Play by Play - Fighter's Fight Commentary

Event: GAMMA#1056 Nuufo v Giant
Date: Apr 20, 2024

#R1##TD#
Anudo closes the distance and after a bit of a stuggle, scores a takedown into Thorsby's guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#SUB2#
Thorsby throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Thorsby pulls Anudo in close to his closed guard and prevents Anudo from doing any damage or advancing position.
Anudo wants to control from the top but Thorsby keeps moving.
Thorsby lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.#REVB#
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Thorsby pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Anudo is keeping the position for now.
Anudo 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.#SUB#
Anudo has managed to work for a loose triangle. I think Thorsby should be able to defend this one pretty easily though. Oh, Anudo has tightened it up now! Thorsby should have reacted faster there - he's in big trouble and yes, he's tapped out! This one is all over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:58 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle). Mac Anudo!
A very excited looking Mac Anudo 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: GAMMA#1049 Robson v Tai
Date: Mar 23, 2024

#R1#
Anudo connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Anudo lands with a straight right. Jones didn't see that one coming.
Anudo fails to land the takedown.
Nice straight punches there by Anudo. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Anudo.
Anudo uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Jones.#TD#
Anudo throws a loose over hand right and dives in with a double leg takedown. Jones tries to sprawl but it's too late and the fighters hit the mat. Anudo is in Jones's guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Anudo passes Jones's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
Anudo stalling away here and it's allowed Jones to slip out his trapped foot and regain full guard.
Anudo not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up. #T1#
Anudo with a nice head shot there.
Anudo stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Jones swivels though and keeps the full guard. #SUB2#
Jones working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Anudo doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Anudo manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Anudo stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Jones swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Anudo trying to control the position from guard on top but Jones is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Anudo accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand. #T2#
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Anudo advances position into side control!
Anudo has improved his flexibility recently so we will have to see if he can use that to his advantage.
Anudo in side control, trying to ground and pound but not landing this time.
Jones prevents Anudo from moving into mount.
Anudo throwing shots but missing, from side control.
Anudo trying to control the position but Jones is working away.
Anudo throws a knee to the body but it doesn't do much damage.
Anudo is looking to take a break and control but Jones is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Jones felt the need to train up his defensive grappling in the buildup to the fight. Presumably he was expecting to be in a difficult position like this, so let's see if he can get out of it.
Anudo tries to advance to mount but Jones denies him. #T3#
Jones tries to improve position but can't.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Jones taking a bit of punishment here - Anudo scoring with strikes. #SUB#
Anudo tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Anudo has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
Jones takes an elbow right on the bridge of the nose and winces in pain.
Jones can't do much from the bottom here. #T4#
Jones dodges the ground and pound from Anudo.
Jones is not content to let Anudo control the position. #SUB#
Anudo tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Anudo has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought! #SUB#
Anudo is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Jones knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Anudo with the ground and pound but Jones regains half guard under the barage of strikes.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Mac Anudo dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!#R2#
Jones throws a right hand that misses
and Anudo makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Jones jabs at Anudo's body.
A looping hook to the body misses from Anudo. Jones does a little dance to reset his feet.
Jones throws out a counter right but Anudo avoids it with no problem.
Anudo is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Jones can do to turn this around?
Jones misses with a body shot.
Anudo throws the kick towards the body but Jones avoids it.
Jones swings for the body but Anudo moves out of range.
It looked like Anudo wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
A clash of legs there as Jones blocks the low kick.
Jones looks like he wanted to counter with a high kick but didn't throw it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#TD#
Anudo shoots in and scores a nice double leg takedown into half guard.
Anudo drops an elbow to the side of Jones's head. #T1#
Anudo missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Anudo not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Anudo takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
Anudo throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Jones is staying active underneath Anudo, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Anudo is going to have to think about doing something other than just controlling because Jones is managing to avoid having the position dictated to him.
Anudo is looking to pass the guard... He's managed it - he's now in full mount!
Anudo tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
Anudo unloads with some shots from mount but Jones bucks and avoids them well. #T2#
Anudo lands an elbow that was bordering on illegal but the referee lets it go with a warning.
Anudo connects with a couple of good shots from mount.
Mac Anudo overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Anudo with good strikes from the mount here!
Anudo is landing with some decent strikes but Jones is trying to advance his position so the referee is letting the fight continue.
Anudo raining down shots from the mount!
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Anudo landing punches.
Anudo fakes a shot to the body and cracks his opponent in the head. Nice ground and pound there!
Jones regains half guard.
Anudo 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.
Anudo trying to pass the guard but Jones defending well. #T3#
Anudo seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense. #SUB#
Anudo seems to be working for a kimura but Jones defends the submission attempt.
Anudo seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
Jones has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Anudo is working away from the top position though.#T4#
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Anudo missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Jones trying to control but Anudo postures up.
Anudo seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
Jones is refusing to be controlled, as Anudo sits in half guard. #SUB#
Anudo is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Anudo thows a huge punch but Jones dodges it nicely.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Mac Anudo dominated that second 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. This is the final round!#R3#
Jones throws a lazy uppercut
and Anudo counters with a nice body shot.
Kim Jones has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Anudo fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Jones moves out of range of the strikes.
Jones throws a hook but Anudo avoids it easily.
Jones pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Anudo is looking to counter punch.
Anudo fails with a takedown attempt.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Jones is looking to take this fight into the clinch.#T1#
A shot to the liver by Jones. Beautiful body shot.
Anudo slips under a jab from Jones.
Crunch! Jones slams his shin into Anudo's torso.
Anudo moves out of range as Jones strikes.#TD#
Anudo 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.
Anudo throws a strike but Jones rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top. #REVB#
Anudo has a butterfly guard looking to sweep but Jones has passed into side control.
Anudo tries to get back to half guard but can't.#T2#
Anudo can't do much from the bottom here.
Anudo manages to land a sweep and he's now on top! Lovely Jiu Jitsu!
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Anudo has freed up his trapped foot and advances to mount.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Anudo throws a sloppy strike and Jones uses the opportunity to reverse the position! A bit of a scramble here and Jones has ended up in Anudo's guard. #SUB#
Anudo throwing his legs up looking for a triangle. #T3#
Jones throwing strikes from guard but Anudo blocks nicely.
Anudo has a butterfly guard looking to sweep but Jones has passed into side control.
Anudo gets one leg under and gets the fight to half guard. #SUB2#
Jones is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Anudo is just riding it out for now. Jones eventually gives up the hold.
Anudo is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though. #T4#
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.#SUB#
Anudo is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Jones pulls his head out easily.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Anudo slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Mac Anudo is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Anudo looking to hit a scissor sweep but Jones is one step ahead there.

And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Kim Jones.
I think Anudo has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Jack Bonds scores the fight 29:28
Judge Timothy Bukovac scores the fight 29:28
Judge Frank Antenori scores the fight 29:28

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Mac Anudo!
After winning the bout, Mac Anudo thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility.

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

#R1#
Anudo throws a nice inside leg kick.
Fisticuffs misses with a straight right.
Fisticuffs 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.
A looping hook to the body misses from Fisticuffs. Anudo does a little dance to reset his feet.
Fisticuffs 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.#CL#
Fisticuffs moves into the clinch.
Fisticuffs swings wildly with an uppercut but Anudo uses good head movement to avoid it.
Anudo blocking some punches.
Fisticuffs struggles to land a body shot inside as Anudo controls his hands.
Fisticuffs swings away with an uppercut that misses.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Fisticuffs.
Fisticuffs tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Fisticuffs misses with a punch on the inside. #TD2#
Anudo jumps guard.
Fisticuffs trying to stand up but can't free himself from Anudo's guard.#SUB2#
Anudo looking for a guillotine here but Fisticuffs defends easily.
Fisticuffs stopping the sweep attempt from Anudo.#T1#
Fisticuffs tries to stand but Anudo is controlling from the bottom.
Fisticuffs stopping the sweep attempt from Anudo.
Fisticuffs wants to get up but he can't break Anudo's closed guard. He needs to be careful trying to break the legs open, as he's open to submissions here.
Anudo looking for a sweep. Not yet Anudo, not yet. #SUB2#
Anudo working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Fisticuffs doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Fisticuffs manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem. #SUB2#
Anudo throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Fisticuffs trying to stand up but can't free himself from Anudo's guard.#T2#
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.
Anudo tries to land a sweep but no joy.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Fisticuffs trying to stand up but can't free himself from Anudo's guard.
Anudo looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Anudo keeps trying to improve his position.
Anudo looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it. #SUB2#
Anudo looking for a guillotine here but Fisticuffs defends easily.
Fisticuffs would like to get this fight back to the feet but can't get free from the closed guard.
Fisticuffs wants to stand and escape but instead Anudo has hit a sweep and he's now on top in guard. #REVB#
Fisticuffs keeping moving, preventing Anudo from controlling successfully. #T3#
Fisticuffs wants to stand but Anudo is controlling the position.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Anudo accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Fisticuffs knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Anudo on the ground.
Fisticuffs utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Anudo sitting in guard here, content to control.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Anudo's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
Anudo wants to control from the top but Fisticuffs keeps moving.
Fisticuffs wants to stand but Anudo is controlling the position. #T4#
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.
Fisticuffs wants to get back to his feet but Anudo passes into half guard.
Anudo has been taking part in the yoga sessions down at Tran MMA Gym. Presumably he's going to look for a slick submission... Or maybe he's looking to avoid one.#SUB2#
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Anudo looking for a kimura but he'll have to free his other leg if he wants to finish that. Perhaps he's just using it as a distraction technique.
Anudo working over Fisticuffs with some ground and pound. Fisticuffs looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Anudo thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Mac Anudo dominated that round.
That's time! Fisticuffs's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.#R2#
Fisticuffs just misses with a punch to the body.
Fisticuffs looks to score with a jab to the body but Anudo is just out of range.
Fisticuffs walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.#CL#
Fisticuffs instigates a clinch.
Fisticuffs lands a shoulder strike.
Fisticuffs misses with a short punch on the inside.
Fisticuffs working aggressively here.
Anudo drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Fisticuffs gets the underhooks and prevents it.
Anudo has a couple of punches blocked by Fisticuffs.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#TD2#
Anudo gets control of Fisticuffs's arms and successfully pulls guard. Anudo will no doubt be looking for submissions off his back.
Anudo looking for a sweep. Not yet Anudo, not yet.
Fisticuffs is looking to stand up but Anudo won't let him.
Anudo wants to sweep here but Fisticuffs controlling him for the moment. #T1#
Anudo trying to keep a closed guard but Fisticuffs is proving a slippery customer.
Fisticuffs has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.#SUB2#
Anudo has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Fisticuffs can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Fisticuffs wants to stand but Anudo is controlling his posture from full guard.
Fisticuffs trying desperately to get back to his feet here but he's not having any joy at all. He's going to tire himself out if he's not careful.
Mac Anudo has got the better of the ground game so far.#SUB2#
Anudo is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Fisticuffs wanted to stand there but Anudo had control of the position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.#T2#
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Fisticuffs closes the distance looking to clinch #TD2#
and Anudo counters with a takedown into side control.
Fisticuffs wants to escape from the position here - easier said than done!
Anudo has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Fisticuffs avoids any damage from the ground and pound of Anudo.
Anudo wants to control but Fisticuffs is keeping him busy.
Anudo misses with a strike but at least he's keeping busy, looking to cause some damage - that will still help him when it comes to the judges scorecards.
Anudo controls the position. #T3#
Anudo wants to lay and pray for a moment but Fisticuffs keeps working. #SUB2#
Anudo goes for an armbar here - this could be all over! But no, Fisticuffs has escaped beautifully and is now on top in side control! Oh, that's unlucky for Anudo but great work by Fisticuffs.
Anudo is trying to get back to half guard.
Fisticuffs wants to stand but Anudo is controlling his arm.
Anudo is trying to get back to half guard.
Fisticuffs wants to stand but Anudo has his arm trapped.
Anudo is looking for a sweep.#SU#
Fisticuffs stands up and beckons Anudo to his feet.
No joy there for Anudo, who threw a few shots but didn't land. #T4#
Anudo slips a straight right by Fisticuffs.
Fisticuffs swings for the body but Anudo moves out of range.
Anudo drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Fisticuffs defends it well.
Anudo throws a chopping leg kick but Fisticuffs manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Fisticuffs throws a hook but Anudo blocks it.
Anudo steps in looking to counter with the mid kick but it doesn't connect.
Jab, jab by Anudo - just one landing.
Anudo throws out a powerful jab.
Anudo dips to his left and cracks Fisticuffs with an uppercut!
Fisticuffs tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
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!#CL#
Fisticuffs has closed the distance and engaged Anudo in a clinch.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Fisticuffs misses with a hook from the clinch.
Fisticuffs can't find room to land a body shot as Anudo controls the action.
Fisticuffs fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Fisticuffs misses with a punch on the inside.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close second round but I would say that Torraso Fisticuffs will probably get the nod.
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. This is the final round!#R3##TD2#
Anudo shoots in for a takedown! He's got it and he's managed to land in side control! That's better than Anudo was expecting from the takedown attempt, I'm sure!
Fisticuffs wants to get back to his feet but Anudo drags him back down.
Fisticuffs is not content to let Anudo control the position.
An elbow from Anudo crashes against the mat.
Anudo misses with the ground and pound.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
The ground and pound from Anudo seems to be hitting the mat more than his opponent. #SUB2#
Anudo tries for a kimura but Fisticuffs is defending well.
Anudo in side control, trying to ground and pound but not landing this time. #T1#
Anudo is chipping away with strikes.
Anudo is looking to take a break and control but Fisticuffs is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom. #SUB2#
Anudo wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Fisticuffs, who protects the arm well.
Anudo in side control, throwing shots but Fisticuffs defends.
Anudo has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Anudo looking to punish the body of his opponent here but Fisticuffs is avoiding damage well. #T2#
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.
Anudo working the ground and pound but Fisticuffs is defending the strikes.
Anudo misses with a strike but at least he's keeping busy, looking to cause some damage - that will still help him when it comes to the judges scorecards.
Anudo tries to advance to mount but can't.
Anudo connects with a decent looking elbow from side control that caused Fisticuffs some visible discomfort.
Anudo wants to lay and pray for a moment but Fisticuffs keeps working.
Fisticuffs managing to avoid any damage from the strikes thrown by Anudo. #SUB2#
Anudo tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Anudo has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
Fisticuffs parries the strikes from Anudo easily there. Anudo is wary of posturing up too much because it might enable Fisticuffs to escape. #T3#
Anudo connects with a decent looking elbow from side control that caused Fisticuffs some visible discomfort.
Anudo postures up a little and throws a couple of hammerfists but they don't connect properly.
The ground and pound from Anudo seems to be hitting the mat more than his opponent.
Anudo in side control lands a decent elbow. #SUB2#
Anudo in side control, working for a kimura. He's got hold of an arm and he's torquing it... Fisticuffs is tapping! That's the end of the fight!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:56 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Mac Anudo!
A very excited looking Mac Anudo 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: SPPS Evolution 9
Date: Jan 05, 2024

#R1#
Kringle staying out of range there.
Kringle swings widly with a right hand
and Anudo counters with an outside leg kick.
Anudo works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Anudo scores with the left hand. Kringle knows he should have avoided that one.
Kringle throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Kringle blocks a head kick by Anudo.
Kringle throws a body punch but Anudo moves out of range.
An attempted straight right counter from Anudo misses the target.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kringle throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Anudo stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Anudo lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Anudo avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Anudo tried to counter with a leg kick but Kringle avoided it.#T1#
Kringle fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
A bone on bone clash there as Kringle blocks the leg kick.
Anudo staying out of range there.
Kringle throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Anudo avoids the body shot from Kringle.
Kringle lands with a shot to the body.
Kringle misses with a wild body shot.
Kringle closes the distance and lands a one-two.
Mac Anudo seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Kringle throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect. #T2#
Anudo paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Anudo tried to score with a low kick but Kringle checks it.
Kringle thows a leg kick but Anudo checks it #TD#
and Anudo decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in Kringle's guard.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Anudo trying to control but Kringle is working from the bottom.
Anudo tries to free his leg and advance position but Kringle is retaining full guard.
Anudo is looking to pass into half guard but Kringle pushes him away with his feet and jumps on top - now Kringle is in guard.#REVB#
Anudo has improved his flexibility recently so we will have to see if he can use that to his advantage.#T3#
Anudo trying to keep a closed guard but Kringle is proving a slippery customer.
Kringle won't allow Anudo to sweep him here.
Kringle stays in close to Anudo's body and controls the position.
Anudo working a defensive guard here.
Anudo looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Anudo is trying to control the position but Kringle postures up.
Kringle won't allow Anudo to sweep him here. #T4#
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Anudo is trying to keep Kringle in close. #REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Kringle fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Anudo manages to avoid it.
Anudo swings widly with a right hand
and Kringle connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Anudo walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Anudo is looking to land body kicks.
Kringle looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Anudo keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
An inside leg kick from Anudo misses.
Anudo keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Kringle.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Kristoph Kringle will probably get the nod.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.#R2#
A big left from Anudo misses.
Anudo misses with a takedown
and Kringle cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Kringle throws a nice inside leg kick.
Kringle has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Kringle lands a leg kick that knocks Anudo off balance momentarily.
Anudo uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Kringle.
Anudo tries to counter with a takedown but Kringle is quick to defend against it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Anudo throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Kringle swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Kringle throws a jab but it's blocked by Anudo.
A counter left hand to the body from Anudo misses its target.
Anudo throws a wild body kick that Kringle sees coming a mile off.#T1##TD#
Anudo looking to shoot here. He's gone for it and he's landed a takedown into side control! Oh, that's bad for Kringle!
Kringle can't do much from the bottom here.
Kringle controls the position for a moment.
Kringle parries the strikes from Anudo easily there. Anudo is wary of posturing up too much because it might enable Kringle to escape.
Anudo has knee on belly momentarily but Kringle bucks him off and regains half guard. #T2#
Anudo uses his free foot to push down on Kringle's thigh. Eventually he works his other foot free and he's advanced to mount - this is trouble for Kringle.
Anudo with shots to the head and body - Kringle looks very uncomfortable down there.
Anudo is landing with some decent strikes but Kringle is trying to advance his position so the referee is letting the fight continue.
Anudo thowing shots but they're missing.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Anudo thowing strikes but they're hitting the gloves, not doing any damage. #SUB#
Anudo goes for an armbar but he's fallen flat on his backside there and now Kringle is on top in guard. #SUB#
Anudo looking for submissions from the bottom but instead Kringle passes into half guard. #T3#
Anudo is looking to improve his position.
Anudo trying to control here.
Anudo won't allow Kringle to pass to mount.
Kringle seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense. #T4#
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Anudo is looking for a sweep. Kringle is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Anudo slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Anudo is on top in guard. #REVR#
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Anudo accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Anudo stopping the sweep attempt from Kringle.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Mac Anudo dominated that second round.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.#R3#
Kringle blocks a jab.
Kringle lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected.
Kringle checks a low kick from Anudo.
Anudo tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Anudo throws a lazy head kick
and Kringle counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Kringle lands a nice shot to the body.
Kringle swinging wildly here.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kringle moves out of range as Anudo throws a body kick.
Anudo throws a jab but it's blocked by Kringle.
Kringle tries a quick counter leg kick but Anudo is wise to it.#T1#
Kringle misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Anudo avoids the body shot from Kringle.
It looked like Anudo was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Kringle.
Anudo throws a head kick that misses.
Anudo lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Anudo tries to score a power double leg takedown but Kringle sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Anudo somewhat.
Danga de danga de dang - Anudo scores with a four punch combination!#T2#
Anudo throws a low kick, looking for Kringle's leg but Kringle calmly moves out of range.
Kristoph Kringle seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Anudo misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Anudo throws a head kick that misses.
Anudo slips a straight right by Kringle.
Kringle throws a right hand that Anudo ducks under and follows up with a left that Anudo also avoids with ease.
Anudo misses with a hook
and Kringle counters with a nice uppercut.
Anudo fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Kringle throws out a counter right but Anudo avoids it with no problem.#T3#
Anudo misses with a takedown
and Kringle counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Mac Anudo. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Kringle throws a looping overhand right but Anudo ducks down to avoid it.
Anudo misses with a wild body shot.
Anudo throws an ugly left hook that misses
and he gets countered with a snapping leg kick.
Anudo keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Anudo dodges the punch combination from Kringle.
Anudo feinted there with a counter leg kick.#T4#
Kringle lands a jab, followed by a cross and another cross, as Anudo backs up against the cage.
Kringle misses with a few strikes there. #TD#
Anudo closes the distance and gets a double leg, slamming Kringle to the mat! Kringle manages to get full guard.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Anudo trying to control the position from guard on top but Kringle is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Anudo accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Kringle controls Anudo momentarily but Anudo frees himself.
Anudo works a leg free and moves into half guard.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Kristoph Kringle really dominated that round.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.#R4#
Anudo throws a chopping leg kick but Kringle manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
A countering left hand to the body from Kringle misses.
Kringle swings for the body but Anudo moves out of range.
Anudo scores with a hook to the body. Kringle takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Kringle lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Anudo circles away quickly and effectively.
An attempted straight right counter from Anudo misses the target.
Anudo lands a jab-cross combination.
Anudo has his takedown stuffed
letting Kringle counter with a right hand.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Anudo scoring well with a low kick there.
Kringle is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Anudo rather than just go for the knockout.
Anudo with a poor takedown
letting Kringle counter with a right hand. #T1#
Anudo looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Anudo is looking to land body kicks.
Anudo misses with an uppercut
and Kringle counters with an outside leg kick.
Kringle misses with a leg kick
and Anudo counters with a right hand to the body.
Kringle scoring well with a low kick there.
Kringle paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Anudo darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Anudo thows a leg kick but Kringle checks it
and Kringle counters with a nice uppercut. #T2#
Anudo lands a slapping body shot.
Anudo is trying hard to land a takedown here. Kringle sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Mac Anudo. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Anudo cracks a nice hook into Kringle's ribs.
Anudo tries for a takedown but Kringle circles away easily
and Kringle counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook 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!
Donk. Anudo catches Kringle right on the button with a cross.
A head kick misses from Kringle.
Anudo swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Kringle thows a left - swing and a miss!
Anudo appears to be looking for a big counter.#T3#
Anudo throws a lazy right hand but Kringle sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Kringle throws a leg kick that misses.
Kringle throws a predictable looking body shot #TD#
and Anudo counters with a shoot takedown into half guard.
Anudo working the head and body with strikes.
Kringle trying to control from the bottom.
Anudo passes to full mount!
Anudo throwing sloppy strikes here. Perhaps if he tightened up his striking from such a dominant position, he'd be able to finish easier.
Kringle is in a horrible position here, under a barrage of strikes, he's managing to avoid any damage.
Mac Anudo overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.#T4#
Anudo throwing strikes here but Kringle is writhing around nicely and avoiding any serious damage.
Anudo is in the full mount, landing strikes.
Anudo is in the full mount, landing strikes.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Anudo scoring with strikes but Kringle is staying in there.
Kringle felt the need to train up his defensive grappling in the buildup to the fight. Presumably he was expecting to be in a difficult position like this, so let's see if he can get out of it.
Anudo controlling his opponent.
Kringle keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
Anudo punching from mount but Kringle doing a good job of avoiding damage.
Anudo misses with a head shot.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Mac Anudo had his way with Kristoph Kringle in that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. This is the final round!#R5#
Kringle scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Anudo shoots and misses
and Kringle counters with a stiff right hand.
Nice body kick from Anudo.
Anudo dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Anudo shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Kringle as he jumps to the side.
Kringle tries a quick counter leg kick but Anudo is wise to it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Anudo looks to land a combination but Kringle avoids it well.
Kringle's jab looks to have found its range, popping Anudo under the eye.#T1#
Anudo misses with a takedown attempt
and Kringle counters with a lovely straight right hand!
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Mac Anudo. That's going to take a lot out of him.
A nice combination there by Anudo.
A left and a right from Kringle both land. Nice combination.
Anudo throws a body kick that digs right into the meat.
Kringle looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Kringle misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Kringle misses with a hook. Anudo ducked under it nicely.
Anudo fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Kringle manages to avoid it.#T2#
Anudo takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Kristoph Kringle is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Kringle throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Anudo stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Kringle connects with the punch.
Kringle swings for the body but Anudo moves out of range.
Anudo misses with a kick to the body.
Kringle let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
Kringle ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Anudo moves away.#TD#
Anudo shoots in for a takedown and gets it.
Kringle tries to roll over but Anudo keeps him under control.#T3#
Anudo missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Kringle wants to control but Anudo is keeping busy.
Anudo is trying to control the action in half guard but Kringle is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Anudo passes to side control.
Kringle is trying to get back to half guard.#T4#
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Anudo throwing ground and pound but whilst doing so, he forgets to control position and Kringle works his way back to half guard. Good composure under pressure.
Anudo trying to pass the guard but Kringle defending well. #SUB#
Anudo wants to work for an arm triangle but Kringle is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Kringle has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Anudo is working away from the top position though.

