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Lehto.
Anderson uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Lehto.
Lehto scores with a nice body kick. #CL2#
Lehto instigates a clinch.
Anderson misses with a punch on the inside.
Lehto lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Charon Lehto seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Lehto 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.
Anderson softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.#T4#
Lehto avoiding damage as Anderson throws knees to the body.
Lehto misses with a hook to the ribs.
Lehto missing with knees to the body. #BC#
Anderson's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Lehto wants to clinch up but Anderson keeps it at a distance.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Anderson circles away from the clinch attempt.
Anderson takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Anderson ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Lehto moves away.
Lehto connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Lehto misses with a hook. Anderson ducked under it nicely.
A low kick from Anderson is predictable there
and Lehto cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.#CUT2#Noah Anderson's cut is getting worse.
Lehto moves forwards but Anderson connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Anderson is looking to wear down Lehto with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
Lehto thows a body kick. Anderson tries to catch it but that hurt him.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Charon Lehto showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Noah Anderson's cut.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!#R3##CL2#
Lehto closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Lehto can't find room to land a body shot as Anderson controls the action.
Anderson blocks a body shot from Lehto.
Lehto scores with a nice hook to the head.
Lehto works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Lehto lands a hook to the side of the head.
Lehto lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Lehto lands with a left to the head.
Lehto digs a right hand underneath Anderson's ribcage. Anderson let out a lung full of air as it connected.
A nice right hand lands inside from Lehto.
Lehto tries to throw a body punch but Anderson avoids it by throwing Lehto back against the cage.
Lehto lands a good knee to the midsection. Anderson won't want to take too many of those.
Lehto unloads a knee to the mid-section. Anderson lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Lehto 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.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Lehto presses Anderson against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Lehto scores with a shot to the side of Anderson's head.
Lehto lands a body punch.
A nice right hand lands inside from Lehto. #T1#
Lehto tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Anderson avoids it.
Lehto dips a shoulder and cracks Anderson with a mighty uppercut! Anderson falls back against the cage and Lehto unloads with a barrage of strikes! Anderson 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 - Lehto screams abuse at the incompetent official before going over to celebrate with his corner. Brutal stuff!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:15 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Charon Lehto!
Charon Lehto is the new heavyweight champion!
Charon Lehto 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.

Event: C284: Marley vs Anderson
Date: Mar 03, 2024

#R1#
Marley throws a lazy right hand but Anderson sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Anderson looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Anderson misses with a lunging right hand
and Anderson takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Marley misses with a lunging right hand
and Marley takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles. #CUT2#It looks like Ezekiel Marley has been cut.
Anderson throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Anderson avoids a kick to the body.
Despite the aggression on Anderson's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter.
Marley lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Marley throws a quick inside leg kick.
A looping hook to the body misses from Anderson. Marley does a little dance to reset his feet.#T1#
Anderson checks the leg kick.
Marley backing away here, and Anderson unleashes a leg kick that just misses.
Marley ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Anderson throws a head kick that misses
and Marley counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.#CUT#It looks like Noah Anderson has been cut.
Anderson throws a leg kick which misses Marley's front leg but catches the back leg as Marley tries to avoid it.
Noah Anderson seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Anderson scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Anderson misses with a wild body shot.
A quick step to the side and Marley tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
Marley misses with a looping left.#T2#
Marley fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Anderson manages to avoid it.
Marley avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Anderson throws a lazy right hand but Marley sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Anderson throws a looping overhand right but Marley ducks down to avoid it.
Marley swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Anderson just misses with a punch to the body.
Marley appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
Marley moves out of range of the body kick.
A little feinted left hand from Marley on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
A low kick from Marley misses
and Anderson counters with a nice body kick.
A big left from Anderson misses.
Both fighters are looking to counter, which isn't making for the most exciting fight in the world.#T3#
Anderson misses with an attempted mid kick.
Anderson misses with a looping left.
Anderson jabs Marley to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Anderson digs a good hook to Marley's body.
Marley is breathing heavily.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Marley lands where it shouldn't have, right in the... well, you know what he did? He kicked him in the penis. He's injured, injured bad. The referee sends both fighters to their corners and Anderson has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Anderson and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
A kick lands to the mid section there for Anderson.
Anderson throws a hard body shot but it just misses. #T4#
Anderson throws the kick towards the body but Marley avoids it.
We've been told by Marley's head coaches at Convicted Fight Club that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Anderson misses with a straight left.
Anderson loads up on a big right hand but Marley slips the punch.
Marley is looking to counter punch.
Anderson throws a lazy body kick
and Marley counters with a straight right hand.
Marley misses with a body kick.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Marley keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
It appears Marley was looking to counter with a kick there.
Anderson throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Marley stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Noah Anderson dominated that round.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!#R2#
Anderson uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Marley.
Noah Anderson seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Marley steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Anderson.
Marley chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Anderson throws a body shot but no joy.
And Marley counters with a quick kick to the body but Anderson blocks it.
A decent looking cross lands there for Marley.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Anderson scores with a punch to the head.
Anderson misses with a looping left.
Marley uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Anderson.
As Anderson backs away, Marley returns fire with a leg kick that just misses.#T1##CL#
Marley clinches.
Anderson throws a punch but it's blocked by Marley.
Anderson tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Marley takes a knee to the side of the body.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Marley trying to land knees to the body.
Marley takes a knee right on the jaw! #BC2#
Anderson pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Anderson lands with a nice body punch.
A big left from Anderson misses.
Anderson throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Marley appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
Anderson on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there. #T2#
A leg kick checked by Marley.
Marley 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.
Marley rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Anderson counters with a stiff right hand. #CUT2#Ezekiel Marley's cut is getting worse.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
A jab from Anderson misses. #CL#
Marley gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Marley tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Anderson working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Marley fails to land with a short punch on the inside. #T3#
Anderson throws a punch but it's blocked by Marley.
Marley swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Anderson misses with a short punch on the inside.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Anderson creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut. #BC2#
Anderson manages to break the clinch.
Marley throws a predictable looking body shot #KD2#
and Anderson counters with a nice right hand that sends Marley toppling to the canvas! Marley scrambles and gets back to his feet - can Anderson finish him?!#ROC2#Marley is rocked!
Anderson lunges in with a left hook that violently twists Marley head around and knocks him out cold! Anderson hops onto the cage and yells out at the top of his lungs - Yeeeeeeeeaaaaaaaaah! They're showing the replay on the big screens now; that was nasty! I hope one of the photographers got a good shot of it.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:30 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Noah Anderson!
Noah Anderson is the new heavyweight champion!
During a confident post fight interview, Noah Anderson thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.

Event: WVT 224: Seanoa v Anderson 2
Date: Feb 17, 2024

#R1#
Seanoa lands with a thumping leg kick.
Seanoa dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Anderson. That did some damage!
A slow jab from Anderson misses its intended target.
Seanoa shoots in but no luck this time.
Seanoa has been working on his boxing with his coaches at Hare of the Dog Gym in the buildup to the fight.
Seanoa misses the shot to the body.
Anderson feints a counter leg kick.
Anderson takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Seanoa throws a left and a right that both miss
and Anderson finishes the little exchange by landing a big kick to the body.
Anderson keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Seanoa tries to move into range but Anderson moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.#CUT2#It looks like Nuufo Seanoa has been cut.
Anderson 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.#T1#
Seanoa takes a push kick to the midsection and stumbles backwards.
Seanoa is breathing heavily.
Seanoa misses with a leg kick
and Anderson counters with a straight right hand.
Anderson jabs at Seanoa's body.
Seanoa slips a jab from Anderson.
Good standup being displayed there by Anderson as he connects with a hook.
Noah Anderson is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Anderson scores with a spinning back kick!
Anderson scores with a shot to the body.
Anderson uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.#KD2#
Anderson sends Seanoa crashing to the mat with a devastating uppercut! Anderson is motioning to the referee to let Seanoa up. He wants to try and finish this one on the feet!#ROC2#Seanoa is rocked!#T2#
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Anderson swings widly with a right hand
and Seanoa makes the exchange count by landing a cracking kick to the body. Anderson really felt that one!
Anderson pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Seanoa throwing a counter right hand but Anderson manages to avoid it.
Anderson slips under a jab.
Anderson feints a counter leg kick.
Anderson connects with a crisp jab.
Seanoa throws a body kick that misses #KD2#
and Anderson counters with a crisp right hand that drops Seanoa! Anderson lets Seanoa back up to his feet, looking for a finish!#CUT2#Nuufo Seanoa's cut is getting worse.
Anderson ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Seanoa checks a low kick from Anderson.
A little feinted left hand from Seanoa on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Anderson ducks down into range and throws a picture perfect right hook that connects with Seanoa's jaw. Seanoa's eyes stare off into space as he falls to the mat, out cold! Anderson does the decent thing and steps back, rather than landing any shots to his unconscious opponent.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:59 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Noah Anderson!
Noah Anderson is the new super heavyweight champion!
During a confident post fight interview, Noah Anderson thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.

Event: WVT 217: Anderson v Mathieu 2
Date: Jan 31, 2024

#R1#
We've got one fighter who appears to only be looking to counter and the other not looking particularly aggressive either, so we could be in for a dull fight.
Anderson thows a left - swing and a miss!
Mathieu swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Anderson misses with a straight right.
A little jabbing left from Mathieu on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Mathieu moves out of range of the strikes.
Mathieu has done a lot of speed work in the buildup to this fight.
Anderson misses the jab.
A little jabbing left from Mathieu on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
A left lands for Anderson.#CUT#It looks like Ernesto Mathieu has been cut.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
The fighters circle momentarily. Anderson darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Mathieu steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Anderson.
Mathieu follows through with a counter body kick but it doesn't land.#T1#
Anderson throws a leg kick but Mathieu sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Mathieu let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
Anderson throws a right hand that misses
and Anderson takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles. #CUT2#It looks like Noah Anderson has been cut.
Anderson throws a half hearted mid kick.
Mathieu takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Anderson throws a half hearted mid kick.
Mathieu looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Both fighters are looking to counter, which isn't making for the most exciting fight in the world.
Anderson scores with a kick to the midsection.#T2#
Anderson scoring well with a low kick there.
Anderson tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Mathieu was well out of range. Poor timing from Anderson.
Mathieu appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
Anderson lands a right hook to the body.
Nice defenses there by Mathieu.
Mathieu ducks under a wild hook from Anderson.
Mathieu counters with a body kick.
Anderson misses the shot to the body. #T3#
Anderson lands a nice hook to Mathieu's body. Mathieu takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Anderson looks to land a right hand but Mathieu moved out of range.
Mathieu let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
Anderson looks to throw the jab but Mathieu is out of range.
Mathieu is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own.
A jab lands there for Anderson.
Anderson dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Anderson throws a sloppy head kick and Mathieu moves out of range easily. #T4#
Anderson feints and then cracks Mathieu's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Mathieu down.
Noah Anderson seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Ooooh, nice body kick lands from Anderson. Mathieu shrugs it off though.
Anderson will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Anderson connects with a body shot.
Anderson changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Mathieu looks winded!
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Anderson connects with a nice looking jab.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Noah Anderson dominated that round.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!#R2#
Anderson delivers a nice body kick.
Mathieu takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Anderson tests Mathieu's chin there with a solid looking shot.#CUT#That has opened up Ernesto Mathieu's cut even more.
Mathieu takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Nice body kick there by Anderson.
Mathieu is breathing heavily.
Anderson lands with a nice body kick. #T1#
A shot to the liver by Anderson. Beautiful body shot.
Anderson is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Mathieu can do to turn this around?
Anderson bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Mathieu takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Anderson lands a head shot.
Anderson digs a good hook to Mathieu's body. #T2#
Mathieu takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Anderson is using his reach advantage well here, landing the more effective single shots from range.
Anderson throws a hard body shot but it just misses. #KD#
Anderson cracks Mathieu with a big right hand that sends him crashing to the floor. Anderson has the opportunity to follow him to the ground but instead he's beckoning Mathieu to stand back up!#CUT#The cut above Ernesto Mathieu's eye is starting to cause him problems now.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Anderson throws a wild body kick that Mathieu sees coming a mile off.
Mathieu only half commits to the counter leg kick.
Anderson thows a body kick. Mathieu tries to catch it but that hurt him.
Mathieu looks up at the clock. Bad move! Anderson lands a right hand from hell, dropping Mathieu. Anderson pounces and finishes the fight with a flurry of punches and elbows.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:57 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Noah Anderson!
A victorious Noah Anderson thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter.

Event: WVT 209: Anderson v Hightower
Date: Jan 12, 2024

#R1#
Anderson just misses with a punch to the body.
Hightower throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Anderson counters with a nice uppercut.
Hightower throws a hook but Anderson blocks it.
Anderson swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
Anderson tries to score with a low kick but Hightower moves his leg out of the way.
Anderson drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.#CUT2#It looks like Noah Anderson has been cut.
Anderson bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
A little feinted left hand from Anderson on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Anderson lands a kick to the ribs of his opponent. Nice work there - in and out in a flash.
Hightower uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Anderson.
Hightower misses with a wild combination.
Anderson throws a counter high kick but Hightower was just alert enough to avoid it.#T1#
Anderson keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
The fighters circling - Hightower throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
It looked like Anderson was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Hightower.
Anderson lands with a right hand.
Anderson scores with a body shot.
Anderson tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Hightower was well out of range. Poor timing from Anderson.
Hightower let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
Hightower 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.#T2#
Anderson throws a body punch but Hightower moves out of range.
Hightower misses with a hook to the body
and Anderson counters with a nice low kick that buckles Hightower's knee momentarily.
Both fighters are looking to counter, which isn't making for the most exciting fight in the world.
Hightower looks winded!
Hightower misses with a right hand
and Anderson counters with a slapping leg kick.
Anderson dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Anderson scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Hightower doesn't seem bothered though. #KD#
Anderson drops Hightower with a hook right on the temple. He thinks about going to the ground but Hightower looks back up at him and smiles so Anderson waves him back to his feet - he obviously thinks he can knock him out after that shot landed. #ROC#Hightower is rocked!#CUT#It looks like Jason Hightower has been cut.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Both fighters step back and shake their arms out. Anderson engages and cracks Hightower with a massive lead left hook - Hightower tumbles to the floor, out cold! What a shot! Anderson is delighted - all that hard work in training paid off!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:53 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Noah Anderson!
An out of breath Noah Anderson thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career.

Event: WVT 202: Haggar v Anderson
Date: Dec 23, 2023

#R1#
Haggar scores with a shot to the body.
Haggar connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Anderson 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.#TD#
Haggar closes the distance and clinches up, looking for a takedown. He shifts his weight and gets a nice trip into half guard.
Anderson really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Haggar. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Haggar is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
Haggar drops an elbow to the side of Anderson's head.
Haggar landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
Haggar lands with a punch from half guard. #CUT#It looks like Noah Anderson has been cut.
Anderson avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Haggar.
Haggar throwing shots but Anderson is blocking nicely.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Haggar drops an elbow to the side of Anderson's head.
Anderson regains full guard. Nicely done.
Haggar postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
Haggar has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.
Anderson is trying to keep Haggar in close.
Haggar lands a couple of decent looking shots.
Haggar wants to control from the top but Anderson keeps moving.
Haggar might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Anderson tries to land a sweep but no joy. #T1##SUB2#
Anderson throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Haggar stands up over Anderson, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
Haggar postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
Haggar lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
Haggar with a nice head shot there.
Haggar content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
Haggar trying to control the position from guard on top but Anderson is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Anderson tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Haggar working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound. #CUT#The cut above Noah Anderson's eye is starting to cause him problems now.
Haggar cracks Anderson with a solid left hand.#ROC#Anderson is rocked!

The referee calls the doctor in to look at Noah Anderson's cut. Oh no, the doctor has called an end to the bout!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:57 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Cut). Mike Haggar!
Mike Haggar retains his super heavyweight title!

Event: WVT 193: Anderson v Kok
Date: Dec 02, 2023

#R1#
Kok throws a jab when Anderson was well out of range.
Kok misses with a body kick.
Kok throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Kok throws a sloppy body shot
and Anderson counters with a right hand to the body.
Kok throws a shot from downtown. Anderson moves away and avoids it.
Anderson was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Anderson throws the kick towards the body but Kok avoids it.
Kok tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Anderson was well out of range. Poor timing from Kok.
Anderson was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Anderson walks into a jab.#CUT2#It looks like Noah Anderson has been cut.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kok throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Anderson counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Kok throws a half hearted mid kick.
Anderson swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Kok throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Anderson connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.#T1#
Kok takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Kok uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Anderson. #KD#
Anderson drops Kok with a hook right on the temple. He thinks about going to the ground but Kok looks back up at him and smiles so Anderson waves him back to his feet - he obviously thinks he can knock him out after that shot landed. #CUT#It looks like Chew Kok has been cut.
The fight stays on the outside here - Kok looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Anderson has been working on his boxing with his coaches at House of 1000 Corpses in the buildup to the fight.
Anderson stuns Kok with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Kok on the wrong end of a nice jab.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Kok throws a push kick but Anderson slaps the foot to one side.
Kok uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Anderson.
Kok is really struggling to land any decent head shots against his taller opponent.
Kok looks to score with a jab to the body but Anderson is just out of range.#T2#
Kok stuns Anderson with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Kok looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Anderson swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
A lazy left from Anderson finds it's target.
Kok misses with a wild body shot.
Kok throws a big shot that misses.
Anderson is using his reach advantage well here, landing the more effective single shots from range.
Kok looks to throw the jab but Anderson is out of range.
Anderson is looking to counter with a body kick.
Anderson looks for the body kick but Kok saw that one coming.
Anderson scores with a leg kick. #CL2#
Kok closes the distance and pushes Anderson back into the cage.
Anderson missing with knees to the body.
Anderson lands with a left to the head. #T3##BC#
Anderson pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.#KD#
Anderson lands a big uppercut and Kok crumbles to the floor! The ref thinks about stopping the fight but Kok looks OK. Anderson waves Kok back to his feet!
Kok looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Kok is aggressively charging in as Anderson backs up avoiding any damage. Anderson tosses out a jab and Kok runs right into it face first! Kok is out cold! Anderson dropped down on all fours and is barking in Kok's face like a pit bull in celebration until the ref was finally able to pull him away!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:23 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Noah Anderson!
After winning the bout, Noah Anderson thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility.

Event: WVT 184: Anderson v Andrei
Date: Nov 11, 2023

#R1#
We've got one fighter who appears to only be looking to counter and the other not looking particularly aggressive either, so we could be in for a dull fight.
Kersikov misses with a right hand
and Anderson counters with a nice uppercut.
Anderson has been working on his boxing with his coaches at House of 1000 Corpses in the buildup to the fight.
A slapping body kick lands there for Anderson.
Anderson cracks Kersikov with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.#CUT#It looks like Andrei Kersikov has been cut.
Kersikov steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Anderson.
Kersikov takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kersikov works the jab nicely.#CUT2#It looks like Noah Anderson has been cut.#KD#
Anderson lands a big uppercut and Kersikov crumbles to the floor! The ref thinks about stopping the fight but Kersikov looks OK. Anderson waves Kersikov back to his feet!#T1#
Anderson on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Kersikov. Kersikov obviously looking to wear him down.
Anderson throws a half hearted mid kick.
Kersikov is clearly looking to counter with head kicks.
Anderson misses with a lunging right hand
letting Kersikov counter with a right hand.
Anderson drops his hands momentarily and Kersikov takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Both fighters are looking to counter, which isn't making for the most exciting fight in the world.
Kersikov is throwing a storm of strikes! Right hook, left hook and follows it up with a spinning back fist! Anderson hits the canvas like a rag doll! And just like that, this one is over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:53 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Strikes). Andrei Kersikov!
Andrei Kersikov is the new super heavyweight champion!
Andrei Kersikov thanked the fans post fight for their support.

