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Event:
AFC 7: Adlehyde vs Grayson
Date: Jun 04, 2022 |
#R1##TD2#
Anderson looking for a takedown here - he's got it.#SUB2#
Anderson is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there.
Gracie Jr has his hands on Anderson's head, controlling the position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Gracie Jr looking to hit a scissor sweep but Anderson is one step ahead there. #SUB#
Gracie Jr 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. #SUB2#
Anderson drops back, looking for a kneebar! Gracie Jr looks panicked! The fighters roll across the mat, one looking to finish, one looking to escape. Gracie Jr looks to have wriggled free... Yes, he's got his leg free and he's dived into side control! Good work there from Gracie Jr! #REVR#
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Anderson sneaks back into half guard.
Anderson taking some punishment here, with Gracie Jr in his half guard.
Both fighters have adopted an aggressive gameplan on the ground!
Gracie Jr moves nicely into side control. #T1##SUB#
Gracie Jr looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything. #SUB#
Gracie Jr looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
Anderson is trying to get back to half guard.#SUB#
Gracie Jr tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though. #SUB#
Gracie Jr is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Anderson knows the correct defense though, so he's OK. #SUB#
Gracie Jr working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it. #T2#
Anderson takes a big shot right to the temple there but he's taken it well.
Anderson tries to buck Gracie Jr off but Gracie Jr is having none of it.#SUB#
Gracie Jr is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Anderson knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
Anderson tries to improve position but can't.
Gracie Jr works to advance to full mount. Anderson defends for a few seconds but eventually he succumbs.
Gracie Jr trying to control but Anderson is having none of it.
Anderson tries to reverse the position but Gracie Jr maintains control.
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!#SUB#
Anderson is flailing around, obviously not happy about being mounted. Gracie Jr locks hold of one of his arms and spins for an armbar. He's got it! Anderson is forced to tap!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:57 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Neymar Gracie Jr! |
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Event:
AFC 5: Adlehyde vs Sir
Date: May 14, 2022 |
#R1#
Anderson shoots in for a takedown but Dollars shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Dollars stuffs the takedown.
Dollars misses with a double jab.
Anderson blocks a head kick by Dollars.
Dollars throws a leg kick which misses Anderson's front leg but catches the back leg as Anderson tries to avoid it.
Dollars scoring well with a low kick there.
#TD2#
Dollars shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Let's see what he's got on the mat.
Anderson might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Dollars won't allow Anderson to sweep him here.
Dollars controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
Dollars 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.
Dollars preventing the sweep.
Anderson lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.#REVR##SUB#
Anderson thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Dollars is pulling down on Anderson's head to control his posture.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#T1##SUB#
Anderson postures up as if he's going to throw some strikes but drops back for an ankle! Dollars is in big trouble! He looks ready to tap! But no, he's escaped and dives on top of Anderson, into his guard. #REVB#
Anderson looking to hit a scissor sweep but Dollars is one step ahead there. #SU2#
Dollars decides to stand up and beckons his opponent to follow.
Dollars lands a two punch combo.
Dollars tries a head kick but it misses.
Anderson attempts a counter takedown but Dollars avoids it well and moves away.#T2#
Dollars throws a head kick but Anderson moves out of range.
We can't be sure of the tactics at this early stage but we have heard that Dollars 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.
Anderson takes a head kick and shrugs it off.
Anderson tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Dollars defends well and Anderson ends up having to push Dollars into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Payn Anderson. That's going to take a lot out of him.#BC2#
Dollars breaks the clinch.
Anderson tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Dollars defends well and Anderson ends up having to push Dollars into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.#BC2#
Dollars escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Anderson misses with a takedown attempt - Dollars sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Anderson is breathing heavily.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Anderson fails with the takedown
and Dollars counters with a left and a right that stings Anderson. #T3#
Dollars lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.#TD2#
Dollars drops down and drives through with a powerful takedown into guard.#ROC2#Anderson is rocked!
Dollars passes Anderson's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
Oh Anderson is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!
Dollars looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Anderson with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position.
Anderson is looking to get full guard. It looks like he might be successful but at the last minute Dollars jumps into side control!#SU2#
Dollars has had enough of the ground for now and decides to stand. #TD2#
Dollars dives in and scores a takedown into Anderson's guard.
Dollars's corner is telling him to maintain position.
Dollars preventing the sweep. #SUB#
Anderson working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Dollars doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Dollars manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Dollars looking to pass the guard.
Dollars slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.
Dollars is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
Anderson is looking for a sweep.