And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Kristoph Kringle.
I think Kringle has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Ben Hemmingworth scores the fight 47:48
Judge Hugh Johnson scores the fight 47:48
Judge Summer Carpenter scores the fight 47:48

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Kristoph Kringle!
Kristoph Kringle is the new heavyweight champion!
Our winner, Kristoph Kringle, 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: SPPS Evolution 4
Date: Dec 01, 2023

#R1#
Mineiro scores with a hook to the body. Anudo takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Good leg kick by Anudo. #CL#
Anudo closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Mineiro is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Anudo to keep the fight standing.#TD#
Anudo has picked Mineiro up - he's going for a ride! Anudo dumps his opponent to the mat with a thud and settles into half guard.
Mineiro moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Anudo is pushing down on Mineiro's leg trying to pass to half guard. Mineiro is fighting to maintain full guard but Anudo has managed to sneak the leg through.
Anudo thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Mineiro's head.
Anudo is trying to control. Mineiro wants to improve his position but can't escape this time. #SUB2#
Mineiro looking for submissions off his back.
Anudo 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. #T1#
Anudo passes to side control. #SUB#
Anudo wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Mineiro, who protects the arm well.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Anudo tries to move into full mount but can't pass Mineiro's legs.
Mineiro is letting Anudo control him for a moment.
Anudo is looking to take a break and control but Mineiro is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom. #T2#
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Anudo happy to just control the position for now.
Anudo scores with a couple of short elbows.
Anudo trying to control the position but Mineiro is working away.
Mineiro tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Anudo wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Anudo trying to control the position but Mineiro is working away.
Anudo scoring with punches and elbows. #T3#
Anudo is looking to take a break and control but Mineiro is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Anudo passes to full mount! That's big trouble for Mineiro!
Anudo unloading with bombs!
The referee warns Mineiro that he has to improve his position here as he takes two more clean shots to the head.
BOOM! Anudo connects with a massive shot to the dome!
Anudo takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
Mineiro wants to hold on but Anudo pushes him away.
Anudo raining down shots from the mount!#T4#
Anudo scoring with strikes but Mineiro is staying in there.
Mineiro is in a horrible position here. Anudo smacks him with another shot as he tries to escape the position.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Mineiro 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.
Anudo is looking to pass the guard... He's managed it - he's now in full mount!
Anudo tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
Anudo pausing momentarily but resumes with a couple of decent strikes that do a bit of damage.
Anudo trying to control but Mineiro is having none of it.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Mac Anudo dominated that round.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.#R2#
Mineiro moves in looking to clinch but Anudo pushes him off.
Anudo is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Mineiro can do to turn this around?
Mineiro moves out of range as Anudo throws a body kick. #CL#
Anudo has closed the distance and engaged Mineiro in a clinch.
Anudo tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Mineiro's elbow.
Anudo tries a knee to the head but Mineiro blocks it.
Anudo misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Mineiro.
Mineiro has a couple of punches blocked by Anudo.
Mineiro jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Anudo walks away with a smile on his face. Mineiro gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
Anudo looks for the body kick but Mineiro saw that one coming.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A thudding body kick lands there by Anudo! #KD#
A jab-cross combination lands for Anudo and sends Mineiro crashing to the mat! Anudo follows him down to the mat - Mineiro regains half guard but he's not out of trouble yet! #CUT#It looks like Elinho Mineiro has been cut.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Anudo seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Mineiro does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back. #T1#
Anudo uses his free foot to push down on Mineiro's thigh. Eventually he works his other foot free and he's advanced to mount - this is trouble for Mineiro.
Anudo lands an elbow that was bordering on illegal but the referee lets it go with a warning.
Anudo can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Mineiro is looking to escape.
Anudo has improved his flexibility recently so we will have to see if he can use that to his advantage.
Anudo avoids the attempt from Mineiro to control.
Anudo breaks from Mineiro's wrist control and lands an elbow.
Anudo cracks Mineiro with a nasty head shot there - the crowd let out an audible gasp there, as the noise reverberated around the arena.
Anudo takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.#T2#
Mineiro in a bad spot here, taking shots to the head. #SUB#
Anudo goes for an armbar but he's not got it… Mineiro turns into him and now he's in Anudo's guard.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Mineiro trying to control the position from guard on top but Anudo is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Anudo wants to sweep here but Mineiro controlling him for the moment. #T3##SUB2#
Mineiro drops back looking for a heel hook - he quickly realises he's not going to get it but Anudo manages to dive on top of him before he can escape and now Mineiro has Anudo in his guard.#REVR#
Anudo stands up over Mineiro, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
Mineiro can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Anudo controls the pace.
Anudo is in close to Mineiro's body, working some short punches and elbows.
Anudo cracks Mineiro with a solid left hand.#T4#
Anudo slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.
Anudo in side control lands a nice looking series of punches and elbows.
Anudo trying to control the position but Mineiro is working away.
Mineiro is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Mineiro is working to avoid the ground and pound but Anudo connects with a decent elbow.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Mac Anudo dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Elinho Mineiro's cut.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action. Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!#R3#
Mineiro sees a low kick coming and goes to check it, but it's actually a body kick and it thuds into his unprotected ribs.
Anudo fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Mineiro has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Nice defenses there by Anudo.
Anudo wants to take advantage of his opponent's missed offense by moving into the clinch.
Mac Anudo is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Mineiro showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Anudo.
Mineiro looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Anudo dips to his left and cracks Mineiro with an uppercut!#KD#
Anudo catches Mineiro napping and connects with a big right hand that sends Mineiro to the canvas! #ROC#Mineiro is rocked!
Anudo 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.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Anudo is stalling in the full guard.
Mineiro is still in real trouble! Can Anudo finish him?
Anudo pushes down on Mineiro's leg and manages to get into half guard.
Anudo is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position. #SUB#
Anudo is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Mineiro seems to have recovered his senses.#T1#
Anudo working Mineiro over with strikes.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Anudo lands a big elbow - Mineiro is out of it! He's waving his arms around but his eyes are closed and he's not intelligently defending himself - the ref has no choice but to jump in and stop the fight! This one is in the books! A TKO win for Anudo!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:35 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Mac Anudo!
A relieved looking Mac Anudo 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: NYF 40: Donal vs Daxton 2
Date: Oct 28, 2023

#R1#
A swing and a miss from Saint-Clair.
Anudo throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Saint-Clair counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Saint-Clair takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Jab by Saint-Clair.#CUT2#It looks like Mac Anudo has been cut.
Anudo throws out a loose jab but Saint-Clair uses good head movement to avoid it.
Anudo shoots in for a takedown but Saint-Clair shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Anudo takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
LÃ©o Saint-Clair seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Anudo throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Saint-Clair throws out a counter right but Anudo avoids it with no problem.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Saint-Clair lands an overhand right.
Anudo waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Saint-Clair.
Anudo keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Saint-Clair.
Anudo slips a jab from Saint-Clair.#T1#
Anudo throws a leg kick #KD2#
and Saint-Clair counters with a nice right hand that sends Anudo toppling to the canvas! Anudo scrambles and gets back to his feet - can Saint-Clair finish him?!
Saint-Clair's corner calls for a 1-2. Saint-Clair obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Jab, cross, leg kick. Nice combination by Anudo!
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Saint-Clair takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Anudo rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Saint-Clair counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Anudo scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Anudo paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Saint-Clair looks to throw the jab but Anudo is out of range.
Anudo appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
Saint-Clair misses with a lunging right hand
and Anudo counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Saint-Clair lands a jab.#ROC2#Anudo is rocked!
Saint-Clair fires a straight punch through the middle that cracks Anudo square on the jaw! Damn, Anudo is out cold on his feet and topples face first to the canvas! Wow, I haven't seen a knockout that brutal in a long time!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:59 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). LÃ©o Saint-Clair!
LÃ©o Saint-Clair decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.

Event: NYF 36: Anudo vs Simons
Date: Sep 30, 2023

#R1#
Simons 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 Mac Anudo has been cut.
Simons throws a shot from downtown. Anudo moves away and avoids it.
An attempted straight right counter from Anudo misses the target.
Simons throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Anudo sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Simons lands a nice shot that snaps Anudo's head back.
Simons scores with a nice strike.
Simons throws an off balance right hand
and Anudo counters with an inside leg kick.
Anudo fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.#KD2#
Simons lands a big right hand that sends Anudo crashing to the mat! Simons stays standing though and waves Anudo back to his feet!#ROC2#Anudo is rocked!
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Simons weaves into range and cracks Anudo right on the temple with a beautiful overhand right! Anudo goes down! He's out cold! Wow, what a beautiful knockout! Simons is strutting round the canvas like a movie star as the camera bulbs flash frantically.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:38 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Russ Simons!
Russ Simons is the new heavyweight champion!
Russ Simons decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.

Event: NYF 34: Donal vs Tonioli
Date: Sep 16, 2023

#R1#
Ferguson throws a hook but Anudo blocks it.
Anudo looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Anudo takes a swing at Ferguson's ribcage but misses.
Anudo dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Ferguson scores with a sloppy right hand. Anudo should have avoided that one.
Anudo throws a poor cross that misses
and Ferguson counters with a straight right hand.
Anudo slips under a jab.
And Anudo tries to counter it with a takedown but Ferguson pushes his down on his head and steps out.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Anudo throws a quick inside leg kick.
Ferguson walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Anudo lands with a good body shot.#T1#
A jab from Anudo misses.
Ferguson takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Ferguson cracks Anudo with an open hand slap.#CUT#It looks like Mac Anudo has been cut.
Anudo throws a right and a left that both miss.
Anudo drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Anudo blocks a jab.
Anudo changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
Anudo blocks a jab.
Anudo looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Anudo darts in looking for a takedown but Ferguson gets double underhooks and turns Anudo into the cage.
Ferguson moves away from the strike by Anudo.
It looked like Ferguson wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Mac Anudo seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.#T2#
The crowd cheers as Anudo lands an impressive looking overhand right. Ferguson doesn't seem phased though.
Nice defenses there by Anudo.
Anudo replies with a solid counter kick to the body but Ferguson blocks it well.
Anudo takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Anudo ducks under a wild hook from Ferguson.
And Anudo tries to counter it with a takedown but Ferguson pushes his down on his head and steps out.
Anudo ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Ferguson loads up on a big right hand but Anudo slips the punch.
Anudo tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
Ferguson moves out of range of the body kick.
Anudo looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Ferguson darts in and out, connecting with a jab. #T3#
Anudo fails to land the takedown.
Anudo moves out of range of the body kick from Ferguson. #TD2#
Anudo shoots in for a takedown and gets it.#SUB2#
Anudo is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Ferguson defends it well.
Anudo throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man. #T4#
Ferguson tries to roll over but Anudo keeps him under control.
Anudo trying to control from half guard but Ferguson is working away.
Ferguson is trying to get back to full guard.
Anudo works his foot free and advances to mount.
Anudo lands a shot to the body, followed up by a shot to the exposed head of his trapped opponent.
Ferguson is trying to escape the mount.
Ferguson might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Ferguson wriggling around on the bottom manages to avoid the strikes thrown by Anudo.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Mac Anudo will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Mac Anudo's cut.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!#R2#
Anudo misses with a body kick.
Anudo goes for a double leg but Ferguson avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Ferguson continues to drive forward.
Niall Ferguson is winning the standup battle so far.
Anudo scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Ferguson is really head hunting here, hardly looking to strike to the body at all.
Anudo bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Nice sprawl there from Ferguson as Anudo shoots in.
Both fighters are looking to counter, which isn't making for the most exciting fight in the world.
Ferguson rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Anudo 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.
Anudo comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Anudo connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Anudo misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Niall Ferguson has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Mac Anudo.#T1#
Ferguson misses with a series of wild punches.
Ferguson moves away from the strike by Anudo. #TD2#
Anudo decides to change it up a bit and drives through with a nice takedown into half guard.
Anudo throwing shots but Ferguson is blocking nicely.
Anudo is thwarting Ferguson's attempts to control the position.
Anudo has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Anudo lands with a punch from half guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Anudo stalling. #T2#
Ferguson moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Anudo trying to control the position from guard on top but Ferguson is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Anudo wants to pass the guard but Ferguson is keeping the position.
Ferguson seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now.
Ferguson working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Anudo.
Anudo trying to control the position from guard on top but Ferguson is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #T3#
Ferguson working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Anudo.
Ferguson working a defensive guard here.
Anudo pushes down on Ferguson's leg and manages to get into half guard.
Ferguson blocking the ground and pound attempt from Anudo.
Anudo has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Ferguson is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Ferguson is doing well to avoid being mounted. He's controlling the position at the moment.
Ferguson is looking for a sweep. Anudo is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.#T4#
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Ferguson controlling the position for now.
Anudo tries to pass to full mount but Ferguson defends it.
Anudo wants to control but Ferguson is keeping him busy. #REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Ferguson swings widly with a right hand
and Anudo counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Ferguson moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Ferguson misses with a few strikes there.
Anudo tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Anudo throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Ferguson uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Anudo.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Mac Anudo showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Mac Anudo's cut.
That's time! Ferguson's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.#R3#
Anudo pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Ferguson is looking to counter punch.
Anudo is looking to land body kicks.
Ferguson looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Anudo ducks under a wild hook from Ferguson.
The fighters circling - Anudo throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Ferguson jabbing away but nothing is landing.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Anudo looks to score with a jab to the body but Ferguson is just out of range.
Anudo displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Ferguson throws out the jab.
Anudo misses with a looping right.#T1#
Ferguson slips under a jab from Anudo.
Anudo with a hook.
Ferguson throws out a loose jab but Anudo uses good head movement to avoid it.
Ferguson throws a looping overhand right but Anudo ducks down to avoid it.
Anudo looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Anudo slips a straight right by Ferguson.
Anudo uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Ferguson has time to react.#T2#
A jab from Anudo does it's job there.
Anudo moves out of range of the strikes.
A slapping leg kick lands for Anudo. #TD2#
Anudo looking to shoot here. He's gone for it and he's landed a takedown into side control! Oh, that's bad for Ferguson!
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!#SUB2#
Anudo is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Ferguson knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
Ferguson stops Anudo from passing to mount. #T3#
Anudo landing strikes.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Anudo fails to land a wild elbow strike.
Anudo throws a knee to the body but it doesn't do much damage.#SUB2#
Anudo wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Ferguson, who protects the arm well.
Ferguson tries to buck Anudo off but Anudo is having none of it.
Ferguson avoids any damage from the ground and pound of Anudo.
Anudo looking to punish the body of his opponent here but Ferguson is avoiding damage well.
Ferguson manages to get one leg in to regain half guard.
Ferguson is looking for a sweep. Anudo is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.#T4#
Ground and pound from Anudo.
Anudo trying to control from half guard but Ferguson is working away. #SUB2#
Anudo is working for submissions here but there's nothing on. #SUB2#
Anudo is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Ferguson trying to control here.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Anudo is looking to advance position but Ferguson won't allow it.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Mac Anudo really dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Mac Anudo's cut.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!#R4#
Anudo cracks Ferguson with a right hand to the side of the head.
Ferguson takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Anudo shoots in for a takedown but Ferguson shows good takedown defense.
Ferguson is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Anudo.
Anudo tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Ferguson defends well and Anudo ends up having to push Ferguson into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
Anudo is using his reach advantage to land shots from outside his opponent's range.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A decent looking cross lands there for Anudo.
Anudo swings away with a body shot that misses
and Ferguson connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.#T1#
Nice sprawl there from Ferguson as Anudo shoots in.
Ferguson swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Niall Ferguson has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Mac Anudo.
Ferguson takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Ferguson is looking for a counter combo.
The fighters circling - Ferguson throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Anudo is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
Niall Ferguson is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Anudo misses with a body shot.
Ferguson throwing a counter right hand but Anudo manages to avoid it.
Anudo misses the shot to the body.
We've been told by Ferguson's head coaches at Soul Supremacy Rio that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Anudo gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Ferguson connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Ferguson takes a kick to the body and keeps moving.#T2#
Anudo throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Ferguson's waist but Ferguson gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Anudo off to one side.
Ferguson uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Anudo.
Ferguson swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Anudo shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Ferguson but Ferguson pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Ferguson misses with a double jab.
Ferguson's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Anudo connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Ferguson scrambles back to his feet.
Crunch! Ferguson slams his shin into Anudo's torso.
Anudo shoots and misses
and Ferguson connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.#T3#
Ferguson misses with a hook.
Anudo has a takedown stuffed.
It looked like Ferguson wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Anudo fails to land the takedown.
Anudo has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
Ferguson uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Anudo.
Ferguson on the wrong end of a kick to the body.
Good leg kick by Anudo. #T4#
Anudo throws a body kick despite being completely out of range
and Ferguson counters with a straight right hand.#TD2#
Anudo darts in and lands a nice takedown into half guard.
Anudo throwing shots but Ferguson is blocking nicely.
Ferguson keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Mac Anudo has got the better of the ground game so far.
Ferguson is controlling Anudo's position as best he can from this difficult position.
Ferguson trying to control from the bottom.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Ferguson is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Anudo's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Anudo's back!
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Anudo tries to break free.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Niall Ferguson had his way with Mac Anudo in that round.
The cut man is working on Mac Anudo's cut.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! So, we enter the final round. Let's see if either fighter can bring us a finish, or whether we're going to the judges scorecards.#R5#
Ferguson rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Ferguson takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Anudo throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Ferguson's waist but Ferguson gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Anudo off to one side. #TD2#
Anudo looking for a takedown here - he's got it.
Ferguson is adopting a defensive guard.
Anudo looking to pass the guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ferguson has Anudo pulled in close to control his posture.
Ferguson looking to hit a scissor sweep but Anudo is one step ahead there. #T1#
Anudo stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Ferguson swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Ferguson wants to sweep but no luck.
Anudo loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Anudo is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
Ferguson lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.#REVR#
Anudo is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move. #REVB##T2#
Ferguson holds on for dear life, maintaining half guard for now.
Anudo wants to free his trapped foot but Ferguson is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Anudo moves into full mount! Ferguson won't be happy about that!
Ferguson is desperately trying to improve his position but Anudo has a good base and remains in mount.
Anudo with good strikes from the mount here!
Ferguson is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Anudo thowing shots but they're missing.
Anudo scoring with some good ground and pound from mount here. Will he manage to finish Ferguson? #T3#
Ferguson is trying desperately to improve position.
Anudo looking to finish Ferguson with some ground and pound. This is bad for Ferguson!#SUB2#
Anudo is working on an americana here. Ooh, that looks pretty nasty! Nope, Ferguson has managed to escape the submission attempt.
Ferguson is trying to escape the mount.
Anudo raining down hammerfists from mount.#CUT2#It looks like Niall Ferguson has been cut.
Anudo is still in mount, landing shots to his trapped opponent. Ferguson can't stay in a position like this for much longer.
Ferguson tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Ferguson tries to lock up and control but Anudo gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.#T4#
Ferguson is going to have to think about doing something other than just controlling because Anudo is managing to avoid having the position dictated to him.
Ferguson is in a horrible position here. Anudo smacks him with another shot as he tries to escape the position. #SUB2#
Anudo goes for an armbar but Ferguson turns quickly into his guard - lovely anticipation from Ferguson. #SUB2#
Anudo has his foot on Ferguson's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Ferguson works his way back into a safe position though.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Ferguson won't allow Anudo to sweep him here.
Anudo working a defensive guard here. #SUB2#
Anudo has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Ferguson can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Niall Ferguson has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Mac Anudo is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Anudo seems keen to control Ferguson's posture.

