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Event:
IXF XXXII
Date: Jun 05, 2021 |
#R1#
Wei throws a hook but Anderson avoids it easily.#TD#
Anderson gets a double leg takedown into Wei's guard.
Anderson could do with losing a few pounds - he looks very soft around the mid section, to put it politely.
Anderson wants to control from the top but Wei keeps moving.
Wei keeping full guard, as Anderson tries to pass.
Wei really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Anderson. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Wei is adopting a defensive guard.#SUB2#
Wei is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Anderson trying to control the position from guard on top but Wei is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as Wei holds on and takes a little breather. #T1#
We've had a lack of effective grappling in the last minute or so, which could well see a referee standup.#SUB2#
Wei looking for a guillotine here but Anderson defends easily.
Wei trying to keep a closed guard but Anderson is proving a slippery customer.
#REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Wei lands a glancing blow to the side of Anderson's head.
Wei swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Wei throws a series of punches but Anderson avoids them all with ease.
Anderson with a lazy takedown attempt
and Wei makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Anderson moves out of range as Wei strikes.#T2#
Wei misses with a double jab.
Wei scores to the head and body with a nice combination!
A slow jab from Wei misses its intended target.
Anderson throws a hook to the side of Wei's head but Wei sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Wei misses the jab.
Anderson slips a straight right by Wei.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Anderson misses with a straight left.
Anderson has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Wei finds it's way round the side to connect with Anderson's head.
Nice defenses there by Anderson.
Wei lands a jab-cross combination.
A punch combination from Wei misses.
Wei misses with a few strikes there.
Wei stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Wei wants it to stay on the feet.
Anderson goes for a double leg but Wei avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Wei continues to drive forward.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Isai Anderson. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Anderson prevents Wei from breaking the clinch.
Wei is trying to force a seperation but Anderson has the dominant position.#T3#
Anderson changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Wei fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Wei throws a jab but it's blocked by Anderson. #KD2#
Wei drops Anderson with a left right combo! Wei follows him down to the ground into side control.
#CUT2#It looks like Isai Anderson has been cut.
Wei cracks Anderson with a big elbow.
Anderson is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Wei tries to move to mount but Anderson blocks the move with his legs.
Anderson is trying to improve his position.#T4#
Wei lands a knee to the body and a forearm to the face.
Wei is working Anderson over with some ground and pound from side control. #SUB2#
Wei is trying to get an arm triangle but Anderson is defending well.
Wei working away diligently from side control. Landing strikes effectively there - that will score him some points on the judges scorecards.
Anderson tries to bench press Wei off him but Wei keeps the position.
Anderson might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Anderson struggling a bit here.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Wei takes a little break here. Anderson wants to take advantage but he is being controlled well.
Anderson is looking to reverse the position.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Zhang Wei dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Isai Anderson's cut.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!#R2#
Anderson tries for a takedown but Wei sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Wei throws a hook to the side of Anderson's head but Anderson sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Wei throws a nice looking combination but Anderson bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Anderson fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Wei throws a right hand that Anderson ducks under and follows up with a left that Anderson also avoids with ease.
Horrible takedown attempt by Anderson or perhaps it was just good defense by Wei, which made it look bad.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Isai Anderson. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Wei throws a shot from downtown. Anderson moves away and avoids it.
Anderson half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
Wei lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Anderson circles away quickly and effectively.
Anderson changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
Wei might want to mix his strikes up a bit more. He's just going for head shots at the moment and that can become a bit predictable.
Nice uppercut there from Wei.
Anderson shoots in but Wei avoids the takedown attempt easily.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Wei scores with a jab.
Anderson on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Wei throws a series of punches but Anderson moves out of range.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Wei misses with a few strikes there.
#T1#
Wei rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Anderson moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Wei slips under a jab.
Wei throws out a counter right but Anderson avoids it with no problem.
Zhang Wei seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Nice defenses there by Anderson.
A telegraphed right hand from Wei misses the target.
Zhang Wei is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Anderson fails with a takedown attempt.
Wei misses with a two punch combination.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Anderson takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Anderson closes this distance looking for a takedown but Wei circles away.
A decent looking cross lands there for Wei.
The crowd cheers as Wei lands an impressive looking overhand right. Anderson doesn't seem phased though.#ROC2#Anderson is rocked!
