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Event:
OFK 398 - Anderson Vs Maki
Date: Apr 28, 2024 |
#R1#
Anderson misses with a straight left.
Maki gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Anderson connects with a solid leg kick.
Anderson throws a leg kick
and Maki counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head. #CUT2#It looks like Jones Anderson has been cut.
Anderson is looking to score with low kicks.
Maki swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Anderson thumps Maki with a low kick.
Anderson scores with a kick to the body.
Anderson turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Anderson slips a straight right by Maki.
Anderson lands with a head kick! That's gotta hurt.
Maki circles away from the clinch attempt.
#T1#
Anderson misses with a hook. Maki ducked under it nicely. #CL#
Anderson moves into the clinch successfully.
Anderson pushes Maki back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Anderson using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.
I was talking to Anderson's coach per-fight and he was telling me that they'd been working on the clinch in the runup to this fight.
Maki misses with a punch on the inside.
Anderson trying to land knees to the body.
Maki misses with a hook from the clinch.
Anderson tries a knee to the head but Maki blocks it.
Anderson throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
A nice right hand lands inside from Anderson.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Maki.
Maki tries a body shot but Anderson blocks it.
Maki has a couple of punches blocked by Anderson.
Maki leaning his opponent against the cage.
Anderson landing knees to the body.
#T2#
Maki blocks an elbow strike.
Anderson tries to land knees in the clinch but Maki avoids the damage to the body.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Anderson blocks an uppercut.
Anderson with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Anderson misses with a hook from the clinch.
Maki tries to break the clinch but Anderson is controlling the position.
Maki tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Anderson's elbow.
Maki managing to block the knees to the body from Anderson.
Maki misses with a punch to the body.
Anderson missing with knees to the body.
Maki lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Maki takes an elbow to the temple.
Maki gets through Anderson's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Anderson tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Maki avoids it.
Maki blocks an elbow strike from Anderson.
Maki swings wildly with an uppercut but Anderson uses good head movement to avoid it.
Maki tries to throw a body punch but Anderson avoids it by throwing Maki back against the cage.
Maki blocking some punches.
#T3#
Anderson lands an elbow just above Maki 's eye.
Maki dodges an elbow strike from Anderson.
With the fighters up against the cage, Anderson throws an elbow but misses.
Anderson pushes off an throws an elbow but Maki leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
Maki misses with the head strike.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Anderson.
A short right from Maki.
Maki avoids a wild elbow strike from Anderson.
Maki blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Anderson lands a nice uppercut.
A nice left hand lands by Maki.
A short uppercut from Anderson.
Maki on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Anderson creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Anderson lands an elbow inside.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Anderson just misses with a elbow thrown towards Maki's brow.
Anderson using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.
Anderson lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Anderson is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Maki is defending well for now.#T4#
Maki lands a nice shot to the body.
A short right from Maki. #BC2#
Maki's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Anderson connects with a single shot there.
Anderson pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Anderson throws a low kick but Maki moves out of range easily.
Anderson misses with an uppercut
and Maki counters with a stiff right hand. #CL#
Anderson closes the distance and clinches.
Maki misses with a short punch on the inside.
Anderson working Maki over with knees to the body.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Anderson.
Anderson creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
Maki tries to work over Anderson's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Jones Anderson dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Jones Anderson's cut.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.#R2#
Anderson throws a looping overhand right but Maki ducks down to avoid it.
As Anderson backs off Maki throws a huge counter combo but Anderson manages to avoid it all.
Anderson moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Anderson misses the body punch
and Maki counters with a nice leg kick.
Jones Anderson is winning the standup battle so far.
Anderson scores with the left hand. Maki knows he should have avoided that one.
Anderson throws out a leg kick but Maki moves out of range and Anderson only half commits.
Maki looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Maki motions for Anderson to come forward. Maki throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Anderson is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Maki can do to turn this around?
A looping hook to the body misses from Anderson. Maki does a little dance to reset his feet.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#CL#
Anderson darts in and clinches Maki up against the cage.
Anderson lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Maki misses with a short punch on the inside.
Anderson putting his Muay Thai to good use. He has Maki in a tight clinch and is doing some damage with knees to the body.
Maki blocks an uppercut.
#T1#
Maki misses with a hook to the ribs.
Anderson putting his Muay Thai to good use. He has Maki in a tight clinch and is doing some damage with knees to the body.
Maki on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Maki swings wildly with an uppercut but Anderson uses good head movement to avoid it.
Good body shot from Anderson.
Maki lands with a short punch from the clinch.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Maki.
Anderson lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Anderson blocking some punches.
Maki can't find room to land a body shot as Anderson controls the action.
Anderson swings wildly with an uppercut but Maki uses good head movement to avoid it.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Maki swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Anderson can't find room to land a body shot as Maki controls the action.
Maki lands a right hand.
Anderson tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
#T2#
Maki lands an uppercut.
Jones Anderson has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Maki fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Anderson throws an elbow but it's blocked.
Anderson throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
Anderson scores a nice knee to the body.
Maki is breathing heavily.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Anderson lands a body shot.
Anderson trying to land knees to the body.
Maki takes a knee to the side of the body.
Anderson lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Anderson misses with an elbow strike.
Anderson with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Anderson tries to land a knee to the head but Maki blocks with his arms.
A nice left hand lands by Maki.
Maki works on Anderson's body with a couple of short punches.
Maki works on Anderson's body with a couple of short punches.
Anderson blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Anderson is working Maki over against the cage.#T3#
Anderson misses with an elbow strike.
Anderson prevents a body shot from Maki.
Anderson misses with some punches.
Anderson comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush. #CUT#It looks like Seppo Maki has been cut.
Anderson throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
Anderson blocking some punches.
Maki blocks an elbow strike.
Anderson working Maki over with knees to the body.
Maki managing to block the knees to the body from Anderson.
Maki is trying to break the clinch but Anderson is controlling him.
Maki has a couple of punches blocked by Anderson.
Anderson lands a nice knee to the body.
Anderson lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Anderson as Maki tries to tie him up.
Maki lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Anderson missing with knees to the body.
#T4#
Anderson misses with an elbow strike.
Anderson putting his Muay Thai to good use. He has Maki in a tight clinch and is doing some damage with knees to the body.
Maki tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked. #BC2#
Maki pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Anderson thumps Maki with a low kick.
Jones Anderson seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Anderson lands with a right hand.
Jab, jab by Anderson - just one landing. #CL#
Anderson closes the distance and pushes Maki back into the cage.
Anderson throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Makis head.
Anderson lands a body punch.
Anderson can't find room to land a body shot as Maki controls the action.
Maki takes a shot to the head.
Anderson doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Jones Anderson dominated that second 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.#R3#
Anderson connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
A shot to the body from Anderson misses
and Maki cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Anderson ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
A low kick from Anderson is predictable there
and Maki counters with a nice uppercut.
Anderson attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Maki takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Anderson misses with a shot to the body
and Maki cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Anderson throws a head kick that misses.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Maki! But no joy.
Anderson throws a front kick that sends Maki stumbling back into the cage.
Anderson swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Anderson backing away here, and Maki unleashes a leg kick that just misses.#T1#
Maki blocks a jab.
A countering left hand to the body from Maki misses.
Anderson scoring well with a low kick there.
Anderson throws the left hand but Maki avoids the punch easily.
Maki feints a counter leg kick.
Anderson throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Anderson moves out of the way of the counter high kick fromMaki.
Anderson tries a head kick but it misses.
A little jabbing left from Maki on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Anderson cracks Maki with a good jab.
Anderson throws a body punch but Maki moves out of range.
Maki throws out a counter right but Anderson avoids it with no problem.
Anderson misses with a looping left.
Maki is trying to counter with his kicks.
Anderson throws a hook but Maki blocks it.#T2#
Anderson scores with a nice body kick.
#CL#
Anderson moves into range and clinches up with Maki.
Anderson pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
Maki blocks the elbow strike.
Anderson misses with a knee strike.
Anderson tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Maki avoids it.
Anderson looking to throw knees to the head but Maki is blocking nicely.
Maki tries to throw a body punch but Anderson avoids it by throwing Maki back against the cage.
Anderson blocking some punches.
Maki blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Maki lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Anderson backwards.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Maki blocks an elbow strike.
Knees in the clinch landing for Anderson.
Maki misses with a body punch.
#T3#
Anderson tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Maki swings away with an uppercut that misses.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Maki creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Maki lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Maki pushes Anderson back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Anderson blocks an uppercut.
Maki blocks the elbow strike.
Anderson swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Maki lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Maki takes a knee to the side of the body.
Maki makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Maki misses with a hook from the clinch.
Maki slows down the pace here.
Anderson looks to throw an elbow but misses.
Anderson throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Maki blocks it with crossed arms. #T4##BC2#
Maki pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Anderson dips to his left and cracks Maki with an uppercut!
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Anderson is looking to land body kicks.
It seemed like Maki was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Anderson cracks Maki with a right hand to the side of the head.
Anderson lands a jab.
Anderson scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Anderson lands a jab to the nose.
A low kick from Anderson misses
and Maki counters with a series of strikes. Anderson will be more careful next time no doubt.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Jones Anderson clearly takes that round.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!#R4#
Anderson tries a head kick but it misses.
Maki takes one to the side of the head.
Anderson motions for Maki to come forward. Anderson throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Maki counters with a body kick.
Anderson lands a nice hook to Maki's body. Maki takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Anderson with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Maki takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Anderson rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
letting Maki counter with a right hand.