And that's the end of the fight!
Mac Anudo comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Anudo has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Chad Campbell scores the fight 46:49
Judge Eddie Farnsworth scores the fight 46:49
Judge Russell Pearce scores the fight 46:49

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Mac Anudo!
Mac Anudo is the new heavyweight champion!
Mac Anudo decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.

Event: NYF 28: Ferguson vs Daxton
Date: Jul 29, 2023

#R1#
Anudo tries to clinch there but Mendez circles away. #CL2#
Anudo closes the distance and pushes Mendez back into the cage.
Mendez throws a punch but it's blocked by Anudo.
Mendez misses with a punch on the inside.
Mendez lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Anudo backwards.
A nice left hand lands by Anudo.
Mendez misses with a punch to the body.
I was talking to Mendez's coach per-fight and he was telling me that they'd been working on the clinch in the runup to this fight.
Mendez tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Mendez misses with a hook from the clinch. #BC2#
Anudo manages to break the clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#TD#
Mendez closes the distance and clinches up, looking for a takedown. He shifts his weight and gets a nice trip into half guard.
Anudo wants to improve his position but Mendez is controlling well.
Anudo on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Mendez sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Anudo defending well though. #T1#
Mendez throws a big elbow that misses, also allowing Anudo to regain full guard. #SUB2#
Mendez avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Mendez throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent. #SUB2#
Anudo looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Anudo manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Mendez manages to get himself to full guard. #REVB#
Anudo with a flurry of punches that miss.
Anudo looking to pass the guard.
Mendez wants to stand and escape but Anudo is having none of it.
Anudo has been taking part in the yoga sessions down at Thunder Gym. Presumably he's going to look for a slick submission... Or maybe he's looking to avoid one.#T2#
Mendez is trying to control the position but Anudo postures up.
Mendez looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it.
Mendez is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Anudo with a flurry of punches that miss.
Mendez bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Anudo's guard. #REVR#
Mendez working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Mendez lands a couple of decent looking shots.#SUB2#
Anudo looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Mendez scoring with some ground and pound. #T3#
Mendez stopping the sweep attempt from Anudo.
Mendez missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Mendez might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Mendez working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Mendez postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
Anudo wants to sweep here but Mendez controlling him for the moment.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Mendez accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Mendez is looking to advance position but Anudo has hit a scissor sweep - now he's on top in mount!#REVB#
Anudo punishing his opponent with strikes.
Mendez tries to hold on but Anudo pushes him away.
Anudo throws an elbow from mount that misses. Lucky escape for Mendez because Anudo loaded up on that one. #T4#
Anudo is still in mount, landing shots to his trapped opponent. Mendez can't stay in a position like this for much longer.
Mendez is in a horrible position here, under a barrage of strikes, he's managing to avoid any damage.
Mendez tries to lock up and control but Anudo gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Mendez is working to get back to half guard.
Anudo avoids the attempt from Mendez to control.
Mendez tries to reverse the position but Anudo maintains control.
Mendez tries to hold on but Anudo postures up.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Anudo is landing with some decent strikes but Mendez is trying to advance his position so the referee is letting the fight continue.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Mac Anudo 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#
Mendez pushes forward with a 1-2 combination that forces Anudo back to the cage. Mendez follows up with a solid lead hook to the liver.#CUT#It looks like Mac Anudo has been cut.
Anudo tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Mendez defends well and Anudo ends up having to push Mendez into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
Anudo ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Mendez moves away.
Mendez misses with the combination. #TD2#
Mendez gets caught napping as Anudo dives in and scores a takedown. Mendez manages to retain guard.
Mendez preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Mendez is trying to control the position but Anudo postures up.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Mendez avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Mendez keeping moving, preventing Anudo from controlling successfully. #T1#
Anudo throws a big right hand that misses.
Mendez seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now.
The referee looks like he's ready to step in and stand the fighters back up.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Anudo loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry. #REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Anudo fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Mendez.
Anudo moves out of range as Mendez throws a body kick.
Anudo is looking to clinch but Mendez is avoiding it.
Mac Anudo seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
An inside leg kick from Mendez misses.
Anudo now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
Mendez scores with a nice looking left hook and follows it up with an uppercut!
Mendez tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Anudo was well out of range. Poor timing from Mendez.#T2#
Mendez slips a jab from Anudo.
Mendez appears to be looking for a big counter.
Mendez takes a kick to the side of the head.
A clash of legs there as Anudo blocks the low kick.
Anudo rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Mendez moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Mendez swings for the body but Anudo moves out of range.
Mendez changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Anudo tries to avoid it but Mendez manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Anudo to the ground. Anudo escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Anudo tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Mendez defends well and Anudo ends up having to push Mendez into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
Mendez attempts a counter takedown but Anudo avoids it well and moves away.
Anudo looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Anudo works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Anudo lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Anudo misses with a hook to the body #KD#
and Mendez counters with a series of strikes that sends Anudo to the canvas! Mendez follows down into guard, looking to finish the fight!
Anudo wants to sweep but no luck. #T3##SUB2#
Anudo working for a triangle but Mendez defends it easily.
Anudo has been the more effective fighter overall so far.#SUB2#
Anudo is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Mendez is aware though and is defending well.
Mendez working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Anudo tries to land a sweep but no joy. #SUB2#
Anudo looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Anudo preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Mendez throws a big elbow that misses.
Mendez throws a big elbow that misses.
Mendez scoring with some ground and pound. #T4#
Mendez throwing strikes from guard but Anudo blocks nicely. #SUB2#
Anudo is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Mendez is aware though and is defending well.
Mac Anudo has got the better of the ground game so far.
Mendez lands a couple of decent looking shots.
Mendez trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Mendez throws a strike but Anudo rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top. #REVB#
Mendez wants to get back to his feet but Anudo is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
Anudo tries to free his leg and advance position but Mendez is retaining full guard.
Mendez wants to sweep here but Anudo controlling him for the moment.
Mendez can't keep his opponent in guard - Anudo advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Mac Anudo showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Mac Anudo's cut.
That's time! Back to the action! Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!#R3#
Mendez swings away with a leg kick that misses.
A nice leg kick from Anudo, right into the meat of the thigh.
Mendez stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Anudo.
Anudo shoots in but no luck this time. #KD#
A jab-cross combination lands for Mendez and sends Anudo crashing to the mat! Mendez follows him down to the mat - Anudo regains half guard but he's not out of trouble yet! #ROC#Anudo is rocked!
Mendez lands a massive shot from half guard that has rocked Anudo! More strikes land and this one is all over! Mendez jumps to his feet and is applauded loudly by the crowd!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:42 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Joe Mendez!

Event: NYF 26: McCoy vs Dujardin
Date: Jul 15, 2023

#R1#
Anudo scores with a crisp jab that stopped Silva in his tracks.
Anudo scores with a nice strike.
Silva moves away from the strike by Anudo.
Silva tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
Anudo bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Silva blocks a leg kick.
Silva drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Anudo defends it well.
Anudo looks to land a left hand but Silva moved out of range nicely.
Silva drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Anudo defends it well.
Anudo looks to score with a jab to the body but Silva is just out of range.
Silva feints the counter takedown.
Anudo throws a series of punches but Silva avoids them all with ease.
Silva changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Anudo swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Silva is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
Anudo lands with a right hand.
Silva takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Anudo works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.#T1#
Anudo tries to clinch but Silva moves out of range.
Silva drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Anudo defends it well.
Mac Anudo seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Anudo tries to clinch but Silva is having none of it.
Silva is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
Anudo is using his reach advantage well here, landing the more effective single shots from range.
Anudo with the inside leg kick.
Silva uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Anudo.
Anudo throws a right hand that misses #TD2#
and Silva counters with a nice double leg into guard.
Anudo keeping full guard, as Silva tries to pass.
Anudo is trying to keep Silva in close. #T2#
Silva stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Anudo swivels though and keeps the full guard.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Anudo is on top in guard. #REVR#
Anudo controlling from the top position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#SUB2#
Silva working away from the bottom but not quite defensive enough there because Anudo has passed into half guard! #T3#
Silva is staying active underneath Anudo, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Silva gets full guard.
Anudo lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.#SUB2#
Silva throws his legs up looking for a submission but Anudo uses it to pass to side control.
Silva regains half guard.
Anudo trying to control the action but Silva is working from the bottom.
Silva wants to improve his position but Anudo is controlling well. #T4#
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Anudo lands a nice short elbow.
Anudo is pressing down on Silva's thigh, looking to free his foot. Silva is holding on for now.
Silva tries to roll over but Anudo keeps him under control.
Anudo is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
Anudo working Silva over with strikes.
Silva is in trouble now - Anudo has advanced to mount!
Silva bucks up and manages to get a nice reversal! He's in guard on the top - nicely done!
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Mac Anudo dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.#R2#
Anudo stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Anudo lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.#CUT#It looks like Jackson Silva has been cut.
Silva checks a leg kick nicely.
A looping hook to the body misses from Anudo. Silva does a little dance to reset his feet.
And Silva tries to counter it with a takedown but Anudo pushes his down on his head and steps out.
Anudo 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.
Silva takes a jab right on the kisser.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Anudo paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Silva uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Anudo.
Anudo wants to clinch but Silva slips to the side#TD2#
and Silva counters with a nice double leg into half guard.
Anudo has improved his flexibility recently so we will have to see if he can use that to his advantage.#T1#
Anudo is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Silva's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Silva's back!
Silva is defending well here and trying to improve his position.
Anudo is working the ground and pound here and the referee is taking a close look at Silva. He must escape soon or this one will be stopped.
Anudo scores with punches and elbows.
Silva tries to roll but Anudo sticks to his back.
Silva trying to control but he's just got himself in more trouble.
Anudo is throwing punches to the body, looking to soften Silva up.
Silva breaks Anudo's hooks off and manages to turn into his guard.
Silva tries to free his leg and advance position but Anudo is retaining full guard. #T2##SUB#
Anudo working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Silva doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Silva manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
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!
Silva stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Anudo swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Silva trying to control the position from guard on top but Anudo is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Anudo keeping full guard, as Silva tries to pass. #T3##SUB2#
Silva has gone for a leg lock! Anudo slips out almost immediately though and dives into Silva's guard.#REVR#
Anudo showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
Anudo with a flurry of punches that miss.
Anudo advances to half guard.
Anudo working Silva over with strikes.
Anudo looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Mac Anudo overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.#T4#
Silva is refusing to be controlled, as Anudo sits in half guard.
Silva wants to get back to full guard.#SUB#
Anudo is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Anudo throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Silva has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Anudo is working away from the top position though.
Silva tries to roll over but Anudo keeps him under control.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Mac Anudo dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Jackson Silva's cut.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! This is the final round!#R3#
Anudo looks to land a right hand but Silva moved out of range.
Anudo throws a sloppy body shot #TD2#
and Silva counters with a shoot takedown. Anudo fights it but they end up in guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Silva tries to free his leg and advance position but Anudo is retaining full guard. #SUB#
Anudo has his foot on Silva's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Silva works his way back into a safe position though.
Silva looking to pass the guard.
Anudo 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.#SUB#
Anudo working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Silva doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Silva manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Silva passes into half guard. #T1#
Anudo trying to hold on to Silva's head to control him but Silva postures up.
Anudo tries to get to full guard but Silva has control of the leg.
Anudo is trying to control but can't.
Anudo is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though. #SUB#
Anudo looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.#T2#
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Anudo is pressing down on Silva's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Silva preventing the sweep.
Silva throws an elbow that misses. Anudo uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Silva's guard. Nice move by Anudo!#REVR#
Anudo passes Silva's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
Silva wants to improve his position but Anudo is controlling well.
Silva trying to hold on to Anudo's head to control him but Anudo postures up. #T3#
Anudo is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
Anudo is looking to pass the guard... He's managed it - he's now in full mount! #SUB#
Anudo is working for a guillotine from mount but Silva frees his head quite easily.
Silva tries to hold on but Anudo pushes him away.
Anudo sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
Silva is wriggling around trying to escape. #T4#
Silva manages to regain half guard. Good work.
Anudo is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Silva can do to turn this around?
Silva tries to roll over but Anudo keeps him under control.
Silva has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Anudo is working away from the top position though.#SUB#
Anudo wants to work for an arm triangle but Silva is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!#SUB#
Anudo is trying to work for a kimura but Silva is defending well.
Jackson Silva has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#SUB2#
Silva looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.

And that's the end of the fight!
Mac Anudo showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Anudo 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 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Alyssa Summers scores the fight 30:27
Judge John Kavanagh scores the fight 30:27
Judge John Roberts scores the fight 30:27

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Mac Anudo!
A victorious Mac Anudo thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter.

Event: RISE 178
Date: Jun 10, 2023

#R1#
Anudo connects with an inside leg kick.
Newton fails with the takedown.
Anudo wants to counter the offense by Newton and move into the clinch position.
Anudo scores with a punch to the head.
Anudo lands a jab to Newton's midsection.
Mac Anudo seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Anudo fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Newton has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Anudo scores with a jab. Newton acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Newton has been working on his boxing with his coaches at Monkey Magic in the buildup to the fight.
Newton blocks a low kick nicely.
Anudo takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Anudo lands with a nice body kick.
Newton throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Anudo pushes Newton away with a front kick.#CL2#
Anudo gets in close and instigates a clinch.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Anudo prevents the takedown attempt. #T1#
Newton is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage.
Newton is trying to drag Anudo to the mat but Anudo just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Isaac Newton. That's going to take a lot out of him.#BC2#
Anudo pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
A shot to the liver by Anudo. Beautiful body shot.
Anudo scores with a jab.
Newton swings for the body but Anudo moves out of range.
Anudo tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Newton was well out of range. Poor timing from Anudo.#CL2#
Anudo has managed to clinch.
Anudo blocks a body shot from Newton. #TD2#
Anudo has moved round to his opponent's back and is looking for a suplex! Oh snap! He's tossed Newton clear over his head and slammed him to the mat!
Newton looking very determined here, making life difficult for Anudo. #T2#
Newton covering up well under a barage of strikes.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Newton tries to break free. #SUB2#
Anudo is persistently looking for the submission but Newton is defending it well.
Anudo lands with a couple of good shots - one to the side of the head and one questionable shot that could be viewed as to the back of the head but the referee lets it go.
Newton manages to reverse the position and now he's in Anudo's guard. Nice work there by Newton. #SUB2#
Anudo working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Newton doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Newton manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Newton trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet. #T3#
Anudo lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.#REVB#
Anudo tries to free his leg and advance position but Newton is retaining full guard.
Newton wants to sweep here but Anudo controlling him for the moment.
Anudo connects with a couple of short punches.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Newton trying to keep a closed guard but Anudo is proving a slippery customer.
Newton is going to have to think about doing something other than just controlling because Anudo is managing to avoid having the position dictated to him.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Anudo postures up in Newton's guard and throws a big left but Newton blocks it.
Anudo has been taking part in the yoga sessions down at New York Public Gym. Presumably he's going to look for a slick submission... Or maybe he's looking to avoid one.#T4#
Anudo stands and throws Newton's legs to the side, diving into side control.
Anudo has knee on belly and moves into mount.
Anudo lands a couple of nice shots there from mount.
Newton is working to get back to half guard.
Anudo landing strikes from the mount.
Anudo can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Newton is looking to escape.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Mac Anudo 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#
Anudo lands a nice leg kick that just misses Newton's sensitive parts.
Newton throws a body shot but no joy.
A big right from Anudo misses.
Anudo jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Anudo misses with a leg kick.
Newton tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Anudo tries to clinch but Newton moves out of range.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A swing and a miss from Newton.
Anudo connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Anudo keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Newton stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Anudo.#T1#
Anudo wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Mac Anudo seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Anudo scores with a nice strike.
Anudo missing with a left hand there. Newton was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Newton scores with a jab to the body.
Newton dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Newton loads up on a big right hand but Anudo slips the punch.
Newton uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Anudo.
Newton appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
Newton avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Newton swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Anudo throws a leg kick that is checked#TD#
and Newton counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground. #SUB2#
Anudo had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Newton defends it easily.#SUB2#
Anudo is looking for a triangle but Newton pushes his legs off easily.
Mac Anudo has got the better of the ground game so far.#T2#
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Newton trying to control the position from guard on top but Anudo is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #SUB2#
Anudo is looking for a triangle but Newton pushes his legs off easily.
Newton scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
Anudo can't keep his opponent in guard - Newton advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
Newton wants to pass the guard but Anudo is defending well.
Anudo is staying active underneath Newton, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Anudo is trying to stand back up but Newton is controlling him #T3#
Newton is trying to control. Anudo wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Newton content to control rather than advance. #SUB2#
Anudo looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Anudo moves into full guard.
Newton passes Anudo's left leg - he's now in half guard.
Newton is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
Anudo slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Anudo working a defensive guard here. #T4#
Newton trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet. #SUB2#
Anudo is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Newton defends well.
Newton keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Anudo's head.
Newton trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Newton throwing strikes but missing.
Newton has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Newton 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.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Newton throws a strike but Anudo rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top. #REVB#
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close second round but I would say that Isaac Newton will probably get the nod.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! And we move into the final round!#R3#
Newton ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Anudo moves away.
A jab from Anudo does it's job there.
Anudo moves into range and lands a nice leg kick. #TD#
Newton shoots in and gets a takedown into Anudo's guard.
Anudo wants to sweep but no luck.
Anudo has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Newton is in close to Anudo's body, working some short punches and elbows.#SUB2#
Anudo is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Newton forces his way into half guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Newton is trying to control the action in half guard but Anudo is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Anudo is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Newton's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Newton's back!#T1#
Anudo softening up his opponent with strikes here.
Newton trying to control the action but Anudo just sinks the hooks in.
Anudo controlling well, preventing Newton from escaping the position.
A bit of a pause in the action here. Anudo controlling the positon.#SUB2#
Newton defends a rear naked choke attempt by controlling one of Anudo's arms.
Oooh a big shot gets through from Anudo. Many more shots like that and the referee will have to think about stepping in! #T2#
Newton tries to roll but Anudo sticks to his back.
Anudo is not going to allow Newton to sit and survive in this position.
Anudo scores with punches and elbows.
Newton takes a big shot to the side of the head.
Newton is trying to break free.
Newton is working hard here to advance position.
Newton wants to control his opponent's hands but Anudo gets his hands free. #T3#
Anudo has the hooks sunk in and you can see the will to fight slowly draining out of Newton's body.
Well, with Anudo on his back, surely it's only a matter of time before Newton is tapping out... Can he escape the position?#SUB2#
Newton defending nicely against the rear naked choke attempt.
A lull in the action here.
Newton trying to control the action but Anudo just sinks the hooks in. #SUB2#
Anudo is persistently looking for the submission but Newton is defending it well.
Newton rolls, trying to escape but Anudo keeps control of the position. #T4#
Anudo missing with strikes.
Newton manages to reverse the position and now he's in Anudo's guard. Nice work there by Newton.
Anudo keeping full guard, as Newton tries to pass.
Newton throws a big elbow that misses.
Anudo lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.#REVB##SUB#
Anudo got a little sloppy there for a moment and Newton has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Anudo has managed to get both his arms back between Newton's legs - danger averted.
Newton preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.