Anderson seems to have got his legs back now.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Dollars cracks Anderson with a big elbow. #SUB2#
Dollars wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Anderson, who protects the arm well.
Anderson manages to get one leg in to regain half guard. #T4#
Anderson works his way to full guard. Good work.#SUB#
Anderson is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Dollars defends well.#SUB#
Anderson has his foot on Dollars's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Dollars works his way back into a safe position though.
Dollars must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Anderson tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Dollars slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard. #SUB#
Anderson had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Dollars defends it easily.
Anderson looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Fifty Dollars dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!#R2#
Dollars scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Payn Anderson is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
A nice inside leg kick there by Dollars. That's going to slow Anderson down.
Anderson takes a push kick to the midsection and stumbles backwards.#TD2#
Dollars gets a double leg takedown into Anderson's guard.
Anderson looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Dollars pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Anderson is keeping the position for now. #SU2#
Dollars decides to stand up and beckons his opponent to follow.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Anderson takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Dollars has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Dollars's corner calls for a 1, 2 combination and Dollars duly obliges.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Anderson fails to land the takedown.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.#T1#
Ohhhhh! A huge head kick from Dollars! Anderson is out on his feet! Dollars rushes in and throws more strikes. The ref is looking closely - Anderson is covering up but the punishment is just too much and the ref steps in to stop the fight! Anderson is staring into space, just thankful that the beatdown has ended. Brutal finish.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:18 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Fifty Dollars! |
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Event:
AFC 3: Regulator vs Rize
Date: Apr 23, 2022 |
#R1#
Anderson gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
A combination from Jankens does no damage.
Anderson ducks right into an uppercut from Jankens.
Anderson tries to close the distance and clinch but Jankens swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Anderson is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Anderson looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Jankens drops Anderson with a big left hand! Anderson is injured, injured bad! Jankens jumps in and finished him with strikes! The fight is over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:36 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Johnny Jank Jankens!
After the fight, Johnny Jank Jankens 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. |
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Event:
SSSD 64:Debonaire/Montgomery 2
Date: Apr 02, 2022 |
#R1#
Anderson misses with a takedown attempt
and Werner counters with a three punch combo that has Anderson backing up. Anderson nods at Werner to acknowledge the strikes.
Anderson chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Werner can pounce on him.
#KD2#
Oooooh!!! Werner has knocked Anderson down with a huge combo! Werner steps away and waves a wobbly Anderson back to his feet! This one might not go much longer!#ROC2#Anderson is rocked!
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Werner 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 0:24 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Strikes). Hakim Werner!
A very excited looking Hakim Werner made sure he remembered to thank all the fans both in the arena and on the internet. He said all the coolest people spend all day on MMA websites, which got a big reaction. |
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Event:
SSSD 59: Vurris/Regulator
Date: Feb 26, 2022 |
#R1##CL2#
Olives forces Anderson back against the cage and clinches.
Olives lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
Anderson looking for a takedown.
Anderson dodges an elbow strike from Olives.
Olives is stalling here. The referee will be looking to step in if he doesn't pick up the pace. #TD#
Anderson gets a trip takedown into half guard.#SUB#
Anderson is working for a submission of some sort.
#SUB#
Anderson is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Olives doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Anderson.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB2#
Olives actively working from the bottom here.#SUB2#
Olives is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Anderson pulls his head out easily. #SUB#
Anderson is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
#T1##SUB#
Anderson is looking for a kimura here.
Olives looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.#SUB2#
Olives looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.#SUB2#
Olives looking for submissions from an awkward position here.#SUB2#
Olives actively working from the bottom here.#SUB#
Anderson is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Olives sees it coming and defends easily.#SUB#
Anderson seems like he's working for an arm triangle here. He's freed his trapped foot and he's rotating nicely. Olives is in big trouble! He's tapping out! This one is aaaaaaaaaaaall over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:56 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Arm Triangle). Payn Anderson! |
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Event:
SSSD 54: Gai/Idowu
Date: Jan 22, 2022 |
#R1#
Anderson tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Werner defends well and Anderson ends up having to push Werner into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.#TD2#
Werner jumps guard and drags Anderson to the mat. He's obviously going to be looking for submissions off his back. #SUB#
Anderson drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Anderson jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position. #SUB#
Anderson drops back looking for a leg! Werner is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Werner manages to kick Anderson off! Anderson jumps back into Werner's guard. #SUB#
Anderson is holding a leg here, probably looking for an ankle lock - he drops back and goes for it! Werner is in trouble! Is it all over??? No! Werner has escaped and now he's on top! #REVB#
Werner sitting in guard, not really doing much.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Anderson wants to stand up but Werner is controlling him. #T1#
Werner content to stall in guard here.