Event: WVT 177: Anderson v Seanoa
Date: Oct 28, 2023

#R1#
Seanoa scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Seanoa on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
A shot to the liver by Seanoa. Beautiful body shot.
Seanoa defending well as Anderson loads up on a big left hand.
Anderson lands with an uppercut that bounces Seanoa off the cage and back into range.
Seanoa sizes up Anderson with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle. #CUT2#It looks like Noah Anderson has been cut.
Seanoa swings for the body but Anderson moves out of range.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#CL2#
Seanoa closes the distance and clinches.
Seanoa tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Seanoa tries to work over Anderson's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target. #T1#
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Seanoa.
Seanoa tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Anderson scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Seanoa throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Andersons head.
A short right from Anderson.
Anderson blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Anderson blocks a punch to the side of the head.
A short left from Seanoa.
Seanoa lands with a light punch inside.
Seanoa presses Anderson against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Seanoa lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Anderson backwards. #TD2#
Seanoa pulls guard effortlessly. #SUB2#
Anderson avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!#SUB2#
Seanoa is active off his back here, looking for submissions. #T2#
Anderson stays in close to Seanoa's body and controls the position.
Anderson throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Seanoa works some decent striking defense from the bottom. #SUB2#
Seanoa looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Anderson loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry. #SUB2#
Seanoa looking for a guillotine here but Anderson defends easily. #SUB2#
Seanoa 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.
Seanoa controls Anderson momentarily but Anderson frees himself. #T3#
Seanoa being controlled here, momentarily. #SUB2#
Seanoa has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Anderson can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Anderson's corner is telling him to maintain position.#SUB2#
Seanoa looking for a guillotine here but Anderson defends easily. #T4#
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.#SUB2#
Seanoa looking for a guillotine here but Anderson defends easily.
Anderson with a flurry of punches that miss. #SUB2#
Seanoa looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Seanoa can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Anderson controls the pace.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Seanoa trying to control the position. #SUB2#
Seanoa throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Nuufo Seanoa dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Noah Anderson's cut.
That's time! Back to the action!#R2#
Seanoa attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Seanoa fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Seanoa tries for a takedown but Anderson sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Anderson lands a jab to the nose.#CUT#It looks like Nuufo Seanoa has been cut.
Anderson uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Anderson is using his reach advantage well here, landing the more effective single shots from range.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Seanoa moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Anderson thumps Seanoa with a low kick.#T1#
Seanoa tries to grapple but his opponent circles
and Anderson counters with a straight right hand.
A head kick misses from Seanoa.
Anderson is looking to counter punch.
Anderson scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Seanoa comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Seanoa moves in looking to clinch but Anderson pushes him off.
A little feinted left hand from Anderson on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.#T2#
Seanoa on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Noah Anderson is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.#CL2#
Seanoa clinches with his opponent.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Anderson.
Seanoa goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Anderson prevents the takedown attempt.
Noah Anderson has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Nuufo Seanoa.
Seanoa swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Anderson pushes Seanoa back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Seanoa changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Anderson fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Nuufo Seanoa seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Seanoa slips a jab from Anderson.
Seanoa closes the distance and clinches up with Anderson, looking for a takedown. Seanoa pushes Anderson against the cage but Anderson circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Anderson misses with a straight right. #T3#
Seanoa looks to clinch
letting Anderson counter with a right hand.
Seanoa throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Seanoa swings widly with a right hand
and Anderson counters with a nice uppercut.
Seanoa misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Seanoa throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Seanoa throws a sloppy head kick and Anderson moves out of range easily.
Seanoa looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Anderson feinted there with a counter leg kick.
Noah Anderson is winning the standup battle so far.#T4#
Seanoa looks to score with a jab to the body but Anderson is just out of range.
Nice straight punches there by Anderson. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Anderson.
Seanoa connects with a good right hand that stumbles Anderson. Anderson circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Seanoa moves in looking to clinch but Anderson pushes him off.
Seanoa swings widly with a right hand
and Anderson counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Seanoa blocks a jab.
This has been an exciting period of action!#KD#
Anderson cracks Seanoa with a big right hand that sends him to the floor! Seanoa looks wobbly but he's sprung back up to his feet straight away… can Anderson finish him?
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Noah Anderson dominated that second round.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!#R3#
Anderson drops Seanoa with a straight left! Oh this is bad for Seanoa! Anderson dives in and starts dropping bombs - the referee has no choice but to step in and save him!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:05 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Noah Anderson!
Noah Anderson retains his super heavyweight title!
A very excited looking Noah 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: WVT 170: Mathieu v Anderson
Date: Oct 13, 2023

#R1#
We've got one fighter who appears to only be looking to counter and the other not looking particularly aggressive either, so we could be in for a dull fight.
Mathieu throws a body kick that misses
and Anderson connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.#CUT2#It looks like Ernesto Mathieu has been cut.
Mathieu throws a leg kick
and Mathieu takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Anderson on the wrong end of a nice hook.#CUT#It looks like Noah Anderson has been cut.
Anderson 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.
Mathieu misses with a body shot
and Anderson cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Mathieu misses with a straight right.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Mathieu misses with an uppercut
and Mathieu takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Mathieu misses with a right hand
and Anderson counters with a nice body kick. #T1#
A big left from Anderson misses.
Mathieu swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Good standup being displayed there by Anderson as he connects with a hook.#CUT2#Ernesto Mathieu's cut is getting worse.
Mathieu seems to be moving with more speed, compared to his last bout. He must have been working on that in the gym.
Anderson steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Mathieu.
Mathieu misses with the body kick
and Anderson counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Anderson scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
A decent looking cross lands there for Mathieu.#T2#
Mathieu throws a body kick that misses
and Anderson cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.#CUT2#Ernesto Mathieu's cut is bleeding quite badly. He's got to try and protect it.
Mathieu misses with a leg kick
and Anderson counters with a slapping leg kick.
Mathieu misses with a shot to the body
and Anderson counters with a lovely straight right hand!
A kick lands to the mid section there for Anderson.
Mathieu is breathing heavily.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Mathieu swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Anderson finishes the little exchange by landing a big kick to the body.
Anderson lands a nice hook to Mathieu's body. Mathieu takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes. #T3#
Anderson scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Anderson throws a low kick but Mathieu avoids it.
Anderson uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Anderson is using his reach advantage to land shots from outside his opponent's range.
Anderson throws a wild body kick that Mathieu sees coming a mile off.
Anderson throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Anderson fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Mathieu checks it well. #T4#
Mathieu throws a leg kick that is checked
and Anderson counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.#CUT2#Jeez, Ernesto Mathieu's cut is really nasty now. The referee must be thinking about getting that checked.
Anderson misses with a right hand
and Mathieu counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
A low kick from Mathieu misses
and Anderson counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.

The referee calls the doctor in to look at Ernesto Mathieu's cut. Oh no, the doctor has called an end to the bout!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:44 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Cut). Noah Anderson!
Noah Anderson is the new super heavyweight champion!
Noah Anderson decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.

Event: WVT 162: Anderson v Ihantala
Date: Sep 23, 2023

#R1#
Ihantala throws a poor cross that misses
and Anderson counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Ihantala throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Anderson thinks about countering with a body kick.
Anderson throws a hook but Ihantala avoids it easily.
Anderson throws a right high kick that is partially blocked by Ihantala.
Ihantala slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.#CUT2#It looks like Noah Anderson has been cut.
Ihantala fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Anderson.
A clash of legs there as Anderson blocks the low kick.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ihantala throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Ihantala misses with a leg kick.
Anderson throws a quick counter kick to the body but Ihantala avoids it.
Anderson misses with a wild body shot.
Ihantala tries a quick counter leg kick but Anderson is wise to it.#T1#
Ihantala moves out of range of the body kick from Anderson.
Anderson misses with a low kick.
Ihantala misses with a looping right.
Anderson throws the left hand but Ihantala avoids the punch easily.
Anderson tries to land a body kick
and Ihantala cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Anderson moves into range and lands a nice body kick.
Anderson misses with an uppercut
and Ihantala cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Ihantala ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Ihantala thinks about the counter body kick.#T2##CL2#
Ihantala moves into the clinch successfully.
The pace slowing considerably in the clinch, as Ihantala takes a break from that fighting nonsense to think about the finer things in life.
Anderson blocks a couple of punches on the inside. #BC2#
Ihantala breaks the clinch.
Ihantala throws a hook but Anderson blocks it.
An attempted straight right counter from Anderson misses the target.
Ihantala avoids the head kick by Anderson.
Anderson bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Ihantala misses with a straight right.
Ihantala ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Anderson throws a push kick but Ihantala slaps the foot to one side.
Ihantala is clearly looking to counter with head kicks.#T3#
Anderson uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Ihantala.
Anderson throwing a counter right hand but Ihantala manages to avoid it.
Ihantala looks to land a left hand but Anderson moved out of range nicely.
Ihantala shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Ihantala moves into range and lands a nice body kick.
Anderson misses with a straight right.
Ihantala throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Anderson misses with a left hand
and Ihantala counters with a slapping leg kick.
Anderson walks forward, straight into a front kick from Ihantala.#T4#
Ihantala throws a body kick that misses.
Ihantala lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
A jab from Anderson misses.
Ihantala uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Anderson.
Ihantala is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own.
Ihantala displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Anderson throws out the jab.
Ihantala lands a nice leg kick that just misses Anderson's sensitive parts.
A nice leg kick lands there from Anderson.
Anderson throws out a loose jab but Ihantala uses good head movement to avoid it.
Ihantala thinks about the counter body kick.
Ihantala throws a looping overhand right but Anderson ducks down to avoid it.
Anderson throws a counter high kick but Ihantala was just alert enough to avoid it.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Tali Ihantala will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Noah Anderson's cut.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.#R2#
Anderson misses with an uppercut.
A little jabbing left from Ihantala on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Ihantala with a jab.
Ihantala is looking to land body kicks.
A jab from Anderson misses.
Ihantala connects with the punch.
Ihantala bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A jab from Anderson misses.
Ihantala throws a body shot but no joy.
Anderson throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Ihantala sees it coming and avoids it easily.
And Ihantala responds with a good body kick, but Anderson manages to step out the way in time.#T1#
Ihantala lands a nice shot to the body.
Anderson throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Ihantala sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Anderson takes a swing at Ihantala's ribcage but misses.
Ihantala looks to score with a jab to the body but Anderson is just out of range.
Anderson is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
Ihantala just misses with a punch to the body.
Ihantala slips under a jab.
Anderson throws a hook but Ihantala blocks it.
Anderson slips under a jab from Ihantala.#CL2#
Anderson gets tackled into the cage by Ihantala. Ihantala maintains the clinch. #T2#
Ihantala tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Anderson's elbow.
Anderson blocks a body shot from Ihantala.
Ihantala digs a right hand into Anderson's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Anderson's gas tank.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Anderson. #BC#
Anderson's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
A jab lands there for Ihantala.
Anderson avoids the head kick by Ihantala.
Anderson was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Ihantala jabs Anderson right on the nose. Anderson blinks but takes it well.
Ihantala throws a head kick but Anderson moves out of range.
Noah Anderson seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Ihantala ducks under a wild hook from Anderson.#T3#
Ihantala avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Ihantala looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Tali Ihantala seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Ihantala bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Ihantala is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Anderson ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Ihantala moves away.
Ihantala misses with a low kick.
Anderson throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Anderson is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Ihantala.
Anderson gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.#CUT2#Noah Anderson's cut is getting worse.
Anderson misses with an uppercut.
Despite the aggression on Ihantala's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter.#T4#
A jab from Ihantala misses.
Anderson tried to counter with a leg kick but Ihantala avoided it.
Anderson is looking to land body kicks.
Anderson swings away with a body shot that misses
and Ihantala makes the exchange count by landing a cracking kick to the body. Anderson really felt that one!
Anderson connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Ihantala bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Ihantala throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Anderson is looking to counter punch.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Ihantala takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Anderson throws a leg kick that is checked
and Ihantala counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Tali Ihantala showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Noah Anderson's cut.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare each other down, ready to get back to the action. Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!#R3#
Anderson catches Ihantala with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Noah Anderson has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Anderson misses with a left hand
and Anderson takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles. #CL2#
Ihantala takes the fight into the clinch. #BC2#
Ihantala escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Anderson throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Ihantala on the side of the head.
Anderson pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Ihantala flicks out a counter leg kick but Anderson steps away.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A head kick by Ihantala misses
and Anderson counters with a nice kick to the body.
Ihantala sees a low kick coming and goes to check it, but it's actually a body kick and it thuds into his unprotected ribs.
A jab from Anderson does it's job there.
Ihantala takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.#T1#
Anderson misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Anderson throws a wild body kick that Ihantala sees coming a mile off.
A little jabbing left from Ihantala on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Anderson throws a half hearted mid kick.
Ihantala blocks a head kick by Anderson.
Anderson works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Anderson misses with a body kick.
Anderson throws out a loose jab but Ihantala uses good head movement to avoid it. #T2#
Anderson waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Ihantala.
Anderson ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Ihantala moves away.
Ihantala feints a counter leg kick.
A left lands for Ihantala.#CUT2#Noah Anderson's cut is bleeding quite badly. He's got to try and protect it.
Anderson thuds his right hand into Ihantala's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Anderson pulls out of a head kick attempt.
It seemed like Ihantala was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Ihantala cracks Anderson with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Anderson jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Ihantala counters with a body kick.
Ooooh, nice body kick lands from Ihantala. Anderson shrugs it off though. #T3#
Ihantala connects with a nice looking jab. #CUT2#Jeez, Noah Anderson's cut is really nasty now. The referee must be thinking about getting that checked.
Anderson uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Ihantala takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Ihantala thows a left - swing and a miss!
Anderson half committed to a counter leg kick.
Anderson takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Ihantala has been working his punching technique in the buildup to the fight and it appears to be paying off.
Anderson scores with a nice strike.
Anderson misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Ihantala.
Ihantala throws a leg kick that is checked
and Anderson connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.#T4#
Ihantala throws the left hand but Anderson avoids the punch easily.
Ihantala throws a predictable looking body shot
and Anderson counters with a crisp right that sends Ihantala to the canvas! Anderson follows up with punches from the mount and this one is all over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:16 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Noah Anderson!
An out of breath Noah Anderson thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career.

Event: WVT 156: Anderson v Torvik
Date: Sep 09, 2023

#R1#
Anderson lands with a nice body kick.
Anderson throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Torvik on the side of the head. #CUT#It looks like Sven Torvik has been cut.
Anderson throws a push kick but Torvik slaps the foot to one side.
Anderson has been working on his boxing with his coaches at House of 1000 Corpses in the buildup to the fight.
A shot to the liver by Torvik. Beautiful body shot.
A big left from Torvik misses.
It looked like Anderson wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Sven Torvik seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Anderson lands with a hook. Torvik tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Torvik stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Torvik connects with the punch.#CUT2#It looks like Noah Anderson has been cut.
Torvik throws a poor cross that misses
and Anderson counters with a good, hard body kick but Torvik shrugs it off.
Torvik lands with a cross.
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 big right from Anderson misses.
Donk. Torvik catches Anderson right on the button with a cross.
Torvik ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Torvik looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Anderson explodes with a nice body kick and back out of range. Nice work.#T1#
Torvik throws a right hand that misses
and Anderson counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Torvik looks winded!
Anderson goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Anderson is looking to land body kicks.
Torvik misses with a wild body shot.
Torvik looks to land a right hand but Anderson moved out of range.
Anderson lands with a kick to the ribs.
Torvik swings for the body but Anderson moves out of range.
Anderson lunges at Torvik with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Torvik's hand.
Anderson uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Torvik.
Anderson throws a quick inside leg kick.
Torvik misses the body punch
and Anderson counters with a body kick.
Anderson connects with a solid leg kick. #T2#
Torvik throws a shot from downtown. Anderson moves away and avoids it.#KD#
Anderson feints and then winds up with a huge right hand that connects perfectly and sends Torvik sprawling to the canvas! Torvik rolls over backwards and springs off the cage and manages to regain his footing - how acrobatic! Oh, he's still wobbly - can Anderson finish him?!
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Anderson throws a pinpoint strike between Torvik's hands that connects right on the jaw and sends Torvik crashing to the floor! He's out before he even hits the mat and Anderson scores a great knockout victory!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:20 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Noah Anderson!
Noah Anderson decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.

Event: Sucker Punch Pro Series 279
Date: Aug 25, 2023

#R1#
The fighters circle momentarily. Amir darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.#CUT2#It looks like Noah Anderson has been cut.
Good shot there by Anderson.#CUT#It looks like Ali Amir has been cut.
Amir 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.
A looping hook to the body misses from Amir. Anderson does a little dance to reset his feet.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Anderson.
Anderson misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Amir.
Amir only half commits to the counter leg kick.
Amir tries a head kick but it misses.
It appears Anderson was looking to counter with a kick there.
A head kick misses from Amir.
Anderson throws a body kick that misses.
Amir steps in looking to clinch after the strikes miss from Anderson.
Anderson scores with a decent looking hook.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Anderson throws a half hearted mid kick.
Amir misses with a head kick.
Anderson is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
Anderson throws a body shot but no joy.
Anderson ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Amir moves away.#T1#
Amir lands the left hand.
Anderson misses with a wild body shot.
Amir tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Anderson misses the shot to the body.
Anderson lands a kick to the ribs of his opponent. Nice work there - in and out in a flash.
Amir throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Anderson chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Amir can pounce on him.
Amir lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Amir lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Anderson at a distance.
Amir changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.#CL2#
Amir has taken the fight to the clinch.
Amir scores with a hook to the body.#T2#
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Anderson misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Amir.
Amir struggles to land a body shot inside as Anderson controls his hands.
Anderson misses with a short punch on the inside.
A frustrated look appears on Anderson's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Amir prevents Anderson from breaking the clinch.#BC#
Anderson manages to break the clinch.
Amir looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Anderson takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing. #CUT2#Noah Anderson's cut is getting worse.
Amir buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Anderson scores with a hook to the body. Amir takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Anderson throws a body punch but Amir moves out of range.
Amir swings and misses with a hook to the body. #T3#
Amir is looking to score with low kicks.
Amir tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Anderson paws at him with a jab and circles away.
A punch lands to the side of Anderson 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Amir lands with a kick to the temple. Anderson shrugs as if to say "is that all you've got?"
Anderson walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.#CUT2#Noah Anderson's cut is bleeding quite badly. He's got to try and protect it.
Anderson throws a body kick, spinning off balance
and Amir scores with a counter punch that sends Anderson to the canvas! Amir smells blood - he's punishing Anderson with more strikes and the ref has stopped it! Anderson has no idea where he is - he's tackled the ref... oh dear, poor guy, the crowd is in hysterics!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:35 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Ali Amir!
Ali Amir is the new heavyweight champion!
Ali Amir seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website.