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

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Don Winkell scores the fight 27:30
Judge Percy O'Donnell scores the fight 27:30
Judge Timothy Bukovac scores the fight 28:29

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Mac Anudo!
A very excited looking Mac Anudo 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: RISE 172
Date: May 20, 2023

#R1#
Anudo ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Thomas throws a low kick, looking for Anudo's leg but Anudo calmly moves out of range.
A little feinted left hand from Anudo on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Thomas throws a shot from downtown. Anudo moves away and avoids it.
Anudo misses with a head kick. #CL2#
Thomas closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Thomas misses with a hook to the ribs.
Anudo blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Thomas has Anudo pushed against the cage.#BC2#
Thomas 's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Anudo 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.
Thomas tries to score with a low kick but Anudo moves his leg out of the way.
Anudo half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
Thomas will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away. #T1#
Thomas wants to clinch#TD#
so Anudo counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility.
Anudo lands a couple of digs.
Anudo has improved his flexibility recently so we will have to see if he can use that to his advantage.
Anudo tries to free his leg and advance position but Thomas is retaining full guard.
Anudo throwing strikes but missing.
Thomas wants to stand up but Anudo is controlling him.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Anudo controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
Anudo works a leg free and moves into half guard.
Anudo scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
Anudo not throwing his punches with enough precision this time. #T2#
Anudo landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
Anudo is trying to control the action in half guard but Thomas is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Anudo is pressing down on Thomas 's thigh, looking to free his foot. Thomas is holding on for now.
Anudo trying to control the action but Thomas is working from the bottom.
Anudo thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Anudo 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.
Anudo throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Anudo missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Thomas wants to get back to his feet.
Anudo missing with some ground and pound from the half guard. #T3#
Anudo is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
Thomas really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Anudo. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Anudo sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Thomas defending well though.
Anudo sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Thomas defending well though.
Anudo thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Thomas 's head.
Anudo looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Anudo not landing any meaningful shots this time.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Thomas can do anything to dispel that myth.
Anudo 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.
Thomas keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound. #T4#
Anudo wants to take a breather but Thomas is having none of it.
Anudo not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Anudo thows a huge punch but Thomas dodges it nicely.
Thomas avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Anudo.
Thomas is trying to stand up here but Anudo is controlling him well.
Anudo throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Anudo throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Anudo throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Thomas keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Anudo prevents Thomas from standing back up.
Anudo throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Mac Anudo dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!#R2##TD#
Anudo looking for a takedown here - he's got it.
Thomas can't keep his opponent in guard - Anudo advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount. #SUB#
Anudo is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Anudo throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Anudo wants to pass the guard but Thomas is defending well.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Thomas is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Anudo scores with a couple of nice shots.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Anudo controlling the action here. #T1#
Anudo thows a huge punch but Thomas dodges it nicely.
Anudo throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Anudo throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man. #SUB#
Anudo is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Anudo wants to pass the guard but Thomas is defending well.
Anudo winds up and cracks Thomas with a swinging punch to the side of the head. #T2#
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Anudo throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Anudo wants to control but Thomas is keeping him busy.
Anudo thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Anudo missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Anudo is controlling the pace.
Thomas is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Anudo scores with a couple of nice shots.
Thomas blocking the ground and pound attempt from Anudo. #T3#
Thomas avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Anudo.
Anudo drops an elbow to the side of Thomas 's head.
Thomas keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Anudo not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Anudo has freed up his trapped foot and advances to mount.
Anudo thowing strikes but they're hitting the gloves, not doing any damage. #SUB#
Anudo working to secure an arm triangle but it's not happening for him just yet.
Anudo can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Thomas is looking to escape. #T4#
Anudo throwing sloppy strikes, which aren't doing any damage.
Anudo thuds his fist into the canvas! Oooouch!
Anudo throws some wild stikes that Thomas manages to avoid easily.
Anudo is in the full mount, landing strikes.
Thomas is trying to escape but when you're mounted that's not too easy.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Anudo lands a big elbow.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Mac Anudo dominated that second round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. This is the final round!#R3#
A leg kick checked by Anudo.
Thomas just misses with a punch to the body.
Thomas misses with a left hand #TD#
and Anudo counters with a nice double leg into side control. Thomas won't be happy with that.
Thomas wants to get back to his feet.
Anudo in side control, throwing shots but Thomas defends.
Anudo throws a strike aimed at the side of Thomas 's head but Thomas avoids it well.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB#
Anudo tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Anudo has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
Anudo misses with the ground and pound.#T1##SUB#
Anudo is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Thomas knows the correct defense though, so he's OK. #SUB#
Anudo is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Thomas knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
Anudo advances to mount.
Thomas taking shots to the head. #T2#
Thomas is in a horrible position here, under a barrage of strikes, he's managing to avoid any damage.
Anudo lands a heavy elbow. #CUT#It looks like Derrick Thomas has been cut.
Anudo throws an elbow from mount that misses. Lucky escape for Thomas because Anudo loaded up on that one.
Anudo connects with a couple of good shots from mount.
A nice elbow there by Anudo.
Anudo scoring with some good ground and pound from mount here. Will he manage to finish Thomas ?
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!
Anudo throws some wild stikes that Thomas manages to avoid easily.
Anudo lands with some strikes.#ROC#Thomas is rocked!#SUB#
Anudo is looking to secure an arm. He's managed it! He's pivoting for an armbar - that looks tight! But Thomas has managed to get out of it and now he's in a dominant position. Nice work from Thomas !
Thomas is still in real trouble! Can Anudo finish him?
Anudo trying to keep a closed guard but Thomas is proving a slippery customer.
Derrick Thomas has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Thomas seems to have recovered his senses.#T3##SUB#
Anudo isolates an arm and boxes in a triangle. Thomas stacks Anudo on his neck as he steps over and passes to the side. He's now in a much more dominant position where he can look to do some serious damage. Nice move by Thomas !#SU2#
Thomas stands up and we're back to a striking position.
Thomas throws a body shot but no joy.
Anudo tries to land a front kick but Thomas steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.#T4#
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Anudo connects with a high kick.
A big left from Thomas misses.
Anudo ducks under a wild hook from Thomas .
Anudo attempts a counter takedown but Thomas avoids it well and moves away.
Thomas misses with a head kick.
Thomas misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Anudo.
Anudo was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
A low kick from Thomas is predictable there
and Anudo counters with a leg kick.
Thomas throws a body shot but no joy.
A jab from Thomas misses.
Anudo half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
Mac Anudo is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.#TD#
Anudo shoots in and bounces Thomas off the cage to secure the takedown into guard.
Anudo is standing up over Thomas . Thomas looks to escape but Anudo dives into side control.

And that's the end of the fight!
Derrick Thomas comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Anudo has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Tiny Johnson scores the fight 29:27
Judge Daniel Franklin scores the fight 29:27
Judge George Francis scores the fight 29:27

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Mac Anudo!
An out of breath Mac Anudo thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career.

Event: RISE 163
Date: Apr 22, 2023

#R1#
Anudo tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Spartakov defends well and Anudo ends up having to push Spartakov into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.#BC2#
Spartakov manages to break the clinch.
Anudo shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Spartakov as he avoids it easily.
A little jabbing left from Spartakov on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Anudo shoots in but Spartakov avoids the takedown attempt easily.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Spartakov! But no joy.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Mac Anudo. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Anudo takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.#CUT2#It looks like Mac Anudo has been cut.
Spartakov takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Spartakov now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Spartakov tries to land a leg kick but Anudo saw it coming and moves away.
Anudo throws a quick counter kick to the body but Spartakov avoids it.
Anudo shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Spartakov pinned against the cage. Spartakov gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Mac Anudo seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.#T1#
Anudo misses with a hook.
Anudo fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
No luck for Anudo with that takedown attempt.
Anudo slips a straight right by Spartakov.
Jab, jab by Anudo - just one landing.
Anudo moves in looking to clinch but Spartakov pushes him off.
A little jabbing left from Spartakov on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Anudo is looking to slow Spartakov down with leg kicks.
Anudo fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Mikail Spartakov is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.#T2##TD#
Anudo closes the distance, clinches up and gets a nice trip takedown into side control. Very smooth.
Anudo tries to advance to mount but Spartakov denies him.
Anudo in side control, throwing shots but Spartakov defends.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Anudo looking to punish the body of his opponent here but Spartakov is avoiding damage well.
Anudo 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.
Anudo is looking to take a break and control but Spartakov is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Spartakov gives up the full mount - oops, sloppy defensive grappling there!
Anudo raining down shots from the mount!#T3#
Anudo with good strikes from the mount here!
Anudo misses with a head shot.
Anudo throwing shots from mount but they're not landing.
Anudo pausing momentarily but resumes with a couple of decent strikes that do a bit of damage.
Anudo landing shots from mount.
Spartakov takes a big shot to the head but keeps on trying to improve his position.
Anudo misses with a series of strikes from mount. He'll no doubt be working on his ground and pound when he gets back to the gym.
Spartakov is bucking up trying to escape but Anudo cracks him with another couple of good strikes.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Anudo throwing sloppy strikes here. Perhaps if he tightened up his striking from such a dominant position, he'd be able to finish easier.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Anudo landing strikes from the mount.#T4#
Spartakov is squirming around, avoiding Anudo's attempts to control the action.
Spartakov is bucking up trying to escape but Anudo cracks him with another couple of good strikes.#SUB#
Anudo jumps to side control looking for an arm triangle but Spartakov manages to avoid the submission attempt.
Anudo lands a knee to the body and a forearm to the face. #CUT#It looks like Mikail Spartakov has been cut.#SUB#
Anudo looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
Anudo throwing shots but missing, from side control.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Mac Anudo dominated that round.
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.#R2##CL#
Anudo has Spartakov up against the cage in a clinch.
Anudo prevents a body shot from Spartakov. #BC2#
Spartakov breaks from the clinch.
A slapping leg kick lands for Anudo. #TD#
Anudo closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - Anudo lands in his opponent's guard.
Spartakov really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Anudo. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Spartakov has momentary wrist control but Anudo slips an elbow through the middle.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Anudo scoring with punches to the head and body.
Anudo wants to control from the top but Spartakov keeps moving.
Anudo loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Mac Anudo overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.#T1#
Anudo stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Spartakov swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Spartakov utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Anudo passes easily into side control. Nice work.
Check out the look on Anudo's face as he threw that strike - that's one determined fighter!
Anudo has knee on belly and now moves to full mount! Trouble for Spartakov!
Spartakov keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
Anudo lands a big elbow. #T2#
Anudo throwing shots from mount but they're not landing.
Anudo lands an elbow that was bordering on illegal but the referee lets it go with a warning.#CUT#That has opened up Mikail Spartakov's cut even more.
Spartakov blocking the ground and pound.
Anudo is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Spartakov can do to turn this around?
Anudo working Spartakov over with strikes here. #CUT#The cut above Mikail Spartakov's eye is starting to cause him problems now.
Anudo looking to ground and pound but Spartakov is blocking nicely.
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!
Anudo controlling the position easily from mount.
Anudo looking to control but Spartakov is working nicely, looking to advance position himself. #SUB#
Anudo working to secure an arm triangle but it's not happening for him just yet. #T3#
Spartakov tries to lock up and control but Anudo gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Spartakov might have to switch it up a bit here because his efforts to control Anudo haven't been going to plan, at least at the current moment in time.
Anudo is still in mount, landing shots to his trapped opponent. Spartakov can't stay in a position like this for much longer. #CUT#Mikail Spartakov'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 Mikail Spartakov's cut. Oh no, the doctor has called an end to the bout!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:57 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Cut). Mac Anudo!
Our winner, Mac Anudo, 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.
Mikail Spartakov spoke after the fight, saying 'Born in Belarus, raised in Moscow, training in New York. '.

Event: TD 20
Date: Mar 17, 2023

#R1#
Puff throws a body punch but Anudo moves out of range.
Anudo misses the body punch
and Puff counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head. #CUT2#It looks like Mac Anudo has been cut.
Puff fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Jab from Puff.
Puff lands a nice looking body shot.
Nice takedown defense from Puff. No joy for Anudo on that attempt.
Anudo misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Anudo ducks under a wild hook from Puff.
Puff misses with a body shot.
As Puff looks to move away, Anudo throws a big counter combo but Puff just gets out of the way.
Puff misses with an uppercut. Anudo saw that one coming.
Anudo bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Puff's head backwards.#T1#
Anudo scores with a punch to the head.
Puff throws out a loose jab but Anudo uses good head movement to avoid it.
Anudo appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
Puff slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.#CL2#
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Puff gets through Anudo's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Nice body punch from Puff.
Anudo is breathing heavily.
Puff throws a big uppercut that drops Anudo! More strikes from Puff and the referee jumps in to stop the fight! Anudo lies dazed against the cage as Puff celebrates with his cornermen!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:47 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Powder Puff!
A very excited looking Powder Puff 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: TD 17
Date: Feb 18, 2023

#R1#
Beard rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Anudo counters with a good, hard body kick but Beard shrugs it off.
Beard misses with a right hand #TD#
and Anudo counters with a takedown into side control! That could mean trouble for Beard!
Beard is looking to regain half guard here but Anudo keeps moving and retains side control.
Anudo lands a knee to the body and a forearm to the face.
Beard gives up the full mount - oops, sloppy defensive grappling there!
A nice elbow there by Anudo.
Anudo raining down hammerfists from mount.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Anudo lands an elbow that was bordering on illegal but the referee lets it go with a warning.
Anudo scoring with strikes but Beard is staying in there.
Anudo lands with some strikes.
Anudo lands with some strikes.
Anudo 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.
Anudo 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.
Anudo has his opponent pinned against the cage, landing some nasty ground and pound that is really making a bit of a mess out of Beard's face.
Anudo can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Beard is looking to escape. #T1#
Anudo lands with some strikes.
Anudo with good strikes from the mount here!
Anudo landing strikes from the mount.
Anudo working away from the top, dropping strikes.
Beard is wriggling around trying to escape.
Anudo breaks from Beard's wrist control and lands an elbow.
Beard is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Anudo raining down hammerfists from mount.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Beard is working to get back to half guard.
Anudo trying to control but Beard is having none of it.
Anudo cracks Beard with a nasty head shot there - the crowd let out an audible gasp there, as the noise reverberated around the arena. #T2##SUB#
Anudo jumps to side control looking for an arm triangle but Beard manages to avoid the submission attempt.
Anudo wants to control for a moment but Beard uses the opportunity to move back to half guard.
Beard on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
Anudo working over Beard with some ground and pound. Beard looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
Anudo not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
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. Anudo connects with a nice short shot to Beard's temple.
Beard makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Beard.
Anudo postures up and lands some nice ground and pound. #T3#
Anudo postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Anudo throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Anudo wants to control from the top but Beard keeps moving.
Beard wants to sweep but no luck. #SUB#
Anudo drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Anudo jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Beard tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Beard keeping moving, preventing Anudo from controlling successfully.
Anudo with a nice head shot there.#T4#
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Anudo passes Beard's left leg - he's now in half guard.
Beard won't allow Anudo to pass to mount.
Anudo trying to control from half guard but Beard is working away.
Beard manages to get to full guard.
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as Beard holds on and takes a little breather.
Anudo wants to control from the top but Beard keeps moving.
Beard managing to control the position.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Mac Anudo dominated that round.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.#R2#
Anudo staying out of range there.
Beard throws a right hand that misses #TD#
and Anudo counters with a nice double leg into guard.
Beard trying to keep a closed guard but Anudo is proving a slippery customer.
Beard manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Anudo manages to get himself to full guard. #REVB#
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Beard chips away with some ground and pound.#SUB#
Anudo is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Beard defends well.
Beard loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB#
Anudo has an active guard here but Beard has managed to pass into half guard.
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. Beard connects with a nice short shot to Anudo's temple. #T1#
Beard is stalling here. Anudo is in no mood to hang around though. He's locked up a kimura from the bottom! Beard seems to be keeping calm but he's forced to roll out of the hold and Anudo has ended up in side control on the top. Nice work.
Beard tries to control but Anudo manages to take his back.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Anudo lands a shot to the head.
Beard tries to escape but Anudo has the hooks in and won't let him break free. #SUB#
Anudo goes for a risky armbar from back mount and it's not paid off. Beard escapes and is now in half guard on top.
Anudo regains full guard. Nicely done. #T2#
Beard is looking to work some ground and pound but Anudo has wrist control.#SUB#
Anudo looking for a triangle here. Beard is fighting it but it looks tight! Anudo pulls the arm across and this one won't last much longer! Nope, Beard is tapping out - this one is all over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:30 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle Choke). Mac Anudo!
After winning the bout, Mac Anudo thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility.

Event: TD 15
Date: Feb 03, 2023

#R1#
Tartakov misses with a hook.
Tartakov keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Anudo feints and then cracks Tartakov's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Tartakov down.
Anudo shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Tartakov pinned against the cage. Tartakov gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Anudo dives in and grabs Tartakov's left leg, looking for a takedown. Tartakov pushes down on Anudo's head and hops out.
Tartakov fails with an attempt to clinch.
Anudo looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Tartakov appeared to try and counter that last move with a leg kick.
Old Leg Tartakov seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Anudo tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Tartakov swivels and escapes.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Mac Anudo. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Tartakov scores with a nice right hand.
Anudo looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Anudo fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Tartakov manages to avoid it.
Tartakov misses with a takedown attempt #TD#
and Anudo counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground.
Tartakov keeping full guard, as Anudo tries to pass.
Tartakov trying to keep a closed guard but Anudo is proving a slippery customer. #T1#
Tartakov looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Anudo working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Tartakov's head.
Tartakov controls Anudo momentarily but Anudo frees himself.
Tartakov looking for a sweep. Not yet Tartakov, not yet.
Anudo looking to pass the guard. #SUB2#
Anudo avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Anudo stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Tartakov swivels though and keeps the full guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#T2#
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.
Anudo is working hard here to advance position.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Anudo's corner. There ya go! There ya go! #SUB2#
Tartakov looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Anudo won't allow Tartakov to sweep him here. #SUB2#
Tartakov working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Anudo doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Anudo manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Anudo wants to control from the top but Tartakov keeps moving. #T3#
Anudo scoring with punches to the head and body.
Anudo 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.
Tartakov looking for a sweep. Not yet Tartakov, not yet.
Tartakov keeping full guard, as Anudo tries to pass.
Anudo working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Tartakov's head.
Anudo with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
Anudo throwing strikes from guard but Tartakov blocks nicely.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Tartakov 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.#T4#
Anudo with a nice head shot there.
Tartakov is trying to keep Anudo in close.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Anudo's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
Anudo wants to control from the top but Tartakov keeps moving.
Tartakov wants to control but Anudo passes easily into half guard.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Tartakov regains full guard. Nicely done.
Tartakov seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Mac Anudo dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!#R2##CL#
Anudo clinches with his opponent. #BC2#
Tartakov's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Anudo throws a body kick that misses.
Tartakov falls off balance throwing a combination #TD#
and Anudo counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground.
Tartakov is looking to sweep but instead, Anudo has passed into half guard.
Tartakov moves into full guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Anudo cracks Tartakov with a solid left hand.
Tartakov is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Anudo landing some decent shots from guard. #T1##SUB2#
Tartakov had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Anudo defends it easily.
Anudo lands a couple of digs.#SUB2#
Tartakov is looking for a triangle here but Anudo uses the submission attempt to pass into side control.
Tartakov taking a bit of punishment here - Anudo scoring with strikes.
Tartakov prevents Anudo from improving position.
Tartakov is looking for a sweep.#T2#
Anudo slows the pace down.
Tartakov takes a nasty elbow to the side of the head.
Tartakov manages to work his way to half guard, despite Anudo's best efforts.
Anudo is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Tartakov can do to turn this around?
Anudo prevents Tartakov from improving his position.
Anudo slips a nice elbow through Tartakov's hands, connecting with Tartakov's forehead.
Nice strikes from Anudo there.
Tartakov is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Anudo's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Anudo's back!
Tartakov softening up his opponent with strikes here.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Anudo is in bad spot here. #T3#
Tartakov doesn't have the hooks in and Anudo manages to turn into his guard.
Tartakov wants to sweep here but Anudo controlling him for the moment.
Tartakov bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Anudo's guard. #REVB#
Mac Anudo overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Anudo keeping full guard, as Tartakov tries to pass.
Anudo 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.
Anudo managing to control the position.
Tartakov trying to control but Anudo is working from the bottom. #T4##SUB#
Tartakov got a little sloppy there for a moment and Anudo has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Tartakov has managed to get both his arms back between Anudo's legs - danger averted.
Tartakov tries to free his leg and advance position but Anudo is retaining full guard. #SUB2#
Tartakov has gone for a leg lock! Anudo slips out almost immediately though and dives into Tartakov's guard.#REVR#
Anudo keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Tartakov's head.
Tartakov 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.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Mac Anudo dominated that second round.
That's time! Anudo's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!#R3##CL2#
Tartakov darts in and clinches Anudo up against the cage.
Anudo is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Tartakov pulls him back up using the underhooks.
Anudo has Tartakov pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Tartakov manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
Tartakov misses with a hook from the clinch.
Anudo avoiding damage as Tartakov throws knees to the body.
Anudo can't break the clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#TD#
Anudo lands a nice trip takedown into half guard.
Anudo throws a strike but Tartakov avoids it easily and moves to full guard.
Anudo slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.#T1#
Tartakov is trying to improve his position.
Anudo throws a knee to the body but it doesn't do much damage.
Tartakov is trying to improve his position.
Anudo tries to move into full mount but can't pass Tartakov's legs.
Tartakov is looking to regain half guard here but Anudo keeps moving and retains side control.
Tartakov is trying to work for a sweep but Anudo has mounted him!
Old Leg Tartakov has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T2#
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Anudo working away from the top, dropping strikes.
Tartakov can't escape the position.
Anudo trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Tartakov tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Anudo tries to control but Tartakov wriggling away.
Anudo is still in mount, landing shots to his trapped opponent. Tartakov can't stay in a position like this for much longer.
Anudo looking to control but Tartakov is working nicely, looking to advance position himself. #T3##SUB#
Anudo has hold of Tartakov's left arm, perhaps looking for a submission. The two fighters tussle over control of the isolated limb and Tartakov manages to get his arm back to his side and away from danger.
Anudo breaks from Tartakov's wrist control and lands an elbow.
Anudo with a couple of short strikes.
Tartakov regains half guard.
Anudo seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime. #SUB#
Anudo is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Tartakov has managed to free his arm - good work.
Anudo wants to control but Tartakov is keeping him busy. #T4#
Tartakov slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Anudo trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Tartakov avoiding any damage from the ground and pound. #SUB2#
Tartakov throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Tartakov looking to hit a scissor sweep but Anudo is one step ahead there.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Anudo advances to half guard.