Werner stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Anderson swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Anderson wants to hit a sweep here but Werner passes into full mount! Oh no, disaster for Anderson there!
Anderson working to try and regain half guard.
Werner cracks Anderson with a nasty head shot there - the crowd let out an audible gasp there, as the noise reverberated around the arena.
Werner looking to finish Anderson with some ground and pound. This is bad for Anderson!
Werner controlling the pace for now.
Anderson sneaks a leg back under and regains half guard and is working straight away to try and get back to guard. He hasn't managed just yet though.
Werner performing his best blanket impression for a moment. #T2#
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Werner lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Werner sitting and controlling from the half guard.
Anderson works his way to full guard. Good work.#SUB2#
Werner is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there.
Werner preventing the sweep. #SUB#
Anderson is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Werner wants to stand but Anderson is controlling his posture from full guard. #T3#
Werner tries to free his leg and advance position but Anderson is retaining full guard.
Werner 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.
Werner wants to stand but Anderson has a closed guard, so he can't escape. #SUB#
Anderson pushes a forearm under Werner's chin to create some space. He's escaped his hips and pivoted quickly for an armbar! Can he extend the arm? Yes, Werner is tapping out! Damn, that was fast!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:39 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Payn Anderson! |
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Event:
SSSD 50: Erenberg/Aspirin
Date: Dec 25, 2021 |
#R1#
Anderson shoots in but Werner avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Werner scores with a jab.
Werner rushes Anderson and starts throwing punches like they are going out of style! Anderson is up against the cage and has nowhere to go. Werner piles on the pressure and Anderson crumples to the floor! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:22 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Hakim Werner! |
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Event:
SSSD 45: Vurris/Slumponyhu
Date: Nov 20, 2021 |
#R1#
Griffith slaps away a takedown attempt from Anderson, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Griffith goes to the watering hole and comes back with a big thumbs up from the judges as he scores a three punch combo.#TD#
Anderson shoots in and gets a takedown into half guard. Anderson showed some decent athleticism there. #SUB#
Anderson seems to be looking for submissions.
Griffith is trying to get back to full guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Anderson tries to pass the half guard into mount. Griffith knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt. #ES2#
Griffith has one foot on Anderson's thigh - he pushes off and manages to get back to his feet.#T1#
Anderson misses with a takedown #TD2#
and Griffith decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in Anderson's guard.
Griffith cracks Anderson with a solid left hand.
Griffith must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Griffith stopping the sweep attempt from Anderson.
Griffith engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
Griffith won't allow Anderson to sweep him here.
Anderson has momentary wrist control but Griffith slips an elbow through the middle.
Griffith won't allow Anderson to sweep him here.
Griffith controls from within his opponent's guard.
Anderson looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Griffith is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.#T2#
Anderson has a closed guard, preventing Griffith from standing up.
Anderson can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Griffith controls the pace.
Anderson wants to sweep here but Griffith controlling him for the moment.
Griffith's corner is telling him to maintain position.
Griffith's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige.
The referee wants the fighters to be more active or he's going to reset them on the feet.
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.
Griffith sitting in guard, not really doing much. #REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up.#T3#
Anderson shoots in but no luck this time.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Payn Anderson. That's going to take a lot out of him.#CL2#
Griffith clinches up against the cage.#TD2#
Griffith has dropped down and is working for a takedown. Anderson is trying to keep an underhook but Griffith manages to get the takedown into half guard.
Griffith content to sit in half guard and control for a moment.
Anderson manages to get to full guard.
Anderson is breathing heavily.
Anderson manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Griffith manages to get himself to full guard.
#REVR#
Anderson is fighting to break Griffith's control of his arms but Griffith is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.#T4##SUB2#
Griffith is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Anderson wants to pass the guard but Griffith is keeping the position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#ES2#
Griffith pushes Anderson off and scrambles back to his feet.
Griffith defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Anderson.
Anderson throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Griffith's waist but Griffith gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Anderson off to one side.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!#TD2#
Griffith 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.
Griffith tries to free his leg and advance position but Anderson is retaining full guard.
Griffith controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Cody Griffith dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!#R2##CL2#
Griffith fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Anderson, pushing him back against the cage.#TD2#
Griffith pulls Anderson into guard.