Event: Sucker Punch Pro Series 275
Date: Aug 11, 2023

#R1#
We've got one fighter who appears to only be looking to counter and the other not looking particularly aggressive either, so we could be in for a dull fight.
Kersikov is looking to land body kicks.
Anderson throws a sloppy head kick and Kersikov moves out of range easily.
Anderson throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Kersikov swings away with a body shot that misses
and Anderson counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Anderson shuffles to his left behind two crisp jabs. Kersikov eats them both and turns towards Anderson to reposition himself and eats a stinging right hand-left hook combo.#CUT#It looks like Andrei Kersikov has been cut.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Anderson defending well as Kersikov loads up on a big left hand.
Anderson is looking to counter with a body kick.
Anderson misses with a shot to the body
and Kersikov connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.#CUT2#It looks like Noah Anderson has been cut.#T1#
Anderson throws a hook to the side of Kersikov's head but Kersikov sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Kersikov wants to counter the offense by Anderson and move into the clinch position.
Kersikov avoids the body shot from Anderson.
Anderson has been working on his boxing with his coaches at House of 1000 Corpses in the buildup to the fight.
Anderson swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Kersikov is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Anderson with a body shot.
Kersikov moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Anderson swings widly with a right hand
and Kersikov cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.#T2#
Kersikov misses with a right hand
and Anderson counters with a straight right hand.
Anderson lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Kersikov throws a sloppy body shot
and Anderson counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Kersikov thinking.
Kersikov goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Anderson was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
Anderson takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Kersikov uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Anderson. #T3#
A solid body kick from Kersikov.
Anderson throws a sloppy body shot
and Kersikov counters with a solid body kick.
Anderson is breathing heavily.
Kersikov lands a brutal uppercut that launches Anderson off his feet! Anderson tumbles to the floor, barely conscious - the referee jumps in to save him from a beating! Wow, what an ending!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:31 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Andrei Kersikov!
A very excited looking Andrei Kersikov 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: Sucker Punch Pro Series 271
Date: Jul 30, 2023

#R1#
Anderson lands with a good body shot.
We've been informed that Slam has been sparring a lot of Muay Thai in the buildup to this fight so let's see if that has an impact on the result.
Anderson misses with a kick to the body
and Anderson takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles. #CUT2#It looks like Noah Anderson has been cut.
Slam takes a body kick right on the floating rib. Ouchie.
Slam lands a jab to the head.
Anderson lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Slam at a distance.
Ben Slam seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Slam misses with a lunging right hand
and Anderson counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Slam thinking.
Anderson scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Anderson lands a nice looking kick to the body. Slam takes a step back to recover.
Anderson has been talking about how he's improved his wrestling in the run up to the fight so let's see if that's enough to sway the balance.
Slam looks winded!
Anderson fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
That's a knee to de groin and it's over and out! Slam crumples to the ground after an illegal strike from Anderson - the referee stops the clock and Slam gets 5 minutes to recover from that one. "I'm sorry" says Anderson. Slam manages to get back to his feet and the fight resumes.
Anderson is looking to wear down Slam with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
Anderson misses with a few strikes there.
Anderson thuds a left hand into Slam's body.#KD#
Anderson sends Slam crashing to the mat with a devastating uppercut! Anderson is motioning to the referee to let Slam up. He wants to try and finish this one on the feet!#ROC#Slam is rocked!#CUT#It looks like Ben Slam has been cut.
Anderson fakes the body blow, causing Slam to drop his hands! Left hook to the temple! Slam goes stiff, and falls face first into the mat. Goodnight!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:57 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Noah Anderson!
Noah Anderson retains his heavyweight title!
Noah Anderson thanked the fans post fight for their support.

Event: Sucker Punch Pro Series 264
Date: Jun 30, 2023

#R1#
Lehto throws an overhand right that lands on Anderson's shoulder, as Anderson tries to avoid the shot.
Lehto connects with a single shot there.
Lehto moves into range and lands a nice body kick.
Nice body kick from Lehto.
Anderson has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Lehto.#CL2#
Lehto gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.#BC#
Anderson breaks the clinch.
Anderson misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Lehto.
Lehto looks to land a right hand but Anderson moved out of range.
Anderson has been talking about how he's improved his wrestling in the run up to the fight so let's see if that's enough to sway the balance.
No joy there for Lehto, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Lehto misses with a body punch
and Anderson counters with a solid body kick.
Lehto lands a jab to the head.
This has been an exciting period of action!
A big right from Lehto misses.
Anderson getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Anderson pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.#T1#
A good leg kick by Lehto.
Lehto misses with a wild body shot.
Lehto lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.#CUT2#It looks like Noah Anderson has been cut.
Lehto ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Anderson clobbers Lehto with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Anderson tries to move into range but Lehto moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Lehto throws a lazy uppercut
and Anderson cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Lehto walks into a straight right hand from Anderson.
Anderson looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Anderson.
Anderson uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Lehto.
Anderson avoids a punch combination nicely.
Lehto tries to clinch up.#T2#
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Lehto takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Both fighters circling a little - Anderson finishes the exchange with a kick to the body.
Lehto misses with a hook to the body
letting Anderson counter with a right hand.
Nice uppercut there from Anderson.
Anderson takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Danga de danga de dang - Lehto scores with a four punch combination!
Anderson scores with a jab.
A slow jab from Lehto misses its intended target.
A counter left hand to the body from Anderson misses its target.
Lehto takes a nasty kick to the mid section... That should keep him thinking. Does he try and block and risk a head kick landing?
Lehto looks winded!
Anderson lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Charon Lehto seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
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.
Lehto misses with a looping left.
An attempted straight right counter from Anderson misses the target.
Lehto throws a low kick, looking for Anderson's leg but Anderson calmly moves out of range. #T3#
Anderson lands a glancing blow to the side of Lehto's head.
Anderson misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Lehto.
Anderson steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Lehto.
Anderson is looking to counter with head kicks.
Lehto scores with a jab. Anderson acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Lehto is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
It looked like Anderson was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Lehto.
Lehto misses with a telegraphed body shot #KD#
and Anderson counters with a crisp right hand that drops Lehto! Anderson lets Lehto back up to his feet, looking for a finish!
and Anderson counters with a massive uppercut that badly hurts Lehto! He's just covering up as Anderson starts to tee off till the referee steps in and stops the fight!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:36 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Noah Anderson!
Noah Anderson retains his heavyweight title!
After winning the bout, Noah Anderson thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility.

Event: Sucker Punch Pro Series 259
Date: Jun 14, 2023

#R1#
Lampi misses with a lunging right hand
and Anderson counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Anderson lands with an overhand left.
Lampi's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Anderson connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Lampi scrambles back to his feet.#CUT#It looks like Eemeli Lampi has been cut.
Lampi wants to clinch.
Anderson swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Anderson has been working on his boxing with his coaches at House of 1000 Corpses in the buildup to the fight.
Lampi looks for the body kick but Anderson saw that one coming.
Lampi 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.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Nice uppercut lands for Anderson. That snapped Lampi's head back. #KD#
Anderson cracks Lampi with a big right hand that sends him to the floor! Lampi looks wobbly but he's sprung back up to his feet straight away… can Anderson finish him?
This has been an exciting period of action!#KD#
Anderson lands a big uppercut and Lampi crumbles to the floor! The ref thinks about stopping the fight but Lampi looks OK. Anderson waves Lampi back to his feet!#ROC#Lampi is rocked!#T1#
Anderson looks to land a left hand but Lampi moved out of range nicely.
Anderson throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Lampi throws out a counter right but Anderson avoids it with no problem.
Lampi avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Anderson ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Anderson with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Lampi looks winded!
Anderson ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Lampi moves away.
Anderson jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Anderson scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Anderson fakes the leg kick and throws a superman punch. It's knocked Lampi out cold! Brutal finish!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:59 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Superman Punch). Noah Anderson!
Noah Anderson retains his heavyweight title!
During a confident post fight interview, Noah Anderson thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.

Event: Sucker Punch Pro Series 254
Date: May 19, 2023

#R1#
Johnson lands a nice looking body kick.
Anderson has been working on his boxing with his coaches at House of 1000 Corpses in the buildup to the fight.
Anderson waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Johnson.
Anderson swings for the body but Johnson moves out of range.
Noah Anderson seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Anderson keeps Johnson at a distance using the push kick.
Anderson throws a body kick that misses.
Johnson swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Johnson attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Anderson connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Johnson shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Anderson throws a quick counter kick to the body but Johnson avoids it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Anderson misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Johnson counters with a nice uppercut. #CUT2#It looks like Noah Anderson has been cut.
We've been informed that Johnson has been sparring a lot of Muay Thai in the buildup to this fight so let's see if that has an impact on the result.
Johnson turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Johnson sees a low kick coming and goes to check it, but it's actually a body kick and it thuds into his unprotected ribs.#T1#
Anderson connects with an inside leg kick.
Anderson lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering. #CUT#It looks like Karim Johnson has been cut.
Anderson takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Johnson misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Anderson.
Johnson throws a wild body kick that Anderson sees coming a mile off.
Johnson takes a jab right on the kisser.
Johnson throws a sloppy body shot
and Anderson counters with a stiff right hand.
Anderson lands with a nice body kick.
Johnson looks winded!
Johnson lands a front kick.
Johnson fails with an attempt to clinch.
Anderson is looking to counter punch.#T2##KD#
Anderson cracks Johnson with a big right hand and Johnson goes down!#ROC#Johnson is rocked!
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Johnson looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it.
Johnson can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Anderson controls the pace.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Johnson can do anything to dispel that myth.
Anderson postures up.
Anderson sitting in guard, not really doing much. #T3#
Anderson won't allow Johnson to sweep him here.
Johnson is still trying to improve position.
Anderson controls the pace of the fight for a moment.#REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Anderson thuds a left hand into Johnson's body.
Anderson is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
Johnson looks to throw the jab but Anderson is out of range.
Anderson swings widly with a right hand
and Johnson finishes the little exchange by landing a big kick to the body.
Johnson takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Johnson tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Anderson is able to avoid easily.#T4#
Anderson throws a sloppy body shot
and Johnson counters with a good low kick that Anderson was not able to check.
Johnson takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Anderson uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Johnson.
Anderson swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
Anderson misses with a body shot.
Johnson throws a hook but Anderson blocks it.
Anderson misses with a body kick.
Johnson misses with a low kick.
Anderson jinks towards his opponent looking like he wants to counter with a mid kick but doesn't commit.
Anderson fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Johnson manages to avoid it.
Johnson slips under a jab from Anderson.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Noah Anderson dominated that round.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.#R2#
Anderson uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Johnson.
Anderson has not gone for a single takedown so far in this fight, which seems like a very strange tactic when you consider that he has the superior wrestling and BJJ.
Anderson checks the leg kick nicely there.
Johnson on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Anderson tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Johnson tries to clinch up.
Anderson lets loose with a powerful body kick. Johnson will feel that in the morning.
A bone on bone clash there as Anderson blocks the leg kick.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A jab from Anderson misses.
Johnson is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Johnson moves out of range of the body kick.
Johnson feints a counter leg kick.#T1##KD#
Anderson sets himself and throws a head kick that knocks Johnson to the ground! Anderson dives into full mount looking to finish!
Johnson is still in real trouble! Can Anderson finish him?
Anderson looking to control and managing it successfully.
Johnson is looking to improve his position but Anderson isn't that keen on the idea.
Johnson seems to have recovered his senses.
Johnson is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Johnson is wriggling around trying to escape.
Anderson controlling the pace for now.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Anderson's ground tactics aren't going to win him many fans. Let's hope he's got fireworks for us if he gets back to his feet because he's not doing much on the ground.#T2#
Johnson wants to control but Anderson is having none of it.
Anderson takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
Johnson tries to hold on but Anderson pushes him away.
Anderson controlling the position easily from mount.
Anderson has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.#T3#
Johnson is trying to stand up.
Anderson controlling from the full mount.
Anderson will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Johnson is trying to stand.#T4#
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Johnson wants to control but Anderson is having none of it.
Anderson sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Johnson wants to control but Anderson is having none of it.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Anderson content just to control the position here.
Johnson is looking to improve his position but Anderson isn't that keen on the idea.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Noah Anderson dominated that second round.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!#R3#
Johnson scores with a kick to the midsection.
Anderson misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Johnson thows a left - swing and a miss!
Anderson is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Johnson can do to turn this around?
Anderson takes a swing at Johnson's ribcage but misses.
Johnson throws out a counter right but Anderson avoids it with no problem.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Johnson.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Anderson takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Johnson takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Anderson misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Johnson. #T1#
Anderson misses with a straight left.
Anderson swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Johnson.
Noah Anderson is winning the standup battle so far.
Johnson connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Anderson's hands.
Anderson stuns Johnson with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Anderson looks to score with a jab to the body but Johnson is just out of range.
Anderson throws a series of punches but Johnson moves out of range.
Johnson let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
Johnson works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Johnson keeps Anderson at a distance using the push kick.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Johnson misses the shot to the body. #T2#
Anderson looks to land a right hand but Johnson moved out of range.
Johnson feints a counter leg kick.
A shot to the liver by Johnson. Beautiful body shot.
Johnson fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Anderson on the side of the head.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Anderson walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.#CUT2#Noah Anderson's cut is getting worse.
Johnson misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Anderson.
Anderson misses with a looping right.
Anderson looks to score with a jab to the body but Johnson is just out of range.
Johnson takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK. #T3#
Johnson gets off balance looking for a body kick
letting Anderson counter with a right hand.
Johnson lands with a thumping leg kick.
Anderson misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Johnson.
Johnson scores with a leg kick.
Anderson connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Anderson is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Anderson throws the kick towards the body but Johnson avoids it.
Anderson swings widly with a right hand
and Johnson counters with a low kick, right behind Anderson 's knee.
A jab from Anderson misses. #T4#
Johnson takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Johnson takes one to the chin there.
Anderson misses with a lunging right hand
and Johnson counters with an outside leg kick.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Anderson misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Johnson.
Johnson walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Anderson throws a lazy uppercut
and Johnson counters with a nice body kick.
Anderson throws the left hand but Johnson avoids the punch easily.
Johnson blocks a jab.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close round but Noah Anderson did the better work so I'd imagine he'll take it.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
That's time! Anderson's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.#R4#
Anderson bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Johnson's head.
Anderson swings for the body but Johnson moves out of range.
Both fighters circling a little - Anderson finishes the exchange with a kick to the body.
Anderson misses with a wild body shot.
Anderson walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Nice shot lands for Johnson.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Anderson moves out of range of the strikes.
Anderson will be looking to protect his midsection after taking some solid kicks to the body.
Anderson keeps Johnson at a distance using the push kick.
Johnson is absolutely dripping with sweat - he looks exhausted.
Johnson throws a hard body shot but it just misses. #T1#
Johnson takes a jab right on the kisser.
Johnson moves out of range of the strikes.
Anderson lands a right hook to the body.
Johnson takes one on the button.
Johnson throws a lazy body kick #KD#
and Anderson counters with a right hand that sends Johnson tumbling to the canvas! Can Anderson finish him? He dives into Johnson's guard looking to do just that!
This has been an exciting period of action!
Johnson controls Anderson momentarily but Anderson frees himself.
Noah Anderson overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Anderson is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions. #T2#
Johnson is trying to control the position but Anderson postures up.
Johnson wants to sweep here but Anderson controlling him for the moment.
Anderson controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
Johnson wants to sweep here but Anderson controlling him for the moment. #REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.#T3#
Johnson rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Anderson makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Johnson stuns Anderson with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.#KD#
Anderson bobbing and weaving well here. And he's unloaded with a massive right hand that drops Johnson! He dives into his guard looking to finish!
Johnson is pulling down on Anderson's head to control his posture.
Anderson postures up.
Johnson looking for a sweep. Not yet Johnson, not yet.
Anderson is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions. #SUB2#
Johnson looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening. #T4#
Johnson being controlled here, momentarily.
Anderson continues to stall.
The referee wants the fighters to be more active or he's going to reset them on the feet.
Johnson working a defensive guard here. #REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Noah Anderson had his way with Karim Johnson in that round.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
That's time! Anderson's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. This is the final round!#R5#
A jab from Johnson misses.
Anderson scores with a body shot.
Anderson misses with a hook to the body
and Johnson makes him pay by landing a thudding low kick.
Johnson blocks a leg kick.
Johnson follows through with a counter body kick but it doesn't land.
Anderson lands with a nice body punch.
Anderson connects with a nice looking jab.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Johnson scores with a nice head shot.
Anderson looks to score with a jab to the body but Johnson is just out of range.
It seemed like Johnson was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Anderson throws a jab but it's blocked by Johnson. #T1#
Nice uppercut lands for Johnson. That snapped Anderson's head back.
Anderson misses with a body kick.
Johnson is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Johnson is looking to score with low kicks.
Anderson moves out of range as Johnson throws a body kick.
Anderson misses with a body shot.
Johnson misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Anderson.
Johnson has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Johnson misses with a hook
and Anderson counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head. #T2#
Johnson throws out a loose jab but Anderson uses good head movement to avoid it.
It looked like Anderson was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Johnson.
Johnson moves out of range of the body kick from Anderson.
Karim Johnson has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Johnson slips under a jab.
And Johnson responds with a good body kick, but Anderson manages to step out the way in time.
Johnson takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Johnson changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Anderson throws an off balance right hand
and Johnson counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Anderson thinking.
Anderson is using his reach advantage well here, landing the more effective single shots from range.
Johnson throws a jab but it's blocked by Anderson.
It looked like Anderson was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Johnson.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Anderson works the jab nicely.#T3#
Anderson uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Johnson.
Anderson lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
The crowd cheers as Anderson lands an impressive looking overhand right. Johnson doesn't seem phased though.
Anderson ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Anderson cracks Johnson on the jaw with a powerful right hand and Johnson falls backwards against the cage. Anderson follows up with more strikes that drop Johnson to his knees. Anderson keeps the pressure on and the referee jumps in to save Johnson! This one is all over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:37 of round 5, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Noah Anderson!
An out of breath Noah Anderson thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career.