Wei getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Oh Anderson is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Wei has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Anderson misses with a looping right.
Wei drops Anderson with a straight right hand, right on the button! Wei 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 1:56 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Zhang Wei!
In his post fight interview, Zhang Wei started talking himself up. Luckily his charisma kept the crowd on side and gave him a good reception. |
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Event:
IXF XXVII
Date: May 22, 2021 |
#R1#
Anderson throws out a loose jab but Cannson uses good head movement to avoid it.
Danga de danga de dang - Cannson scores with a four punch combination!#CUT#It looks like Isai Anderson has been cut.#KD#
Cannson drops Anderson with a right and a left! Cannson comes rushing in but Anderson regains his composure and manages to keep Cannson in guard.
#ROC#Anderson is rocked!
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Cannson postures up, still in guard. A huge hammer fist lands that bounces Anderson's head off the mat! Anderson is out! He's out! Cannson jumps to his feet and celebrates with his corner!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:27 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Strikes). Steve Cannson!
Steve Cannson took some time post fight to say the following; 'YUNG GAI! You have an outstanding debt! And I'm coming to collect! *drops the mic*'. |
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Event:
IXF XXI
Date: May 05, 2021 |
#R1#
Cistiffufs shoots in looking for a takedown but Anderson manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Cistiffufs's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.#TD#
Excellent takedown into side control there by Anderson.
Cistiffufs is looking to reverse the position.
Anderson wants to control but Cistiffufs is keeping him busy.
Cistiffufs controls the position for a moment.
Cistiffufs wants to control but Anderson postures up.
Cistiffufs is looking to regain half guard here but Anderson keeps moving and retains side control. #SUB#
Anderson wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Cistiffufs, who protects the arm well.
Cistiffufs tries to get back to half guard but can't.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Anderson trying to control the position but Cistiffufs is working away. #SUB#
Anderson tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
Cistiffufs is looking for a sweep.#T1#
Anderson advances to mount.
Cistiffufs is working to get back to half guard.
Anderson trying to control but Cistiffufs is having none of it.
Cistiffufs is looking to get to half guard.
Cistiffufs keeps trying to improve his position.#T2#
Anderson trying to control but he's not successful this time. #SUB#
Anderson with some aggressive grappling here. He's looking for submissions here, rather than waiting for the opportunity to counter.
Cistiffufs working to try and regain half guard.
#SUB#
Anderson looking for an armbar but decides to keep the dominant position instead. #SUB#
Anderson looking for an armbar but decides to keep the dominant position instead.
Cistiffufs wants to hold on but Anderson pushes him away.
Cistiffufs tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Cistiffufs bucks up and manages to get a nice reversal! He's in guard on the top - nicely done!
Cistiffufs tries to free his leg and advance position but Anderson is retaining full guard. #SUB#
Anderson escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Cistiffufs gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance. #SUB2#
Cistiffufs drops back looking for a leg! Anderson is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Anderson manages to kick Cistiffufs off! Cistiffufs jumps back into Anderson's guard. #T3##SUB2#
Cistiffufs thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Cistiffufs trying to control the position from guard on top but Anderson is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Cistiffufs wants to pass the guard but Anderson is keeping the position.#SUB2#
Cistiffufs thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position. #SUB#
Anderson has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Cistiffufs can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Cistiffufs wants to control from the top but Anderson keeps moving.
Cistiffufs stays in close to Anderson's body and controls the position. #T4#
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Cistiffufs looking to sit in guard and control but Anderson gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. #REVR##SUB2#
Anderson avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Anderson could do with losing a few pounds - he looks very soft around the mid section, to put it politely.#SUB2#
Cistiffufs is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Anderson is aware though and is defending well.#SUB#
Anderson drops back looking for a leg! Cistiffufs is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Cistiffufs manages to kick Anderson off! Anderson jumps back into Cistiffufs's guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#SUB2#
Anderson got a little sloppy there for a moment and Cistiffufs has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Anderson has managed to get both his arms back between Cistiffufs's legs - danger averted.#SUB2#
Cistiffufs 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.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.#SUB#
Anderson drops back looking for a leg! Cistiffufs is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Cistiffufs manages to kick Anderson off! Anderson jumps back into Cistiffufs's guard.