Anderson lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Anderson paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.#T1#
Anderson finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Maki only half commits to the counter leg kick.
Anderson throws a leg kick but Maki checks it.
Anderson moves in looking to clinch but Maki pushes him off.
Anderson lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.#CL#
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Anderson lands a right hand.
A head punch on the inside from Maki fails to land.
Maki just leaning against Anderson, taking a breather.
Maki is working Anderson over against the cage.
Maki avoiding damage as Anderson throws knees to the body.
Anderson lands a right hand that snaps the head of Maki backwards.
Anderson misses with a punch on the inside.
#T2#
Maki throws a head punch that misses.
Anderson trying to land knees to the body.
Maki prevents a body shot from Anderson.
Anderson misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Maki.
Anderson blocks a body shot from Maki.
Maki's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Maki has a couple of punches blocked by Anderson.
Maki lands a nice uppercut.
Anderson with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Anderson blocks an uppercut.
Anderson swings wildly with an uppercut but Maki uses good head movement to avoid it.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Maki wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Anderson lands an elbow inside that Maki shrugs off.
A head punch on the inside from Maki fails to land.
A short right from Maki.
Maki lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage. #T3#
A nice glancing elbow lands by Anderson.
Anderson missing with knees to the body.
Maki tries to work over Anderson's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Anderson fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Maki lands a shoulder strike.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Anderson just misses with a elbow thrown towards Maki's brow.
Anderson lands a nice elbow.
Anderson lands a nice elbow.
Maki tries to circle away but Anderson has him pinned against the cage.
Anderson working aggressively here.
#BC2#
Maki manages to break the clinch.
Anderson lands with a thumping leg kick.
Anderson throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Maki on the side of the head.
Maki gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Anderson.#T4#
Anderson keeps Maki at a distance using the push kick.
A nice leg kick lands there from Anderson.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Anderson misses with a wild body shot.
Maki tries a quick counter leg kick but Anderson is wise to it.
Anderson tries to clinch
and Maki makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Maki uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Anderson.
Maki flicks out a counter leg kick but Anderson steps away.
A looping hook to the body misses from Anderson. Maki does a little dance to reset his feet.
It seemed like Maki was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Anderson throws a head kick that misses.
Maki swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Maki has been working his punching technique in the buildup to the fight and it appears to be paying off.
Anderson throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Maki sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Maki swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Maki checks the leg kick nicely there.
Maki doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Jones Anderson had his way with Seppo Maki in that round.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
That's time! Anderson's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. This is the final round!#R5#
A low kick from Anderson misses
and Maki counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Maki checks a low kick from Anderson.#CL#
Anderson rushes Maki and presses him up against the cage.
Anderson lands a damaging elbow.
Maki presses Anderson against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Maki misses with a shot to the kidneys.
#BC2#
Maki escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Anderson comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Anderson stuns Maki with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Anderson throws a sloppy head kick and Maki moves out of range easily.
Anderson's jab looks to have found its range, popping Maki under the eye.#T1#
Maki thuds his right hand into Anderson's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Anderson throws a body kick that sends a sickening thudding noise reverberating around the arena.
Anderson throws a head kick that misses.
Maki ducks under a wild hook from Anderson.
Maki looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Maki moves away from the strike by Anderson.
Maki connects with a leg kick.
Anderson fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Maki looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Anderson misses with an uppercut.
A little jabbing left from Maki on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Maki checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Maki replies with a solid counter kick to the body but Anderson blocks it well.#T2#
Anderson throws a head kick that connects with a bit of head and a bit of hand.
Anderson defending well as Maki loads up on a big left hand.
The fighters circling - Anderson throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Anderson scores with a punch to the head.
Anderson is looking to land body kicks.
Maki appeared to try and counter that last move with a leg kick.
Anderson scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Anderson moves out of range as Maki throws a body kick.
Maki steps to his left, right into the path of a big body kick from Anderson. That one must have hurt.
Anderson moves into range and connects with a jab.
Jones Anderson is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.#T3##CL#
Anderson has Maki up against the cage in a clinch.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Anderson.
Maki has a couple of punches blocked by Anderson.
Maki tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Maki scores with a shot to the side of Anderson's head.
Maki is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Anderson is keeping busy.
Maki swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Maki has developed a nice purple lump on his ribcage, as a result of some heavy body kicks from Anderson.#T4#
A head punch on the inside from Maki fails to land.
Maki cracks Anderson with a nice body shot.
Anderson blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Maki lands a right hand that snaps the head of Anderson backwards.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Maki.
Maki misses with a hook to the ribs.
Maki throws a punch but it's blocked by Anderson.
Anderson letting Maki take a breather here.
Seppo Maki has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
A head punch on the inside from Maki fails to land.
And that's the end of the fight!
Jones Anderson showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Anderson 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 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Wagner Zegers scores the fight 50:45
Judge Nard Betker scores the fight 50:45
Judge Daniel Blasius scores the fight 50:45
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Jones Anderson!
Jones Anderson retains his middleweight title!
A relieved looking Jones Anderson thanked the fans for their support and gave the usual line about them being amazing. They seemed to believe that he actually meant it. |
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Event:
OFK 390- Anderson Vs Escalante
Date: Mar 31, 2024 |
#R1#
Anderson lands with a hook. Escalante tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Escalante throws a leg kick but Anderson sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Escalante swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Escalante throws a hook but Anderson blocks it.
Escalante lands a nice leg kick that just misses Anderson's sensitive parts.
Anderson throws a low kick but it's checked well by Escalante.
Escalante scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Nice jab there from Anderson.
Escalante misses with an uppercut. Anderson saw that one coming.
A head kick misses from Escalante.
A left lands for Escalante.
Escalante swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Escalante throws a nice head kick!
#CUT2#It looks like Jones Anderson has been cut.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Escalante misses with a body shot.
A looping hook to the body misses from Anderson. Escalante does a little dance to reset his feet.
The fighters circling - Anderson throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Anderson lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Anderson works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.#T1#
Escalante misses with a few strikes there.
Escalante uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Anderson has time to react.
A big left from Escalante misses.
Escalante throws a lazy uppercut
and Anderson connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Escalante swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Anderson.
A big left from Escalante misses.
Anderson swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Escalante connects with a solid leg kick.
Escalante waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Anderson.
Escalante uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Anderson.
Escalante throws a jab but it's blocked by Anderson.
A clash of legs there as Anderson blocks the low kick.
Escalante connects with a leg kick.
Escalante throws a leg kick but Anderson checks it.
A jab from Anderson misses.
Anderson tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Escalante paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Escalante looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
#T2#
Anderson takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Anderson lands a leg kick that knocks Escalante off balance momentarily.
Anderson lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Anderson connects with a body shot.
Escalante is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Anderson.
The fighters circle momentarily. Escalante darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Escalante staying out of range there.
Anderson connects with a crisp jab.
Escalante takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Escalante avoids the body shot from Anderson.
Anderson checks a leg kick nicely.
Anderson takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Escalante connects with a right hand. Anderson shakes it off.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Anderson lands where it shouldn't have, right in the... well, you know what he did? He kicked him in the penis. He's injured, injured bad. The referee sends both fighters to their corners and Escalante has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Escalante and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Jab by Escalante.#T3#
Escalante blocks a head kick by Anderson.
Anderson fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Escalante manages to avoid it.
Escalante misses with a low kick.
Escalante gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Escalante throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Escalante looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
A lazy left from Anderson finds it's target.
Anderson on the wrong end of a nice jab.
A slapping leg kick lands for Anderson.
Anderson scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Escalante takes one to the side of the head.
A chopping leg kick lands by Escalante.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Escalante misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Anderson.
Escalante shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
A good leg kick by Escalante. #T4#
Anderson throws a lazy uppercut
and Escalante counters with a low kick, right behind Anderson 's knee.
Anderson misses with a jab, cross combination.
Anderson needs to keep his hands up - Escalante had a free shot at his head there.
A jab from Escalante misses.
Escalante thows a leg kick but Anderson checks it
and Anderson counters with a nice low kick that buckles Escalante's knee momentarily.
Escalante misses the jab.
Anderson keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Anderson feinted there with a counter leg kick.
Anderson misses with a hook.
A slapping body kick lands there for Anderson.
Anderson fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Escalante has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Anderson doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Escalante is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Anderson.
Anderson is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Escalante misses with a body kick.
Escalante just misses with a punch to the body.
Anderson moves away from the strike by Escalante.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Vicente Escalante will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Jones Anderson's cut.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!#R2#
Escalante misses with a low kick.
Anderson appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
Anderson gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Nice uppercut lands for Anderson. That snapped Escalante's head back.
Vicente Escalante seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Escalante fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Anderson checks it well.
Anderson tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Escalante manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
A countering left hand to the body from Escalante misses.
Escalante throws a lazy right hand but Anderson sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Anderson fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Escalante misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Anderson.
A telegraphed right hand from Escalante misses the target.
Escalante takes one to the chin there.
Anderson throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Escalante misses with a leg kick.
Escalante connects with an inside leg kick.
Escalante scores with a crisp jab that stopped Anderson in his tracks.
A clash of legs there as Escalante blocks the low kick.
Anderson lands a vicious shot with the stealth of a sniper and the strength of a viper. Are vipers that strong? I can think of lots of things that are stronger than a viper - not many rhyme with sniper though.
#T1#
Escalante tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Anderson was well out of range. Poor timing from Escalante.
Anderson throws a jab but it's blocked by Escalante.
Escalante wants to land a leg kick but Anderson is out of range.