Event: Sucker Punch Pro Series 250
Date: Apr 30, 2023

#R1#
Lehto 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.
Lehto throws a jab when Anderson was well out of range.
A quick step to the side and Anderson tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
Anderson pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Anderson looks to throw a body kick
and Lehto counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.#CUT2#It looks like Noah Anderson has been cut.
Lehto lands a glancing blow to the side of Anderson's head.
Anderson closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Anderson has been working on his boxing with his coaches at House of 1000 Corpses in the buildup to the fight.
Anderson misses with a kick to the body.
Anderson looks to land a left hand but Lehto moved out of range nicely.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Lehto misses with a hook
and Anderson counters with a body kick that brings a smile to the face of both fighters.
Lehto throws a sloppy head kick
and Anderson connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Lehto on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.#T1#
That's a knee to de groin and it's over and out! Lehto crumples to the ground after an illegal strike from Anderson - the referee stops the clock and Lehto gets 5 minutes to recover from that one. "I'm sorry" says Anderson. Lehto manages to get back to his feet and the fight resumes.
Lehto throws out a loose jab but Anderson uses good head movement to avoid it.
Lehto throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Anderson on the side of the head. #CUT2#Noah Anderson's cut is getting worse.
Anderson lands a head kick. Lehto smiles back at him and beckons him forward. #CUT#It looks like Charon Lehto has been cut.
Anderson takes a kick to the body and keeps moving.
Anderson lands a jab to Lehto's midsection.
Anderson avoids the body shot from Lehto.
Anderson misses with a body shot.
Lehto shapes to counter with a head kick.
Anderson comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Anderson throws a hook but Lehto blocks it.#T2#
Anderson lands with a hook. Lehto tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
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!
An inside leg kick lands from Lehto.
Lehto scores with a hook to the body. Anderson takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Lehto misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
A decent looking body kick lands there for Anderson.
Lehto looks winded!#KD#
Anderson drops Lehto with a hook right on the temple. He thinks about going to the ground but Lehto looks back up at him and smiles so Anderson waves him back to his feet - he obviously thinks he can knock him out after that shot landed.
Nice body punch from Anderson.
Noah Anderson seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Anderson comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Anderson works Lehto's body with a nice hook.#T3#
Anderson throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Lehto takes a shot right to the bread basket.#KD#
Anderson feints and then winds up with a huge right hand that connects perfectly and sends Lehto sprawling to the canvas! Lehto rolls over backwards and springs off the cage and manages to regain his footing - how acrobatic! Oh, he's still wobbly - can Anderson finish him?! #ROC#Lehto is rocked!
Anderson weaves into range and cracks Lehto right on the temple with a beautiful overhand right! Lehto goes down! He's out cold! Wow, what a beautiful knockout! Anderson is strutting round the canvas like a movie star as the camera bulbs flash frantically.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:26 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Noah Anderson!
Noah Anderson retains his heavyweight title!
Noah Anderson decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.

Event: Sucker Punch Pro Series 245
Date: Apr 14, 2023

#R1#
Anderson scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Anderson lands an overhand right.
Darongo ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Anderson moves away.
Anderson is trying to counter with his kicks.
A looping hook to the body misses from Darongo. Anderson does a little dance to reset his feet.
Anderson keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Anderson throws a body kick that misses.
Darongo throws a leg kick but Anderson sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Anderson looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Darongo bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Anderson's head backwards.
Darongo chopping away at his opponent's legs.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A nice leg kick from Darongo, right into the meat of the thigh.
Anderson throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Darongo counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Darongo misses with a few strikes there.
We've been informed that Anderson has been sparring a lot of Muay Thai in the buildup to this fight so let's see if that has an impact on the result.#T1#
Darongo misses with a wild combination.
Darongo is looking to chop away at Anderson's legs.
Anderson is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Darongo with a body shot.
Darongo shuffles to his left behind two crisp jabs. Anderson eats them both and turns towards Darongo to reposition himself and eats a stinging right hand-left hook combo.#CUT#It looks like Noah Anderson has been cut.
Darongo fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Anderson manages to avoid it.
A countering left hand to the body from Anderson misses.
Darongo throws a nice inside leg kick.
Darongo pivots, looking for a leg kick but Anderson is out of range and Darongo settles back down.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Anderson! But no joy.
Darongo tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Anderson was well out of range. Poor timing from Darongo.
It seemed like Anderson was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Darongo throws a quick inside leg kick.
Nice shot by Darongo.#T2#
Darongo misses with a straight left.
Darongo misses with a double jab
and Anderson counters with a nice body shot.
Darongo throws a low kick but Anderson moves out of range easily.
Anderson dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Darongo is breathing heavily.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Anderson misses the shot to the body.
Darongo shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Anderson looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Darongo misses with a takedown attempt #KD2#
and Anderson counters with a nice right hand that sends Darongo toppling to the canvas! Darongo scrambles and gets back to his feet - can Anderson finish him?!#CUT2#It looks like Ronan Darongo has been cut.
Darongo looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Darongo misses with an uppercut. Anderson saw that one coming.
Darongo takes a body kick right on the floating rib. Ouchie. #KD2#
Anderson sends Darongo crashing to the mat with a devastating uppercut! Anderson is motioning to the referee to let Darongo up. He wants to try and finish this one on the feet!#ROC2#Darongo is rocked!#T3#
Anderson shakes his hands by his side, trying to relax. Darongo takes his eyes off the ball for a moment - Anderson sees the opportunity and cracks him with a massive hook! Darongo bends double and collapses on top of himself - he's out! The crowd are going absolutely nuts! Wow, what a knockout!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:11 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Noah Anderson!
Noah Anderson is the new heavyweight champion!
Noah Anderson seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website.

Event: Sucker Punch Pro Series 237
Date: Mar 11, 2023

#R1#
Anderson throws a good cross that connects. #CUT2#It looks like Ben Slam has been cut.
Slam throws a quick inside leg kick.
Anderson avoids a kick to the body.
Slam connects with a leg kick.
Slam misses with a straight left.
Anderson takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders. #CUT#It looks like Noah Anderson has been cut.
Slam swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Slam throws a nice outside leg kick.
Anderson connects with a nice looking jab.
Anderson jabs Slam to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Slam misses with an uppercut.
Anderson 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.
Slam tries to bum rush Anderson with a series of wild strikes but Anderson uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Anderson scores with a kick to the midsection.
Slam is breathing heavily.
Anderson connects with a looping right hand.
Slam walks straight into a right hand from Anderson - that's dropped him! Anderson jumps into mount and starts pounding away - can he finish?! More strikes go undefended and the referee has to dive in to save Slam from any more punishment! Slam complains about the stoppage but falls over as he tries to stand back up, so it was clearly a good stoppage.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:50 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Punches). Noah Anderson!
An out of breath Noah Anderson thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career.

Event: Sucker Punch Pro Series 232
Date: Feb 18, 2023

#R1#
Anderson throws a body punch but Shima moves out of range.
Shima loads up on a big right hand but Anderson slips the punch.
Anderson throws a big shot that misses.
Shima needs to keep his hands up - Anderson had a free shot at his head there.
Anderson lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Shima swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Shima takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Anderson cracks Shima with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Anderson lands a nice looking kick to the body. Shima takes a step back to recover.
Shima throws a jab but it's blocked by Anderson.
Anderson looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Anderson 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.
Shima moves out of range as Anderson throws a body kick.
Shima swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Anderson lands a high kick! #CUT2#It looks like Hero Shima has been cut.
Anderson throws out a powerful jab.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Donk. Anderson catches Shima right on the button with a cross.
Anderson bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.#T1#
Anderson takes a swing at Shima's ribcage but misses.
Anderson connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Anderson throws a lazy head kick
and Shima connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.#CUT#It looks like Noah Anderson has been cut.
Shima drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Anderson waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Shima.
Anderson is landing a lot of head punches in this opening round! Shima had better start moving his head a bit unless he wants his face to turn into mush.
Anderson throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Anderson misses with a hook to the body
enabling Shima to counter with a crisp jab.
Nice uppercut there from Anderson.
Shima avoids the body shot from Anderson.
Anderson lands a jab to the head.
Shima misses with an uppercut. Anderson saw that one coming.
Shima has been talking about how he's improved his wrestling in the run up to the fight so let's see if that's enough to sway the balance.
Good shot there by Anderson.#T2#
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Anderson throws a body kick that sends a sickening thudding noise reverberating around the arena.
A swing and a miss from Shima.
Anderson looks like he wants to counter punch here.
A decent looking cross lands there for Anderson.
The crowd cheers as Anderson lands an impressive looking overhand right. Shima doesn't seem phased though.
Anderson misses with a lunging right hand
and Shima counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Anderson scores with a head kick. Shima tried to block it but didn't get his arm up in time.
Anderson throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
An attempted straight right counter from Shima misses the target.#CL#
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Anderson tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Anderson looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Anderson softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Shima lands a nice shot to the body.
Shima works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process. #BC2#
Anderson manages to break the clinch. #T3#
Anderson connects with a nice looking jab.
Anderson lands with a shot to the body.
Shima uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Anderson.
A swing and a miss from Shima.
Anderson keeps the fight on the outside.
Anderson waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Shima.
Anderson has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
Shima slips a straight right by Anderson.
As Anderson tries to get set, Shima tries to push him back and clinch up but Anderson manages to avoid the attempt.
Anderson lunges at Shima with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Shima's hand.
A shot to the body from Shima misses
and Shima takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Shima avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Anderson throws a looping overhand right but Shima ducks down to avoid it.
Anderson slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.#T4#
Shima misses with a wild body shot.
Anderson cracks Shima with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Anderson keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
A jab from Anderson does it's job there.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Anderson misses with an uppercut.
Anderson cracks Shima with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Shima misses with an uppercut.
Shima avoids the head kick by Anderson.
Shima swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Anderson throws a big counter head kick but Shima avoids it with no problem.
Anderson fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Shima manages to avoid it.
Anderson dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Anderson scores with a nice strike.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Noah Anderson dominated that round.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
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#
Shima takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing. #KD2#
Anderson lands a big head kick that sends Shima tumbling to the mat! Anderson takes a step backwards and waves Shima back to his feet - he wants the finish!#ROC2#Shima is rocked!
Anderson cracks Shima with a nasty uppercut that draws ooohs from the crowd and sends Shima tumbling backwards onto the mat. He tries to recover but Anderson pounces and lands a hail of unanswered strikes that forces the referee to step in to end the fight! Shima is not happy but he gave the referee no choice!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:15 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Noah Anderson!
Noah Anderson seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website.

Event: Sucker Punch Pro Series 227
Date: Jan 28, 2023

#R1#
Anderson connects with a nice looking jab. #CUT2#It looks like Pedro Fuentes has been cut.
Anderson throws an off balance right hand
enabling Fuentes to counter with a crisp jab. #CUT#It looks like Noah Anderson has been cut.
Anderson 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.
Fuentes just misses with a punch to the body.
Fuentes digs a good hook to Anderson's body.
Anderson staying out of range there.
Nice defenses there by Anderson.
Fuentes has been talking about how he's improved his wrestling in the run up to the fight so let's see if that's enough to sway the balance.
Anderson is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Fuentes.
Fuentes rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Anderson counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Fuentes rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Anderson counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Fuentes throws a head kick that misses.
A jab from Anderson finds it's way through Fuentes's defenses.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
A shot to the body from Anderson misses
and Anderson takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Anderson misses with a body punch
and Fuentes counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Fuentes scores with a shot to the body. #T1#
Anderson feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Fuentess jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Noah Anderson seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Anderson misses with a body shot
and Fuentes counters with a huge overhand right that connects right on the temple, sending him crumpling, face first to the floor! This one is all over! What a knockout!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:15 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Pedro Fuentes!
Our winner, Pedro Fuentes, made sure he spent some time buttering up the crowd during his post fight interview, which will no doubt bring him a few more fans.

Event: Sucker Punch Pro Series 221
Date: Jan 07, 2023

#R1#
Anderson darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
A good leg kick by Anderson.
Good exchange - Anderson coming out on top.
Anderson walks into a left hand. #CUT#It looks like Noah Anderson has been cut.
Anderson lands a jab.
Anderson 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.
Riker just misses with a punch to the body.
A leg kick checked by Riker.
The fighters circling - Riker throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Anderson connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
A thudding body kick lands there by Anderson!
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
A nice leg kick from Anderson, right into the meat of the thigh.
Noah Anderson seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Riker swings for the body but Anderson moves out of range.
Anderson 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. #CUT2#It looks like William Riker has been cut.
Anderson clobbers Riker with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise. #T1##CL2#
Anderson gets a clinch.
Riker misses with a short punch on the inside. #TD#
Riker drags the fight down to the ground.
Anderson throwing strikes but missing.
Anderson postures up.
Anderson is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
Anderson seems content to control from guard here. He's going to have to remain active though if he doesn't want to get stood back up. #SU2#
Anderson gets to his feet. Riker looking to butt scoot but the ref puts an end to that. On your feet son!
Anderson takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Anderson missing with a left hand there. Riker was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Riker appears to be looking for a counter takedown.#T2#
Riker throws a lazy right hand but Anderson sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Anderson tries to move into range but Riker moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Riker misses with a hook.
Anderson ducks under a wild hook from Riker.
Riker misses with an uppercut
and Anderson counters with a good, hard body kick but Riker shrugs it off.
A looping hook to the body misses from Anderson. Riker does a little dance to reset his feet.
Riker takes one on the chin but seems OK.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Riker chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Anderson can pounce on him.
Riker uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Anderson.
Anderson has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
Anderson scoring well with a low kick there.
Anderson moves into range and lands a nice body kick.
Anderson lands a jab to the nose.#T3#
Anderson scores with a hook.
Anderson misses with an uppercut. Riker saw that one coming.
Anderson lands a glancing blow to the side of Riker's head.#KD2#
Anderson lands a big uppercut and Riker crumbles to the floor! The ref thinks about stopping the fight but Riker looks OK. Anderson waves Riker back to his feet!#ROC2#Riker is rocked!
A slow jab from Anderson misses its intended target.
Anderson lands a leg kick that knocks Riker off balance momentarily.
This has been an exciting period of action!#KD2#
Anderson drops Riker with a hook right on the temple. He thinks about going to the ground but Riker looks back up at him and smiles so Anderson waves him back to his feet - he obviously thinks he can knock him out after that shot landed.
Oh Riker is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Both fighters step back and shake their arms out. Anderson engages and cracks Riker with a massive lead left hook - Riker tumbles to the floor, out cold! What a shot! Anderson is delighted - all that hard work in training paid off!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:45 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Noah Anderson!
Noah Anderson decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.

Event: Sucker Punch Pro Series 214
Date: Dec 14, 2022

#R1#
Anderson swings for the body but Haggar moves out of range.
Haggar drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Anderson defends it well.
We can't be sure of the tactics at this early stage but we have heard that Haggar has been working on his takedowns a lot in the buildup to the fight and we can only assume he's going to look to take this to the mat.
Haggar lands a jab to the nose.#CUT2#It looks like Noah Anderson has been cut.
A left lands for Anderson.
Haggar keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Anderson explodes with a nice body kick and back out of range. Nice work.
Haggar just misses with a punch to the body.
Anderson slips under a jab from Haggar.
Anderson throws an overhand right that lands on Haggar's shoulder, as Haggar tries to avoid the shot.
Nice defenses there by Anderson.
Anderson has been working on his boxing with his coaches at House of 1000 Corpses in the buildup to the fight.
Anderson ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Anderson looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Haggar takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Anderson throws a head kick that connects with a bit of head and a bit of hand.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Haggar clobbers Anderson with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Haggar throws a shot from downtown. Anderson moves away and avoids it.
Haggar shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Anderson pinned against the cage. Anderson gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Haggar drops his hands momentarily and Anderson takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head. #T1#
Haggar throws a shot from downtown. Anderson moves away and avoids it.
Anderson feinted there with a counter leg kick.
Anderson connects with a body shot.
Anderson throws out a loose jab but Haggar uses good head movement to avoid it.
Anderson walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Anderson misses with a body shot.
Haggar connects with a body shot.
Anderson looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Anderson scores with a kick to the body.
Haggar shoots in for a double leg but Anderson sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Anderson keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Anderson ducks under a wild hook from Haggar.
Haggar getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Haggar fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Nice defenses there by Anderson.#TD2#
Anderson tries to sprawl but Haggar drives through with a takedown into half guard.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Haggar is looking to advance position but Anderson won't allow it.
Anderson tries to roll over but Haggar keeps him under control.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#T2#
Haggar missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Haggar working some ground and pound from close in. He's looking to maintain this position and strike for a while by the looks of things... although he'll probably advance to full mount in a minute now I've said that.
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. Haggar connects with a nice short shot to Anderson's temple.
Haggar throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Anderson is trying to get back to full guard.
Haggar lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
Haggar is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
Haggar is trying to control the action in half guard but Anderson is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Anderson wants to control but Haggar is keeping busy.
Anderson wants to get back to full guard.
Anderson really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Haggar throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Haggar is keen to just control but Anderson is a slippery customer.
Anderson is pressing down on Haggar's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Both fighters have adopted an aggressive gameplan on the ground!
Anderson tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Anderson not looking particularly offensive just at the moment. #T3#
Haggar passes Anderson's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
Anderson keeping hold of Haggar's head, controlling as best he can.
Haggar prevents Anderson from improving his position.
Haggar throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Haggar slips a nice elbow through Anderson's hands, connecting with Anderson's forehead.
Haggar throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Anderson is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Haggar scores with a couple of nice shots.
Haggar has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Haggar thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Anderson's head.
Ground and pound from Haggar. #SUB2#
Haggar is trying to work for a kimura but Anderson is defending well.
Anderson is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Haggar scores with a couple of nice shots.
Haggar lands with a punch from half guard.
Anderson tries to get to full guard but Haggar has control of the leg.
Haggar thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas. #T4#
Haggar lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
Haggar trying to pass the guard but Anderson defending well.
Haggar is trying to control. Anderson wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Anderson is looking to improve his position.
Haggar not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Anderson wants to control but Haggar is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Haggar not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Anderson is refusing to be controlled, as Haggar sits in half guard.
Anderson is doing well to avoid being mounted. He's controlling the position at the moment.
Anderson is looking for a sweep. Haggar is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Haggar trying to control the action but Anderson is working from the bottom.
Haggar winds up and cracks Anderson with a swinging punch to the side of the head.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Haggar lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
Haggar is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Mike Haggar dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Noah Anderson's cut.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!#R2##TD2#
A momentary lapse in concentration from Anderson enables Haggar to shoot in and score with a neat double leg. Anderson manages to secure a closed guard as the fighters hit the mat.
Anderson is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control.
Anderson looking to control.
Haggar wants to pass the guard but Anderson is keeping the position.
Anderson working a defensive guard here.
Haggar in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Haggar lands a couple of decent looking shots.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Haggar accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Haggar's corner. There ya go! There ya go! #CUT2#Noah Anderson's cut is getting worse.
Anderson looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Haggar chips away with some ground and pound.#CUT2#Noah Anderson's cut is bleeding quite badly. He's got to try and protect it.

The referee calls the doctor in to look at Noah Anderson's cut. Oh no, the doctor has called an end to the bout!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:55 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Cut). Mike Haggar!