And that's the end of the fight!
Mac Anudo showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Anudo, winning every round. Will the judges agree? They are the ones who matter, even if they are often depressingly incompetent. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Lou da Vinci scores the fight 30:27
Judge Reed Andrews scores the fight 30:27
Judge Eddie Farnsworth scores the fight 30:27

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Mac Anudo!
A victorious Mac Anudo thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter.

Event: Highland 218
Date: Dec 23, 2022

#R1#
Paschal gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily #CL2#
and Anudo counters by moving into the clinch. #BC2#
Anudo manages to break the clinch.
Paschal throws a series of punches but Anudo avoids them all with ease. #TD#
Paschal fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. Anudo sprawls well initially but Paschal persists and gets the takedown into half guard. #SUB2#
Anudo looking for submissions off his back.
Paschal working to pass to mount. He's got his hand pressing down on Anudo's thigh. Anudo counters though and makes it back to full guard.
Anudo is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move. #REVB#
Anudo seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
Paschal 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.
Paschal is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Anudo scores with a couple of nice shots.#T1#
Paschal blocking the ground and pound attempt from Anudo.
Paschal taking some punishment here, with Anudo in his half guard.
I've been told that Anudo has been drilling his wrestling of late, which has already helped him take this fight to the mat. Let's see how much of an impact it has on the outcome of the ground game.
Anudo not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Anudo is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.#SUB#
Paschal looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Paschal tries to regain full guard. Instead though, Anudo has advanced to mount. Uh oh.
Paschal tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Anudo looking to ground and pound his opponent to a finish here. #T2#
Anudo in mount throwing good strikes here, bouncing his opponent's head off the canvas.
Anudo looking to control but Paschal is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Paschal keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
Anudo has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Paschal is working hard here to advance position.
Anudo lands a big elbow.
Paschal really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
Anudo raining down shots from the mount!
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Paschal is in all sorts of trouble here.
Anudo postures up and throws a couple of big shots that have Paschal in real trouble here! The ref calls for Paschal to improve his position which he doesn't do, so the referee has no choice but to end the fight due to the strikes!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:58 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Mac Anudo!
An out of breath Mac Anudo thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career.

Event: Highland 209
Date: Nov 20, 2022

#R1#
Anudo tries to move into range but Green moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Green throws a hook to the side of Anudo's head but Anudo sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.#TD#
Anudo shoots in and gets a takedown into half guard. Anudo showed some decent athleticism there.
Anudo stalling.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Anudo wants to pass the guard but Green is defending well.
Green is trying to get back to full guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Green looks like he's trying to stand up.
Green on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
Anudo looking to pass the half guard. Not this time. #T1#
Anudo slips a nice elbow through Green's hands, connecting with Green's forehead.
Anudo has freed up his trapped foot and advances to mount.
Anudo scoring with strikes but Green is staying in there. #CUT#It looks like Calvin Green has been cut.
Green keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
Green tries to lock up and control but Anudo gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Anudo lands a couple of nice shots there from mount.
Anudo lands a couple of good shots and Green has given up his back, trying to escape the position!#SUB#
Anudo looking for the choke from the back.
Anudo gets his hooks in and is throwing strikes. #CUT#That has opened up Calvin Green's cut even more.#T2#
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Anudo lands with a hammerfist to the side of Green's head.
Anudo landing with strikes.
Anudo misses with an elbow to the head.
Anudo missing with punches from the back.
Anudo is trying to stick to Green's back but Green is turning into Anudo. He's managed to reverse the position - now he's in Anudo's guard. Polite applause from the crowd in appreciation of some nice Jiu Jitsu by Green.#SUB#
Anudo looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Green has decided he wants to stand but the closed guard of Anudo is proving hard to escape from. #SU2#
Green stands up and waves to Anudo to follow him.
Anudo tries to land a leg kick but Green saw it coming and moves away. #TD#
Anudo feints and as Green raises his hands in defense, Anudo changes levels and drives through with a takedown into guard.#T3#
Anudo passes into half guard.
Green is trying to stand.
Anudo seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Green does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Anudo prevents Green from standing back up.
Anudo moves into full mount! Green won't be happy about that!
Anudo scoring with strikes but Green is staying in there. #CUT#The cut above Calvin Green's eye is starting to cause him problems now.
Anudo landing strikes, looking to finish!
Anudo raining down shots from the mount!
Anudo tries to control but Green wriggling away.
Green really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Anudo. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Anudo controlling from mount. #T4#
Green is desperately trying to improve his position but Anudo has a good base and remains in mount.
Anudo is still in mount, landing shots to his trapped opponent. Green can't stay in a position like this for much longer.
Anudo in mount throwing good strikes here, bouncing his opponent's head off the canvas. #CUT#Calvin Green'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 Calvin Green'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). Mac Anudo!
Mac Anudo took some time post fight to say the following; 'I want a rematch with Old Leg! I'm calling him out!'.

Event: Highland 195
Date: Sep 30, 2022

#R1#
Anudo blocks a low kick nicely.
Anudo circles away from the clinch attempt.
Anudo half committed to a counter leg kick.
Sparr's coach down at Temple of Fitness was telling us pre-fight that they have been working on Sparr's balance. Obviously they view that as a key factor in the outcome of this fight.
Sparr throws a leg kick that is checked#TD#
and Anudo counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by Anudo.
Anudo wants to pass the guard but Sparr is keeping the position.
Sparr managing to control the position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Anudo wants to control from the top but Sparr keeps moving.
Anudo is really struggling to control Sparr but he's trying to hold on to the position.#T1#
Sparr is controlling Anudo's posture.
Anudo content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
Anudo passes Sparr's left leg - he's now in half guard.
Sparr has hold of Anudo's hands but Anudo slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
Anudo sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Sparr defending well though.
Sparr keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound. #T2#
Anudo is trying to control the action in half guard but Sparr is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Sparr blocking the ground and pound attempt from Anudo. #SUB#
Anudo is working for a kimura but Sparr is defending it quite comfortably.
Sparr has his hands clasped together around Anudo's back. He's all about the action.
Anudo seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Sparr does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back. #T3#
Anudo missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Anudo sitting and controlling from the half guard. #REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.#CL#
Anudo gets in close and instigates a clinch.
A nice right hand lands inside from Anudo. #BC2#
Sparr's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.#CL#
Anudo darts in and clinches Sparr up against the cage.
Sparr is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
Anudo drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Sparr gets the underhooks and prevents it.
Anudo has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Anudo tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Anudo tries for a takedown but Sparr manages to get underhooks. #T4#
Sparr tries to work over Anudo's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Sparr is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Anudo is keeping busy.
A right hook to the body lands for Anudo.
Anudo stalling.
Sparr misses with a shot to the kidneys.
A nice right hand lands inside from Anudo.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Anudo.
Anudo swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Anudo lands a hook to the side of the head.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Anudo.
Anudo is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Mac Anudo. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Sparr tries to throw a body punch but Anudo avoids it by throwing Sparr back against the cage.
Anudo scores with a shoulder strike.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.#BC#
Anudo breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Sparr blocks a low kick nicely.
Anudo doesn't manage to clinch there - Sparr circles away.
Anudo takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Mac Anudo dominated that round.
That's time! Anudo's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.#R2#
A leg kick checked by Anudo.
Anudo pivots, looking for a leg kick but Sparr is out of range and Anudo settles back down. #CL#
Anudo rushes Sparr and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Sparr struggles to land a body shot inside as Anudo controls his hands. #BC#
Anudo breaks from the clinch.
Sparr ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Anudo moves away.
Mac Anudo seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Anudo has a takedown stuffed.#CL2#
Anudo tries to keep at a distance but Sparr has taken the fight into the clinch.
Anudo struggles to land a body shot inside as Sparr controls his hands.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Anudo tries to score a body lock takedown but Sparr shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
Sparr tries to score a body lock takedown but Anudo shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
Sparr tries to work over Anudo's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Anudo is trying to stall.
Anudo gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Sparr. #T1#
Knees in the clinch landing for Sparr.
Sparr is trying to drag Anudo to the mat but Anudo just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
Mac Anudo has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Roger Sparr.
Anudo tries for a takedown but Sparr manages to get underhooks.
Sparr tries a body shot but Anudo blocks it.
Sparr trying to stall but Anudo improves his position.
Sparr has a couple of punches blocked by Anudo.
Sparr misses with a body punch.
Sparr lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Anudo or not.
Anudo tries to work over Sparr's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target. #BC#
Anudo breaks the clinch.
Anudo needs to keep his hands up - Sparr had a free shot at his head there.
Sparr just misses with a punch to the body. #TD2#
Sparr shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Let's see what he's got on the mat.
Anudo has improved his flexibility recently so we will have to see if he can use that to his advantage.#T2#
Sparr pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Anudo is keeping the position for now.
Anudo looking for a sweep. Not yet Anudo, not yet.
Sparr in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Anudo is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Sparr in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Anudo 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.
Anudo being controlled here, momentarily.
We've had a lack of effective grappling in the last minute or so, which could well see a referee standup.
Sparr trying to control the position from guard on top but Anudo is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.#T3#
Anudo tries to clinch but Sparr is having none of it.
Anudo is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Sparr can do to turn this around?
Sparr avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Anudo shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Sparr as he jumps to the side.
Nice cross by Anudo.
Anudo with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Anudo throws a leg kick but Sparr sees it coming and moves out of range.
Sparr ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Anudo tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Sparr paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Anudo misses with a leg kick.
Sparr lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Anudo connects with a solid leg kick. #T4#
Anudo misses with a body shot.
Anudo takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Sparr tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Anudo manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Anudo is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
Anudo shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Sparr counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Anudo misses with a leg kick
and Sparr counters with a nice uppercut.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Anudo throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Anudo throws a lazy body kick
and Sparr counters with a one-two to the body. #CL2#
Sparr moves into range and clinches up with Anudo.
Anudo misses with a knee strike.
Anudo lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Sparr backwards.
Sparr misses with an elbow over the top.
Sparr lands a body shot.
Mac Anudo has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Sparr stalling here - the referee won't stand for too much of that.
Anudo tries to throw a body punch but Sparr avoids it by throwing Anudo back against the cage.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Roger Sparr showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! So, we enter the final round. Let's see if either fighter can bring us a finish, or whether we're going to the judges scorecards.#R3#
Anudo doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Anudo tries to clinch but fails miserably
and Sparr counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head. #CL2#
Sparr has closed the distance and engaged Anudo in a clinch.
Anudo misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Sparr digs a right hand underneath Anudo's ribcage. Anudo let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Sparr misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Anudo.
A head punch on the inside from Sparr fails to land.
Anudo lands a right hand that snaps the head of Sparr backwards.
Anudo wants a takedown but no success here. #BC#
Anudo pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Anudo throws a sloppy head kick
and Sparr counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Anudo takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
A clash of legs there as Sparr blocks the low kick.
Sparr with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Sparr's corner calls for a 1-2. Sparr obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Sparr connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Anudo's hands.#T1#
Anudo with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Sparr to score with a decent uppercut.
Sparr fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Anudo on the side of the head.
Anudo darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Sparr dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Anudo gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Sparr fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Anudo will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Nice body punch from Sparr.
Anudo swats away the attempt to clinch by Sparr.
Anudo gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Sparr.
The fight stays on the outside here - Anudo looks like he's thinking about clinching though.#T2#
Anudo swings away with a leg kick that misses.
A nice side step and Sparr releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
Anudo checks the leg kick nicely there.
Anudo shuffles to his left behind two crisp jabs. Sparr eats them both and turns towards Anudo to reposition himself and eats a stinging right hand-left hook combo.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Anudo wants to clinch up but Sparr keeps it at a distance.
Good work by Anudo as he checks the leg kick.
Anudo gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Anudo throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Sparr counters with a nice body shot.
Sparr misses with a few strikes there.
Anudo checks a leg kick.
Anudo tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Sparr with the inside leg kick.
Sparr throws a shot to the body.
Sparr tests Anudo's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Anudo is trying hard to land a takedown here. Sparr sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Mac Anudo. That's going to take a lot out of him.#T3#
Anudo is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
A low kick from Anudo is predictable there
and Sparr counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Anudo just misses with a punch to the body.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Sparr! But no joy.
Sparr jabs at Anudo's body.
Sparr lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Anudo misses with a takedown
and Sparr counters with a right hand to the body.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Sparr checks a leg kick.
Anudo throws a poor cross that misses
and Sparr connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
An inside leg kick from Sparr misses.
Sparr lands a jab to Anudo's midsection.
Sparr lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.#T4#
Sparr thuds a left hand into Anudo's body.
A low kick from Anudo misses
and Sparr makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Anudo has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Sparr.
Sparr scores with a leg kick.
Sparr throws a push kick but Anudo slaps the foot to one side.
Sparr stuns Anudo with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Good exchange - Sparr coming out on top.
Sparr dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Sparr leaves Anudo with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Sparr throws a low kick but Anudo moves out of range easily.
Sparr slips under a jab.
Sparr with the counter takedown but Anudo avoids it easily.
Sparr is looking to clinch.
Anudo drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.

And that's the end of the fight!
Roger Sparr comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Sparr has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Daniel Bishop scores the fight 28:29
Judge James Ackerman scores the fight 28:29
Judge Paul Tew scores the fight 28:29

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Roger Sparr!
Roger Sparr decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.

Event: TWGC 37 (265+lbs, D2): Finals - Round 1
Date: Aug 28, 2022

195 cm
39 yrs
215 lbs

199 cm
28 yrs
265 lbs

Letter

Anudo

This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the super heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 1 wins and 0 losses; Stephan Letter! And in the blue corner, fighting out of New York, with a TWGC record of 1 wins and 0 losses; Mac Anudo!
The judges for this bout are Donald Grub, James Ackerman and Richard Clark.

Let's get this grappling contest under way! Who will be victorious?
No luck for Anudo with that takedown attempt. #CL#
Letter gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Anudo drops down looking for an ankle pick but Letter pulls his leg out and moves away.
Anudo shoots in for a takedown but Letter shows good takedown defense.
Stephan Letter has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Mac Anudo.#CL#
Letter rushes Anudo and presses him up against the cage.
Letter wants to take the fight to the mat but Anudo manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.
Anudo is looking for a takedown.
Anudo is looking to take this one to the mat.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Letter tries to score a body lock takedown but Anudo shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
Letter 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.#TD#
Letter has picked Anudo up - he's going for a ride! Letter dumps his opponent to the mat with a thud and settles into half guard.
Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Letter (2) vs (0) Anudo
Anudo works his way to full guard. Good work.
Letter pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Anudo is keeping the position for now. #T1#
Anudo trying to keep a closed guard but Letter is proving a slippery customer.
Letter stopping the sweep attempt from Anudo.#SUB2#
Anudo working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Letter doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Letter manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Anudo working a defensive guard here. #T2#
Anudo is pulling down on Letter's head to control his posture.
Anudo is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Anudo tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Anudo not looking particularly offensive just at the moment. #T3##SUB2#
Anudo working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Letter doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Letter manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Letter looking to pass the guard.
Letter advances position into side control!
Score +3 for passing guard: Letter (5) vs (0) Anudo
Anudo struggling a bit here.
Anudo tries to bench press Letter off him but Letter keeps the position. #T4#
Letter working away.
Letter controls the position from side control.
Anudo can't do much from the bottom here.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Letter is pausing for a moment. What's he doing? It looks like he's clearing his nose. Oh dude! He's shot a load of snot all down Anudo's shoulder. That is not cool.
Anudo is looking for a sweep.#T5#
Anudo is still trying to improve position.
Letter slows the pace down. #T6#
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Anudo is looking to reverse the position.
Letter controlling the position. #T7#
Anudo manages to work his way to half guard, despite Letter's best efforts.
Letter seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense.
Anudo is looking to improve his position.
Anudo works his way to full guard. Good work.#SUB2#
Anudo throwing his legs up looking for a triangle. #T8#
Anudo trying to keep a closed guard but Letter is proving a slippery customer.
Letter pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Anudo is keeping the position for now.
Letter preventing the sweep.
Anudo looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it.
Letter controlling from the top position. #T9#
Anudo is trying to keep Letter in close.
Anudo has been taking part in the yoga sessions down at Iron Sharpens Iron. Presumably he's going to look for a slick submission... Or maybe he's looking to avoid one.
Anudo pulls Letter in close to his closed guard and prevents Letter from doing any damage or advancing position.
Anudo controls Letter momentarily but Letter frees himself.
Letter looking to control the position here, rather than advance. #T10#
Letter looking to pass the guard.
Anudo controlling the position.#SUB2#
Anudo working for a triangle but Letter defends it easily.
Anudo seems keen to control Letter's posture.#T11#
Anudo wants to sweep but no luck.
Anudo looking to control.
Anudo is in a good position here but he's just trying to control... And he's not even managing to do that successfully.
Letter tries to free his leg and advance position but Anudo is retaining full guard.
Letter postures up.
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as Anudo holds on and takes a little breather. #T12#
Anudo is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Letter preventing the sweep.
Anudo wants to control the position but Letter says "no thanks buddy" and passes to half guard.
Letter looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding.
Anudo wants to get back to full guard.
Letter controlling the action here.
Anudo has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Letter is working away from the top position though.#T13#
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
Anudo gets back to full guard.
Letter pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Anudo is keeping the position for now.
Letter has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Anudo is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Letter (5) vs (2) Anudo#T14#
Letter wants to get back to full guard.
Anudo controlling the pace.
Letter is staying active underneath Anudo, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Anudo controlling the action here.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Anudo trying to advance position but Letter counters by regaining guard.

And that's the end of the fight!
Letter takes the fight on points by 5 to 2.
An out of breath and clearly excited Stephan Letter thanked Pit Bull Development for their help and support (and free stuff they sent him).

Event: TWGC 37 (265+lbs, D2): Los Angeles Qualifier - Round 1
Date: Aug 19, 2022

199 cm
27 yrs
265 lbs

200 cm
29 yrs
270 lbs

Anudo

Williams

This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the super heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of New York, with a TWGC record of 0 wins and 0 losses; Mac Anudo! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Amsterdam, with a TWGC record of 3 wins and 2 losses; Billy Williams!
The judges for this bout are Don Winkell, Jack Bonds and Timothy Bukovac.