Anderson pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Anderson cracks Escalante with a right hand to the side of the head.
Anderson takes a head kick and keeps coming.
Thud! ouch! good body kick from Anderson - that will leave a mark!
Escalante connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Anderson throws a body kick, spinning off balance
and Escalante counters with a low kick, right behind Anderson 's knee.
Anderson swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Anderson moves away from the strike by Escalante.
A low kick lands for Anderson.
Anderson throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Escalante feints a counter leg kick.
Anderson fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Escalante looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Escalante lands with a cross. #T2#
Anderson avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Escalante throws a hook but Anderson avoids it easily.
An inside leg kick from Escalante misses.
Anderson tries to move into range but Escalante moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Escalante uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Anderson.
Escalante takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Anderson fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Escalante looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Escalante scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Anderson misses with an uppercut. Escalante saw that one coming.
Escalante throws a jab when Anderson was well out of range.
Anderson moves away from the strike by Escalante.
Anderson throws the left hand but Escalante avoids the punch easily.
Anderson fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Escalante.
Escalante slips under a jab.
Escalante flicks out a counter leg kick but Anderson steps away.#T3#
Anderson cracks Escalante with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.#CL#
Anderson forces Escalante back against the cage and clinches.
Anderson lands an elbow inside.
Our sources have told us that Anderson has been working on his elbows in the gym.
Escalante throws a head punch that misses. #BC2#
Escalante manages to break the clinch.
Anderson cracks a nice hook into Escalante's ribs.
Anderson connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Escalante momentarily.
Escalante ducks under a wild hook from Anderson.
Escalante only half commits to the counter leg kick.
Escalante with the inside leg kick.
Anderson connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Anderson wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Escalante avoids the body shot from Anderson.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Anderson lands with a nice body kick.
Jab, jab by Escalante - just one landing.
Anderson is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Escalante. #T4#
Anderson lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Anderson closes the distance but Escalante moves to the side
and Escalante cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Escalante swats away the attempt to clinch by Anderson.
A nice inside leg kick there by Escalante. That's going to slow Anderson down.
Anderson dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Anderson uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Escalante.
Anderson misses with an uppercut. Escalante saw that one coming.
Escalante unleashes a big counter combination but Anderson bobs and weaves and avoids any damage.
Escalante tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Anderson is able to avoid easily.
Escalante looks to throw the jab but Anderson is out of range.
Anderson throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Escalante sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Anderson swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Escalante swings widly with a right hand
and Anderson counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Jones Anderson dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Jones Anderson's cut.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!#R3#
Anderson tries to clinch up
and Escalante counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Anderson lands the left hand.
Jab, jab by Anderson - just one landing.
Escalante dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Anderson. That did some damage!
Escalante looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Anderson tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Escalante manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Escalante lands with a straight right. Anderson didn't see that one coming.
Anderson getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Escalante scores with a sloppy right hand. Anderson should have avoided that one.
Escalante throws the kick towards the body but Anderson avoids it.
Escalante uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Anderson.
Escalante looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Anderson throws a poor cross that misses
and Escalante counters with a low kick, right behind Anderson 's knee.
Escalante keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
#T1#
A solid leg kick lands there for Escalante.
Anderson rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Escalante makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Escalante checks a low kick from Anderson.
Anderson throws a hook but Escalante blocks it.
Anderson closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Anderson bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Anderson fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Escalante has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Escalante has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Anderson throws a body kick that digs right into the meat.
A looping hook to the body misses from Anderson. Escalante does a little dance to reset his feet.
Escalante misses with a hook. Anderson ducked under it nicely.
A big right from Anderson misses.
Anderson ducks under a wild hook from Escalante.
It looked like Anderson wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Anderson dips to his left and cracks Escalante with an uppercut!
Escalante throws a shot from downtown. Anderson moves away and avoids it.#T2#
Escalante uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Anderson.
Escalante blocks a jab.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Escalante slips under a jab.
Escalante misses with a lunging right hand
and Anderson counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Escalante goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
A little feinted left hand from Anderson on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Anderson tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Escalante keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Escalante loads up on a big right hand but Anderson slips the punch.
Escalante lands a nice shot that snaps Anderson's head back.
Anderson lands a nice leg kick that just misses Escalante's sensitive parts.
Anderson lands with a cross.
Anderson checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
A head kick misses from Escalante.
Escalante throws a hook but Anderson avoids it easily.#T3#
A bone on bone clash there as Anderson blocks the leg kick.
Escalante keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Anderson pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Anderson throws the kick towards the body but Escalante avoids it.
Escalante misses with a right hand
and Anderson counters with a nice body kick.
Anderson moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Anderson misses with a looping right.
Anderson moves out of range of the body kick.
Anderson takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Good shot there by Anderson.
A head kick misses from Anderson.
Escalante misses with an attempted mid kick.
The fight stays on the outside here - Anderson looks like he's thinking about clinching though.#T4#
Anderson tries to clinch
and Escalante makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Anderson moves into range and lands a nice body kick.
Escalante takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Anderson goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Anderson misses with a hook. Escalante ducked under it nicely.
Escalante tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Anderson is able to avoid easily.
Escalante throws a shot from downtown. Anderson moves away and avoids it.
A head kick misses from Anderson.
Anderson is looking to clinch but Escalante is avoiding it.
#CL#
Anderson closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Anderson landing knees to the head.
Escalante scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Escalante managing to block the knees to the body from Anderson.
Escalante swings away with an uppercut that misses.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Anderson just misses with a elbow thrown towards Escalante's brow.
Nice elbow from Anderson.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close round but Jones Anderson did the better work so I'd imagine he'll take it.
The cut man is working on Jones Anderson'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.#R4#
Escalante takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Escalante misses the shot to the body.
Escalante throws a push kick but Anderson slaps the foot to one side.
A little feinted left hand from Anderson on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Escalante jabs Anderson right on the nose. Anderson blinks but takes it well.
A clash of legs there as Escalante blocks the low kick.
A slapping body kick lands there for Escalante.
Anderson avoids the head kick by Escalante.
Anderson moves to clinch but Escalante breaks away
and Escalante counters with a straight right hand.
Escalante has developed a nice purple lump on his ribcage, as a result of some heavy body kicks from Anderson.
Escalante looking to land some kicks to the body here.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Anderson misses with a wild body shot.
Escalante connects with a leg kick.
Escalante shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Anderson lands a jab to Escalante's midsection.#T1#
A telegraphed right hand from Anderson misses the target.
Anderson scores with a leg kick.
Anderson clobbers Escalante with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Anderson throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Escalante scores with a jab.
Jab from Anderson.
Anderson misses with a hook.
Escalante throws a leg kick but Anderson sees it coming and checks it nicely.
A jab from Anderson misses. #CL#
Anderson forces Escalante back against the cage and clinches.
Anderson can't find room to land a body shot as Escalante controls the action.
Anderson tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
#BC2#
Escalante breaks from the clinch.
Escalante misses with an uppercut. #T2#
Anderson scores with a jab. Escalante acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Escalante takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Anderson is looking to clinch.
Anderson moves out of range of the strikes.
Escalante takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Escalante tries to score with a low kick but Anderson moves his leg out of the way.
Anderson is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
Escalante circles away from the clinch attempt.
Escalante only half commits to the counter leg kick.
Escalante misses with a straight left.
An attempted straight right counter from Anderson misses the target.
A jab from Escalante misses.
Anderson lands with a nice body punch.
Escalante thows a left - swing and a miss!
Anderson lands a slapping body shot.
Anderson lands with a shot to the body.
Nice defenses there by Anderson.
A little feinted left hand from Anderson on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.#T3#
Escalante throws a head kick that Anderson semi-blocks.
Anderson throws a leg kick that is checked
and Escalante counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Anderson takes one to the side of the head.
Anderson cracks a nice hook into Escalante's ribs.
Escalante takes a jab right on the kisser.
Anderson on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Escalante rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Anderson counters with a body kick.
Escalante is absolutely dripping with sweat - he looks exhausted.
Anderson tries to clinch but Escalante is having none of it.
Escalante thows a leg kick but Anderson checks it
and Anderson counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Escalante buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Escalante walks into a stiff left hand from Anderson.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Escalante swings and misses with a hook to the body.
#CL#
Anderson has managed to clinch.
#T4#
Escalante misses with a short punch on the inside.
Anderson misses with an elbow over the top.
Escalante lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
A short right from Anderson on the inside.
Anderson softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
Anderson pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.#BC2#
Escalante escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
A jab from Anderson finds it's way through Escalante's defenses.
Escalante catches Anderson with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Escalante keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Anderson throws a body punch but Escalante moves out of range.
Escalante throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Escalante looks to score with a jab to the body but Anderson is just out of range.
Escalante lands a nice hook to Anderson's body. Anderson takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Anderson moves out of range as Escalante throws a body kick.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close fourth round but I would say that Jones Anderson will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Jones Anderson's cut.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! This is the final round!#R5#
Escalante misses with an uppercut. Anderson saw that one coming.
Anderson was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Anderson pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Anderson tries to land a body kick
and Escalante counters with a stiff right hand.
Anderson throws a body kick that digs right into the meat.
Escalante throws a head kick that connects with a bit of head and a bit of hand.
Anderson lands with a straight right. Escalante didn't see that one coming.
The fighters circling - Anderson throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Anderson throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
A little jabbing left from Escalante on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
A low kick lands for Escalante.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Escalante moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Anderson misses with a wild body shot.