Event: Sucker Punch Pro Series 205
Date: Nov 20, 2022

#R1#
Anderson digs a good body shot into Kersikov's ribs.
Kersikov scores with a nice one two combo and darts back out of range to avoid anything coming in the opposite direction. #CUT#It looks like Noah Anderson has been cut.
Anderson misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Anderson feints and then cracks Kersikov's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Kersikov down.
A big left from Kersikov misses.
A low kick from Kersikov is predictable there
and Anderson counters with a stiff right hand.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Anderson slips a straight right by Kersikov.
Anderson unleashes a big counter combination but Kersikov bobs and weaves and avoids any damage.
Anderson throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Anderson just manages to avoid a counter high kick fromKersikov.
Kersikov throws a right hand that misses
and Anderson counters with a leg kick. #T1#
Anderson bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Anderson avoids the body shot from Kersikov.
Anderson feints a counter leg kick.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Kersikov checks a leg kick.
Kersikov feinted there with a counter leg kick.
Kersikov ducks under a wild hook from Anderson.
Kersikov has been talking about how he's improved his wrestling in the run up to the fight so let's see if that's enough to sway the balance.
Anderson stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Kersikov.
Anderson misses with a low kick.
We've been informed that Anderson has been sparring a lot of Muay Thai in the buildup to this fight so let's see if that has an impact on the result.
Jab by Anderson.#CUT2#It looks like Andrei Kersikov has been cut.#T2#
Anderson walks into a jab.
A left lands for Anderson.
Kersikov misses with a straight left.
Anderson unleashes a big counter combination but Kersikov bobs and weaves and avoids any damage.
Anderson misses with a hook to the body
and Kersikov counters with a lovely shot to the body.
A telegraphed right hand from Kersikov misses the target.
Anderson misses with a left hand
and Kersikov counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head. #CUT#That has opened up Noah Anderson's cut even more.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Kersikov misses with a kick to the body
enabling Anderson to counter with a crisp jab.
Anderson blocks a jab.#T3#
Anderson jabs Kersikov to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Kersikov uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Anderson.
An attempted straight right counter from Kersikov misses the target.
Anderson looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Kersikov with a nice calf kick.
Kersikov throws a body shot but no joy.
Anderson throws out a loose jab but Kersikov uses good head movement to avoid it.
Kersikov quickly followed up with a counter body kick but doesn't connect.
Kersikov buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick. #T4#
Kersikov lands a front kick.
Anderson looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Kersikov throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
A shot to the liver by Kersikov. Beautiful body shot.
Anderson motions for Kersikov to come forward. Anderson throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Kersikov misses with a body shot
and Anderson counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Kersikov thinking.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Kersikov misses with an uppercut. Anderson saw that one coming.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close round but I would say that Andrei Kersikov will probably get the nod.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
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#
Anderson works Kersikov's body with a nice hook.
Anderson wants to slow Kersikov down by chopping away at his legs.
Anderson lands a kick to the ribs of his opponent. Nice work there - in and out in a flash.
Anderson looks to score with a jab to the body but Kersikov is just out of range.
A little feinted left hand from Kersikov on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Both fighters are looking to counter, which isn't making for the most exciting fight in the world.
Anderson throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Kersikov throws a big counter combination but Anderson scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Anderson lands a front kick.
Anderson blocks a jab.#T1#
Kersikov throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
As Kersikov backs off Anderson throws a huge counter combo but Kersikov manages to avoid it all.
Kersikov takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Ooooh, nice body kick lands from Kersikov. Anderson shrugs it off though.
Anderson throws a body kick, spinning off balance
and Anderson takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Kersikov throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Anderson checks the leg kick nicely there.
Crunch! Anderson slams his shin into Kersikov's torso.#T2#
Anderson swings away with a body shot that misses
and Kersikov counters with a straight right hand.
Kersikov misses with a low kick.
Anderson let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.#KD#
Kersikov sends Anderson crashing to the mat with a devastating uppercut! Kersikov is motioning to the referee to let Anderson up. He wants to try and finish this one on the feet!#CUT#The cut above Noah Anderson's eye is starting to cause him problems now.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Anderson fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Kersikov checks it well.
Kersikov jinks towards his opponent looking like he wants to counter with a mid kick but doesn't commit.
Noah Anderson has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Kersikov checks a low kick from Anderson.
It looked like Kersikov was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit.
Kersikov misses with a body shot
and Anderson counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Anderson moves into range and lands a nice body kick. #T3#
Anderson with a nice cross.
Kersikov lands with a straight right. Anderson didn't see that one coming.#CUT#Noah Anderson's cut is absolute horrible now. This looks like something out of a horror film with blood covering both fighters.
Anderson scores with a kick to the midsection.
Andrei Kersikov is winning the standup battle so far.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
A jab from Anderson does it's job there.
Anderson throws a body kick that misses.
Kersikov swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
Kersikov takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Kersikov wants to clinch but Anderson slips to the side
and Anderson counters with a right hand to the body. #T4#
Anderson takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Kersikov works Anderson's body with a nice hook.
A jab from Anderson does it's job there.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Anderson is looking to slow Kersikov down with leg kicks.
Kersikov steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Anderson.
Kersikov throws a quick counter kick to the body but Anderson avoids it.
Kersikov tries to close the distance and clinch up but Anderson swats him away and circles back towards the center.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

A close second round but Noah Anderson will probably get the nod - 10:9.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!#R3##KD2#
Anderson sends Kersikov crashing to the mat with a devastating uppercut! Anderson is motioning to the referee to let Kersikov up. He wants to try and finish this one on the feet!
Kersikov throws the kick towards the body but Anderson avoids it.
Anderson lands a nice looking body kick.
Kersikov fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Anderson manages to avoid it.
A little jabbing left from Anderson on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Kersikov swings away with a body shot that misses
and Anderson counters with a good, hard body kick but Kersikov shrugs it off.
Anderson looking to land some kicks to the body here.
And Kersikov counters with a quick kick to the body but Anderson blocks it.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Kersikov misses with an uppercut. Anderson saw that one coming.
Anderson has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.#T1#
Kersikov takes one on the chin but seems OK. #CUT2#Andrei Kersikov's cut is getting worse.
Anderson throws a head kick but Kersikov moves out of range.
Kersikov was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
Kersikov takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Kersikov misses with an uppercut
and Anderson scores with a counter punch that sends Kersikov to the canvas! Anderson smells blood - he's punishing Kersikov with more strikes and the ref has stopped it! Kersikov has no idea where he is - he's tackled the ref... oh dear, poor guy, the crowd is in hysterics!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:34 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Noah Anderson!
A victorious Noah Anderson thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter.

Event: Sucker Punch Pro Series 198
Date: Oct 26, 2022

#R1#
Anderson lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.#CUT2#It looks like Ben Slam has been cut.
Ben Slam seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Anderson on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Slam. Slam obviously looking to wear him down.
Slam tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Slam misses with a right hand
and Anderson finishes the little exchange by landing a big kick to the body.
Anderson throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Slam is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Anderson.
Anderson misses with a straight right.
We've been informed that Anderson has been sparring a lot of Muay Thai in the buildup to this fight so let's see if that has an impact on the result.
Anderson moves out of range as Slam strikes.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Anderson! But no joy.
Anderson throws a body kick that misses.
Anderson is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
Slam will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Anderson throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
An attempted straight right counter from Slam misses the target.
Slam throws a lazy uppercut
and Anderson counters with a stiff right hand.
Slam fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Anderson on the side of the head.#CUT#It looks like Noah Anderson has been cut.#T1#
Anderson throws a lazy right hand but Slam sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Anderson moves out of range of the body kick from Slam.
Slam throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Slam ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Anderson moves away.
Slam throws out a loose jab but Anderson uses good head movement to avoid it.
Slam looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
A head kick misses from Slam.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Anderson! But no joy.
Slam looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Slam uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Anderson.
Slam misses with a hook.
Anderson throws out a counter right but Slam avoids it with no problem.
Slam misses with an uppercut
and Anderson counters with a head kick.
Slam ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
A jab from Slam does it's job there.
A head kick misses from Slam.
Anderson appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.#T2#
Slam lunges at Anderson with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Anderson's hand.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Slam throws a lazy right hand but Anderson sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Anderson throws a push kick but Slam slaps the foot to one side.
Slam scores with a decent looking hook.
Slam throws a right hand that misses
and Anderson counters with a body kick that brings a smile to the face of both fighters.
Slam 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. #CUT#That has opened up Noah Anderson's cut even more.
Slam smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.#ROC#Anderson is rocked!
Slam is looking for an opening here. He's unloaded a big left hand that catches Anderson flush on the jaw and sends him tumbling to the canvas! Anderson is out cold! Slam holds back from landing any unnecessary shots to his unconscious opponent, as the referee reacts slowly to the situation. A brutal knockout and then some excellent sportsmanship - this guy is my new favorite fighter!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:46 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Ben Slam!
Ben Slam thanked the fans post fight for their support.

Event: Sucker Punch Pro Series 190
Date: Oct 05, 2022

#R1#
Anderson throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Fuentes throws a lazy right hand but Anderson sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Anderson! But no joy.#CL#
Fuentes moves into range and clinches up with Anderson.
Anderson blocks an uppercut.
Fuentes misses with a hook to the ribs.
Fuentes scores with a shoulder strike.
Fuentes working aggressively here.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Fuentes as Anderson tries to tie him up. #BC2#
Anderson pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Fuentes lands a head shot.#CUT#It looks like Noah Anderson has been cut.
Anderson rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Fuentes counters with a big right hand! Oh Anderson is in trouble here! Fuentes follows up with more strikes and that's it! The ref has stopped it!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:44 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Pedro Fuentes!
Pedro Fuentes retains his heavyweight title!
Pedro Fuentes decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.

Event: Sucker Punch Pro Series 180
Date: Sep 07, 2022

#R1#
A nice leg kick lands there from Inarritu.
Inarritu throws a right high kick that is partially blocked by Anderson.#CUT#It looks like Noah Anderson has been cut.
Anderson misses with a wild body shot.
Inarritu was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
Anderson swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Inarritu has been working on his boxing with his coaches at FIST OF FURY in the buildup to the fight.
Anderson throws a jab but it's blocked by Inarritu.
Anderson throws a front kick that sends Inarritu stumbling back into the cage.
We've been informed that Anderson has been sparring a lot of Muay Thai in the buildup to this fight so let's see if that has an impact on the result.
Anderson throws a head kick that misses.
Inarritu on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Anderson throws a lazy right hand but Inarritu sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Anderson scores with a jab to the head.
Anderson scores with a nice strike.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Inarritu takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Anderson throws a quick inside leg kick.
Anderson 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. #T1#
Inarritu moves out of range as Anderson strikes.
It looked like Inarritu wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Inarritu throws a lazy uppercut #KD2#
and Anderson counters with a nice right hand that sends Inarritu toppling to the canvas! Inarritu scrambles and gets back to his feet - can Anderson finish him?!#ROC2#Inarritu is rocked!
Anderson fakes the body blow, causing Inarritu to drop his hands! Left hook to the temple! Inarritu goes stiff, and falls face first into the mat. Goodnight!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:19 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Noah Anderson!
Noah Anderson thanked the fans post fight for their support.

Event: Sucker Punch Pro Series 173
Date: Aug 20, 2022

#R1#
Anderson misses with a hook.
Anderson has been working on his boxing with his coaches at House of 1000 Corpses in the buildup to the fight.
Anderson's jab looks to have found its range, popping Wrecks under the eye.
Wrecks looks to land a left hand but Anderson moved out of range nicely.
Anderson misses with a hook.
Anderson backing away here, and Wrecks unleashes a leg kick that just misses.
Wrecks bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Anderson's head.#CUT2#It looks like Noah Anderson has been cut.
Wrecks jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Anderson was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Anderson fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Wrecks rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Anderson counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#KD#
Anderson cracks Wrecks with a big right hand that sends him to the floor! Wrecks looks wobbly but he's sprung back up to his feet straight away… can Anderson finish him? #CUT#It looks like Will Wrecks has been cut.
Wrecks 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.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Wrecks blocks a head kick by Anderson.
Anderson throws an uppercut from hell that sends Wrecks clean off his feet! He's out cold! Anderson stands back and admires his work as he thinks about that KO of the night award that is surely being wrapped up for him back stage.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:57 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Noah Anderson!
Noah Anderson thanked the fans post fight for their support.

Event: C112: Anderson vs. Olsen
Date: Jul 16, 2022

#R1#
Anderson feints a jab promting Olsen to slip. Anderson then demonstrates his capabilities by jabbing again. Olsen slips again and ducks right into an uppercut.
Anderson wants to slow Olsen down by chopping away at his legs.
It seemed like Olsen was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Anderson misses with the body kick
and Anderson takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles. #CUT2#It looks like Noah Anderson has been cut.
Anderson misses with a hook
and Olsen counters with a stiff right hand.
Anderson swings away with a body shot that misses
and Olsen counters with a hugh head kick that removes Anderson from consiousness! A brutal head kick knockout!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:32 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Head Kick). Kjetil Olsen!
Kjetil Olsen is the new heavyweight champion!
During a confident post fight interview, Kjetil Olsen thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.

Event: Sucker Punch Pro Series 157
Date: Jun 29, 2022

#R1#
Shima throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Anderson counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head. #CUT#It looks like Hero Shima has been cut.
Anderson throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Shima counters with a nice body shot.
Shima throws a body punch but Anderson moves out of range.
Some bone on bone action there as Shima checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
Anderson with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Shima to score with a decent uppercut.#CUT2#It looks like Noah Anderson has been cut.
Shima misses with a body shot.
Shima throws an off balance right hand
and Anderson counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Anderson throws a lazy head kick
and Shima counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Shima misses with a body shot. #T1##KD2#
Shima lands a big right hand that sends Anderson crashing to the mat! Shima stays standing though and waves Anderson back to his feet!
Anderson misses with a body shot.
Shima dodges the punch combination from Anderson.
Shima has done a lot of speed work in the buildup to this fight.
Shima throws a body punch but Anderson moves out of range.
Shima throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Anderson sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Anderson swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Anderson rushes in with a sloppy looking punch #KD2#
and Shima counters with a nice right hand that sends Anderson toppling to the canvas! Anderson scrambles and gets back to his feet - can Shima finish him?!#CUT2#Noah Anderson's cut is getting worse.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Anderson leaves his chin hanging out and Shima seizes the opportunity with an uppercut! Anderson crumbles to the floor in a heap, and the referee steps in and tends to the downed fighter! What a knockout!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:55 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Hero Shima!
Hero Shima is the new heavyweight champion!
Hero Shima seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website.

Event: Combate 100: Los Angeles
Date: May 28, 2022

#R1#
Anderson fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Alyoshin throws a looping overhand right but Anderson ducks down to avoid it.
Alyoshin throws a right and a left that both miss.
Alyoshin fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Anderson on the side of the head.#CUT#It looks like Noah Anderson has been cut.
Alyoshin throws a lazy body kick
and Anderson counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Anderson scores with a nice body kick.
Alyoshin fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Anderson has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Anderson rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Alyoshin moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Alyoshin tries to bum rush Anderson with a series of wild strikes but Anderson uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Anderson throws a counter combo.
Anderson misses with a body punch
and Alyoshin counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.#T1#
Alyoshin takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Alyoshin is breathing heavily.
A nice inside leg kick there by Anderson. That's going to slow Alyoshin down.
Alyoshin fails with an attempt to clinch.
We've been informed that Anderson has been sparring a lot of Muay Thai in the buildup to this fight so let's see if that has an impact on the result.
Alyoshin misses with a jab to the body
and Anderson counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Anderson tries to land a front kick but Alyoshin steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
A decent looking body kick lands there for Anderson.
Anderson throws a feint and then finishes with a kick to the body.
Alyoshin has been working on his boxing with his coaches at Just a bunch of gays in the buildup to the fight.
Anderson is looking to land body kicks.
Anderson scores with a shot to the body. #T2#
Alyoshin takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Anderson changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Alyoshin darts in trying to clinch
and Anderson counters with a stiff jab, followed by a cross and an uppercut! That's too much punishment for Alyoshin to take - he tumbles to the canvas, blood pouring from his nose, barely conscious. That's the end of the fight! Great knockout by Anderson!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:27 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Strikes). Noah Anderson!
Noah Anderson is the new heavyweight champion!
After winning the bout, Noah Anderson thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility.

Event: Sucker Punch Pro Series 141
Date: May 01, 2022

#R1#
Wrecks with the inside leg kick.
Anderson throws a leg kick
and Wrecks cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.#CUT#It looks like Noah Anderson has been cut.
A head kick misses from Anderson.
Wrecks misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Anderson.
Wrecks has been working on his boxing with his coaches at GWad's Playpen in the buildup to the fight.
Wrecks scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
We've been informed that Anderson has been sparring a lot of Muay Thai in the buildup to this fight so let's see if that has an impact on the result.
Thud! ouch! good body kick from Anderson - that will leave a mark!
Anderson chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Wrecks can pounce on him.
A good leg kick by Anderson.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Wrecks sees a low kick coming and goes to check it, but it's actually a body kick and it thuds into his unprotected ribs.
Anderson throws a half hearted mid kick.
Wrecks is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
Wrecks looks to land a right hand but Anderson moved out of range.#T1#
Anderson keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
That's a knee to de groin and it's over and out! Wrecks crumples to the ground after an illegal strike from Anderson - the referee stops the clock and Wrecks gets 5 minutes to recover from that one. "I'm sorry" says Anderson. Wrecks manages to get back to his feet and the fight resumes.#KD2#
Anderson sends Wrecks crashing to the mat with a devastating uppercut! Anderson is motioning to the referee to let Wrecks up. He wants to try and finish this one on the feet!#CUT2#It looks like Will Wrecks has been cut.#KD2#
Anderson feints and then winds up with a huge right hand that connects perfectly and sends Wrecks sprawling to the canvas! Wrecks rolls over backwards and springs off the cage and manages to regain his footing - how acrobatic! Oh, he's still wobbly - can Anderson finish him?! #ROC2#Wrecks is rocked!
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Anderson connects with a picture perfect right hand that knocks Wrecks out cold! This one is over in a flash!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:37 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Noah Anderson!
Noah Anderson is the new heavyweight champion!
A relieved looking Noah 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: Sucker Punch Pro Series 135
Date: Apr 10, 2022

#R1#
Jones shoots in but no luck this time.
Anderson checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Jones throws a leg kick
and Anderson counters with a left and a right that stings Jones.
Jones throws a jab but it's blocked by Anderson.
As Jones backs off Anderson throws a huge counter combo but Jones manages to avoid it all.
Jones swings for the body but Anderson moves out of range.
Jones throws a body punch but Anderson moves out of range.
Jones looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple. #CUT2#It looks like David Jones has been cut.
Anderson throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Anderson on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.#CUT#It looks like Noah Anderson has been cut.
We've been informed that Anderson has been sparring a lot of Muay Thai in the buildup to this fight so let's see if that has an impact on the result.
Anderson circles away from the clinch attempt.
Jones throws a looping overhand right but Anderson ducks down to avoid it.
Anderson doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
Jones connects with a good right hand that stumbles Anderson. Anderson circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
A nice leg kick lands there from Jones. #T1#
Jones throws a big shot that misses.
And Anderson responds with a good body kick, but Jones manages to step out the way in time.#KD2#
Anderson lands a big uppercut and Jones crumbles to the floor! The ref thinks about stopping the fight but Jones looks OK. Anderson waves Jones back to his feet!#ROC2#Jones is rocked!
Anderson lands with a massive overhand right! Stick a fork in Jones - he's out cold! Ermm... I think I just mixed my metaphors but yeah... That was a nice KO! Big win for Anderson!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:16 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Noah Anderson!
A relieved looking Noah 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: Sucker Punch Pro Series 128
Date: Mar 16, 2022