The official calls the fighters to the middle and the contest is under way.#CL#
Anudo moves into the clinch successfully.
Williams can't get the takedown.
Anudo tries for a takedown but Williams manages to get underhooks.
Williams is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.#TD#
Anudo drags the fight down to the ground.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#SUB#
Anudo is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle. #SUB#
Anudo looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Anudo tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Williams wants to pass the guard but Anudo is keeping the position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Anudo manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Williams manages to get himself to full guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Anudo (2) vs (0) Williams
Williams looking to hit a scissor sweep but Anudo is one step ahead there.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Williams can do anything to dispel that myth.#T1#
Anudo trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Williams really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Anudo. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Anudo passes Williams's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
Williams is looking for a sweep. Anudo is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Anudo looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Anudo has improved his flexibility recently so we will have to see if he can use that to his advantage.#SUB#
Williams is defending against the submission attempts here by Anudo.
Williams is holding on to half guard well.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#T2#
Anudo is trying to advance to mount but he's lost his balance and Williams reverses the position - he's now on top in Anudo's guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Anudo (2) vs (2) Williams
Williams stays in close to Anudo's body and controls the position. #SUB2#
Williams drops back, looking for a kneebar! Anudo looks panicked! The fighters roll across the mat, one looking to finish, one looking to escape. Anudo looks to have wriggled free... Yes, he's got his leg free and he's dived into side control! Good work there from Anudo!
Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Anudo (6) vs (2) Williams#SUB#
Anudo looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
Williams is not content to let Anudo control the position. #T3#
Anudo passes to full mount! That's big trouble for Williams!
Score +2 for reaching mount: Anudo (8) vs (2) Williams
Anudo avoids the attempt from Williams to control.#SUB#
Anudo has hold of Williams's left arm, perhaps looking for a submission. The two fighters tussle over control of the isolated limb and Williams manages to get his arm back to his side and away from danger.
Williams working to try and regain half guard.
Anudo tries to control but Williams wriggling away. #T4#
Anudo wants to take Williams's back here but Williams is holding on to an arm, himself looking to escape. #SUB#
Anudo swings around for an armbar but it's a sloppy attempt and Williams is now in Anudo's guard. A big mistake from Anudo there, giving up the dominant position!
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Anudo (8) vs (4) Williams
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Anudo is on top in guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Anudo (10) vs (4) Williams
Anudo looking to pass the guard.
Anudo stays in close to Williams's body and controls the position. #SUB#
Anudo drops back, looking for a kneebar! Williams looks panicked! The fighters roll across the mat, one looking to finish, one looking to escape. Williams looks to have wriggled free... Yes, he's got his leg free and he's dived into side control! Good work there from Williams!
Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Anudo (10) vs (8) Williams#T5##SUB2#
Williams is trying to get an arm triangle but Anudo is defending well.
Anudo is looking for a sweep.
Williams wants to control but Anudo is keeping him busy. #SUB2#
Williams looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything. #SUB2#
Williams is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Anudo is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
Anudo tries to bench press Williams off him but Williams keeps the position. #T6##SUB2#
Williams looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
Anudo manages to get one leg in to regain half guard. #SUB2#
Williams is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Anudo sees it coming and defends easily.
Williams is looking to take a break and control but Anudo is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom. #SUB2#
Williams is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Anudo has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Williams is working away from the top position though.#SUB2#
Williams seems to be looking for submissions. #T7#
Anudo wants to get back to full guard.
Williams wants to advance to full mount but Anudo doesn't think that's going to happen and regains full guard instead.
Anudo 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.
Williams wants to control from the top but Anudo keeps moving.
Williams slips nicely into half guard.#SUB2#
Williams looking for a kimura but he'll have to free his other leg if he wants to finish that. Perhaps he's just using it as a distraction technique.
Williams prevents Anudo from improving his position.#T8#
Anudo is looking to control Williams's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Anudo avoid being mounted?#SUB2#
Williams looking for a kimura but he'll have to free his other leg if he wants to finish that. Perhaps he's just using it as a distraction technique. #SUB2#
Williams seems to be looking for submissions. #T9#
Anudo is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though. #SUB#
Anudo looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Anudo wants to get back to full guard.
Williams looking to pass the half guard. Not this time. #SUB2#
Williams is looking for a kimura here.
Anudo is trying to get back to full guard.#T10##SUB2#
Williams is working for a submission of some sort. #SUB2#
Williams is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Anudo is pressing down on Williams's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.#SUB#
Anudo throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Williams stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Anudo swivels though and keeps the full guard. #SUB2#
Williams drops back looking for a heel hook - he quickly realises he's not going to get it but Anudo manages to dive on top of him before he can escape and now Williams has Anudo in his guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Anudo (12) vs (8) Williams#T11#
Anudo advances position into side control!
Score +3 for passing guard: Anudo (15) vs (8) Williams
Anudo advances nicely into full mount.
Score +2 for reaching mount: Anudo (17) vs (8) Williams
Williams sneaks a leg under to get to half guard.
Anudo trying to pass the guard but Williams defending well.
Anudo trying to advance position but Williams counters by regaining guard. #T12#
Anudo wants to control from the top but Williams keeps moving.
Anudo looking to pass the guard.
Anudo advances position into side control!
Score +3 for passing guard: Anudo (20) vs (8) Williams
Williams is not content to let Anudo control the position. #SUB#
Anudo goes for an armbar! This could be all over! Wait, no, Williams rolls with the submission and now he's on top in Anudo's guard! Nice work there by Williams!
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Anudo (20) vs (10) Williams#T13##SUB#
Anudo is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Williams is aware though and is defending well.
Anudo looking to control. #SUB2#
Williams has gone for a leg lock! Anudo slips out almost immediately though and dives into Williams's guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Anudo (22) vs (10) Williams
Anudo stands and throws Williams's legs to the side, diving into side control.
Score +3 for passing guard: Anudo (25) vs (10) Williams#SUB#
Anudo tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
Williams prevents Anudo from moving into mount. #T14#
Williams tries to improve position but can't. #SUB#
Anudo is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Williams knows the correct defense though, so he's OK. #SUB#
Anudo tries for a kimura but Williams is defending well.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Anudo wants to lay and pray for a moment but Williams keeps working.

And that's the end of the fight!
Anudo takes the fight on points by 25 to 10.
Mac Anudo decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.

Event: VFC 100 Caruga vs Bar
Date: Jul 29, 2022

#R1#
Dirac tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Dirac tries a low kick but Anudo avoids it.
Anudo misses with a body shot.
Dirac throws a sloppy head kick and Anudo moves out of range easily. #CL#
Dirac closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Dirac lands a nice shot to the body.
Anudo just leaning against Dirac, taking a breather.
Dirac misses with a hook from the clinch.
Dirac tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Anudo's elbow.
The pace really dropping off here, momentarily.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Dirac misses with a hook to the ribs.
Dirac tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Anudo. #T1#
Anudo blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Dirac tries a body shot but Anudo blocks it.
Anudo is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
Dirac misses with a hook from the clinch.
Anudo tries for a takedown. No joy.
Our sources have told us that Dirac has been working on his elbows in the gym.
Dirac lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Anudo.
Anudo drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Dirac gets the underhooks and prevents it.
Paul Dirac has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Mac Anudo.#TD2#
Anudo has moved round to his opponent's back and is looking for a suplex! Oh snap! He's tossed Dirac clear over his head and slammed him to the mat!
Dirac prevents Anudo from getting a body triangle.#T2#
You know, I was talking to some of our celebrities at ringside tonight and they were split right down the middle on who was going to win this fight.
Anudo is working the ground and pound here and the referee is taking a close look at Dirac. He must escape soon or this one will be stopped.
I really don't envy Dirac right now. #SUB2#
Anudo is working for the choke. It looks like he might have got it... has he...? Yes! Dirac is tapping out! This one is all over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:50 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Mac Anudo!
After winning the bout, Mac Anudo thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility.

Event: VFC 99
Date: Jul 20, 2022

#R1#
Tartakov swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Tartakov throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
As Tartakov backs off Anudo throws a huge counter combo but Tartakov manages to avoid it all.
Tartakov wants to slow Anudo down by chopping away at his legs.
Old Leg Tartakov seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Tartakov throws a low kick but Anudo moves out of range easily.
Tartakov fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Anudo is out of range.
Tartakov misses with a body kick.
Anudo moves out of range of the leg kick from Tartakov.
Anudo lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Tartakov definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Anudo checks a low kick from Tartakov.
Anudo is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Anudo is looking to slow Tartakov down with leg kicks.
Anudo checks a leg kick.
Tartakov throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Tartakov throws a poor cross that misses
and Anudo counters with a slapping leg kick. #T1#
Anudo avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Tartakov scores with a nice one two combo and darts back out of range to avoid anything coming in the opposite direction.
Tartakov darts in looking for a takedown but Anudo gets double underhooks and turns Tartakov into the cage.
Tartakov can't find room to land a body shot as Anudo controls the action.
Tartakov wants a takedown but no success here.
Anudo is pushing Tartakov up against the cage, for a bit of lean and pray action. Action being used the in the loosest possible sense of the word.
The referee calls for Anudo to work.
Tartakov tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Anudo being controlled against the cage.
Anudo effectively controlling the action here.#T2#
Tartakov unloads a knee to the mid-section.
Anudo stalling. #BC#
Tartakov breaks from the clinch.
Tartakov fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Anudo has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Tartakov throws a leg kick but Anudo sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Anudo only half commits to the counter leg kick.
Anudo throws a solid leg kick but Tartakov takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Anudo.
Anudo attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Anudo moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Tartakov misses with a hook.#T3#
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Tartakov.
Anudo was about to counter that last move with a leg kick but changes his mind.
Tartakov falls off balance throwing a combination
and Anudo counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Tartakov throws a leg kick that misses.
Tartakov throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Tartakov looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Tartakov throws a leg kick
and Anudo counters with a slapping leg kick.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Tartakov.
Anudo feints a counter leg kick.
Tartakov scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Tartakov misses with a leg kick.
Tartakov misses with a leg kick
and Anudo counters with a one-two to the body.
Tartakov closes this distance looking for a takedown but Anudo circles away.
Anudo appeared to try and counter that last move with a leg kick.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Old Leg Tartakov. That's going to take a lot out of him.#T4#
Tartakov throws a front kick aimed at Anudo's knee but Anudo avoids it well.
Anudo only half commits to the counter leg kick.
Tartakov misses with a hook
and Anudo counters with a good low kick that Tartakov was not able to check.
Tartakov tries for a takedown but Anudo circles away easily
and Anudo counters with a low kick, right behind Tartakov 's knee.
Tartakov doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Anudo counters with a nice leg kick.
Tartakov is breathing heavily.
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!
Tartakov scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Tartakov misses with a low kick.
Anudo steps in looking to clinch after the strikes miss from Tartakov.
Tartakov misses with a lunging right hand
and Anudo makes him pay by landing a thudding low kick.
A low kick from Tartakov is predictable there
and Anudo counters with a thumping low kick.
Tartakov misses with a leg kick.
As Tartakov backs off Anudo throws a huge counter combo but Tartakov manages to avoid it all.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Old Leg Tartakov dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!#R2#
Anudo avoids the body shot from Tartakov.
Anudo appeared to try and counter that last move with a leg kick.
A clash of legs there as Anudo blocks the low kick.
Tartakov tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Anudo defends well and Tartakov ends up having to push Anudo into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
Tartakov struggles to land a body shot inside as Anudo controls his hands.
Anudo prevents the takedown attempt.
Tartakov is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
The referee is keeping an eye on Anudo - much more stalling and he will separate the fighters.
Anudo is pushing Tartakov up against the cage, for a bit of lean and pray action. Action being used the in the loosest possible sense of the word.
Tartakov dictating the pace here, as the fighters clinch against the cage.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Tartakov lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Anudo or not. #T1#
Anudo blocks a body shot from Tartakov.
Tartakov is trying to break the clinch but Anudo has him pressed against the cage.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Tartakov creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Tartakov leaning his opponent against the cage.
Tartakov lands a body shot in the clinch.
Tartakov is trying to break the clinch but Anudo has him pressed against the cage.
Tartakov being controlled against the cage.
Tartakov looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Tartakov wants to break the clinch but can't. #T2#
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Tartakov misses with a punch on the inside. #BC#
Tartakov's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Anudo keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Tartakov.
Tartakov works over Anudo's head and body with a nice combination.#CUT#It looks like Mac Anudo has been cut.
Tartakov is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Anudo can do to turn this around?
Tartakov lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Tartakov shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Anudo appeared to try and counter that last move with a leg kick.
Anudo takes a body kick right on the floating rib. Ouchie.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Anudo checks a leg kick.
Anudo avoids a kick to the body.
Tartakov 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.
Tartakov shoots in looking for a takedown. Anudo tries to sprawl out of it but Tartakov keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Anudo manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Tartakov sets himself, and Anudo steps forward looking for the clinch! Tartakov avoids it this time.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Old Leg Tartakov. That's going to take a lot out of him.#T3#
Anudo ducks under a wild hook from Tartakov.
Tartakov goes for a double leg but Anudo avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Anudo continues to drive forward.
Anudo feints a counter leg kick.
Anudo leaning his opponent against the cage.
The pace slowing considerably in the clinch, as Anudo takes a break from that fighting nonsense to think about the finer things in life.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Anudo as Tartakov tries to tie him up.
Anudo leaning his opponent against the cage.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Anudo as Tartakov tries to tie him up. #T4#
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.#TD#
Tartakov has clasped his hands together around Anudo's back... aaand, he's got a takedown into side control. Nicely done.
Anudo is looking to reverse the position.
Anudo being controlled for a moment. #SUB#
Tartakov swings around for an armbar but Anudo sees it coming a mile off and turns beautifully into Tartakov's guard.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Tartakov can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Anudo controls the pace.
Anudo's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Old Leg Tartakov dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Mac Anudo's cut.
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#
Tartakov throws a jab but it's blocked by Anudo.
Anudo tries a quick counter leg kick but Tartakov is wise to it.
Tartakov tries to score with a low kick but Anudo moves his leg out of the way.
Tartakov sets himself, and Anudo steps forward looking for the clinch! Tartakov avoids it this time.
Tartakov shoots in looking for a takedown. Anudo tries to sprawl out of it but Tartakov keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Anudo manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Tartakov backing away here, and Anudo unleashes a leg kick that just misses.
Tartakov with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Tartakov tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Anudo was well out of range. Poor timing from Tartakov.
Anudo wants to counter the offense by Tartakov and move into the clinch position.
Anudo lands a leg kick that knocks Tartakov off balance momentarily.
Tartakov buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Tartakov throws a low kick but Anudo avoids it.
Anudo lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected.#T1#
Tartakov throws a leg kick but Anudo sees it coming and moves out of range.
Anudo appeared to try and counter that last move with a leg kick.
A low kick from Tartakov is predictable there
and Anudo counters with a nice low kick that buckles Tartakov's knee momentarily.
Tartakov throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Anudo stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Anudo on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Tartakov. Tartakov obviously looking to wear him down.
Anudo tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Tartakov manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Tartakov misses with a leg kick.
Anudo lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected.
Tartakov finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Anudo appeared to try and counter that last move with a leg kick.
Tartakov throws a leg kick that is checked
and Anudo counters with an inside leg kick.
Old Leg Tartakov is winning the standup battle so far.
Tartakov misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Anudo.
Tartakov fails with the takedown.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.#T2#
Tartakov scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Anudo doesn't seem bothered though.
Tartakov throws a body punch but Anudo moves out of range.
Despite the aggression on Anudo's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter.
Tartakov takes a swing at Anudo's ribcage but misses.
Tartakov is looking to chop away at Anudo's legs.
Anudo is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own.
Anudo checks the leg kick.
Anudo moves out of range as Tartakov throws a body kick.
Anudo throws a nice outside leg kick.
A solid leg kick lands there for Anudo.
Mac Anudo is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Tartakov works Anudo's body with a nice hook.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Tartakov shoots for a takedown but Anudo saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Old Leg Tartakov. That's going to take a lot out of him.#T3#
Tartakov misses the body punch
and Anudo counters with an outside leg kick.
Anudo checks a leg kick.
Anudo flicks out a counter leg kick but Tartakov steps away.
Tartakov throws a hook but Anudo blocks it.
Tartakov misses with an uppercut #CL2#
and Anudo counters by moving into the clinch. #BC2#
Anudo breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Tartakov misses with a low kick.
Tartakov misses with a body shot
and Anudo counters with a good low kick that Tartakov was not able to check.
A slapping leg kick lands for Tartakov.
Tartakov throws a leg kick but Anudo checks it.
Tartakov 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.
Tartakov takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.#T4#
Tartakov thows a leg kick but Anudo checks it
and Anudo counters with a series of strikes. Tartakov will be more careful next time no doubt.
Tartakov throws a body shot but no joy.
Tartakov sets himself, and Anudo steps forward looking for the clinch! Tartakov avoids it this time.
Tartakov misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Anudo.
Tartakov fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Anudo checks it well.
Anudo was about to counter that last move with a leg kick but changes his mind.
Tartakov thows a leg kick but Anudo checks it
and Anudo counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Tartakov thinking.
Tartakov misses with a series of wild punches.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Anudo avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Tartakov finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Tartakov throws a leg kick
and Anudo counters with an inside leg kick.
Mac Anudo has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Old Leg Tartakov is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Tartakov walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Anudo checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.

And that's the end of the fight!
That was a close round. You could make an argument for either fighter but I would give it to Old Leg Tartakov.
Well Tartakov 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 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Stewart Dunkirk scores the fight 30:27
Judge Gwen Towbar scores the fight 30:27
Judge Alan Glass scores the fight 29:28

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Old Leg Tartakov!
Old Leg Tartakov retains his heavyweight title!
A victorious Old Leg Tartakov thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter.

Event: VFC 95 Hall vs Ivkov
Date: Jul 09, 2022

#R1##TD2#
Silva shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Let's see what he's got on the mat.
Silva stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Anudo swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Anudo 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.#SUB#
Anudo looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Silva has been taking part in the yoga sessions down at Soul Supremacy Rio. Presumably he's going to look for a slick submission... Or maybe he's looking to avoid one.
Silva sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Anudo's guard. #SUB2#
Silva seems to be looking for submissions.
Silva wants to pass to mount but Anudo is defending the position.
Silva prevents Anudo from improving his position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Silva is trying to advance to mount but he's lost his balance and Anudo reverses the position - he's now on top in Silva's guard.
Anudo lands a couple of elbows.#T1#
Silva wants to sweep but no luck.
Anudo lands a couple of elbows.#SUB2#
Silva working for submissions but it's allowed Anudo to get to half guard. #SUB2#
Silva looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Anudo slips a nice elbow through Silva's hands, connecting with Silva's forehead.
Anudo is keen to just control but Silva is a slippery customer.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Anudo winds up and cracks Silva with a swinging punch to the side of the head. #T2#
Anudo working Silva over with strikes.
Silva is looking to improve his position.
Anudo will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Anudo 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.
Anudo moves into full mount! Silva won't be happy about that!
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Anudo is landing with some decent strikes but Silva is trying to advance his position so the referee is letting the fight continue.
Anudo working away from the top, dropping strikes.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Anudo wants to control the pace but Silva is squirming around nicely.
Anudo raining down hammerfists from mount.#T3#
Silva tries to reverse the position but Anudo maintains control.
Silva wants to control but Anudo is having none of it.
Anudo 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.
The crowd growing excited in anticipation of a finish here! Right on cue, Anudo cracks his opponent with a massive right hand that draws loud cheers!
Silva tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Anudo landing strikes from the mount.
Anudo is landing with some decent strikes but Silva is trying to advance his position so the referee is letting the fight continue.
Silva tries to hold on but Anudo postures up.
Anudo lands a heavy elbow. #T4#
Silva is wriggling around trying to escape.
BOOM! Anudo connects with a massive shot to the dome!
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Silva is squirming around, avoiding Anudo's attempts to control the action.
Anudo lands a nice shot to the head.
Anudo lands a shot to the body, followed up by a shot to the exposed head of his trapped opponent.
A nice elbow there by Anudo.
Anudo landing punches.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Mac Anudo dominated that round.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.#R2#
Anudo fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Silva is out of range.
Silva shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Anudo as he jumps to the side.
Silva changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Anudo tries to avoid it but Silva manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Anudo to the ground. Anudo escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Anudo lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Silva looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Mac Anudo has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Jackson Silva.
Nice cross by Anudo.#CUT#It looks like Jackson Silva has been cut.
Anudo keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A bone on bone clash there as Silva blocks the leg kick. #KD#
Anudo cracks Silva with an uppercut from hell and Silva crumples to the canvas, he's out! Oh no, he's recovered and he's grabbed one of Anudo's legs and pulled him into guard. The ref thought about stopping it there but he's let it go - good reffing! #ROC#Silva is rocked!
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Anudo cracks Silva with a solid left hand.
Silva is still in real trouble! Can Anudo finish him?
Anudo lands a couple of decent looking shots.#T1#
Anudo works a leg free and moves into half guard.
Silva seems to have recovered his senses.
Anudo drops an elbow to the side of Silva's head.
Silva is trying to control but can't.
Silva tries to get to full guard but Anudo has control of the leg.
Anudo working over Silva with some ground and pound. Silva looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
Silva tries to get to full guard but Anudo has control of the leg.
Nice strikes from Anudo there.
Anudo has freed up his trapped foot and advances to mount.
Silva taking shots to the head. #T2#
Anudo fakes a shot to the body and cracks his opponent in the head. Nice ground and pound there!
Anudo connects with a couple of good shots from mount.
Silva is squirming around, avoiding Anudo's attempts to control the action.
Silva wants to hold on but Anudo pushes him away.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Anudo can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Silva is looking to escape.
Anudo working the ground and pound effectively.
Anudo lands a heavy elbow. #T3#
Silva is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
Anudo breaks from Silva's wrist control and lands an elbow.
Silva working to try and regain half guard.
Silva bucks up and manages to get a nice reversal! He's in guard on the top - nicely done!#SUB#
Anudo working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Silva doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Silva manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem. #SUB#
Anudo is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Silva defends well.#T4#
Silva tries to free his leg and advance position but Anudo is retaining full guard. #SUB#
Anudo is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Silva is aware though and is defending well.#SUB#
Anudo is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Silva wants to control from the top but Anudo keeps moving.
Silva passes easily into side control. Nice work.
Silva wants to lay and pray for a moment but Anudo keeps working.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Mac Anudo dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Jackson Silva's cut.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!#R3##TD2#
Silva dives in and scores a takedown into Anudo's guard.
Silva trying to control the position from guard on top but Anudo is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #SUB#
Anudo working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Silva doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Silva manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Anudo looking to control.
Silva passes Anudo's left leg - he's now in half guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
Silva looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Anudo is trying to control but can't. #T1#
Silva is pressing down on Anudo's thigh, looking to free his foot. Anudo is holding on for now.
Anudo manages to get to full guard.
Silva advances to half guard.
Mac Anudo overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Anudo tries to get to full guard but Silva has control of the leg.
Silva is just content to waste time from the top position. Anudo takes advantage of the situation and regains full guard.
Silva tries to free his leg and advance position but Anudo is retaining full guard.
Anudo bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Silva's guard. #REVR##T2#
Anudo wants to control from the top but Silva keeps moving.
Silva is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Anudo lands a couple of decent looking shots.
Anudo tries to free his leg and advance position but Silva is retaining full guard.
Anudo works a leg free and moves into half guard.
Anudo is trying to control. Silva wants to improve his position but can't escape this time. #SUB#
Anudo is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Silva is looking to improve his position. #T3#
Anudo wants to control but Silva is keeping him busy.
Silva trying to control here.
Silva wants to get back to full guard.
Silva is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Anudo scores with a couple of nice shots.
Anudo trying to mount his opponent but Silva defends it.
Anudo is trying to control. Silva wants to improve his position but can't escape this time. #T4#
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Silva won't allow Anudo to pass to mount.
The referee wants the fighters to be more active or he's going to reset them on the feet.#REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Anudo attempts a low kick but it misses it's target. #TD2#
Silva shoots in and bounces Anudo off the cage to secure the takedown into guard.
Anudo keeping moving, preventing Silva from controlling successfully.
Anudo is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Anudo manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Silva manages to get himself to full guard. #REVR#

And that's the end of the fight!
That was a close round. You could make an argument for either fighter but I would give it to Mac Anudo.
Well Anudo 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 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge George Francis scores the fight 30:27
Judge Cecil Peabody scores the fight 30:27
Judge Alan Glass scores the fight 30:27

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Mac Anudo!
An out of breath Mac Anudo thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career.