Escalante doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.#CL#
Anderson clinches up against the cage.#BC2#
Escalante breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Anderson scores with a head kick. Escalante tried to block it but didn't get his arm up in time.#T1#
Escalante lands a jab to Anderson's midsection.
Anderson moves in looking to clinch but Escalante pushes him off.
Anderson scores with a shot to the body.
Anderson tries to clinch up but Escalante circles away and keeps his distance.
Anderson wants to clinch.
Anderson moves out of range as Escalante throws a body kick.
Anderson lands with a straight right. Escalante didn't see that one coming.
Anderson is looking to take this fight into the clinch.#CL#
Anderson gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Escalante tries to break the clinch but Anderson is controlling the position. #T2#
Escalante doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Escalante misses with an elbow over the top.
Escalante misses with a body punch.
Anderson misses with a punch to the body.
Escalante wants to stall.
Anderson stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Anderson landing some nice looking knees to the body.
Escalante is wobbling all over the place through exhaustion. Will he make it to the final bell?
Escalante has Anderson pressed against the cage.
Vicente Escalante has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Kneeeeees! The crowd are calling for knees to the body. Anderson obliges.
Anderson lands a right hand.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Escalante is trying to force a seperation but Anderson has the dominant position.
Jones Anderson has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Anderson creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Escalante's defenses.
Anderson lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
Anderson is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Escalante is defending well for now.
Anderson blocks an uppercut.
Anderson landing some nice looking knees to the body.
Jones Anderson is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.#T3#
Anderson unloads a knee to the mid-section.
Anderson lands a knee to the head.
Anderson blocking some punches.
Escalante swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Escalante takes an elbow to the forehead.
Anderson throws an elbow that misses.
Escalante looks to throw an elbow but misses.
Escalante misses with a short punch on the inside.
A head punch on the inside from Escalante fails to land.
Anderson looks to throw an elbow but misses.
Anderson blocks a punch to the side of the head.
#T4##BC2#
Escalante manages to break the clinch.
A jab from Escalante finds it's way through Anderson's defenses.
Anderson throws a body punch but Escalante moves out of range.
Anderson connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Escalante's hands.
Escalante misses with a body shot.
Escalante throws a body punch but Anderson moves out of range.
Escalante misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Anderson.
Anderson punishes Escalante's body with a nice straight punch.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Anderson scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Escalante attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Anderson is looking to clinch but Escalante is avoiding it.
Anderson scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Escalante lands a head shot.
Anderson buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
And that's the end of the fight!
Jones Anderson showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Anderson 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 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Radbod Blank scores the fight 49:46
Judge Daniel Blasius scores the fight 49:46
Judge Wagner Zegers scores the fight 50:45
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Jones Anderson!
Jones Anderson retains his middleweight title!
A relieved looking Jones Anderson thanked the fans for their support and gave the usual line about them being amazing. They seemed to believe that he actually meant it.
Vicente Escalante was interviewed post fight and said 'I yam what I yam...that's all I yam.'. |
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OFK 381- Escalante Vs Anderson
Date: Mar 02, 2024 |
#R1##CL2#
Anderson clinches.
Escalante lands a right hand.
Anderson gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
Escalante lands a right hand. #CUT#It looks like Jones Anderson has been cut.
Escalante missing with knees to the body.
Anderson putting his Muay Thai to good use. He has Escalante in a tight clinch and is doing some damage with knees to the body.
Escalante avoids a wild elbow strike from Anderson.
Escalante goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Anderson scores with a knee to the head.
Escalante lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Anderson.
A short right from Anderson.
Escalante misses with a punch on the inside.
Our sources have told us that Escalante has been working on his elbows in the gym.
Escalante leaning against his opponent.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Escalante blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Nice elbow from Anderson.
Escalante on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Escalante lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Anderson blocks the elbow strike.
Escalante misses with the head strike.
A short right from Anderson.
Escalante misses with a short punch on the inside.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Anderson. #T1#
Knees to the body from Anderson.
Anderson lands a hook that snaps the head of Escalante backwards.
Nice elbow from Anderson.
Anderson lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
A short uppercut from Escalante.
Anderson lands with a right to the head.
Escalante blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Anderson misses with an elbow strike.
Anderson misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Escalante.
Escalante lands with a left to the head.
Anderson blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Anderson stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Anderson throws an elbow but it's blocked.
Escalante misses with a hook from the clinch.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Escalante throws a punch but it's blocked by Anderson.
Anderson creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Escalante's defenses.
Anderson takes an elbow to the forehead.
Anderson dodges an elbow strike from Escalante.
Anderson throws an elbow that misses.
Escalante blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.#T2#
Anderson tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Anderson lands a hook to the side of the head.
Escalante throws an elbow but it's blocked.
Escalante misses with a hook to the ribs.
Anderson lands a nice elbow.
Anderson has been looking to improve his clinch game in recent weeks. Escalante seems to have the measure of him in the clinch so far, so let's see if Anderson can turn it around.
Escalante works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Escalante tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Escalante lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Escalante swings wildly with an uppercut but Anderson uses good head movement to avoid it.
Anderson lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
Anderson misses with a body punch.
Anderson blocks an elbow strike.
Anderson putting his Muay Thai to good use. He has Escalante in a tight clinch and is doing some damage with knees to the body.
Escalante pushes Anderson back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Anderson.
Anderson lands an elbow just above Escalante 's eye.
Escalante lands with a short shot to the head.
Anderson takes a knee right on the jaw!
Escalante trying to stall but Anderson improves his position.
#T3#
Anderson putting his Muay Thai to good use. He has Escalante in a tight clinch and is doing some damage with knees to the body.
Escalante is breathing heavily.
Anderson lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Nice elbow from Escalante.
Anderson comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
Escalante misses with some punches.
Escalante on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Escalante creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
Escalante working aggressively here.
Escalante misses with a punch on the inside.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Anderson.
Escalante tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Anderson throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
Escalante lands an elbow inside that Anderson shrugs off.
Escalante misses with an elbow strike.
Anderson lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
Escalante blocks an elbow strike from Anderson.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
A nice glancing elbow lands by Escalante.
Escalante trying to stall but Anderson improves his position.
Anderson scores with a hook to the body.
Anderson blocks a punch to the side of the head.
#T4#
Anderson prevents a body shot from Escalante.
Escalante blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Escalante lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Anderson working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Escalante blocks an elbow strike.
Escalante swings wildly with an uppercut but Anderson uses good head movement to avoid it.
Anderson avoids the elbow strike from Escalante, against the cage.
Anderson using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Escalante just misses with a elbow thrown towards Anderson's brow.
Anderson lands an elbow inside that Escalante shrugs off.
Escalante tries a knee to the head but Anderson blocks it.
Anderson blocks an elbow strike from Escalante.
Escalante pushes off an throws an elbow but Anderson leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
Anderson lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Anderson lands a body shot in the clinch.
Escalante scores with a shot to the side of Anderson's head.
Anderson blocks a punch to the side of the head.
A short uppercut from Anderson.
Nice body punch from Escalante.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Jones Anderson dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Jones Anderson's cut.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare each other down, ready to get back to the action.#R2#
Anderson dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Escalante. That did some damage!
Anderson staying out of range there.
Anderson takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Anderson misses with a body shot.
A swing and a miss from Escalante.
Anderson swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Escalante.
The crowd cheers as Anderson lands an impressive looking overhand right. Escalante doesn't seem phased though.#CL2#
Anderson instigates a clinch.
A right handed body shot lands from Anderson.
Anderson trying to land knees to the body.
Anderson lands an elbow inside that Escalante shrugs off.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Anderson.
Anderson tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Escalante avoids it.
Jones Anderson seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Escalante looking to throw knees to the head but Anderson is blocking nicely.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Anderson just misses with a elbow thrown towards Escalante's brow.
Escalante swings wildly with an uppercut but Anderson uses good head movement to avoid it.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Escalante tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked. #T1#
A body shot lands from Escalante.
Escalante takes an elbow to the forehead.
Anderson tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Escalante is working Anderson over against the cage.
Escalante is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
Escalante swings wildly with an uppercut but Anderson uses good head movement to avoid it.
Escalante's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Escalante gets through Anderson's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Anderson tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Anderson blocks an elbow strike.
Escalante fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Anderson looking to throw knees to the head but Escalante is blocking nicely.
Anderson blocks a punch to the side of the head.
With the fighters up against the cage, Escalante throws an elbow but misses.
Escalante blocks an elbow strike.
Anderson tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Anderson avoids the elbow strike from Escalante, against the cage.
#T2#
Escalante scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Anderson working on landing some head shots here - that one got through 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!
Escalante blocks a body shot from Anderson.
Escalante throws an elbow that misses.
Escalante with a knee to the head.
With the fighters up against the cage, Escalante throws an elbow but misses.
Escalante doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Anderson avoids the elbow strike from Escalante, against the cage.
Escalante swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Escalante lands a left hand that snaps the head of Anderson backwards.
Escalante lands a right hand.
Anderson lands a damaging elbow.
Anderson dodges an elbow strike from Escalante.
Escalante throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
Escalante lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Anderson throws an elbow but it misses.
Escalante blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Escalante throws an elbow but it's blocked.
Anderson blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
#T3#
Anderson prevents a body shot from Escalante.
Anderson struggles to land a body shot inside as Escalante controls his hands.
Escalante lands a body shot in the clinch.
Anderson fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Anderson lands an elbow that stopped Escalante in his tracks for a moment.
Anderson misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Escalante.
Anderson can't find room to land a body shot as Escalante controls the action.