#R1##TD#
Chontamenti gets a double leg takedown into Anderson's guard.
Anderson pulls Chontamenti in close to his closed guard and prevents Chontamenti from doing any damage or advancing position.
Chontamenti trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Chontamenti is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
Anderson pulls Chontamenti in to control the position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Chontamenti trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Anderson is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
The referee claps his hands together and tells the fighters to work.#T1#
Chontamenti tries to free his leg and advance position but Anderson is retaining full guard. #REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Anderson pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
We've been informed that Anderson has been sparring a lot of Muay Thai in the buildup to this fight so let's see if that has an impact on the result.
Chontamenti tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
A shot to the body from Chontamenti misses
enabling Anderson to counter with a crisp jab. #CUT2#It looks like Thoth Chontamenti has been cut.#TD#
Chontamenti shoots in from a long way out. He's driving through with the takedown attempt and he eventually gets it, landing in Anderson's guard.
Chontamenti wants to control from the top but Anderson keeps moving.
Chontamenti pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Anderson is keeping the position for now. #T2#
Chontamenti trying to control but Anderson is working from the bottom.
Anderson keeping full guard, as Chontamenti tries to pass.
Anderson is pulling down on Chontamenti's head to control his posture.
The referee is pacing around the two fighters, thinking about a standup.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Chontamenti looking to pass the guard. #REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.#T3#
Anderson uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Chontamenti.
It seemed like Anderson was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Anderson lands a really nice looking cross but Chontamenti seems unphased.
A left lands for Chontamenti.#CUT#It looks like Noah Anderson has been cut.
That kick from Chontamenti tenderised Anderson's leg. Anderson is trying to keep his angry face on.
Thoth Chontamenti seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Chontamenti is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
That kick from Chontamenti tenderised Anderson's leg. Anderson is trying to keep his angry face on.
Anderson throws the left hand but Chontamenti avoids the punch easily.
Chontamenti seemed to be looking to counter by closing the distance.
A leg kick checked by Anderson.
Thud! ouch! good body kick from Anderson - that will leave a mark!
Chontamenti swings away with a body shot that misses
and Anderson counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Nice uppercut lands for Chontamenti. That snapped Anderson's head back.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Chontamenti moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.#T4#
Anderson moves out of range of the strikes.
Chontamenti lands a body shot.
Anderson has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
Chontamenti lands a body shot.
Nice defenses there by Chontamenti.
Nice cross by Chontamenti.
Chontamenti misses the shot to the body. #CL#
Chontamenti gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Chontamenti working aggressively here.
Anderson misses with a knee strike.
Chontamenti doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
A head punch on the inside from Chontamenti fails to land.
Anderson misses with a hook from the clinch.
Chontamenti fails to pull guard.
A head punch on the inside from Anderson fails to land.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Thoth Chontamenti dominated that round.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
That's time! Back to the action!#R2#
Chontamenti throws a shot from downtown. Anderson moves away and avoids it.
Anderson slips a straight right by Chontamenti.
Chontamenti misses with a left hand
and Anderson counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
A low kick lands for Anderson.
Anderson moves out of range of the strikes.
Chontamenti takes one on the button.#CUT2#Thoth Chontamenti's cut is getting worse.
Anderson is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
A low kick from Chontamenti is predictable there
and Anderson counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Anderson tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Chontamenti was well out of range. Poor timing from Anderson.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Anderson avoids the head kick by Chontamenti.
Anderson lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Anderson 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.
Chontamenti has his takedown stuffed#KD2#
and Anderson counters with a head kick that drops Chontamenti to the mat! Chontamenti scrambles across the canvas and gets back to his feet, still wobbly!#ROC2#Chontamenti is rocked!#T1#
Chontamenti avoids the body shot from Anderson.
Anderson finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
A looping hook to the body misses from Chontamenti. Anderson does a little dance to reset his feet.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Anderson! But no joy.
Chontamenti looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Chontamenti lands a right hook to the body.
Chontamenti throws a front kick that sends Anderson stumbling back into the cage.
Anderson moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Anderson scores with a nice head shot.#CUT2#Thoth Chontamenti's cut is bleeding quite badly. He's got to try and protect it.
Anderson avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Anderson moves out of range as Chontamenti strikes.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.#T2#
Chontamenti checks a leg kick.
Anderson has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Chontamenti.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Anderson.
Noah Anderson is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
A punch lands to the side of Anderson 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Chontamenti swings widly with a right hand
and Anderson counters with a body kick.
Noah Anderson has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Anderson catches Chontamenti with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Anderson goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Chontamenti throws a head kick that looked like it stung.
Chontamenti moves out of range of the body kick.
A low kick from Anderson misses #TD#
and Chontamenti counters with a shoot takedown. Anderson fights it but they end up in guard.

Anderson uses the cage to get back to his feet. #T3#
Anderson is using his reach advantage to land shots from outside his opponent's range.
Anderson ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Anderson is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Chontamenti with a body shot.
Anderson staying out of range there.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Anderson! But no joy.
Anderson throws a sloppy head kick and Chontamenti moves out of range easily.
Anderson comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Anderson misses with a lunging right hand #TD#
and Chontamenti counters with a nice double leg into side control. Anderson won't be happy with that.

Anderson bucks up and manages to escape back to his feet!
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Chontamenti misses the shot to the body.
Anderson swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Noah Anderson seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Chontamenti avoids the body shot from Anderson.
Chontamenti tries to clinch up but Anderson circles away and keeps his distance.
Anderson counters with a body kick.
Some wild striking there from Anderson.
Chontamenti tries to counter by clinching up but Anderson breaks away and moves out of range.#T4#
Chontamenti misses the body punch
and Anderson counters with a nice leg kick.
Chontamenti dives in and grabs Anderson's left leg, looking for a takedown. Anderson pushes down on Chontamenti's head and hops out.
Anderson pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Anderson throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Chontamenti drops down looking for a counter takedown but Anderson sprawls and moves away.
Chontamenti punishes Anderson's body with a nice straight punch.
Thud! ouch! good body kick from Anderson - that will leave a mark!
Anderson uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Chontamenti.
Anderson throws a hook to the side of Chontamenti's head but Chontamenti sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Chontamenti misses with a jab, cross combination.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Noah Anderson showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business. This is the final round!#R3#
Chontamenti looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Chontamenti uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Anderson.
Anderson dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Anderson is looking to land body kicks.
Chontamenti sees a low kick coming and goes to check it, but it's actually a body kick and it thuds into his unprotected ribs.
Anderson misses with a straight left.
Anderson throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Chontamenti changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
Anderson connects with a good right hand that stumbles Chontamenti. Chontamenti circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Anderson stuns Chontamenti with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Anderson chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Anderson misses with a body shot. #T1#
Chontamenti misses with a body shot
enabling Anderson to counter with a crisp jab.
Chontamenti misses with a leg kick
letting Anderson counter with a right hand. #CUT2#Jeez, Thoth Chontamenti's cut is really nasty now. The referee must be thinking about getting that checked.
Chontamenti misses with an attempted mid kick.
Anderson rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Chontamenti moves out of range and avoids them all easily.#CL#
Chontamenti drives through and clinches with Anderson against the cage.
Chontamenti lands a nice uppercut.
Chontamenti lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Anderson backwards.
Chontamenti throws a punch but it's blocked by Anderson.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
Chontamenti presses Anderson against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Anderson pushes Chontamenti back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.

The referee calls the doctor in to look at Thoth Chontamenti's cut. Oh no, the doctor has called an end to the bout!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:58 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Cut). Noah Anderson!
A victorious Noah Anderson thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter.

Event: BB 23 - McWrestler vs Morrison
Date: Jan 22, 2022

#R1#
Anderson moves out of range as Okongwu throws a body kick.
Okongwu jabs Anderson right on the nose. Anderson blinks but takes it well.#CUT#It looks like Noah Anderson has been cut.
Okongwu drops Anderson with a straight right hand, right on the button! Okongwu follows him down to the mat and pounds him out with hammerfists until the referee jumps in to end the fight!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:17 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Mauro Okongwu!
A victorious Mauro Okongwu thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter.

Event: BB 13 - Bartz vs Capellio
Date: Dec 04, 2021

#R1#
Anderson loads up on a big right hand but Hoost slips the punch.
Anderson throws a leg kick that is checked
and Hoost counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.#CUT2#It looks like Noah Anderson has been cut.
Nice body punch from Hoost.
Anderson ducks under a wild hook from Hoost.
Anderson misses with a double jab #KD2#
and Hoost counters with a crisp one two that drops Anderson! Hoost thinks about following him to the mat for a moment but instead steps back and waves Anderson to his feet! Anderson is in big trouble!
Anderson thows a left - swing and a miss!
Anderson looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Hoost misses with an attempted mid kick.
Hoost 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.
Anderson doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Hoost comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Anderson is breathing heavily.#T1#
Anderson on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot. #CL2#
Hoost rushes Anderson and presses him up against the cage.
Hoost lands a body shot.
Hoost lands a right hand that snaps the head of Anderson backwards.
Hoost works on Anderson's body with a couple of short punches.
Hoost lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Hoost lands a nice shot to the body.
A short uppercut from Hoost.
A short body shot lands from Hoost as the two fighters clinch.
Hoost lands a shoulder strike.
Hoost misses with some punches.
A shot in the inside from Hoost.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Hoost lands with a short shot to the head. #ROC2#Anderson is rocked!
Anderson throws a punch but it's blocked by Hoost.
Hoost works on Anderson's body with a couple of short punches.
Hoost slowing the pace effectively.
Hoost lands an uppercut.
Oh Anderson is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Hoost misses with a short punch on the inside.
Hoost misses with a short punch on the inside.
Hoost throws a punch but it's blocked by Anderson.
Anderson blocks an uppercut.
Hoost has a couple of punches blocked by Anderson.
Hoost misses with the head strike.
Hoost misses with a short punch on the inside.
Anderson has had enough of the clinch but Hoost keeps him there for the moment.#T2#
Hoost working aggressively here.
Hoost has a couple of punches blocked by Anderson.
A left hand lands to the body for Hoost.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Hoost.
Hoost misses with a hook from the clinch.
Anderson wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Hoost has him pressed against the cage.
Anderson seems to have got his legs back now.
Hoost throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Andersons head.
A head punch on the inside from Anderson fails to land.
Anderson lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Anderson tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
A body shot lands from Hoost.
Hoost misses with a short punch on the inside.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Hoost.
Hoost lands a right hand.
Hoost unloads with a big right hand that wobbles Anderson! He's leaning against the cage trying to keep his feet but Hoost is unloading with more strikes now! Anderson drops to his knees and the referee stops the fight for a TKO!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:38 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Clarence Hoost!
After the fight, Clarence Hoost was humble in paying tribute to his opponent but made it clear he wants to go on to bigger and better things. It seemed to go down well with the crowd who cheered him loudly.

Event: BB 6 - Bleak vs Oosthuizen
Date: Oct 16, 2021

#R1#
Abner rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Abner takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles. #CUT2#It looks like Beau Abner has been cut.
Anderson throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Anderson takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles. #CUT#It looks like Noah Anderson has been cut.
A shot to the liver by Abner. Beautiful body shot.
Beau Abner seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Abner is throwing a storm of strikes! Right hook, left hook and follows it up with a spinning back fist! Anderson hits the canvas like a rag doll! And just like that, this one is over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:26 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Strikes). Beau Abner!
Beau Abner seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website.

Event: BLAZE BROTHERS 3
Date: Sep 10, 2021

#R1#
Bjornsson swings for the body but Anderson moves out of range.
Anderson clobbers Bjornsson with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise. #CUT2#It looks like Eddie Bjornsson has been cut.
Bjornsson just misses with a punch to the body.
Anderson avoids the body shot from Bjornsson.
Eddie Bjornsson seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Bjornsson ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Anderson moves away.
Bjornsson scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.#CUT#It looks like Noah Anderson has been cut.
Anderson throws a hook but Bjornsson blocks it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Bjornsson throws a body punch but Anderson moves out of range.
Bjornsson ducks under a wild hook from Anderson.
Bjornsson drops down looking for a counter takedown but Anderson sprawls and moves away.#CL#
Bjornsson has taken the fight to the clinch. #T1#
Bjornsson tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Anderson's elbow.
Anderson is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
Bjornsson tries to throw a body punch but Anderson avoids it by throwing Bjornsson back against the cage.
Anderson misses with the head strike.
Bjornsson prevents Anderson from breaking the clinch.
Bjornsson tries to throw a body punch but Anderson avoids it by throwing Bjornsson back against the cage.
Anderson lands a shot to the body.
Anderson lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Bjornsson digs a right hand into Anderson's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Anderson's gas tank.
Bjornsson tries a body shot but Anderson blocks it. #BC2#
Anderson breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance. #TD#
Bjornsson looking to shoot here. He's gone for it and he's landed a takedown into side control! Oh, that's bad for Anderson!
Bjornsson in side control, trying to ground and pound but not landing this time.
Bjornsson in side control, throwing shots but Anderson defends.
Anderson is looking to reverse the position.
Bjornsson scores with a couple of short elbows.#T2#
Bjornsson is chipping away with strikes.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!#SUB#
Bjornsson tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
Bjornsson in side control, throwing shots but Anderson defends.
Anderson is not content to let Bjornsson control the position.
The ground and pound from Bjornsson seems to be hitting the mat more than his opponent.
Bjornsson wants to control but Anderson is keeping him busy. #T3#
Bjornsson tries to land with some ground and pound but misses.
Bjornsson postures up a little and throws a couple of hammerfists but they don't connect properly.
Bjornsson tries to advance to mount but Anderson denies him.
Bjornsson throws a knee to the body but it doesn't do much damage.
Bjornsson looking to punish the body of his opponent here but Anderson is avoiding damage well.
Sloppy strikes there by Bjornsson.
Bjornsson taking a break here but Anderson is having none of it and regains half guard.
Bjornsson performing his best blanket impression for a moment. #T4#
Bjornsson is looking to take a break and control but Anderson is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Anderson wants to improve his position but Bjornsson is controlling well.
Bjornsson slips a nice elbow through Anderson's hands, connecting with Anderson's forehead.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Anderson blocking the ground and pound attempt from Bjornsson.
Bjornsson controlling the action here.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Bjornsson throwing shots but Anderson is blocking nicely.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Eddie Bjornsson dominated that round.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!#R2#
Anderson cracks Bjornsson with a good jab.
Nice straight punches there by Anderson. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Anderson.
Anderson just misses with a punch to the body.
Bjornsson misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Anderson counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head. #TD#
Anderson gets caught flat footed, as Bjornsson shoots in with a quick takedown into guard.
Bjornsson missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Anderson looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Bjornsson throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Anderson works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Bjornsson lands a couple of decent looking shots.
Bjornsson slows down the pace of the fight for a moment. He'll need to remain active if he doesn't want to see the fight stood back up.
We've been hearing that Bjornsson has been drilling a lot of ground and pound in training, so let's see if he get the finish.#T1#
Bjornsson missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Anderson wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now.
Bjornsson missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Anderson avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Anderson avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Anderson looking for a sweep. Not yet Anderson, not yet.
Bjornsson loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Bjornsson wants to control from the top but Anderson keeps moving.
The referee wants the fighters to be more active or he's going to reset them on the feet.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Bjornsson's corner. There ya go! There ya go! #T2#
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Bjornsson throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Anderson wants to sweep but no luck.
Bjornsson postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
Bjornsson throws a big right hand that misses.
Bjornsson passes Anderson's left leg - he's now in half guard.
Bjornsson is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
Bjornsson is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Anderson can do to turn this around?#SUB#
Bjornsson seems to be looking for submissions.
Anderson is looking to improve his position. #T3#
Bjornsson wants to pass to mount but Anderson is defending the position.
Anderson is holding on to half guard well.
Bjornsson looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Bjornsson lands strikes from half guard.#CUT#That has opened up Noah Anderson's cut even more.
Bjornsson thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Bjornsson throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man. #T4#
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.#SUB#
Bjornsson is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Anderson sees it coming and defends easily.
Bjornsson thows a huge punch but Anderson dodges it nicely. #SUB#
Bjornsson is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Anderson blocking the ground and pound attempt from Bjornsson.
Anderson tries to roll over but Bjornsson keeps him under control.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Anderson blocking the ground and pound attempt from Bjornsson.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Eddie Bjornsson dominated that second round.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!#R3#
Bjornsson misses with a body punch
and Anderson counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Bjornsson misses with a hook
enabling Anderson to counter with a crisp jab.
Anderson lands with a thumping leg kick.
Bjornsson lands a right hook to the body.
Anderson tests Bjornsson's chin there with a solid looking shot.#CUT2#Eddie Bjornsson's cut is getting worse.#TD#
Bjornsson bobs and weaves into range and then changes levels and scores with a nice takedown into side control.
Bjornsson working the ground and pound.
Bjornsson 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.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Bjornsson landing with strikes to the head and body from side control. #CUT#The cut above Noah Anderson's eye is starting to cause him problems now.#T1#
Bjornsson lands some shots froms side control.#CUT#Noah Anderson's cut is absolute horrible now. This looks like something out of a horror film with blood covering both fighters.

The referee calls the doctor in to look at Noah Anderson's cut. Oh no, the doctor has called an end to the bout!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:27 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Cut). Eddie Bjornsson!
Eddie Bjornsson retains his heavyweight title!
Eddie Bjornsson decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.

Event: BLAZE IT UP! 2
Date: Aug 17, 2021

#R1#
Big Daddy looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Anderson appeared to try and counter that last move with a leg kick.
Big Daddy throws an off balance right hand
and Anderson counters with a straight right hand.
Nice cross by Anderson.
Big Daddy throws a head kick but Anderson moves out of range.
Big Daddy tries to bum rush Anderson with a series of wild strikes but Anderson uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Anderson swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Big Daddy misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Anderson has been working on his striking defense in training and it's paying off as Big Daddy is landing a low percentage of strikes.
Big Daddy misses with a hook.
Anderson feints a counter leg kick.
A low kick from Anderson is predictable there #CL#
and Big Daddy moves into the clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Anderson swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Big Daddy lands a left hand.
Anderson throws a head punch that misses.
Big Daddy tries to work over Anderson's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Anderson lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Big Daddy backwards.
Anderson lands with a light punch inside.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Anderson blocks a body shot from Big Daddy . #T1#
Anderson lands a shoulder strike. #BC2#
Anderson pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Big Daddy pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Anderson throws out a counter right but Big Daddy avoids it with no problem.
A shot to the liver by Big Daddy . Beautiful body shot.
Big Daddy throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Anderson looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
A punch lands to the side of Anderson 's head but he takes it in his stride.#CUT#It looks like Noah Anderson has been cut.
Big Daddy swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Anderson makes him pay by landing a thudding low kick.
Big Daddy throws a head kick that misses
and Anderson counters with a nice leg kick.
Anderson staying out of range there.
Anderson is trying to counter with his kicks.
Big Daddy throws a jab when Anderson was well out of range.
Anderson is clearly looking to counter with head kicks.
Big Daddy throws a lazy head kick
and Anderson counters with a good, hard body kick but Big Daddy shrugs it off.
Big Daddy is breathing heavily.#T2#
Big Daddy misses with an attempted mid kick.
Big Daddy swings widly with a right hand
and Anderson counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Big Daddy misses with a straight left.
Anderson uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Big Daddy .
Big Daddy lands a slapping body shot.
Anderson scores with a shot to the body.
Big Daddy misses with a shot to the body
and Anderson counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Anderson takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Anderson appeared to try and counter that last move with a leg kick.
Big Daddy keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Big Daddy throws a lazy uppercut
and Anderson counters with an inside leg kick. #T3#
Big Daddy throws a predictable looking body shot
and Anderson counters with a nice uppercut.
Anderson takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Anderson tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Anderson throws a hook to the side of Big Daddy 's head but Big Daddy sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
It looked like Big Daddy wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Big Daddy throws a head kick that misses #KD2#
and Anderson counters with a crisp one two that drops Big Daddy ! Anderson thinks about following him to the mat for a moment but instead steps back and waves Big Daddy to his feet! Big Daddy is in big trouble!
Anderson jabs Big Daddy to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Big Daddy definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.#KD2#
Anderson lands a big head kick that sends Big Daddy tumbling to the mat! Anderson takes a step backwards and waves Big Daddy back to his feet - he wants the finish!
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Big Daddy will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Big Daddy throws a lazy body kick
and Anderson scores with a counter punch that sends Big Daddy to the canvas! Anderson smells blood - he's punishing Big Daddy with more strikes and the ref has stopped it! Big Daddy has no idea where he is - he's tackled the ref... oh dear, poor guy, the crowd is in hysterics!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:59 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Noah Anderson!
A victorious Noah Anderson thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter.