#SUB#
Anderson drops back looking for a leg! Griffith is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Griffith manages to kick Anderson off! Anderson jumps back into Griffith's guard. #SUB2#
Griffith is looking for a triangle here but Anderson uses the submission attempt to pass into side control.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB#
Anderson is working to tighten his grip on Griffith's neck. He's isolated an arm and is working for an arm triangle. Griffith has recognised the danger and is trying to turn with the submission but Anderson is really squeezing tight and eventually Griffith passes out! Anderson breaks the hold and jumps onto the cage to celebrate! Submission of the night, I'd say!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:59 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Arm Triangle). Payn Anderson! |
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Event:
SSSD 41: Cartwright/Frost
Date: Oct 23, 2021 |
#R1##TD#
Excellent takedown into side control there by Chandler.
Chandler controlling from side mount.
Chandler cracks Anderson with a big right hand but Anderson just smiles back at him and invites him to have another go.
Chandler cracks Anderson with a big elbow.
Check out the look on Chandler's face as he threw that strike - that's one determined fighter!
Anderson is sneaking out the side here. He's bucked Chandler off and has taken his back!
Chandler's coaches at Crapollas Gym have been working on his defensive grappling in preparation for this fight so let's see if he can get out of this tricky position.
Chandler trying to control the hands but Anderson breaks the grip.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.#SUB2#
Anderson is working for the choke. He's slipped one arm under the chin. Chandler has to defend the other arm for all he's worth... but Anderson has managed to get that arm free too and he's tightening the choke! Chandler taps out and looks absolutely disgusted with himself. Anderson doesn't care though - he's delighted!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:44 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Payn Anderson! |
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Event:
SSSD 37: Cartwright/Gai
Date: Sep 25, 2021 |
#R1##TD2#
Richer throws the overhand right but ducks down into a quick takedown attempt. Anderson was covering up waiting for the punch and Richer finishes the takedown easily into guard.
Richer trying to control but Anderson is working from the bottom.
Richer looking to pass the guard.
Richer won't allow Anderson to sweep him here. #SUB#
Anderson looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Richer pushes down on Anderson's leg and manages to get into half guard.
Richer trying to mount his opponent but Anderson defends it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Richer wants to take a breather but Anderson is having none of it.
Anderson slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Richer trying to control but Anderson is working from the bottom. #SUB#
Anderson is working actively from the bottom, looking for submissions. He's escaped his hips to the side and he's going for an armbar! Richer has his hands clasped together but Anderson extends and breaks Richer's desperate grasp, forcing a tap out due to armbar! Nice BJJ displayed there by Anderson.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:56 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Payn Anderson! |
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Sep 04, 2021 |
#R1#
Souza throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Anderson stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Souza lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Anderson at a distance.
#TD#
Souza throws a loose over hand right and dives in with a double leg takedown. Anderson tries to sprawl but it's too late and the fighters hit the mat. Souza is in Anderson's guard.
We could do with one of the fighters taking the initiative a bit more on the ground - they're both waiting to capitalize on a mistake.#SU#
Souza stands and steps away. Anderson gets to his feet too and we're back to the striking game. #TD#
Anderson gets caught flat footed, as Souza shoots in with a quick takedown into guard.
Souza trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet. #ES2#
The fighters are working up against the cage. Anderson manages to wriggle his way back to his feet, so the fighters are now clinched against the cage.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Souza lands an elbow inside that Anderson shrugs off. #TD#
Souza has Anderson pressed up against the cage. He's trying to work for a single leg takedown. Souza pulls back from the cage and twists to the side, sending Anderson tumbling to the mat - Souza dives into Anderson's guard.
Souza won't allow Anderson to sweep him here. #SUB2#
Anderson is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Souza is aware though and is defending well.#SUB2#
Anderson is looking for a triangle but Souza pushes his legs off easily.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Souza stays in close to Anderson's body and controls the position. #T1#
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Anderson is on top in guard.
#REVB#
Souza wants to sweep but no luck.
Souza looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it. #SUB2#
Anderson drops back looking for a leg! Souza is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Souza manages to kick Anderson off! Anderson jumps back into Souza's guard. #SUB2#
Anderson is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there.
Anderson pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Souza is keeping the position for now. #T2#
Souza is controlling Anderson's posture.#SUB2#
Anderson postures up as if he's going to throw some strikes but drops back for an ankle! Souza is in big trouble! He looks ready to tap! But no, he's escaped and dives on top of Anderson, into his guard. #REVR#
Anderson looks winded!#SUB2#
Souza avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Souza stopping the sweep attempt from Anderson.#SUB2#
Anderson is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Souza stopping the sweep attempt from Anderson.#SUB#
Souza drops back looking for a leg! Anderson is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Anderson manages to kick Souza off! Souza jumps back into Anderson's guard. #SUB2#
Souza got a little sloppy there for a moment and Anderson has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Souza has managed to get both his arms back between Anderson's legs - danger averted.#T3#
Souza showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
Souza seems to have a rather negative gameplan on the ground. He seems keen to just score the takedown and hold down Anderson for as long as he can get away with.#SU#
Souza decides he's had enough of playing guard and decides to stand. Come on Anderson, up you get! #TD#
Souza manages to get an easy takedown there - catching Anderson on his heels. He'll look to pass Anderson's guard now, I'm sure.