Escalante scores with a shoulder strike.
Anderson takes an elbow to the temple.
Anderson blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Escalante misses with a hook from the clinch.
Escalante throws an elbow but it's blocked.
Escalante lands a shoulder strike.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Escalante.
Anderson misses with an elbow over the top.
Anderson throws a knee to the head but misses.
Escalante blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Escalante doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Anderson creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses. #T4#
A short right hand to the side of the head by Escalante.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Escalante lands an elbow inside. #CUT#That has opened up Jones Anderson's cut even more.
Anderson blocks an uppercut.
Anderson tries a body shot but Escalante blocks it.
A nice left hand lands by Escalante.
Anderson misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Escalante.
Escalante lands a right hand.
Escalante has a couple of punches blocked by Anderson.
Escalante lands with a left to the head.
Anderson missing with knees to the body.
Escalante swings wildly with an uppercut but Anderson uses good head movement to avoid it.
Escalante gets through Anderson's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Escalante lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Anderson misses with a hook from the clinch.
Anderson prevents a body shot from Escalante.
Escalante takes an elbow to the forehead.
Anderson missing with knees to the body.
Escalante lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Vicente Escalante dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Jones Anderson'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.#R3#
A swing and a miss from Escalante.
Anderson scoring well with a low kick there.
Anderson throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Anderson scores with a hook.
Anderson throws the kick towards the body but Escalante avoids it.
A big right from Anderson misses.
Anderson lands a body shot.
Escalante tries to clinch up but Anderson circles away and keeps his distance.
Escalante on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Anderson misses with a leg kick.
Escalante connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Anderson momentarily.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Escalante checks a leg kick.
Anderson moves away from the strike by Escalante.
Anderson blocks a head kick by Escalante.
Escalante looks to land a left hand but Anderson moved out of range nicely.
Nice shot lands for Anderson.#T1#
Escalante keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Escalante throws an overhand right that lands on Anderson's shoulder, as Anderson tries to avoid the shot.
Escalante is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Anderson.
Escalante's jab looks to have found its range, popping Anderson under the eye.
Anderson ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Escalante moves away.
Escalante tries a head kick but it misses.
#CL2#
Anderson closes the distance and clinches.
Anderson blocks an elbow strike.
Anderson blocks the elbow strike.
Anderson tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Escalante avoids it.
Escalante tries a knee to the head but Anderson blocks it.
A head punch on the inside from Escalante fails to land.
Escalante gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
Anderson lands a nice elbow.
Escalante pushes off an throws an elbow but Anderson leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
Anderson lands an elbow that stopped Escalante in his tracks for a moment. #T2#
Escalante swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Anderson misses with a short punch on the inside.
Escalante can't find room to land a body shot as Anderson controls the action.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
With the fighters up against the cage, Anderson throws an elbow but misses.
Anderson tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Escalante avoids it.
Anderson digs a right hand underneath Escalante's ribcage. Escalante let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Anderson blocking some punches.
Escalante creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
Anderson lands a body shot.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Anderson creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Escalante's defenses.
Anderson throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Escalante blocks it with crossed arms.
Anderson pushes off an throws an elbow but Escalante leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
Anderson blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Escalante takes an elbow to the forehead.
Anderson misses with a hook to the ribs.
Escalante misses with a hook to the ribs.
Escalante swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Escalante throws an elbow but it's blocked.
Escalante managing to block the knees to the body from Anderson.
#T3#
Anderson misses with an elbow strike.
Escalante dodges an elbow strike from Anderson.
Anderson throws a punch but it's blocked by Escalante.
Escalante swings wildly with an uppercut but Anderson uses good head movement to avoid it.
Escalante misses with a punch on the inside.
Anderson throws an elbow that misses.
Escalante fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Escalante lands with a light punch inside.
Anderson utilising his Muay Thai to score with a knee to the body.
Anderson lands a nice elbow.
Anderson tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Escalante avoids it.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Escalante.
With the fighters up against the cage, Escalante throws an elbow but misses.
Escalante swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Anderson tries a knee to the head but Escalante blocks it.
Nice elbow from Anderson. #T4#
With the fighters up against the cage, Anderson throws an elbow but misses.
Anderson misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Anderson with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Escalante lands an uppercut.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Anderson looks to throw an elbow but misses.
A nice right hand lands inside from Escalante.
Anderson lands a nice knee to the body.
Escalante lands a hook that snaps the head of Anderson backwards.
Escalante throws a head punch that misses.
Anderson misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Escalante.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Escalante.
Anderson lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Anderson blocks an elbow strike.
Escalante misses with a hook to the ribs.
Escalante lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Anderson throws an elbow but it's blocked.
Escalante working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Anderson lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Escalante backwards.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Jones Anderson really dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Jones Anderson'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.#R4#
Anderson looks for the body kick but Escalante saw that one coming.
Escalante stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Anderson.
Escalante ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
A counter left hand to the body from Escalante misses its target.
Escalante 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.
Anderson clobbers Escalante with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Escalante uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Anderson.
Anderson fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Escalante looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Escalante uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Anderson.
Escalante throws a hook to the side of Anderson's head but Anderson sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Anderson connects with the punch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#CL2#
Anderson rushes Escalante and presses him up against the cage.
Escalante on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Anderson throws an elbow but it's blocked.
Escalante struggles to land a body shot inside as Anderson controls his hands.
Anderson crunches a lovely knee into Escalante's ribcage.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Anderson. #T1#
Escalante lands a left hand.
Anderson tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Anderson struggles to land a body shot inside as Escalante controls his hands.
Anderson tries to land knees in the clinch but Escalante avoids the damage to the body.
Anderson lands a damaging elbow.
Anderson landing knees to the head.
Escalante lands a shot to the body.
Anderson is absolutely dripping with sweat - he looks exhausted.
Anderson dodges an elbow strike from Escalante.
Escalante tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Anderson lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
Anderson lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
Escalante lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Anderson pushes off an throws an elbow but Escalante leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
Escalante blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Escalante misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Anderson misses with a knee strike.
Escalante lands with a good tight uppercut to the head. #T2#
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Escalante misses with an elbow over the top.
Escalante misses with some punches.
Escalante lands with a light punch inside.
Escalante pushes Anderson back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Anderson lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Escalante pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
Anderson blocks the elbow strike.
Escalante working aggressively here.
A short right from Escalante.
Escalante misses with a punch to the body.
A nice right hand lands inside from Escalante.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Anderson.
Anderson tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
A head punch on the inside from Escalante fails to land.
Escalante lands an elbow inside that Anderson shrugs off.
Escalante using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Anderson has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Anderson.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Escalante just misses with a elbow thrown towards Anderson's brow. #T3#
Anderson letting Escalante take a breather here.
Escalante avoids a wild elbow strike from Anderson.
Anderson gets through Escalante's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Escalante lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Anderson lands a good knee to the midsection. Escalante won't want to take too many of those.
Anderson scores a nice knee to the body.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Anderson just misses with a elbow thrown towards Escalante's brow.
Anderson lands a nice elbow.
Escalante takes a knee right on the jaw!
Anderson works on Escalante's body with a couple of short punches.
Anderson lands an elbow just above Escalante 's eye.
Anderson tries a knee to the head but Escalante blocks it.
Anderson unloads a knee to the mid-section.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Anderson landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.
Anderson scores with a nice hook to the head.
Anderson with an attempt at a knee that misses.
#T4#
Escalante lands a nice uppercut.
Anderson unloads a knee to the mid-section.
Anderson lands an elbow inside that Escalante shrugs off.
Escalante takes an elbow to the temple.
Anderson lands with a right to the head.
Escalante managing to block the knees to the body from Anderson.
Anderson misses with a hook to the ribs.
A body shot lands from Escalante.
Escalante has a couple of punches blocked by Anderson.
Escalante tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Escalante gets through Anderson's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
A short body shot lands from Anderson as the two fighters clinch.
Anderson blocks an elbow strike from Escalante.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Escalante avoids the elbow strike from Anderson, against the cage.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Anderson.
Nice body punch from Anderson - that landed with a thud.
Anderson softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Jones Anderson dominated that fourth round.
The cut man is working on Jones Anderson'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. This is the final round!#R5#
Anderson lands with an uppercut that bounces Escalante off the cage and back into range.
Escalante thuds his right hand into Anderson's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Anderson keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Escalante checks a leg kick nicely.
Anderson connects with a body shot.
Anderson scores with a nice body kick.
Anderson with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Anderson is looking to land body kicks.
Escalante needs to keep his hands up - Anderson had a free shot at his head there.
Anderson stuns Escalante with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Escalante misses with a straight right.
Anderson pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Escalante throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Anderson counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Escalante throws a jab when Anderson was well out of range.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Anderson fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Escalante.#T1#
Escalante throws a body shot but no joy.
Anderson loads up on a big right hand but Escalante slips the punch.
Anderson throws a body kick that misses.
Escalante throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Escalante steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Anderson.
Anderson walks into a left hand.
Escalante ducks under a wild hook from Anderson.
Escalante sees a low kick coming and goes to check it, but it's actually a body kick and it thuds into his unprotected ribs.
A jab from Anderson misses.
Jones Anderson seems to be getting the better of the standup.#CL2#
Anderson has Escalante up against the cage in a clinch.
Anderson blocks a punch to the side of the head.
A short right from Escalante.
Escalante trying to land knees to the body.
Anderson blocks an uppercut.
#T2#
Knees to the body from Anderson.
Anderson gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
Anderson lands an elbow inside that Escalante shrugs off.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Anderson lands a right hand.