Event: BBFC SYNDICATE 5
Date: Jun 23, 2021

#R1#
No luck for Bjornsson with that takedown attempt.
Bjornsson fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
A looping hook to the body misses from Bjornsson. Anderson does a little dance to reset his feet.
Bjornsson fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Anderson avoids it really well and circles away.
Anderson was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Noah Anderson has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Eddie Bjornsson.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Bjornsson dips down and scores with a jab to the body.#T1#
Bjornsson bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Anderson's head.#CUT2#It looks like Noah Anderson has been cut.
Bjornsson fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Anderson manages to avoid it.
An attempted straight right counter from Anderson misses the target.
Bjornsson lands a body shot.
Eddie Bjornsson seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Anderson misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
A lazy left from Anderson finds it's target.
Bjornsson shoots in for a double leg but Anderson sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.#T2#
Anderson lands the left hand.#CUT#It looks like Eddie Bjornsson has been cut.
Bjornsson blocks a head kick by Anderson.
Bjornsson tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
Anderson changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Bjornsson tries for a takedown but Anderson sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.#TD2#
Bjornsson fakes a strike and closes the distance, dragging Anderson to the ground. Bjornsson is now in Anderson's guard.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Anderson working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Bjornsson.
Anderson not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
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.#T3#
Bjornsson throwing strikes from guard but Anderson blocks nicely.
Bjornsson with a flurry of punches that miss.
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.
Bjornsson in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Bjornsson throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Anderson works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Bjornsson lands a couple of decent looking shots.
Bjornsson working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Bjornsson accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Bjornsson has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Bjornsson cracks Anderson with a solid left hand.
Anderson working a defensive guard here.
Bjornsson in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time. #T4#
Anderson preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Bjornsson wants to pass the guard but Anderson is keeping the position.
Anderson keeping moving, preventing Bjornsson from controlling successfully.
Bjornsson content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
Bjornsson throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Bjornsson trying to control the position from guard on top but Anderson is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Bjornsson stopping the sweep attempt from Anderson.#REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
We've been told by Anderson's head coaches at No Stepchild - No Entrance that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Bjornsson misses the shot to the body.
Anderson is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Eddie Bjornsson dominated that round.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.#R2#
Bjornsson ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Anderson moves away.
Anderson looked to counter that last move with a leg kick but didn't pull the trigger.
Bjornsson throws a predictable looking body shot
and Anderson counters with a three punch combo that has Bjornsson backing up. Bjornsson nods at Anderson to acknowledge the strikes.
Bjornsson fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Anderson looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Both fighters are looking to counter, which isn't making for the most exciting fight in the world.
Bjornsson throws a shot to the body.
Bjornsson ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Anderson moves away.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Anderson is looking to score with low kicks.
And Bjornsson tries to counter it with a takedown but Anderson pushes his down on his head and steps out.
Anderson loads up on a big right hand but Bjornsson slips the punch.
Bjornsson tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
Bjornsson throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Noah Anderson is winning the standup battle so far.#T1##TD2#
Anderson tries to sprawl but Bjornsson drives through with a takedown into half guard.
Anderson is trying to control but can't.
Bjornsson thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Anderson's head.
Bjornsson works his way into full mount!
Bjornsson connects with a couple of good shots from mount.
Bjornsson is landing with some decent strikes but Anderson is trying to advance his position so the referee is letting the fight continue.#CUT2#Noah Anderson's cut is getting worse.
Bjornsson postures up and cracks his opponent a couple of times before moving back into close ground control. Anderson looks a forlorn figure.
Anderson tries to hold on but Bjornsson pushes him away. #T2#
Bjornsson sends his fist crashing into the mat - the crowd let out a collective ooooooh. Let's hope he's not broken it!
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Bjornsson lands a shot to the body, followed up by a shot to the exposed head of his trapped opponent. #CUT2#Jeez, Noah Anderson's cut is really nasty now. The referee must be thinking about getting that checked.

The referee calls the doctor in to look at Noah Anderson's cut. Oh no, the doctor has called an end to the bout!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:31 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Cut). Eddie Bjornsson!
Eddie Bjornsson is the new heavyweight champion!
After winning the bout, Eddie Bjornsson thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility.

Event: BBFC SYNDICATE 4
Date: Jun 02, 2021

#R1#
Bitch scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.#CUT#It looks like Noah Anderson has been cut.
Anderson throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Bitch throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Anderson counters with a body kick that brings a smile to the face of both fighters.
Bitch throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Anderson on the side of the head.
Bitch throws a shot from downtown. Anderson moves away and avoids it.
Bitch rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Anderson counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Anderson misses with a looping left.
Anderson uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Bitch.
Bitch throws out a powerful jab.
Bitch misses with a left hand
and Anderson counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Anderson 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.
Bitch throws a hook but Anderson blocks it.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Anderson! But no joy.
Bitch misses with a right hand
and Anderson counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Bitch misses with a straight right. #T1#
Bitch throws an off balance right hand
and Anderson counters with a stiff right hand.
Bitch misses with an uppercut
and Anderson counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Anderson with the inside leg kick.
Bitch looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Bitch throws a poor cross that misses
and Anderson counters with a nice uppercut.
Bitch misses with a shot to the body
and Anderson counters with a body kick that brings a smile to the face of both fighters.
Anderson staying out of range there.
Anderson unleashes a big counter combination but Bitch bobs and weaves and avoids any damage.
Bitch misses with a jab to the body #KD2#
and Anderson counters with a head kick that drops Bitch to the mat! Bitch scrambles across the canvas and gets back to his feet, still wobbly!#ROC2#Bitch is rocked!
Anderson has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Bitch throws a sloppy body shot
and Anderson counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Oh Bitch is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Bitch misses with a right hand
and Anderson counters with a body kick.
Bitch seems to have got his legs back now.
Santas Bitch seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Bitch swings for the body but Anderson moves out of range.
Anderson raises up his leg as if looking to counter with a high kick.#T2#
Anderson has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Anderson there as he acknowledges the shot.
Bitch throws a lazy uppercut
and Anderson cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Anderson is using his reach advantage to land shots from outside his opponent's range.
Bitch swings for the body but Anderson moves out of range.
Bitch throws a shot to the body.
Bitch swings away with a body shot that misses
and Bitch takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Bitch misses with a hook to the body
and Anderson counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Bitch lands with a shot to the body.
Bitch misses with a body shot.
A telegraphed right hand from Bitch misses the target.
Bitch throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Bitch takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Bitch misses the body punch #KD2#
and Anderson counters with a crisp right hand that drops Bitch! Anderson lets Bitch back up to his feet, looking for a finish!#T3#
Anderson ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Bitch moves away.
Bitch looks to land a right hand but Anderson moved out of range.
Bitch misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Anderson.
Anderson steps in looking to counter with the mid kick but it doesn't connect.
Bitch looks to land a right hand but Anderson moved out of range.
Anderson now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
Nice defenses there by Anderson.
Anderson swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Bitch swings widly with a right hand
and Anderson counters with a left and a right... and another left... and another!! That last one turned off the lights! Bitch has no idea who he is and is as he gazes up at the spotlights. Brutal knockout!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:39 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Strikes). Noah Anderson!
Noah Anderson is the new heavyweight champion!
Our winner, Noah Anderson, made sure he spent some time buttering up the crowd during his post fight interview, which will no doubt bring him a few more fans.

Event: BBFC FIGHT NIGHT 15
Date: May 21, 2021

#R1#
Torres misses the shot to the body.
That's a knee to de groin and it's over and out! Torres crumples to the ground after an illegal strike from Anderson - the referee stops the clock and Torres gets 5 minutes to recover from that one. "I'm sorry" says Anderson. Torres manages to get back to his feet and the fight resumes.
Nice jab there from Torres. #CUT#It looks like Noah Anderson has been cut.
Torres throws a right hand that misses
and Anderson counters with a one-two to the body.
Torres has been talking about how he's improved his wrestling in the run up to the fight so let's see if that's enough to sway the balance.
Torres jabs at Anderson's body.
Torres fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Anderson manages to avoid it.
Anderson 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.
Anderson fails to land with a series of punches.
A combination from Anderson does no damage.
Torres throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Torres fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Anderson manages to avoid it.
Anderson ducks under a wild hook from Torres.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Torres has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Torres there as he acknowledges the shot.#T1#
Anderson takes one to the chin there.
Torres ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
A swing and a miss from Torres.
Anderson looks like he wanted to counter with a high kick but didn't throw it.
Torres missing with a left hand there. Anderson was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Torres lands the left hand.
Anderson steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Torres.
Torres fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Torres waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Anderson.
Anderson thinks about the counter body kick.
Pablo Torres seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Torres missing with a left hand there. Anderson was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Torres swings away with a body shot that misses
and Anderson counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Torres swings widly with a right hand
and Anderson counters with a solid body kick.
Anderson dips down and scores with a jab to the body.#T2#
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Torres misses with a right hand
and Anderson counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Anderson has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Anderson there as he acknowledges the shot.#CUT#That has opened up Noah Anderson's cut even more.
Torres misses with an uppercut.
Torres throws a poor cross that misses
and Anderson counters with a body kick that brings a smile to the face of both fighters.
Torres throws a hook but Anderson avoids it easily.
Anderson unleashes a big counter combination but Torres bobs and weaves and avoids any damage.
A slow jab from Torres misses its intended target.
Anderson throws the kick towards the body but Torres avoids it.
Anderson staying out of range there.
Anderson slips a jab from Torres.
A little jabbing left from Anderson on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Nice defenses there by Anderson.
Torres rushes in with a sloppy looking punch #KD2#
and Anderson counters with a crisp right hand that drops Torres! Anderson lets Torres back up to his feet, looking for a finish!
Anderson uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Torres.#T3##KD2#
Anderson feints and then winds up with a huge right hand that connects perfectly and sends Torres sprawling to the canvas! Torres rolls over backwards and springs off the cage and manages to regain his footing - how acrobatic! Oh, he's still wobbly - can Anderson finish him?! #ROC2#Torres is rocked!
A telegraphed right hand from Torres misses the target.
Oh Torres is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Anderson is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
Anderson slips under a jab.
Torres seems to have got his legs back now.
Torres rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Anderson moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Anderson drops Torres with a straight right hand, right on the button! Anderson follows him down to the mat and pounds him out with hammerfists until the referee jumps in to end the fight!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:29 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Noah Anderson!
Our winner, Noah Anderson, made sure he spent some time buttering up the crowd during his post fight interview, which will no doubt bring him a few more fans.

Event: Byzantium 37
Date: Apr 11, 2021

#R1##KD#
Anderson lands a big head kick that sends Farquharson tumbling to the mat! Anderson takes a step backwards and waves Farquharson back to his feet - he wants the finish!#CUT#It looks like Duncan Farquharson has been cut.
Farquharson scores with a kick to the body.
Farquharson lands with a kick to the temple. Anderson shrugs as if to say "is that all you've got?"
Farquharson throws a head kick that misses.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Farquharson explodes with a nice body kick and back out of range. Nice work.
Both fighters are looking to counter, which isn't making for the most exciting fight in the world.
Anderson chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Farquharson can pounce on him.
Anderson has been talking about how he's improved his wrestling in the run up to the fight so let's see if that's enough to sway the balance.
Farquharson misses with the body kick
and Anderson makes him pay by landing a thudding low kick.
Anderson moves out of range of the body kick from Farquharson.
An attempted straight right counter from Anderson misses the target.
Duncan Farquharson seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Anderson walks forward, straight into a front kick from Farquharson.#T1#
Farquharson throws a head kick that misses.
Farquharson attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Farquharson throws a nice inside leg kick.
Farquharson pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Anderson was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
Anderson loads up on a big right hand but Farquharson slips the punch.
Anderson moves out of the way of the counter high kick fromFarquharson.
Anderson connects with a single shot there.
A slapping body kick lands there for Farquharson.#T2#
Farquharson throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Anderson throws a big counter combination but Farquharson scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage.
Anderson throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Farquharson throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Ooooh, nice body kick lands from Farquharson. Anderson shrugs it off though.
A solid leg kick lands there for Farquharson.
Anderson scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Farquharson doesn't seem bothered though.
Farquharson throws a right high kick that is partially blocked by Anderson.#T3#
Nice uppercut lands for Anderson. That snapped Farquharson's head back.
Anderson throws a leg kick but Farquharson checks it.
Farquharson throws a head kick that misses.
Anderson misses with a series of wild punches.
Anderson blocks a head kick by Farquharson.
Anderson looked to counter that last move with a leg kick but didn't pull the trigger.
Anderson really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Farquharson displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Anderson throws out the jab. #T4#
Anderson blocks a head kick by Farquharson.
Anderson fires out a quick counter leg kick but Farquharson just manages to avoid it.
Anderson throws a poor cross that misses
and Farquharson counters with an outside leg kick.
Farquharson lands with a thumping leg kick.
A nice inside leg kick there by Farquharson. That's going to slow Anderson down.
Farquharson lets loose with a powerful body kick. Anderson will feel that in the morning.
Anderson connects with a looping right hand.
Farquharson misses with a head kick.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Duncan Farquharson will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Duncan Farquharson's cut.
That's time! Anderson's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.#R2#
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Farquharson.
Anderson throws a big counter combination but Farquharson scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage.
Farquharson looks for the body kick but Anderson saw that one coming.
Anderson jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Farquharson lands a nice looking body kick.
Duncan Farquharson seems to be getting the better of the standup.
A telegraphed right hand from Anderson misses the target.
Farquharson thinks about the counter body kick.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Farquharson lets loose with a powerful body kick. Anderson will feel that in the morning.
Farquharson throws the kick towards the body but Anderson avoids it.
Anderson has not gone for a single takedown so far in this fight, which seems like a very strange tactic when you consider that he has the superior wrestling and BJJ.
A low kick from Farquharson is predictable there
and Anderson counters with a straight right hand.#T1#
Farquharson tries a head kick but it misses.
Farquharson throws the kick towards the body but Anderson avoids it.
Farquharson dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Anderson. That did some damage!
Farquharson throws the kick towards the body but Anderson avoids it.
Anderson is looking for a counter combo.
Anderson throws a low kick but Farquharson avoids it.
Farquharson thows a leg kick but Anderson checks it
and Anderson counters with an outside leg kick.
Farquharson goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
It looked like Anderson wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.#T2#
Farquharson explodes with a nice body kick and back out of range. Nice work.
Anderson steps to his left, right into the path of a big body kick from Farquharson. That one must have hurt.
Anderson blocks a head kick by Farquharson.
Farquharson throws a front kick that sends Anderson stumbling back into the cage.
Farquharson throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Anderson is looking to counter punch.
Farquharson lands with a shot to the body. #T3#
Farquharson throws a right high kick that is partially blocked by Anderson.
Anderson throws a body shot but no joy.
Anderson checks a leg kick nicely.
Farquharson just manages to avoid a counter high kick fromAnderson.
Farquharson misses with an attempted mid kick.
Anderson throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Farquharson.
Anderson is using his reach advantage well here, landing the more effective single shots from range.
A telegraphed right hand from Anderson misses the target. #T4#
A decent looking cross lands there for Anderson.#KD#
Anderson lands a big head kick that sends Farquharson tumbling to the mat! Anderson takes a step backwards and waves Farquharson back to his feet - he wants the finish!
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Farquharson misses with a head kick. #KD#
Anderson cracks Farquharson with a big right hand that sends him to the floor! Farquharson looks wobbly but he's sprung back up to his feet straight away… can Anderson finish him? #ROC#Farquharson is rocked!
Farquharson throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Anderson thinks about countering with a body kick.
Farquharson checks a leg kick.
Anderson on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Farquharson. Farquharson obviously looking to wear him down.
Farquharson throws a wild body kick that Anderson sees coming a mile off.
A quick step to the side and Anderson tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Noah Anderson dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Duncan Farquharson's cut.
That's time! Back to the action!#R3#
Farquharson connects with a high kick.
Good leg kick by Farquharson.
Farquharson tries to land a front kick but Anderson steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Farquharson throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Farquharson throws a body kick that digs right into the meat.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Farquharson tries to land a front kick but Anderson steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
As Farquharson backs away, Anderson returns fire with a leg kick that just misses.
Farquharson throws a body kick despite being completely out of range
and Anderson counters with a lovely shot to the body.#T1#
Farquharson misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Farquharson misses with a head kick.
Ooooh, nice body kick lands from Farquharson. Anderson shrugs it off though.
A jab from Anderson misses.
Anderson moves out of range of the body kick.
Farquharson blocks a head kick by Anderson.
Farquharson ducks under a wild hook from Anderson.
Anderson will be looking to protect his midsection after taking some solid kicks to the body.#T2#
Farquharson pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Farquharson misses with a head kick.
Farquharson looks to throw a body kick
and Anderson counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Anderson tests Farquharson's chin there with a solid looking shot.
A slapping leg kick lands for Farquharson.
Farquharson throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle. #T3#
Farquharson keeps Anderson at a distance using the push kick.
Anderson is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Farquharson slips under a jab from Anderson.
Farquharson counters with a body kick.
Farquharson looks to score with a jab to the body but Anderson is just out of range.
Farquharson gets off balance looking for a body kick
and Anderson makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Farquharson takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Anderson blocks the body kick.
Anderson was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
Farquharson takes a jab right on the kisser. #T4#
Farquharson throws the kick towards the body but Anderson avoids it.
Farquharson throws a leg kick but Anderson sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Anderson looked to counter that last move with a leg kick but didn't pull the trigger.
Anderson on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Farquharson. Farquharson obviously looking to wear him down.
Farquharson misses with a kick to the body
and Anderson counters with a huge uppercut, hook combination that drops Farquharson! The ref has seen enough - he's dived in to stop the fight! Brutal strikes by Anderson!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:41 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Noah Anderson!
Noah Anderson retains his heavyweight title!
An out of breath Noah Anderson thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career.