Event: The Island Season 13, 265 lbs, Round 3
Date: Jun 25, 2022

#R1#
Vollan just misses with a punch to the body. #CL#
Vollan gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Anudo takes a shot to the head.
Vollan goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Anudo blocking some punches.
Vollan lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Vollan tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Anudo jumps guard but Vollan stands there with Anudo around his waist. Anudo gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Vollan swings wildly with an uppercut but Anudo uses good head movement to avoid it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Anudo drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Vollan gets the underhooks and prevents it.
Vollan pushes Anudo back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.#T1#
Vollan lands a body punch.
Vollan presses Anudo against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Anudo looks winded!
Vollan is leaning against Anudo and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Vollan lands a left hand that snaps the head of Anudo backwards.
Anudo's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Vollan lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Anudo backwards.
A right handed body shot lands from Vollan.
Still in the clinch, Vollan scores with a nice short uppercut.
Vollan lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Vollan digs a right hand into Anudo's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Anudo's gas tank.
A right hook to the body lands for Vollan.
Vollan looks to be in better condition than last time we saw him fight. Obviously he's been working hard on his cardio.
Vollan lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Anudo.
Vollan lands with a light punch inside.
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 left hand lands to the body for Vollan.
Vollan digs a right hand into Anudo's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Anudo's gas tank. #T2#
Vollan pushes Anudo back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Vollan gets through Anudo's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.#BC#
Vollan pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Vollan fakes the body blow, causing Anudo to drop his hands! Left hook to the temple! Anudo goes stiff, and falls face first into the mat. Goodnight!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:20 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Havardr Vollan!

Event: The Island Season 13, 265 lbs, Round 2
Date: Jun 24, 2022

#R1#
Anudo misses with a wild combination.
Ojo swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Ojo looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Anudo fails with a takedown attempt.
Anudo throws a low kick but Ojo moves out of range easily.
Ojo misses with an uppercut.
Anudo misses with a kick to the body.
Ojo is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.#CUT2#It looks like Mac Anudo has been cut.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ojo jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Anudo fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Anudo takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Anudo 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.#T1#
The crowd cheers as Ojo lands an impressive looking overhand right. Anudo doesn't seem phased though.
Anudo moves out of range of the strikes.
Ojo misses with a straight left.
Ojo throws an off balance right hand #TD#
and Anudo counters with a nice double leg into side control. Ojo won't be happy with that.
Anudo working the head and body with strikes.
Ojo tries to improve position but can't.
Ojo struggling a bit here.
Anudo lands an elbow.
Anudo misses with a strike but at least he's keeping busy, looking to cause some damage - that will still help him when it comes to the judges scorecards. #SUB#
Anudo is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Ojo has escaped the position, nice work there.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.#SUB#
Anudo swings around for an armbar but Ojo sees it coming a mile off and turns beautifully into Anudo's guard.#T2#
Ojo preventing the sweep. #SUB#
Anudo is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Ojo is aware though and is defending well.
Anudo trying to control the position here.
Ojo tries to stand but Anudo is controlling from the bottom.
Anudo has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall.
Ojo is looking to stand up but Anudo won't let him. #SUB#
Anudo has his feet on Ojo's thighs here. He's pushed Ojo off and worked for a very quick armbar from the bottom! He's flipped onto his stomach and he's cranking hard on the arm! Ojo screams in pain and taps out! This one is all over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:58 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Mac Anudo!

Event: The Island Season 13, 265 lbs, Round 1
Date: Jun 23, 2022

#R1##TD#
Anudo closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - Anudo lands in his opponent's guard.
Anudo postures up.
Anudo is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
Boy really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Anudo. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Anudo pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Boy is keeping the position for now.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Boy can do anything to dispel that myth.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Anudo trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Anudo sitting in guard, not really doing much.
Boy avoiding any damage from the ground and pound. #T1#
Anudo throwing strikes but missing.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Anudo accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Anudo looking to pass the guard.
The referee must be thinking about standing these guys back up.
Anudo slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.
Anudo working the ground and pound. #CUT#It looks like Island Boy has been cut.
Boy seems a little lost for a moment, as Anudo dominates the positioning.#T2#
Anudo working the head and body with strikes.
The ground and pound from Anudo seems to be hitting the mat more than his opponent.
Anudo tries to cartwheel into mount but he doesn't manage it.
Anudo is looking to take a break and control but Boy is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Anudo working away.
Boy is being controlled here.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#SUB#
Anudo looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
Anudo has improved his flexibility recently so we will have to see if he can use that to his advantage.#T3#
An elbow from Anudo crashes against the mat.
Anudo throws a strike aimed at the side of Boy's head but Boy avoids it well.
Anudo is chipping away with strikes. #CUT#That has opened up Island Boy's cut even more.
Boy avoids any damage from the ground and pound of Anudo.
Anudo working the ground and pound but Boy is defending the strikes.
Anudo cracks Boy with a big right hand but Boy just smiles back at him and invites him to have another go. #CUT#The cut above Island Boy's eye is starting to cause him problems now.

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

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:55 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Cut). Mac Anudo!

Event: VFC 83 Schwarzchild vs Masters
Date: May 30, 2022

#R1##TD2#
Anudo gets caught flat footed, as Maia shoots in with a quick takedown into guard.
Maia looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Maia wants to control from the top but Anudo keeps moving.
Maia must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Maia trying to move into half guard but instead Anudo has managed to sweep!#REVR#
Anudo has improved his flexibility recently so we will have to see if he can use that to his advantage.
Anudo scoring with punches to the head and body.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Anudo throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Maia works some decent striking defense from the bottom. #SUB2#
Maia has an omoplata and is looking to use it perhaps as a submission or perhaps to transition. Anudo is in a bit of discomfort here, but he's managed to free himself and has dived into side control! That didn't work out too well for Maia.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Maia is looking for a sweep.
Maia takes a nasty elbow to the side of the head.
Maia is looking to reverse the position.
Maia gets one leg under and gets the fight to half guard. #SU#
Anudo stands up out of the half guard. #T1#
Anudo fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Anudo scores with the left hand. Maia knows he should have avoided that one.
Anudo lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Lucas Maia seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Maia looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Anudo is fending him off so far but Maia persists. Nope, Anudo circles away and we're back to standing.
Anudo was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
Anudo stuffs the takedown attempt from Maia. Maia gets slowly back to his feet.
Anudo waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Maia.
Some bone on bone action there as Maia checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one. #TD#
Anudo fakes a strike and closes the distance, dragging Maia to the ground. Anudo is now in Maia's guard.
Anudo is standing up over Maia. Maia looks to escape but Anudo dives into side control. #REVB#
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!#SUB#
Anudo tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Anudo has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
Maia is sneaking out the side here. He's bucked Anudo off and has taken his back!#T2#
Anudo is keeping busy.
Maia is trying to stick to Anudo's back but Anudo is turning into Maia. He's managed to reverse the position - now he's in Maia's guard. Polite applause from the crowd in appreciation of some nice Jiu Jitsu by Anudo.
Maia is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move. #REVB#
Maia trying to pass the guard but Anudo defending well. #SUB2#
Maia is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Anudo wants to control but Maia is keeping busy.
Maia looking to pass the half guard. Not this time. #T3#
Anudo gets full guard.
Anudo tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Maia pushing down on Anudo's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
Maia tries to pass the half guard into mount. Anudo knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Maia frees up his trapped foot and advances to mount.
Anudo is controlling an arm, preventing Maia from taking his back. Although keeping him in mount is no better to be honest.
Anudo is squirming around, avoiding Maia's attempts to control the action.
Maia tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position. #T4#
Anudo is desperately trying to improve his position but Maia has a good base and remains in mount.
Anudo is squirming around, avoiding Maia's attempts to control the action. #SUB2#
Maia goes for an armbar but he's fallen flat on his backside there and now Anudo is on top in guard.
Maia controlling the position.
Maia wants to control but instead he gets his guard passed and Anudo is now in half guard.
Maia has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Anudo is working away from the top position though.#SUB#
Anudo is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Anudo wants to pass the guard but Maia is defending well.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Mac Anudo dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!#R2#
Anudo moves out of range of the leg kick from Maia.#TD2#
Anudo gets caught flat footed, as Maia shoots in with a quick takedown into guard.
Maia trying to pass the guard. He's being very persistent here but Anudo manages to land a sweep and now he's on top! #REVR#
Maia wants to sweep here but Anudo controlling him for the moment.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Maia can do anything to dispel that myth.
Anudo sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Maia's guard.
Maia is looking to improve his position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Maia is looking to escape.#SUB#
Anudo is looking for a kimura here.
Anudo wants to lay and pray for a moment but Maia keeps working. #T1#
Maia is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Maia is not content to let Anudo control the position.
Maia wants to get back to full guard.
Maia is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.#SUB#
Anudo seems to be looking for submissions. #T2#
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Maia gets full guard.
Anudo wants to control from the top but Maia keeps moving.
Anudo will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.#SUB2#
Maia working for submissions but it's allowed Anudo to get to half guard.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Anudo lands a nice short elbow.
Anudo passes to full mount!
Maia can't escape the position. #SUB#
Anudo with some aggressive grappling here. He's looking for submissions here, rather than waiting for the opportunity to counter.
Maia manages to regain half guard. Good work. #T3#
Maia is trying to get back to full guard.
Maia is pressing down on Anudo's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.#SUB2#
Maia throws his legs up looking for a submission but Anudo uses it to pass to side control.
Maia tries to buck Anudo off but Anudo is having none of it.
Maia keeps trying to improve his position.
Anudo landing with strikes to the head and body from side control.
Maia is looking to regain half guard here but Anudo keeps moving and retains side control.
Anudo lands a knee to the body and follows it up with some ground and pound to the head. That will wear Maia down.
Maia wants to control but Anudo postures up.
Anudo in side control lands a decent elbow. #T4#
Maia tries to buck Anudo off but Anudo is having none of it.
Anudo is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Maia can do to turn this around?
Maia sneaks back into half guard.
Anudo trying to control from half guard but Maia is working away.
The fighters are battling for position here. Maia manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Maia bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Anudo's guard. #REVB#
Maia is looking to advance position but Anudo has hit a scissor sweep - now he's on top in mount!#REVR#
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Anudo prevents Maia from getting the reversal.
Maia regains half guard.
Maia is refusing to be controlled, as Anudo sits in half guard.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Mac Anudo dominated that second round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. This is the final round!#R3##CL#
Maia gets tackled into the cage by Anudo. Anudo maintains the clinch.
Maia looking for a takedown.
Anudo lands a damaging elbow.
A right hand to the body from Anudo.
Maia's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Maia jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Anudo walks away with a smile on his face. Maia gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
Anudo connects with a right hand. Maia shakes it off.#CUT#It looks like Lucas Maia has been cut.
Maia throws a sloppy head kick and Anudo moves out of range easily.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Anudo lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.#TD#
Anudo scores with a nice takedown into half guard. Let's see what he's got on the ground. #ROC#Maia is rocked!
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Maia is looking for a sweep. Anudo is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Maia takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Maia taking some punishment here, with Anudo in his half guard.
Maia is still in real trouble! Can Anudo finish him?
Maia is doing well to avoid being mounted. He's controlling the position at the moment.
Maia seems to have recovered his senses.#T1#
Anudo has freed up his trapped foot and advances to mount.
Anudo scores with a couple of good head shots there.
Maia 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.
Ground and pound from Anudo.
Anudo is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.
Anudo wants to lay and pray for a moment but Maia keeps working.
Maia tries to roll over but Anudo keeps him under control.#T2#
Maia makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Maia.
Anudo trying to control but Maia is working from the bottom.
Maia 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.
Anudo advances to half guard.
Anudo is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
Mac Anudo overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Maia wants to improve his position but Anudo is controlling well.
Maia is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Anudo scores with a couple of nice shots.#T3#
Maia wants to improve his position but Anudo is controlling well.
Anudo lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
Maia trying to control but Anudo postures up.
Maia is trying to get back to full guard.
Anudo is thwarting Maia's attempts to control the position.
Maia has hold of Anudo's hands but Anudo slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
Anudo working over Maia with some ground and pound. Maia looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.#SUB#
Anudo seems to be working for a kimura but Maia defends the submission attempt.#SUB#
Anudo is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game. #T4#
Anudo scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
Maia is looking for a sweep. Anudo is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Anudo is nestled in close to Maia, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
Maia tries to roll over but Anudo keeps him under control.
Anudo stops Maia from getting back to his feet.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Maia tries to roll over but Anudo keeps him under control.
Maia is not content to let Anudo control the position.
Lucas Maia has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Mac Anudo is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
The fighters are battling for position here. Maia manages to regain full guard. Nice work.

And that's the end of the fight!
Mac Anudo showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Anudo 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 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Peter Branson scores the fight 30:27
Judge Bart Greer scores the fight 30:27
Judge David Hoff scores the fight 30:27

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Mac Anudo!

Event: VFC 72 Old Leg vs Feynn
Date: Apr 29, 2022

#R1#
Anudo connects with a single shot there.
Jackson Silva seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Anudo lands with an overhand left.#TD2#
Anudo closes the distance and scores a nice trip takedown into half guard. Silva did well to prevent Anudo getting side control.
Anudo seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
Silva is looking for a sweep. Anudo is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Silva regains full guard. Nicely done.
Anudo stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Silva swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Silva might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Anudo slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.
Silva tries to bench press Anudo off him but Anudo keeps the position.
Anudo is putting a hurting on Silva here, landing some big shots from side control.
Anudo has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Silva tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Anudo wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.#SUB2#
Anudo is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Silva knows the correct defense though, so he's OK. #T1#
Silva is looking to reverse the position.
Anudo is looking to take a break and control but Silva is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Silva tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Anudo wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Anudo is looking to take a break and control but Silva is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Silva tries to slip a leg under to move to half guard but Anudo presses down on the leg and jumps into full mount! #T2#
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Silva is looking to get to half guard.#SUB2#
Anudo has control of Silva's right arm, working for a kimura. It's a bit of a token attempt though and Silva regains control of the situation pretty easily.
Silva looks to be in better condition than last time we saw him fight. Obviously he's been working hard on his cardio.
Silva tries to reverse the position but Anudo maintains control.
Anudo lands an elbow that was bordering on illegal but the referee lets it go with a warning.
Silva is squirming around, avoiding Anudo's attempts to control the action.
Silva tries to lock up and control but Anudo gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.#T3#
Silva is trying desperately to improve position.
Silva sneaks a leg under to get to half guard.
Anudo is looking to take a break and control but Silva is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Anudo is looking to advance position but Silva won't allow it.
Anudo is stalling here. Silva is in no mood to hang around though. He's locked up a kimura from the bottom! Anudo seems to be keeping calm but he's forced to roll out of the hold and Silva has ended up in side control on the top. Nice work. #SUB#
Anudo wants to improve his position, back to half guard but Silva has ideas of his own. He's got hold of Anudo's far side arm and it looks like he's got an Americana. Ohh! Ohhhh! OOOOOOOOOH! A human being's arm is not meant to bend like that! Anudo is tapping like a morse code operator on the Titanic! SOS SOS! He's out of here! Great win for Silva!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:55 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Americana). Jackson Silva!

Event: VFC 63 Dye vs Parker
Date: Apr 09, 2022

#R1#
Anudo misses the shot to the body.
Mendez just misses with a punch to the body.
Anudo shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Mendez as he avoids it easily.
Mendez was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.#TD#
Mendez closes the distance and gets a trip takedown into side control. Anudo quickly recovers to half guard.
The fighters are battling for position here. Anudo manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Mendez with a flurry of punches that miss. #SUB2#
Anudo working for a triangle but Mendez defends it easily.
Mendez is looking to work some ground and pound but Anudo has wrist control.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Mendez working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage. #SUB2#
Anudo working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Mendez doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Mendez manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem. #SUB2#
Anudo is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle. #T1#
Anudo is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Mendez definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Mendez cracks Anudo with a solid left hand.
Mendez landing with the ground and pound.
Anudo tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Anudo preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Mendez wants to control from the top but Anudo keeps moving. #SUB2#
Anudo is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Mendez is aware though and is defending well.
Mendez throwing strikes from guard but Anudo blocks nicely. #T2#
Mendez postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
Mendez landing some decent shots from guard.
Mendez might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Mendez preventing the sweep.
Mendez throws a strike but Anudo rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top. #REVB#
Mendez not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Mendez keeping full guard, as Anudo tries to pass.
Mendez controlling the position.
Mendez looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Anudo controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
Mendez manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Anudo manages to get himself to full guard. #REVR##T3##SUB2#
Anudo is looking for a triangle but Mendez pushes his legs off easily.
Anudo can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Mendez controls the pace.#SUB2#
Anudo looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Anudo lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.#REVB#
Mendez has a butterfly guard looking to sweep but Anudo has passed into side control.
Mendez is trying to improve his position.#T4#
Mendez tries to control but end up mounted... ooooh, that's bad.
Mendez is looking to improve his position but Anudo isn't that keen on the idea.
Anudo lands a big shot there that rocks Mendez but he's holding on and managing to survive for now.
Mendez on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Mendez tries to get out of the position.
Anudo lands a nice shot to the head.
Mendez tries to hold on but Anudo pushes him away.
Mendez is bucking up trying to escape but Anudo cracks him with another couple of good strikes.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Mendez holding onto his opponent's waist for dear life, as Anudo tries to land some strikes to get him to release his grip.
Mendez tries to hold on but Anudo pushes him away.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Mac Anudo dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!#R2##TD#
Mendez is looking for a takedown here. He's shot in and has managed to get it, finishing up in Anudo's half guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Anudo has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Mendez is working away from the top position though.
Anudo works his way to full guard. Good work.
Mendez is fighting to break Anudo's control of his arms but Anudo is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.
Anudo looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Anudo is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move. #REVB#
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Mendez wants to improve his position but Anudo is controlling well.
Anudo working over Mendez with some ground and pound. Mendez looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.#T1#
Anudo wants to control but Mendez is keeping him busy.
Mendez knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Anudo on the ground.
Mendez trying to control but Anudo postures up.
Anudo is looking to take a break and control but Mendez is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Mendez trying to control but Anudo postures up.
Anudo trying to pass the guard but Mendez defending well.
Anudo lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
Mendez is trying to maintain the position but Anudo is very close to passing his half guard.#T2#
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Anudo prevents Mendez from improving his position.
Anudo takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
Mac Anudo has got the better of the ground game so far.
Mendez is doing well to control the position and prevent Anudo from advancing to side control.
Anudo wants to control but Mendez is keeping him busy.
Anudo slips a nice elbow through Mendez's hands, connecting with Mendez's forehead.
Mendez trying to control but Anudo postures up.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Mendez wants to get back to his feet.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Anudo lands a nice short elbow.#T3#
Anudo looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Anudo has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Mendez wants to get back to full guard.
Anudo trying to control from half guard but Mendez is working away.
Ground and pound from Anudo.
Anudo thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Anudo trying to mount his opponent but Mendez defends it.
Anudo is just content to waste time from the top position. Mendez takes advantage of the situation and regains full guard.
Mendez pulls Anudo in close to prevent any damage. #T4#
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.
Anudo throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Mendez is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control.
The referee must be thinking about standing these guys back up.
Anudo with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
Anudo advances to half guard.
Mendez has a hand on Anudo's thigh, trying to get back to full guard. Anudo takes advantage of the position though and mounts him!
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Mendez tries to get back to half guard but can't.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Mac Anudo showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
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. And we move into the final round!#R3#
Anudo defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Mendez.
Mendez backing away here, and Anudo unleashes a leg kick that just misses.
Mendez misses with a few strikes there.
Anudo throws a solid leg kick but Mendez takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Anudo.
Anudo connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Anudo shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Mendez as he avoids it easily.
Anudo has his head slapped from side to side by a 3 punch combination. That must have hurt him.
Anudo gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Mendez.
Anudo misses with a series of wild punches.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Mendez throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Anudo is looking to slow Mendez down with leg kicks.
Anudo misses the jab.
Mendez misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Anudo. #T1#
Mendez misses with a body punch
and he gets countered with a snapping leg kick.#TD2#
Anudo closes the distance and after a bit of a stuggle, scores a takedown into Mendez's guard.
Mendez can't keep his opponent in guard - Anudo advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
Mendez wants to get back to full guard.
Mendez is trying to maintain the position but Anudo is very close to passing his half guard.
Mendez preventing any damage for now, controlling his opponent's head.
Mendez is looking to improve his position. #T2#
Mendez is looking to control Anudo's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Mendez avoid being mounted?
Anudo not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Mendez is looking to improve his position. #SUB2#
Mendez is defending against the submission attempts here by Anudo.
Anudo is keen to just control but Mendez is a slippery customer.#T3#
Anudo uses his free foot to push down on Mendez's thigh. Eventually he works his other foot free and he's advanced to mount - this is trouble for Mendez.
Anudo looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Mendez is squirming around, avoiding Anudo's attempts to control the action.
Anudo throwing shots from mount but they're not landing.
Anudo working the ground and pound effectively.
Mendez is desperately trying to improve his position but Anudo has a good base and remains in mount.#T4##SUB2#
Anudo wants to finish this one by submission but Mendez is holding onto his waist, trying to prevent any attacks from Anudo.
Anudo looking to control but Mendez is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Mendez is looking to get to half guard.
Anudo lands a big elbow.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Anudo is still in mount, landing shots to his trapped opponent. Mendez can't stay in a position like this for much longer.
Joe Mendez has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Mac Anudo is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Anudo content just to control the position here.