Anderson lands an elbow just above Escalante 's eye.
Escalante blocks the elbow strike.
Escalante swings wildly with an uppercut but Anderson uses good head movement to avoid it.
Escalante misses with the head strike.
Vicente Escalante has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Escalante tries to throw a body punch but Anderson avoids it by throwing Escalante back against the cage.
Anderson tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Escalante's elbow.
Anderson pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
Escalante lands an elbow inside.
Anderson throws an elbow but it misses.
Escalante throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Anderson.
Escalante misses with a hook from the clinch.
Anderson scores a nice knee to the body.
Jones Anderson is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.#T3#
Escalante has a couple of punches blocked by Anderson.
Escalante working aggressively here.
Anderson blocks an uppercut.
Escalante tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Anderson's elbow.
Escalante tries a body shot but Anderson blocks it.
Escalante throws a head punch that misses.
With the fighters up against the cage, Escalante throws an elbow but misses.
Escalante throws a knee to the head but misses.
Escalante tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Escalante throws an elbow but it's blocked.
Escalante is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Anderson is keeping busy.#T4#
Escalante stalling the fight.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Anderson as Escalante tries to tie him up.
Escalante wants to stall.
Escalante tries to work over Anderson's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Anderson blocks the elbow strike.
Anderson blocks the elbow strike.
Escalante's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Escalante swings away with an uppercut that misses.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Escalante.
And that's the end of the fight!
Jones Anderson comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Anderson 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 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Radbod Blank scores the fight 46:49
Judge Wagner Zegers scores the fight 46:49
Judge Nard Betker scores the fight 46:49
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Jones Anderson!
Jones Anderson is the new middleweight champion!
Our winner, Jones Anderson, made sure he spent some time buttering up the crowd during his post fight interview, which will no doubt bring him a few more fans.
The defeated Vicente Escalante had this to say: 'I yam what I yam...that's all I yam.'. |
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Event:
OFK 376 - Escalante Vs Wanker
Date: Feb 11, 2024 |
#R1#
Wright throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Anderson uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Wright.
Anderson is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Wright misses with a hook.
Anderson on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Anderson misses with a body kick.
Wright looks to land a right hand but Anderson moved out of range.
Anderson ducks under a wild hook from Wright.
Anderson buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Anderson throws a leg kick but Wright checks it.
Wright stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Anderson.
Anderson connects with a right hand. Wright shakes it off.
Anderson keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Wright jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Wright has been talking about how he's improved his wrestling in the run up to the fight so let's see if that's enough to sway the balance.
Anderson scores with a jab to the body.
Anderson staying out of range there.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Wright checks a low kick from Anderson.
Wright attempts a counter takedown but Anderson avoids it well and moves away.#T1#
Wright sees a low kick coming and goes to check it, but it's actually a body kick and it thuds into his unprotected ribs.
Good shot there by Anderson.
Anderson scores with a body shot.
Wright misses with a left hand
and Anderson counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Wright scores with a jab to the head.
Anderson lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Wright lands a two punch combo.
#CUT#It looks like Jones Anderson has been cut.
Anderson misses with a straight right.
Wright changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
Wright misses the shot to the body.
Wright moves forwards but Anderson connects with a nice, crisp jab.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.#CL2#
Anderson closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Wright wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Anderson scores with a nice hook to the head.
Wright takes an elbow to the forehead.
Wright fails to pull guard.
Wright tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Anderson smiles and moves away.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Time To Fight Wright. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Anderson fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Wright manages to avoid it.
The fighters circling - Wright throws out the jab but it was never going to land. #T2#
Anderson lands an overhand right.
Wright misses the shot to the body.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Anderson! But no joy.
Anderson scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Jones Anderson is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Anderson slips a jab from Wright.
Wright jabs at Anderson's body.
Wright on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Anderson lands with a nice body kick.
A good leg kick by Anderson.
Anderson misses with an uppercut. Wright saw that one coming.
Wright throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Wright avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Wright moves forwards but Anderson connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Anderson lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Wright looks to land a left hand but Anderson moved out of range nicely.
Anderson stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Anderson wants it to stay on the feet.
Anderson let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
Wright throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Anderson sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Wright takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
#T3#
Nice body punch from Anderson.
Wright shuffles to his left behind two crisp jabs. Anderson eats them both and turns towards Wright to reposition himself and eats a stinging right hand-left hook combo.
Anderson misses with a leg kick.
Anderson keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Anderson lands with a straight right. Wright didn't see that one coming.
Anderson turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Wright bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
The fighters circling - Anderson throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Anderson with the inside leg kick.
Wright dodges the punch combination from Anderson.
Anderson is landing a lot of head punches in this opening round! Wright had better start moving his head a bit unless he wants his face to turn into mush.#CL#
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Wright is trying to pull guard but Anderson has him pressed against the cage.
Wright takes a knee to the side of the body.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Wright tries for a takedown. No joy.
#T4#
Anderson working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Anderson tries to land knees in the clinch but Wright avoids the damage to the body.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Anderson.
Wright can't break the clinch.
Wright tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Anderson stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
A short uppercut from Anderson.
Anderson comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
Wright is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Anderson to keep the fight standing.
Anderson lands an elbow inside.
Anderson lands with a light punch inside.
Wright drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Anderson gets the underhooks and prevents it.
Wright is breathing heavily.
Anderson scores a nice knee to the body.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Anderson lands an elbow inside that Wright shrugs off.
Anderson missing with knees to the body.
Wright is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Anderson gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Jones Anderson dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Jones Anderson's cut.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.#R2#
Wright on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Anderson. Anderson obviously looking to wear him down.
Wright misses with a wild body shot.
Anderson scores with a nice right hand.
#CL#
Wright drives through and clinches with Anderson against the cage.
Wright blocks an uppercut.
Anderson scores with an uppercut up the middle.#TD#
Anderson is fighting off a takedown attempt but Wright is just too persistent for him and manages to trip Anderson to the mat. Anderson regains guard as soon as the fighters hit the mat.
Wright trying to control but Anderson is working from the bottom.
Anderson utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Anderson has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall. #T1#
Anderson keeping moving, preventing Wright from controlling successfully.
Anderson is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
We've had a lack of effective grappling in the last minute or so, which could well see a referee standup.
Wright trying to control the position from guard on top but Anderson is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Anderson misses with the body kick#TD#
and Wright counters with a nice double leg into half guard.
Anderson trying to control here.
Wright tries to pass to full mount but Anderson defends it.
Anderson is holding on to half guard well.#T2#
Wright seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Anderson does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Anderson slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Anderson wants to stand up but Wright is controlling him.
Wright trying to control but Anderson is working from the bottom.
Wright throws an elbow that misses. Anderson uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Wright's guard. Nice move by Anderson!#REVB#
Wright looking to sweep here. No luck so far. #T3#
Wright is trying to keep Anderson in close.
#SUB#
Wright throws his legs up looking for a submission but Anderson uses it to pass to side control.
Anderson controls the position from side control.
Anderson has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Wright is trying to get back to half guard.#T4#
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Wright regains half guard.
Anderson prevents Wright from improving his position.
Anderson not doing much here.
Wright pushes Anderson off looking to stand but Anderson dives back in and keeps control.
Wright 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.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Wright wants to control but Anderson is keeping busy.
#REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Wright moves out of range of the body kick.
Wright doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Anderson cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Jones Anderson showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Jones Anderson's cut.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! This is the final round!#R3#
Wright fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Anderson avoids it really well and circles away.
Wright throws a body shot but no joy. #CL2#
Anderson has Wright up against the cage in a clinch.
Anderson lands a body punch in the clinch.
A shot in the inside from Anderson.
Anderson lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Wright or not.
Wright takes a shot to the head.
Anderson comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
Anderson using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Wright has a couple of punches blocked by Anderson.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Wright is trying to pull guard but Anderson turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
Wright avoiding damage as Anderson throws knees to the body.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Anderson as Wright tries to tie him up.
Jones Anderson seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Wright is working for takedown but Anderson is calmly controlling the position for now.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Time To Fight Wright. That's going to take a lot out of him.#T1#
A right hand to the body from Anderson.
Anderson lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Wright.
Nice elbow from Anderson.
A right handed body shot lands from Anderson.
Wright takes a knee right on the jaw!
Anderson lands a damaging elbow.
Wright is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Anderson lands with a right to the head.
Wright takes a knee to the side of the body.
Anderson lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
Anderson landing some nice looking knees to the body.
Anderson throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Wrights head.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Wright managing to block the knees to the body from Anderson.
Anderson lands a nice elbow.
Wright's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Anderson lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
Anderson lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Wright backwards.
Nice body punch from Anderson.
Time To Fight Wright has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T2#
Anderson lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
Anderson lands with a left to the head.
Wright has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Anderson after a bit of a struggle.
Anderson lands an elbow that stopped Wright in his tracks for a moment.
Wright tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Anderson gets underhooks to prevent Wright's takedown attempt.
Wright goes for a takedown attempt but Anderson pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
Anderson scores with a push kick.
The crowd cheers as Anderson lands an impressive looking overhand right. Wright doesn't seem phased though.
Wright takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.#CL2#
Anderson forces Wright back against the cage and clinches.
Anderson lands a damaging elbow.
Anderson is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Wright is defending well for now.
Wright blocks an elbow strike from Anderson.
Wright changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Anderson fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Jones Anderson is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.#T3#
Wright throws a big shot that misses.
Anderson tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Wright manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Wright lands a jab to the head.
A good leg kick by Anderson.