Event: Byzantium 33
Date: Mar 13, 2021

#R1#
Svyatogor throws a shot to the body.
Svyatogor misses with a looping right.
Anderson was about to counter that last move with a leg kick but changes his mind.
Both fighters are looking to counter, which isn't making for the most exciting fight in the world.
Anderson misses with a body shot.
Nice shot by Svyatogor.
Svyatogor misses with a body shot.
Svyatogor moves out of the way of the counter high kick fromAnderson.
Svyatogor changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A big right from Svyatogor misses.
Anderson flicks out a counter leg kick but Svyatogor steps away.
Svyatogor uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Anderson.
Svyatogor is looking to counter punch.
Svyatogor swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.#T1#
Anderson moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Svyatogor scores with a body shot.
Svyatogor throws a looping overhand right but Anderson ducks down to avoid it.
Anderson just misses with a punch to the body.
Anderson is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
Svyatogor misses the body punch
and Anderson makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Anderson moves away from the strike by Svyatogor.
Svyatogor moves out of the way of the counter high kick fromAnderson.
Svyatogor throws a hard body shot but it just misses. #T2#
Anderson takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Svyatogor works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Anderson connects with a solid leg kick.
Anderson uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Svyatogor.
Anderson looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
A big left from Svyatogor misses.
Anderson appeared to try and counter that last move with a leg kick.
Svyatogor looks to land a right hand but Anderson moved out of range.
Anderson only half commits to the counter leg kick.
Dimitri Svyatogor seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.#T3#
A telegraphed right hand from Svyatogor misses the target.
Anderson looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Anderson ducks under a wild hook from Svyatogor.
Svyatogor ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Anderson swings for the body but Svyatogor moves out of range.
Svyatogor misses the jab.
Anderson swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Svyatogor lands with an uppercut that bounces Anderson off the cage and back into range.
Svyatogor throws a looping overhand right but Anderson ducks down to avoid it.
Anderson was about to counter that last move with a leg kick but changes his mind.#T4#
Anderson avoids the body shot from Svyatogor.
Anderson throws an ugly left hook that misses
letting Svyatogor counter with a right hand.
Svyatogor throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
As Svyatogor backs off Anderson throws a huge counter combo but Svyatogor manages to avoid it all.
A big right from Svyatogor misses.
Anderson let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
Svyatogor tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Anderson was well out of range. Poor timing from Svyatogor.
Anderson takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Svyatogor works Anderson's body with a nice hook.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Dimitri Svyatogor dominated that round.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare each other down, ready to get back to the action.#R2#
Anderson lands a leg kick that knocks Svyatogor off balance momentarily.
Svyatogor closes the distance and lands a one-two.
A swing and a miss from Svyatogor.
Nice jab there from Svyatogor.
Svyatogor lands a glancing blow to the side of Anderson's head.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Svyatogor connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Anderson momentarily.
Svyatogor throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Anderson counters with a nice body kick. #T1#
Svyatogor throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Svyatogor misses with a hook
and Anderson cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.#CUT2#It looks like Dimitri Svyatogor has been cut.
Anderson looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Svyatogor lands with a shot to the body.
Anderson moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Svyatogor throws a predictable looking body shot
and Anderson counters with a nice kick to the body.
Svyatogor cracks Anderson with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Anderson moves out of range of the strikes.#T2#
Svyatogor throws a body shot but no joy.
Svyatogor moves out of range of the strikes.
Anderson moves out of range of the strikes.
Svyatogor stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Anderson.
A jab lands there for Anderson.
Svyatogor lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Anderson walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.#T3#
Svyatogor lands a lovely overhand right.
Anderson slips under a jab from Svyatogor.
Anderson chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Both these guys seem content to just stand up and trade with each other but Anderson might want to think about changing up his gameplan a bit because over the course of the fight, Svyatogor has got the better of the exchanges.
Anderson scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Svyatogor throws a jab when Anderson was well out of range.
Anderson throws a leg kick but Svyatogor moved away.
Svyatogor just misses with a punch to the body. #T4#
Anderson displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Svyatogor throws out the jab.
Anderson looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Svyatogor is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Anderson can do to turn this around?
A jab from Anderson misses.
Svyatogor staying out of range there.
Anderson slips under a jab.
Anderson tries a head kick but it misses.
A nice leg kick from Anderson, right into the meat of the thigh.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Dimitri Svyatogor dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Dimitri Svyatogor's cut.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!#R3#
Anderson tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Svyatogor was well out of range. Poor timing from Anderson.
Anderson throws a leg kick that misses.
Svyatogor is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
Svyatogor throws a body shot but no joy.
Anderson keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Svyatogor moves out of range of the strikes.
Svyatogor seemed to be looking to counter by closing the distance.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A slow jab from Svyatogor misses its intended target.
Anderson throws a big counter head kick but Svyatogor avoids it with no problem.
Anderson throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.#T1#
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Svyatogor checks a leg kick.
Anderson misses with a shot to the body
and Svyatogor counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Svyatogor throws a lazy uppercut
and Anderson counters with a nice uppercut.
Anderson throws a hook but Svyatogor avoids it easily.
It looked like Svyatogor wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Anderson walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Anderson misses with a wild body shot.
A quick step to the side and Svyatogor tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
Svyatogor throws a shot from downtown. Anderson moves away and avoids it.#T2#
Anderson rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Svyatogor moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Svyatogor with a nice cross.
Svyatogor misses with a looping left.
Svyatogor lets the fists fly and connects with a left straight followed by a right hook.
Anderson slips a jab from Svyatogor.
Anderson is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Svyatogor with a body shot.
Anderson throws a poor cross that misses
and Svyatogor counters with a straight right hand.#T3#
Svyatogor misses with a body shot.
Svyatogor just misses with a punch to the body.
Svyatogor misses with a looping left.
Anderson doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
Nice cross by Svyatogor.
Svyatogor misses with a hook.
Svyatogor throws a lazy right hand but Anderson sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Anderson looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Svyatogor throws an ugly left hook that misses
enabling Anderson to counter with a crisp jab. #T4#
Anderson keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Svyatogor.
Anderson misses with a kick to the body.
As Anderson looks to move away, Svyatogor throws a big counter combo but Anderson just gets out of the way.
A punch lands to the side of Anderson 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Anderson has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Svyatogor waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Anderson.
Svyatogor ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Svyatogor misses the shot to the body.
Anderson is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Svyatogor with a body shot.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Dimitri Svyatogor clearly takes that round.
The cut man is working on Dimitri Svyatogor's cut.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.#R4#
Anderson looks to land a body kick but Svyatogor moved away.
Anderson walks into a left hand.
Dimitri Svyatogor is winning the standup battle so far.
Anderson uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Svyatogor.
Svyatogor throws a body shot but no joy.
Anderson ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Anderson throws out a counter right but Svyatogor avoids it with no problem.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A looping hook to the body misses from Svyatogor. Anderson does a little dance to reset his feet.
Anderson shapes to counter with a head kick.
Svyatogor cracks Anderson with a good jab.#T1#
Svyatogor throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Svyatogor connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Anderson staying out of range there.
Anderson now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
Svyatogor throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Anderson on the side of the head.
Anderson drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Anderson takes one to the side of the head.
Svyatogor lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.#T2#
Svyatogor waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Anderson.
A jab from Svyatogor misses.
A nice side step and Anderson releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
A low kick from Anderson is predictable there
and Svyatogor counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Noah Anderson has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Svyatogor connects with a jab.
Svyatogor throws an off balance right hand
and Anderson makes the exchange count by landing a cracking kick to the body. Svyatogor really felt that one!
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Anderson throws a nice outside leg kick. #T3#
Svyatogor throws an overhand right that lands on Anderson's shoulder, as Anderson tries to avoid the shot.
The fighters circling - Svyatogor throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Anderson follows through with a counter body kick but it doesn't land.
Anderson throws a body punch but Svyatogor moves out of range.
Anderson slips under a jab from Svyatogor.
Anderson throws out a counter right but Svyatogor avoids it with no problem.#KD2#
Oooooh!!! Anderson has knocked Svyatogor down with a huge combo! Anderson steps away and waves a wobbly Svyatogor back to his feet! This one might not go much longer!#ROC2#Svyatogor is rocked!
Anderson misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Svyatogor.
Oh Svyatogor is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Svyatogor throws a right hand that misses
and Anderson counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
It's got to the stage where if one of these guys blows hard enough, the other might fall over.
Svyatogor throws a poor cross that misses
and Anderson counters with a nice body kick. #T4#
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Anderson connects with an inside leg kick.
Svyatogor chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Anderson can pounce on him.
Anderson closes the distance and lands a vicious right hand that drops Svyatogor! Anderson dives in looking to finish! Svyatogor is still trying to defend himself but he's taking too many shots and the referee has no choice but to stop the fight!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:17 of round 4, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Noah Anderson!
Noah Anderson is the new heavyweight champion!
A very excited looking Noah 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: Byzantium 29
Date: Feb 14, 2021

#R1#
Anderson's corner calls for a 1-2. Anderson obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Tiger keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Tiger walks into a jab.
Tiger misses with a double jab.
Tiger throws a sloppy body shot #KD#
and Anderson counters with a head kick that drops Tiger to the mat! Tiger scrambles across the canvas and gets back to his feet, still wobbly!#ROC#Tiger is rocked!
Anderson fakes the body blow, causing Tiger to drop his hands! Left hook to the temple! Tiger goes stiff, and falls face first into the mat. Goodnight!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:31 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Noah Anderson!
An out of breath Noah Anderson thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career.

Event: Byzantium 25
Date: Jan 17, 2021

#R1#
Anderson bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Farquharson's head backwards.
Anderson really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Anderson throws a head kick that misses.
Farquharson raises up his leg as if looking to counter with a high kick.
Farquharson tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Anderson is able to avoid easily.
Anderson definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Anderson scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Farquharson doesn't seem bothered though.
Farquharson tries a head kick but it misses.
Farquharson uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Anderson.
Farquharson throws a counter combo.
Noah Anderson seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Good work by Anderson as he checks the leg kick.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Anderson misses the shot to the body.
As Anderson backs off Farquharson throws a huge counter combo but Anderson manages to avoid it all.
Anderson fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Farquharson looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Farquharson pulls out of a head kick attempt.
It looked like Anderson was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Farquharson.#T1#
Farquharson tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Farquharson displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Anderson throws out the jab.
Anderson tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Farquharson paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Anderson throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Anderson throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Farquharson takes one to the chin there.
Farquharson throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Farquharson lands a head kick! #T2#
Anderson misses with a wild combination.
Farquharson gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Anderson.
Anderson is using his reach advantage well here, landing the more effective single shots from range.
Anderson just misses with a punch to the body.
Anderson throws a low kick but it's checked well by Farquharson.
A leg kick checked by Anderson.
Anderson thinks about countering with a head kick.#T3#
Farquharson pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Anderson with a hook.#CL#
Farquharson gets tackled into the cage by Anderson. Anderson maintains the clinch.
Farquharson missing with knees to the body.
Farquharson throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Andersons head.
A shot in the inside from Anderson.
Anderson throws a punch but it's blocked by Farquharson.
A short left from Anderson.
Farquharson can't break the clinch.
A hook to the body from Anderson.
A short uppercut from Anderson.
Anderson misses with the head strike.
Anderson blocks an uppercut.
Anderson avoiding damage as Farquharson throws knees to the body.
Anderson fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Farquharson working aggressively here.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Farquharson blocks a body shot from Anderson.
Anderson presses Farquharson against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.#T4#
Anderson lands with a short head shot on the inside.
A head punch on the inside from Anderson fails to land.
Anderson lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Farquharson misses with a punch on the inside.
Anderson lands a hook that snaps the head of Farquharson backwards.
A short right from Anderson on the inside.
Anderson lands with a short punch from the clinch.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Farquharson.
Anderson cracks Farquharson with a nice body shot.
Farquharson looks winded!
Farquharson looking to slow down the pace here.
Anderson working aggressively here.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Anderson creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Anderson on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Farquharson misses with a hook from the clinch.
Anderson swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Farquharson lands a hook to the side of the head.
Anderson misses with a short punch on the inside.
Anderson has a couple of punches blocked by Farquharson.
A short right from Anderson on the inside.
Anderson goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
A head punch on the inside from Anderson fails to land.
A short right from Farquharson.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Noah Anderson dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!#R2#
Anderson misses with a kick to the body.
Farquharson looks like he wanted to counter with a high kick but didn't throw it.
Noah Anderson is winning the standup battle so far.
Farquharson tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Anderson bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Farquharson misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Farquharson throws a push kick but Anderson slaps the foot to one side.
As Farquharson backs away, Anderson returns fire with a leg kick that just misses.
Anderson swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Farquharson only half commits to the counter leg kick.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Farquharson lands with a kick to the temple. Anderson shrugs as if to say "is that all you've got?" #CUT2#It looks like Noah Anderson has been cut.
Anderson misses with a jab, cross combination. #T1#
Anderson tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Farquharson was well out of range. Poor timing from Anderson.
Farquharson misses with a head kick.
A leg kick checked by Farquharson.
Farquharson has tried to improve his agility in the runup to this fight.
Anderson throws a low kick but Farquharson moves out of range easily.
Farquharson does a little shimmy and throws a leg kick. The leg kick missed by a considerable margin though, making him look a little bit silly for doing the shimmy.
Ooooh, nice body kick lands from Anderson. Farquharson shrugs it off though.
Farquharson misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Anderson pulls out of a head kick attempt. #T2#
Farquharson is looking to land body kicks.
Anderson fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Good leg kick by Farquharson.
Farquharson misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Farquharson pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Anderson is looking to wear down Farquharson with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
Farquharson throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Anderson is looking to counter with head kicks.
Farquharson has a nice red mark on his side after a thudding body kick by Anderson.
Anderson is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.#T3#
Anderson jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Anderson explodes with a nice body kick and back out of range. Nice work.
Farquharson is breathing heavily.
Anderson lands a nice shot that snaps Farquharson's head back. #CL#
Anderson clinches with his opponent.
Anderson lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
Farquharson tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Anderson's elbow.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Farquharson.
Noah Anderson has scored more points in the clinch so far.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Anderson creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Anderson.
Anderson throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Farquharson is trying to force a seperation but Anderson has the dominant position.
A short right from Anderson on the inside.
Anderson makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Anderson tries to work over Farquharson's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target. #T4#
Anderson blocks a couple of punches on the inside. #KD#
Anderson drops Farquharson onto one knee with a big uppercut from the clinch! Farquharson is propped up by the cage and works his way back to his feet!#ROC#Farquharson is rocked!
Anderson dips a shoulder and cracks Farquharson with a mighty uppercut! Farquharson falls back against the cage and Anderson unloads with a barrage of strikes! Farquharson 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 4:16 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Noah Anderson!

Event: Byzantium 21
Date: Dec 19, 2020

#R1##KD2#
Ferguson drops Anderson with a left right combo! Ferguson follows him down to the ground into side control. #CUT2#It looks like Noah Anderson has been cut.
Anderson is looking to regain half guard here but Ferguson keeps moving and retains side control.
Anderson prevents Ferguson from moving into mount.
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.#SUB2#
Ferguson wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Anderson, who protects the arm well.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Ferguson is moving around in side control but his primary objective seems to be to maintain the position. #SUB2#
Ferguson tries for a kimura but Anderson is defending well. #SUB2#
Ferguson wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Anderson, who protects the arm well. #T1##SUB2#
Ferguson is trying to get an arm triangle but Anderson is defending well. #SUB2#
Ferguson is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Anderson is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
Ferguson remains in side control and seems content to stay there. It's a versatile position from which he can work both strikes and submissions, whilst maintaining that control, so maybe he'll sit here for a while.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#SUB2#
Ferguson is trying to get an arm triangle but Anderson is defending well. #T2#
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Ferguson working away.#SUB2#
Ferguson tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Ferguson has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
Ferguson is looking to take a break and control but Anderson is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
What's Anderson going to do here then? He's in a bit of a pickle.#SUB2#
Ferguson is trying to get an arm triangle but Anderson is defending well. #T3#
Anderson is looking to reverse the position.
Ferguson trying to control the position but Anderson is working away. #SUB2#
Ferguson wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Anderson, who protects the arm well. #SUB2#
Ferguson tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
Ferguson just content to control the position. #T4#
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.#SUB2#
Ferguson is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Anderson knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
Anderson tries to bench press Ferguson off him but Ferguson keeps the position.
Anderson holds on to Ferguson's head and controls the position momentarily.
Ferguson trying to control the action but Anderson is working from the bottom.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Ferguson moves into full mount! #SUB2#
Ferguson looking for a guillotine from mount but Anderson is having none of it.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Khabib Ferguson dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Noah Anderson's cut.
That's time! Back to the action!#R2#
Anderson punishes Ferguson's body with a nice straight punch.
Ferguson throws a big shot that misses.
Ferguson swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Anderson.
Ferguson takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Ferguson pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
A little feinted left hand from Anderson on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ferguson takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Anderson fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Anderson tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Ferguson manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.#T1#
Anderson throws a nice looking combination but Ferguson bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Ferguson misses with a left hand
letting Anderson counter with a right hand.
Ferguson walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Ferguson walks forward, straight into a front kick from Anderson.
Anderson definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Ferguson ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Anderson moves away.
Ferguson throws a sloppy head kick
and Anderson counters with a solid body kick.
Ferguson is breathing heavily.
Ferguson takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Anderson lands a nice hook to Ferguson's body. Ferguson takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Ferguson throws a poor cross that misses
letting Anderson counter with a right hand. #T2#
Anderson fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Ferguson looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Both fighters are looking to counter, which isn't making for the most exciting fight in the world.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Good leg kick by Anderson.
Ferguson throws a lazy uppercut
and Anderson counters with an inside leg kick.
Anderson lands a two punch combo.
Ferguson takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Anderson throws a mid kick that lands with a slap.
Anderson scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Ferguson takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing. #T3##KD#
Anderson feints and then winds up with a huge right hand that connects perfectly and sends Ferguson sprawling to the canvas! Ferguson rolls over backwards and springs off the cage and manages to regain his footing - how acrobatic! Oh, he's still wobbly - can Anderson finish him?!
Anderson bobs and weaves and then throws a good body kick.
Anderson fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Ferguson looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Anderson throws a body kick that digs right into the meat.
Ferguson takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
A jab from Anderson does it's job there.
Ferguson throws a body shot but no joy.
Anderson lands with a good body shot.#T4#
Anderson jabs Ferguson right on the nose. Ferguson blinks but takes it well.
Ferguson throws an ugly left hook that misses #KD#
and Anderson counters with a crisp one two that drops Ferguson! Anderson thinks about following him to the mat for a moment but instead steps back and waves Ferguson to his feet! Ferguson is in big trouble!#ROC#Ferguson is rocked!
Anderson is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
Anderson finds Ferguson's off switch, with a big overhand right that connects perfectly to the side of the head! Ferguson flops back against the cage, eyes gazing into the distance. Anderson lands an unnecessary shot before the referee has time to step in and end the fight. Brutal stuff but I'm sure Ferguson will be OK.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:22 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Noah Anderson!

Event: test44
Date: Apr 07, 2020

#R1#
Both fighters are only really looking to counter, so after a good 30 seconds of circling eachother endlessly, the referee has stepped in and told them both to be more aggressive.
Four throws a head kick that misses.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Four misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
One tries to counter with a clinch but Four shakes him off and moves away.
Four shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as One sprawls well. One wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Four gets slowly back to his feet.
One was about to counter that last move with a leg kick but changes his mind.#T1#
One with a lazy takedown attempt
and Four counters with a solid body kick.
Four really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.#CL2#
One clinches. #T2#
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
One tries to pull guard but Four forces him back to his feet, against the cage.#BC#
Four breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat. #CL#
Four closes the distance and pushes One back into the cage.
Four working hard to break the clinch.
Four jumps guard but One stands there with Four around his waist. Four gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch. #TD#
Four pulls guard effortlessly.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
One wants to stand but Four has a closed guard, so he can't escape.
Four keeping moving, preventing One from controlling successfully.

And that's the end of the fight!
hw Four showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Four has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1 round of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge James Glass scores the fight 10:9
Judge James Ackerman scores the fight 10:9
Judge Paul Tew scores the fight 10:9

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... hw Four!

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