Anderson tries to land a sweep but no joy. #T4#
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.#SU#
Souza gets to his feet - Anderson follows without any prompting. #TD#
Souza is looking for a takedown here. He's shot in and has managed to get it, finishing up in Anderson's half guard.
Souza content to control rather than advance.
Anderson tries to roll over but Souza keeps him under control.#SU#
Souza stands up out of the half guard. #TD#
Souza shoots in for a takedown and gets it.
Souza working over Anderson with some ground and pound. Anderson looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Danilo Souza dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!#R2##TD#
Souza scores with a nice takedown into half guard. Let's see what he's got on the ground.
Anderson is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Souza's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Souza's back!#SUB2#
Anderson has his hand under the chin of his opponent looking for the choke. He's nearly got it! This one could be all over! But no, Souza has freed his hand and lives to survive another… well, another couple of seconds at least!
Souza is trying to break free.
#SUB2#
Souza defends a rear naked choke attempt by controlling one of Anderson's arms.
Danilo Souza overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Anderson is not going to allow Souza to sit and survive in this position. #SUB2#
Anderson looking for the choke but no joy.
You can see the frustration on Souza's face… He knows he is in trouble unless he improves his position sooner rather than later.
Anderson is breathing heavily.#T1#
Souza needs to remain patient if he's going to get out of this sticky situation.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#SUB2#
Anderson patiently working for the choke. Which fighter will keep their nerve here?
Souza is trying to break free.
#SUB2#
Anderson is staying calm and holding on to the back position, whilst working on a rear naked choke. Souza is defending well though. Anderson let's go of the attempt for now.#ES#
Anderson has his opponent's back but Souza is looking to stand. He manages to get to his feet and shakes off Anderson. #TD#
Souza bobs and weaves into range and then changes levels and scores with a nice takedown into side control.
Souza throws an elbow but Anderson slips to the side and avoids it well.
Anderson sneaks a leg under to get back to half guard.
Souza is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position. #SUB#
Souza is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Anderson defends it well. #T2#
Souza lands strikes from half guard.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Souza looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding. #SUB2#
Anderson is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Souza pulls his head out easily.
Nice strikes from Souza there.
Souza missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Anderson wants to improve his position but Souza is controlling well.
Souza keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.#SU#
Souza stands up out of the half guard. #TD#
Souza feints and then dives in with a takedown. That was a long way out but the feint bought him enough time to close the distance and complete the takedown. Now we'll play guard for a bit and see who can get the better of that position.#T3#
Souza sitting in guard, not really doing much. #SUB2#
Anderson had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Souza defends it easily.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Anderson is on top in guard.
#REVB#
Souza has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall. #SUB2#
Anderson has gone for a leg lock! Souza slips out almost immediately though and dives into Anderson's guard.#REVR##SUB2#
Anderson throws his legs up looking for a submission but Souza uses it to pass to side control.
#T4##SU#
Souza decides to take the fight back to the feet. #TD#
Souza fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. Anderson sprawls well initially but Souza persists and gets the takedown into half guard.
Anderson is looking to improve his position.
Ground and pound from Souza. #SUB#
Souza is working for a submission of some sort.
Souza is taking a breather. Anderson says something to him but it's hard to make out. Perhaps he's telling him to get on with it and actually do something.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Danilo Souza dominated that second round.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action. This is the final round!#R3#
Anderson with a lazy takedown attempt
and Souza counters with a left and a right that stings Anderson. #TD#
Souza scores a trip takedown into side control. Nice.
Anderson is trying to get back to half guard.
Anderson gets back to half guard.#SU#
Souza gets to his feet - back to striking we go! #TD#
Souza shoots in and gets a takedown into Anderson's guard.#SUB2#
Anderson is working actively from the bottom, looking for submissions. He's escaped his hips to the side and he's going for an armbar! Souza has his hands clasped together but Anderson extends and breaks Souza's desperate grasp, forcing a tap out due to armbar! Nice BJJ displayed there by Anderson.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:55 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Payn Anderson! |
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