Anderson passes Cistiffufs's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Isai Anderson dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!#R2##TD#
Anderson shoots in looking for a single leg takedown. Cistiffufs is trying to defend but Anderson finishes it well and ends up in half guard. Let's see if he can advance position further.#SUB#
Cistiffufs is defending against the submission attempts here by Anderson.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Anderson seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Cistiffufs does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back. #SUB2#
Cistiffufs actively working from the bottom here.#SUB2#
Cistiffufs is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Anderson pulls his head out easily. #SUB#
Anderson is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Cistiffufs is just riding it out for now. Anderson eventually gives up the hold.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Anderson prevents Cistiffufs from improving his position.#SUB#
Anderson is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Cistiffufs is just riding it out for now. Anderson eventually gives up the hold. #T1##SUB#
Anderson seems to be looking for submissions.
#SUB2#
Cistiffufs actively working from the bottom here.#SUB2#
Cistiffufs is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Anderson pulls his head out easily. #SUB#
Anderson is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Anderson wants to take a breather but Cistiffufs is having none of it.
Cistiffufs trying to control here.
#T2#
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.#SUB2#
Cistiffufs actively working from the bottom here.
Anderson tries to pass the half guard into mount. Cistiffufs knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Cistiffufs trying to get back to full guard but Anderson takes advantage of the position and moves to full mount!
Cistiffufs is desperately trying to improve his position but Anderson has a good base and remains in mount.#SUB#
Cistiffufs tries to improve his position but Anderson has taken his back! Anderson has a choke - it's sunk in pretty tight... Will Cistiffufs tap? No... maybe... yes! He's tapped! Anderson pushes Cistiffufs away and gets up to celebrate with his corner!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:49 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Isai Anderson! |
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Event:
IXF XIV
Date: Apr 17, 2021 |
#R1#
Keane scores with a crisp jab that stopped Anderson in his tracks.
Keane with a hook.
Keane cracks Anderson with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Keane jabs Anderson right on the nose. Anderson blinks but takes it well.
Roy Keane seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.#KD#
Keane lands a big uppercut and Anderson crumbles to the floor! The ref thinks about stopping the fight but Anderson looks OK. Keane waves Anderson back to his feet!#ROC#Anderson is rocked!
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.#CL#
Keane has taken the fight to the clinch.
Anderson is still on wobbly legs! Can Keane finish him?
Anderson is trying to pull guard but Keane turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
Keane is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage.
Anderson seems to have recovered his senses.
Keane wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
#BC2#
Anderson breaks from the clinch.
Anderson should think about turning a few of those tyres round his middle into muscle if he wants people to take him seriously as an athlete.#TD2#
Anderson bobs and weaves into range and then changes levels and scores with a nice takedown into side control.
Anderson controls the position.
Keane defending against the ground and pound.
Keane being controlled for a moment.
Anderson's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige.#T1##SU2#
Anderson has had enough of the ground for now and decides to stand.
Keane lands a nice shot to the body.
A cross from Keane lands.
We're hearing some news coming in from back stage. It's official - Anderson has eaten all the pies!
Anderson throws a sloppy head kick and Keane moves out of range easily. #T2#
A shot to the liver by Keane. Beautiful body shot.
Keane lands a lovely overhand right.
Keane definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Keane connects with a looping right hand.
Keane scores with a jab.
Keane works Anderson's body with a nice hook.
Keane is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Anderson takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Keane connects with a crisp jab. #TD2#
Anderson shoots in and bounces Keane off the cage to secure the takedown into guard.
Anderson sitting in guard, not really doing much.
Keane wants to get back to his feet but he's too absorbed in his own little project and Anderson manages to pass to side control. #T3#
Keane wants to get back to his feet.#SUB2#
Anderson is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Keane defends it well.
Anderson wants to pass to mount but Keane is defending the position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#T4#
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.#SU2#
Anderson escapes and gets back to his feet.
Keane fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Keane digs a good body shot into Anderson's ribs.
Keane slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Anderson takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Anderson on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Nice uppercut there from Keane.
Keane connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Roy Keane is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Keane drops Anderson with a big left hand! Anderson is injured, injured bad! Keane jumps in and finished him with strikes! The fight is over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:48 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Roy Keane!
During a confident post fight interview, Roy Keane thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him. |
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