Anderson lands a head shot.
Nice uppercut there from Anderson.
Wright needs to keep his hands up - Anderson had a free shot at his head there.
A slapping leg kick lands for Anderson.
Wright shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Anderson sprawls well. Anderson wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Wright gets slowly back to his feet.#CL2#
Anderson closes the distance and pushes Wright back into the cage.
Wright tries for a takedown but Anderson manages to get underhooks.
Wright wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
#T4#
Wright is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Anderson pulls him back up using the underhooks.
Anderson is working Wright over against the cage.
Wright goes for a takedown in the clinch but Anderson prevents it.
Anderson lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Wright backwards.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Wright trying to stall but Anderson improves his position.
Wright throws a head punch that misses.
Wright goes for a takedown attempt but Anderson pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
Wright takes a nasty kick to the mid section... That should keep him thinking. Does he try and block and risk a head kick landing?
And that's the end of the fight!
Jones Anderson comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Anderson 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 Nard Betker scores the fight 26:30
Judge Saam Ante scores the fight 26:30
Judge Daniel Blasius scores the fight 26:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Jones Anderson!
A victorious Jones Anderson thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter. |
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Event:
OFK 370 - Escalante Vs Maki
Date: Jan 21, 2024 |
#R1#
Anderson dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Esposito. That did some damage!
Esposito misses with a head kick.
Esposito misses with a looping left.
A slow jab from Anderson misses its intended target.
Anderson cracks Esposito with an open hand slap.
Anderson throws the left hand but Esposito avoids the punch easily.
Esposito misses with a jab, cross combination.
A counter left hand to the body from Anderson misses its target.
Anderson fails with an attempt to clinch.
Esposito swings for the body but Anderson moves out of range.
Esposito scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Anderson takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Good shot there by Anderson.
Esposito throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Anderson is looking to counter with a body kick.
Esposito takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Anderson blocks a low kick nicely.
Esposito rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Anderson moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Anderson defending well as Esposito loads up on a big left hand.
Esposito's jab looks to have found its range, popping Anderson under the eye.
Anderson avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Esposito takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Esposito looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Esposito tries to clinch there but Anderson circles away.
It looked like Anderson was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit.#T1#
A jab from Anderson finds it's way through Esposito's defenses.
Esposito throws a leg kick which misses Anderson's front leg but catches the back leg as Anderson tries to avoid it.
Leonardo Esposito seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Anderson misses with a hook. Esposito ducked under it nicely.
Esposito throws a head kick that misses
and Anderson counters with a good, hard body kick but Esposito shrugs it off.
A jab from Esposito finds it's way through Anderson's defenses.
Esposito's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Anderson connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Esposito scrambles back to his feet.
Esposito closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Anderson throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Anderson stuns Esposito with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Esposito will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Anderson throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Esposito sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Esposito is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own.
Anderson gets cracked there but stands up to it.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Anderson scores with a sloppy right hand. Esposito should have avoided that one.
Esposito misses with a right hand
and Anderson makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Esposito throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Anderson tries to close the distance and clinch but Esposito swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Esposito scores with a jab to the body.
A looping hook to the body misses from Esposito. Anderson does a little dance to reset his feet.
Anderson swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.#T2#
Esposito cracks Anderson with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Esposito misses with a straight right.
Anderson defending well as Esposito loads up on a big left hand. #CL#
Anderson has taken the fight to the clinch.
Anderson misses with a punch on the inside.
Knees to the body from Anderson.
Anderson lands a damaging elbow.
Esposito scores with a shot to the side of Anderson's head.
Our sources have told us that Anderson has been working on his elbows in the gym.
Anderson trying to land knees to the body.
Esposito creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
Anderson misses with a knee to the head.
Anderson misses with a short punch on the inside.
Esposito lands a body shot.
Esposito lands a right hand.
Esposito misses with some punches.
Esposito misses with a hook from the clinch.
Esposito blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Anderson.
Esposito tries to throw a body punch but Anderson avoids it by throwing Esposito back against the cage.
Esposito misses with a punch on the inside.
#T3#
Esposito managing to block the knees to the body from Anderson.
Esposito misses with a body punch.
Anderson landing some nice looking knees to the body.
Esposito lands a body punch.
Anderson is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Esposito is defending well for now.
Anderson creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
Esposito scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Anderson lands a nice knee to the body.
Anderson throws an elbow but it misses.
Anderson utilising his Muay Thai to score with a knee to the body.
Esposito working aggressively here.
Anderson tries to work over Esposito's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Anderson is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Esposito is defending well for now.
Esposito has a couple of punches blocked by Anderson.
Anderson lands a knee to the head.
Esposito scores with a hook to the body.
Esposito misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Anderson.
Nice elbow from Anderson. #T4#
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Nice body punch from Anderson - that landed with a thud.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Anderson just misses with a elbow thrown towards Esposito's brow.
A nice left hand lands by Anderson.
Esposito misses with a punch to the body.
Anderson landing knees to the body.
Esposito looks winded!
Esposito avoids a wild elbow strike from Anderson.
Anderson blocks a body shot from Esposito.
Anderson lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Nice body punch from Anderson - that landed with a thud.
A short uppercut from Anderson.
Anderson landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.
Esposito tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Anderson lands a good knee to the midsection. Esposito won't want to take too many of those.
Esposito misses with a short punch on the inside.
Anderson using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Esposito has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Anderson blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Anderson avoiding damage as Esposito throws knees to the body.
Anderson lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
Esposito blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Anderson blocks a body shot from Esposito.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Jones Anderson dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!#R2#
Anderson lands with a straight right. Esposito didn't see that one coming.
Anderson fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Esposito has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
A combination from Esposito does no damage.
Anderson takes a swing at Esposito's ribcage but misses.
Anderson avoids the head kick by Esposito.
Esposito staying out of range there.
Anderson throws the kick towards the body but Esposito avoids it.
Anderson swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
A jab from Esposito does it's job there.
Anderson moves in looking to clinch but Esposito pushes him off.
A combination from Esposito does no damage.
Anderson misses with an attempted mid kick.
Esposito takes a nasty kick to the mid section... That should keep him thinking. Does he try and block and risk a head kick landing?
Esposito throws a nice looking combination but Anderson bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Esposito, as that shot connected.
Leonardo Esposito seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Anderson throws an overhand right that lands on Esposito's shoulder, as Esposito tries to avoid the shot.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Anderson misses with a looping right.
Anderson defending well as Esposito loads up on a big left hand.
Anderson looked to counter that last move with a leg kick but didn't pull the trigger.
Esposito throws a shot from downtown. Anderson moves away and avoids it.#T1#
Esposito tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Esposito lands a nice shot that snaps Anderson's head back.
A looping hook to the body misses from Esposito. Anderson does a little dance to reset his feet.
Esposito takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
A low kick from Esposito is predictable there
letting Anderson counter with a right hand.
Anderson misses with a wild body shot.
Esposito moves into range and throws a combination. A nice jab followed by a hook to the body.
Anderson lands with a straight right. Esposito didn't see that one coming.
Esposito uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Anderson.
Esposito looks like he wanted to counter with a high kick but didn't throw it.
Esposito connects with a right hand. Anderson shakes it off.
Anderson connects with a nice looking jab.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Esposito misses with a low kick.
Anderson lands with a hook. Esposito tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Esposito has a nice red mark on his side after a thudding body kick by Anderson.
Esposito tries to clinch but Anderson moves out of range.
Anderson feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Espositos jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Esposito thows a leg kick but Anderson checks it
and Anderson counters with a straight right hand.
A head kick misses from Esposito. #T2#
Anderson lands with a nice body punch.
A telegraphed right hand from Anderson misses the target.
Anderson fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Esposito manages to avoid it.
Esposito has been working his punching technique in the buildup to the fight and it appears to be paying off.
Esposito checks a leg kick nicely.
Anderson looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Esposito bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Anderson's head backwards.
Esposito is looking to clinch.
Anderson tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Esposito manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Esposito swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Esposito is looking to clinch.
Esposito throws a quick head kick that skims the top of Anderson's head.
Esposito throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Anderson scores with a leg kick.
A head kick misses from Esposito.
Anderson throws a quick counter head kick but Esposito was just out of range.
Esposito checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Anderson tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Esposito paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Esposito misses with a straight right. #T3#
Anderson swats away the attempt to clinch by Esposito.
Anderson tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Esposito with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Anderson lands with a shot to the body.
Esposito throws a head kick but Anderson moves out of range.
Anderson lands with an uppercut that bounces Esposito off the cage and back into range.
Anderson checks a leg kick.
Anderson checks a low kick from Esposito.
It looked like Anderson wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Esposito is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Anderson.
Esposito uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Anderson.
Esposito waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Anderson.
Esposito connects with an inside leg kick.
Esposito moves away from the strike by Anderson.
Esposito dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Anderson dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Anderson throws a leg kick but Esposito sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Esposito wants to counter with a clinch but Anderson pushes him away.
Anderson's jab looks to have found its range, popping Esposito under the eye.#T4#
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Anderson throws the kick towards the body but Esposito avoids it.
Anderson goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Esposito takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
The crowd cheers as Esposito lands an impressive looking overhand right. Anderson doesn't seem phased though.
Esposito throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Anderson was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
The fighters circle momentarily. Anderson darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Esposito throws a nice head kick!
#CUT2#It looks like Jones Anderson has been cut.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Esposito checks a leg kick.
Anderson feints and then cracks Esposito's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Esposito down.