And that's the end of the fight!
Mac Anudo comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Anudo winning every round here. Surely the decision will go his way and he'll pick up a well deserved decision victory. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Michael Johnstone scores the fight 27:30
Judge Bart Greer scores the fight 27:30
Judge Santiago Holmes scores the fight 27:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Mac Anudo!

Event: VFC 55 Usamov vs Huygens
Date: Mar 26, 2022

#R1#
Allin throws a jab but it's blocked by Anudo.
Allin jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent. #CUT2#It looks like Mac Anudo has been cut.
Anudo keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Allin.
Allin swings widly with a right hand #TD#
and Anudo counters with a shoot takedown. Allin fights it but they end up in guard.
Anudo definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Allin has his hands on Anudo's head, controlling the position.
Anudo stands up over Allin, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head. #CUT#It looks like Darby Allin has been cut.
Allin looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Anudo works a leg free and moves into half guard.
Anudo stalling.
Allin really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Anudo. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Anudo passes the guard and advances to mount!
Anudo landing strikes from the mount and Allin is in trouble! #CUT#That has opened up Darby Allin's cut even more.
Anudo 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.#T1#
Allin takes a big shot to the head but keeps on trying to improve his position.
Anudo punishing his opponent with strikes. #CUT#The cut above Darby Allin's eye is starting to cause him problems now.#SUB#
Anudo working to secure an arm triangle but it's not happening for him just yet.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Anudo breaks from Allin's wrist control and lands an elbow. #CUT#Darby Allin'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 Darby Allin's cut. Oh no, the doctor has called an end to the bout!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:50 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Cut). Mac Anudo!

Event: VFC 45 Friday Afterparty
Date: Mar 11, 2022

#R1#
Valero lands with a right hand. #TD#
Anudo closes the distance and clinches up, looking for a takedown. He shifts his weight and gets a nice trip into half guard.
Anudo is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Valero is looking to escape.
Anudo 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.
Valero really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Anudo. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Anudo sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Valero defending well though. #SUB#
Valero is defending against the submission attempts here by Anudo.
Anudo has freed up his trapped foot and advances to mount.
Anudo is landing with some decent strikes but Valero is trying to advance his position so the referee is letting the fight continue.#CUT#It looks like Felix Valero has been cut.#T1##SUB#
Anudo working from mount. He moves in close and looks like he might be going for an arm triangle... He's hopped off to the side and he's transitioned into an Anaconda choke. Valero turning a nasty shade of purple. He's refusing to tap but he's gone! He's out! The ref rips Anudo off and cradles Valero's limp body as Anudo celebrates with his corner.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:27 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Anaconda Choke). Mac Anudo!

Event: VFC 25 Warrior Week
Date: Feb 23, 2022

#R1#
Anudo swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Spade shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Anudo but Anudo pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Anudo tries to bum rush Spade with a series of wild strikes but Spade uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Spade shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Anudo as he avoids it easily.
Anudo throws a jab when Spade was well out of range.
The fighters circling - Spade throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Spade looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
A big left from Spade misses.
Anudo throws a jab when Spade was well out of range.
Anudo definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.#TD2#
Spade drives through with a takedown into guard.
Spade wants to control from the top but Anudo keeps moving.
Spade stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Anudo swivels though and keeps the full guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Anudo is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Anudo tries to land a sweep but no joy.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#T1#
Spade wants to control from the top but Anudo keeps moving.
Anudo keeping full guard, as Spade tries to pass.
The referee looks like he's ready to step in and stand the fighters back up.
Anudo is trying to control the position from the bottom. #REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Jack Spade seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Spade throws a jab when Anudo was well out of range.
Spade avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Spade with the counter takedown but Anudo avoids it easily.
Spade looks for a takedown but Anudo sprawls well.
Mac Anudo has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Jack Spade.#TD2#
Spade scores a trip takedown into side control. Nice.#T2##SUB2#
Spade tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
Anudo is not content to let Spade control the position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#SUB2#
Spade is trying to get an arm triangle but Anudo is defending well.
Anudo is trying to improve his position.#SUB2#
Spade is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Anudo knows the correct defense though, so he's OK. #T3##SUB2#
Spade tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though. #SUB2#
Spade swings around for an armbar but Anudo sees it coming a mile off and turns beautifully into Spade's guard.
Anudo trying to control the position from guard on top but Spade is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Spade is on top in guard. #REVB##T4#
Spade trying to control but Anudo is working from the bottom.
Anudo not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Anudo managing to control the position. #SUB#
Anudo has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Spade can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Spade trying to control the position from guard on top but Anudo is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Spade is pushing down on Anudo's leg trying to pass to half guard. Anudo is fighting to maintain full guard but Spade has managed to sneak the leg through.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Jack Spade dominated that round.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.#R2##TD2#
Spade darts in and lands a nice takedown into half guard.
Anudo is looking to control Spade's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Anudo avoid being mounted?
Anudo keeping hold of Spade's head, controlling as best he can.
Spade looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Spade prevents Anudo from improving his position.#T1##SUB2#
Spade seems to be looking for submissions.
Anudo moves into full guard.
Spade is looking to pass into half guard but Anudo pushes him away with his feet and jumps on top - now Anudo is in guard.#REVR##SUB2#
Spade is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Anudo defends well.
Anudo trying to control but Spade is working from the bottom. #SUB2#
Spade looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening. #T2#
Anudo trying to control but Spade is working from the bottom. #SUB2#
Spade throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Anudo stands and throws Spade's legs to the side, diving into side control.
Spade is trying to get back to half guard.
Anudo wants to control but Spade is keeping him busy. #T3#
Spade can't do much from the bottom here.
Anudo is chipping away with strikes.
You can see the frustration on Spade's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Spade tries to buck Anudo off but Anudo is having none of it.
Jack Spade has got the better of the ground game so far.
You can see the frustration on Spade's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Spade has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Anudo laying and praying for a moment but Spade takes advantage and regains half guard.
Anudo passes the guard and advances to mount! #T4#
Anudo can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Spade is looking to escape.
Spade regains half guard.
Spade desperately trying to maintain half guard.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!#SUB2#
Spade has guillotine here! It looks pretty tight! Could this be all over! No, Anudo escapes and passes into side control at the same time. Nice work there by Anudo!
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close second round but I would say that Mac Anudo will probably get the nod.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!#R3#
Spade shoots in and drives through. Anudo sprawls well.#CL#
Anudo gets a clinch.
Spade blocks an uppercut.
Spade drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Anudo gets the underhooks and prevents it.
Spade goes for a takedown attempt but Anudo pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
Mac Anudo has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Jack Spade.
Spade shoots in but no luck this time. #TD2#
Spade shoots in and bounces Anudo off the cage to secure the takedown into guard.
Anudo keeping moving, preventing Spade from controlling successfully.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Anudo is trying to control the position from the bottom. #T1#
Spade stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Anudo swivels though and keeps the full guard. #SUB#
Anudo is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Spade tries to free his leg and advance position but Anudo is retaining full guard.
Spade trying to control but Anudo is working from the bottom.
Spade must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Spade postures up. #T2#
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.
Spade trying to control the position from guard on top but Anudo is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Spade throws a big elbow that misses. #REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Anudo throws a series of punches but Spade moves out of range.
Spade drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Anudo defends it well.
Anudo bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Anudo lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Anudo jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Spade swats away the attempt to clinch by Anudo.
Spade uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Anudo.
Spade feints the counter takedown.#TD2#
Spade changes levels and drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. Anudo looks really pissed at himself for not defending that better.#SUB2#
Spade is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Anudo knows the correct defense though, so he's OK. #SUB2#
Spade wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Anudo, who protects the arm well. #T3##SUB2#
Spade is trying to get an arm triangle but Anudo is defending well.
Anudo is trying to get back to half guard.#SUB2#
Spade goes for an armbar! This could be all over! Wait, no, Anudo rolls with the submission and now he's on top in Spade's guard! Nice work there by Anudo!
Anudo passes Spade's left leg - he's now in half guard. #T4#
Anudo wants to free his trapped foot but Spade is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Spade is trying to control but Anudo manages to pass to mount! #SUB#
Anudo has control of Spade's right arm, working for a kimura. It's a bit of a token attempt though and Spade regains control of the situation pretty easily. #SUB#
Anudo looking to secure an arm triangle but Spade defends it well.

And that's the end of the fight!
Mac Anudo showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Anudo has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Sandra Marshall scores the fight 29:29
Judge David Hoff scores the fight 29:28
Judge Daniel Franklin scores the fight 29:29

The fight is ruled a majority draw!

Event: VFC 17 Let's Pray
Date: Feb 06, 2022

#R1#
Sergius tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Anudo paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Anudo fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Anudo lands a slapping body shot.
Anudo looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Anudo lands a jab to Sergius's midsection.#CL#
Sergius gets a clinch.
Sergius scores with a shoulder strike.
Sergius missing with knees to the body.
Sergius working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Sergius lands an elbow inside. #CUT#It looks like Mac Anudo has been cut.
Sergius pushes Anudo back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Sergius has Anudo pressed against the cage, preventing Anudo from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Sergius controlling the action here for a moment.
Anudo changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Sergius fights it off and pushes away nicely. #T1#
The fight stays on the outside here - Sergius looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Anudo defending well as Sergius loads up on a big left hand.
Sergio Sergius is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Sergius misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Anudo. #TD2#
Anudo looking for a takedown here - he's got it.
Sergius is looking to stand back up... there's a bit of a scramble and Anudo dives into side control. #REVR#
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Anudo lands a few punches from side control.
Sergius looking for a sweep but Anudo has passed into full mount! Oh no!
Sergius is working to get back to half guard. #T2#
Anudo is in the full mount, landing strikes. #SUB2#
Anudo is working close to his opponent, looking to work a submission by the looks of things. Oh, he's managed to get a guillotine from mount as his opponent reached up! That looks tiiiiight! Will he tap? YES, he's tapped! Impressive submission by Anudo!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:32 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Guillotine). Mac Anudo!

Event: VFC 10 Uppercut
Date: Jan 22, 2022

#R1#
Vieira tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Anudo swivels and escapes.#TD#
Anudo looks for a takedown. He's got it. We're now in half guard.
Anudo stalling.
Vieira is trying to get back to full guard.
Vieira trying to control but Anudo postures up.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Vieira tries to roll over but Anudo keeps him under control.#T1#
Vieira taking some punishment here, with Anudo in his half guard.
Anudo wants to stand up but Vieira is controlling the position.
The fighters are battling for position here. Vieira manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Anudo with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
Anudo postures up. #SUB2#
Vieira looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Vieira wants to sweep but no luck.
Anudo wants to control from the top but Vieira keeps moving.
Anudo will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.#T2#
Anudo throwing strikes from guard but Vieira blocks nicely.
Anudo definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Anudo passes Vieira's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
Anudo wants to free his trapped foot but Vieira is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Nice strikes from Anudo there.
Anudo passes to full mount!
Vieira tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Vieira looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Vieira keeps trying to improve his position.#T3#
Vieira is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Vieira can't escape the position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Anudo landing strikes from the mount and Vieira is in trouble!
Vieira is looking to improve his position but Anudo isn't that keen on the idea.
Anudo has his opponent pinned against the cage, landing some nasty ground and pound that is really making a bit of a mess out of Vieira's face.
Vieira working to try and regain half guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Anudo trying to control but he's not successful this time. #T4#
Anudo punishing his opponent with strikes.
The referee warns Vieira that he has to improve his position here as he takes two more clean shots to the head.
Anudo can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Vieira is looking to escape.
Anudo postures up and cracks his opponent a couple of times before moving back into close ground control. Vieira looks a forlorn figure.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Vieira keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Mac Anudo dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!#R2#
Vieira tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Anudo swivels and escapes.
Anudo fails with an attempt to clinch.
Vieira changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
Anudo stuffs the takedown attempt from Vieira. Vieira gets slowly back to his feet.
Vieira shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Mac Anudo has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Eli Vieira.
Anudo fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Anudo tries to clinch there but Vieira circles away.
Vieira feints the counter takedown.
Anudo lands a jab to the nose.
Vieira tries for a takedown but Anudo sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Anudo is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Vieira can do to turn this around?
Anudo tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
A shot to the liver by Anudo. Beautiful body shot.
Eli Vieira seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Vieira gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Vieira fails with a takedown attempt.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Vieira checks the leg kick.
Vieira gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
letting Anudo counter with a right hand.
Vieira misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.#T1#
Vieira avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Vieira moves out of range of the leg kick from Anudo.
Vieira feints the counter takedown.
Vieira uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Anudo.
Vieira shoots in but Anudo avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Vieira doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Anudo makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Vieira misses with a takedown attempt - Anudo sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Anudo tries to close the distance and clinch up but Vieira swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Vieira swats away the attempt to clinch by Anudo.
Eli Vieira is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Anudo tries to clinch but Vieira moves out of range.
Anudo fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Vieira shoots in looking for a takedown. Anudo tries to sprawl out of it but Vieira keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Anudo manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing. #T2#
Anudo lands a glancing blow to the side of Vieira's head.
Vieira moves out of range as Anudo strikes.#TD2#
Anudo gets caught flat footed, as Vieira shoots in with a quick takedown into guard.
Anudo looking to control.
Anudo is pulling down on Vieira's head. It's preventing any offense from Vieira, at least for the moment.
Anudo keeping moving, preventing Vieira from controlling successfully.
Anudo bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Vieira's guard. #REVR#
Anudo 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.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Anudo looking to sit in guard and control but Vieira gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. #REVB#
Vieira must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.#T3##SUB#
Anudo working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Vieira doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Vieira manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Vieira passes into half guard.
Anudo won't allow Vieira to pass to mount.
Anudo tries to roll over but Vieira keeps him under control.
Vieira looking to pass the half guard. Not this time. #T4#
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Vieira stalling away here and it's allowed Anudo to slip out his trapped foot and regain full guard. #SUB#
Anudo has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Vieira can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Vieira looking to pass the guard.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Vieira trying to control the position from guard on top but Anudo is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Mac Anudo dominated that second round.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business. This is the final round!#R3##TD#
Anudo shoots in for a takedown and gets it.
Vieira tries to roll over but Anudo keeps him under control.
Anudo seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
Vieira wants to get back to full guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Vieira is refusing to be controlled, as Anudo sits in half guard.
Anudo looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Vieira with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position. #T1#
Anudo wants to control but Vieira is keeping him busy.
Vieira trying to control here.
Anudo works his way into full mount!
Vieira slips a leg in and gets back to half guard.
Anudo wants to lay and pray for a moment but Vieira keeps working.
Anudo winds up and cracks Vieira with a swinging punch to the side of the head. #T2#
Anudo is looking to take a break and control but Vieira is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Vieira wants to get back to full guard.
Vieira trying to control but Anudo postures up.
Anudo working the head and body with strikes.
Vieira is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
The fighters are battling for position here. Vieira manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Vieira not looking particularly offensive just at the moment. #T3#
Vieira keeping moving, preventing Anudo from controlling successfully.
Vieira wants to sweep but no luck. #REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up.#TD2#
Vieira shoots in and gets a takedown into Anudo's guard.
Anudo trying to control the position.
Anudo keeping moving, preventing Vieira from controlling successfully.
Vieira pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Anudo is keeping the position for now.
Anudo pulls Vieira in close to his closed guard and prevents Vieira from doing any damage or advancing position.#T4#
Vieira preventing the sweep. #SUB2#
Vieira postures up as if he's going to throw some strikes but drops back for an ankle! Anudo is in big trouble! He looks ready to tap! But no, he's escaped and dives on top of Vieira, into his guard. #REVR#
Vieira keeping moving, preventing Anudo from controlling successfully.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Anudo slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.

And that's the end of the fight!
Mac Anudo showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Anudo 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 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Sandra Marshall scores the fight 30:27
Judge Peter Branson scores the fight 30:27
Judge Dirk Anderson scores the fight 30:27

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Mac Anudo!

Event: VFC 4 Champs
Date: Jan 09, 2022

#R1#
Anudo fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Tartakov appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
Tartakov dives in and grabs Anudo's left leg, looking for a takedown. Anudo pushes down on Tartakov's head and hops out.
Tartakov definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Tartakov avoids the body shot from Anudo.
Anudo shoots in but no luck this time.
Tartakov shoots in and drives through. Anudo sprawls well.
Anudo 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.
Tartakov ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.#TD2#
Anudo darts in and lands a nice takedown into half guard.
The fighters are trapped in the ropes so we're going to have a reposition here. The ref calls for a break and repositions the fighters in the center of the ring.
Anudo wants to lay and pray for a moment but Tartakov keeps working.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Anudo thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Anudo throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Anudo thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Tartakov's head.
Anudo tries to pass to full mount but Tartakov defends it. #T1#
Anudo prevents Tartakov from improving his position.
Anudo sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Tartakov defending well though. #SUB2#
Anudo seems to be working for a kimura but Tartakov defends the submission attempt.
Anudo is trying to control. Tartakov wants to improve his position but can't escape this time. #SUB#
Tartakov looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.
Tartakov regains full guard. Nicely done.
Anudo preventing the sweep. #T2#
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Anudo stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Tartakov swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Tartakov keeping moving, preventing Anudo from controlling successfully.
Anudo postures up in Tartakov's guard and throws a big left but Tartakov blocks it.
It looks like the ref is thinking about a standup.#SUB#
Anudo lying in Tartakov's guard like a wet fish here, stalling away. Tartakov decides he's had enough of all that nonsense - he escapes his hips and locks up an armbar! Wow, that was slick! Anudo taps! This one is aaaaaaaaaaall over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:54 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Old Leg Tartakov!
Old Leg Tartakov seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website.

Event: VFC 1 It Has Begun
Date: Dec 25, 2021

#R1##TD#
Zalasat gets caught napping as Anudo dives in and scores a takedown. Zalasat manages to retain guard.
Zalasat is looking to stand back up... there's a bit of a scramble and Anudo dives into side control. #REVB#
Anudo controlling the position from side mount.
Anudo scoring with punches from side control.
Anudo advances to mount.
Anudo in mount throwing good strikes here, bouncing his opponent's head off the canvas.
Zalasat is in a horrible position here. Anudo smacks him with another shot as he tries to escape the position.
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!
Anudo is landing with some decent strikes but Zalasat is trying to advance his position so the referee is letting the fight continue.
Anudo lands a couple of nice shots there from mount.
Zalasat really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Anudo. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Zalasat tries to lock up and control but Anudo gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.#T1#
Anudo lands a big elbow - Zalasat is in trouble! More strikes from the mount and Zalasat is forced to tap out!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:21 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Strikes). Mac Anudo!

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