Anderson will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Esposito misses with a wild body shot.
A quick step to the side and Anderson tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
Esposito misses with a few strikes there.
Anderson throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Esposito swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Anderson takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Anderson moves out of range as Esposito throws a body kick.
Leonardo Esposito is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Anderson cracks Esposito with a right hand to the side of the head.
Anderson jabbing away but nothing is landing.
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 Jones Anderson will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Jones Anderson's cut.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. And we move into the final round!#R3#
Esposito takes a shot right to the bread basket.
A head kick by Esposito misses
and Anderson counters with a body kick that stops Esposito in his tracks momentarily.
Esposito looks to land a combination but Anderson avoids it well.
Anderson goes to the watering hole and comes back with a big thumbs up from the judges as he scores a three punch combo.
Esposito throws a one two combo.
Anderson feints and then cracks Esposito's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Esposito down.
Both fighters circling a little - Anderson finishes the exchange with a kick to the body.
Anderson scores with a jab to the head.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Anderson throws a leg kick which misses Esposito's front leg but catches the back leg as Esposito tries to avoid it.
Anderson with a hook.
Esposito moves out of range of the body kick.
Esposito throws a quick inside leg kick.
Esposito tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Esposito tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
It looked like Anderson wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.#CL#
Anderson closes the distance and clinches.
Anderson blocks an uppercut.
Anderson gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
Jones Anderson has scored more points in the clinch so far.
With the fighters up against the cage, Esposito throws an elbow but misses. #T1#
Esposito takes an elbow to the temple.
Anderson tries to throw a body punch but Esposito avoids it by throwing Anderson back against the cage.
Anderson lands a left hand.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Anderson creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Anderson using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.
Esposito takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Anderson lands with a light punch inside.
Anderson lands a nice elbow. #ROC#Esposito is rocked!
Esposito swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Nice elbow from Anderson.
Esposito is still on wobbly legs! Can Anderson finish him?
Anderson lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Anderson scores with a nice hook to the head.
Anderson lands an uppercut in the clinch that drops Esposito to his knees! Anderson keeps firing more shots against his stricken opponent and the referee jumps in to save him!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:40 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Jones Anderson!
Jones Anderson decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well. |
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Event:
OFK 360 - Escalante Vs Anderso
Date: Dec 17, 2023 |
#R1#
Escalante tries to land a front kick but Anderson steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Anderson misses with a jab to the body
and Escalante makes the exchange count by landing a cracking kick to the body. Anderson really felt that one!
Anderson misses with a few strikes there.
Escalante throws a nice outside leg kick.
Anderson misses with an attempted mid kick.
Anderson throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Escalante takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Escalante wants to slow Anderson down by chopping away at his legs.
A lazy body kick from Anderson
and Escalante counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Escalante lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Anderson at a distance.
Escalante on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Escalante fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
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!
Escalante scores with a kick to the body.
Anderson motions for Escalante to come forward. Anderson throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Escalante is looking to counter with a body kick.
Escalante tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Anderson was well out of range. Poor timing from Escalante.
Escalante avoids the body shot from Anderson.
Escalante is looking to counter with a body kick.
Escalante throws a body kick that misses. #T1#
Anderson looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Anderson misses with a leg kick
and Escalante connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Anderson shuffles to his left behind two crisp jabs. Escalante eats them both and turns towards Anderson to reposition himself and eats a stinging right hand-left hook combo.
Escalante moves out of range as Anderson strikes.
Anderson scores with a jab. Escalante acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Escalante with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Escalante misses with a low kick.
Anderson lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Anderson takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
#CUT#It looks like Jones Anderson has been cut.
Anderson fails with an attempt to clinch.
Escalante misses with a hook. Anderson ducked under it nicely.
Escalante blocks the body kick.
Escalante is looking to counter punch.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Escalante uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Anderson has time to react.
Anderson fails in his attempt to clinch.
Anderson throws a leg kick but Escalante sees it coming and checks it nicely. #T2#
Anderson checks a leg kick.#CL2#
Anderson takes the fight into the clinch.
Escalante lands with a left to the head.
Our sources have told us that Escalante has been working on his elbows in the gym.
Anderson avoids the elbow strike from Escalante, against the cage.
Anderson misses with a punch to the body.
Escalante lands a right hand that snaps the head of Anderson backwards.
Escalante blocks a body shot from Anderson.
Anderson working Escalante over with knees to the body.
Escalante working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Anderson scores with a nice hook to the head.
A short left from Escalante.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Escalante.
Anderson misses with a hook from the clinch.
Escalante throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Escalante working some nice short punches in the clinch.
A nice left hand lands by Anderson.
Escalante lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Anderson backwards.
Anderson lands a right hand. #T3#
Anderson tries to land a knee to the head but Escalante blocks with his arms.
Escalante tries a body shot but Anderson blocks it.
Escalante prevents a body shot from Anderson.
Anderson has a couple of punches blocked by Escalante.
Escalante misses with an elbow strike.
Escalante softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Anderson cracks Escalante with a nice body shot.
Anderson prevents a body shot from Escalante.
Escalante swings wildly with an uppercut but Anderson uses good head movement to avoid it.
Escalante avoiding damage as Anderson throws knees to the body.
Escalante throws an elbow but it's blocked.
Anderson blocks a punch to the side of the head.
A hook to the body from Escalante.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Escalante just misses with a elbow thrown towards Anderson's brow.
Good body shot from Escalante.
Anderson looks winded!
Escalante scores with a shot to the side of Anderson's head.
Anderson lands a shot to the body.
Escalante struggles to land a body shot inside as Anderson controls his hands.
Come on Escalante - let's have some action - none of this stalling nonsense.
#T4#
Escalante avoids the elbow strike from Anderson, against the cage.
Escalante can't find room to land a body shot as Anderson controls the action.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Escalante.
Escalante tries to work over Anderson's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Anderson blocking some punches.
Escalante takes an elbow to the temple.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Anderson misses with the head strike.
Escalante lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Anderson lands a right hand that snaps the head of Escalante backwards.
Escalante lands a right hand.
Escalante lands an elbow inside that Anderson shrugs off.
Anderson lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Escalante misses with a hook to the ribs.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Escalante.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Escalante can't find room to land a body shot as Anderson controls the action.
Anderson using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.
Anderson tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Anderson looking to throw knees to the head but Escalante is blocking nicely.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Vicente Escalante dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Jones Anderson's cut.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare each other down, ready to get back to the action.#R2#
Escalante missing with a left hand there. Anderson was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Anderson only half commits to the counter leg kick.
Anderson misses with a right hand
and Escalante counters with a nice body shot.
A bone on bone clash there as Anderson blocks the leg kick.
Escalante scores with a jab to the head.
Escalante misses with a straight right.
Anderson misses with a straight right.
Escalante's corner calls for a 1-2. Escalante obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Anderson steps to his left, right into the path of a big body kick from Escalante. That one must have hurt.
Good leg kick by Escalante.
A nice leg kick lands there from Escalante.
Escalante defending well as Anderson loads up on a big left hand.
Vicente Escalante is winning the standup battle so far.
Anderson takes a swing at Escalante's ribcage but misses.
Escalante is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Anderson can do to turn this around?
Some bone on bone action there as Anderson checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
Anderson avoids the head kick by Escalante.
Anderson with a hook.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Anderson tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion. #T1#
Anderson checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Escalante throws a head kick that half lands.
#ROC#Anderson is rocked!
Anderson tries to score with a low kick but Escalante moves his leg out of the way.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Escalante.
Anderson moves away from the strike by Escalante.
Donk. Escalante catches Anderson right on the button with a cross.
Anderson is still on wobbly legs! Can Escalante finish him?
Escalante throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Escalante lands a really nice looking cross but Anderson seems unphased.
#CUT#That has opened up Jones Anderson's cut even more.
Escalante just misses with a punch to the body.
Escalante fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Anderson checks it well.
Anderson seems to have recovered his senses.
Nice body punch from Escalante.
Escalante avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Anderson looking to land some kicks to the body here.
#T2#
Anderson uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Escalante.
Anderson misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Escalante counters with a stiff right hand. #KD#
Escalante feints and then winds up with a huge right hand that connects perfectly and sends Anderson sprawling to the canvas! Anderson rolls over backwards and springs off the cage and manages to regain his footing - how acrobatic! Oh, he's still wobbly - can Escalante finish him?!
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Anderson scores with a jab to the body.
Anderson gets caught by a big overhand right and goes down! Escalante gets on top of him and starts throwing some serious punches until the ref intervenes and stops the fight!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:26 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Vicente Escalante!
A loyal slave to those sponsorship dollars, Vicente Escalante made sure he mentioned Brooklyn Apothecary, along with how happy he was to win his fight. |
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Event:
OFK 354 -
Date: Nov 26, 2023 |
#R1#
A looping hook to the body misses from Anderson. Ninja does a little dance to reset his feet.
We've been hearing reports that Ninja has been drilling takedowns in recent sessions so let's see if that has an impact on the result of this fight.
Ninja closes the distance and clinches up with Anderson, looking for a takedown. Ninja pushes Anderson against the cage but Anderson circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Anderson throws out a counter right but Ninja avoids it with no problem.
Ninja throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Ninja throws a right hand that misses
and Anderson counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Ninja looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Anderson is fending him off so far but Ninja persists. Nope, Anderson circles away and we're back to standing.
Ninja backing away here, and Anderson unleashes a leg kick that just misses.#TD#
Ninja shoots in from a long way out. He's driving through with the takedown attempt and he eventually gets it, landing in Anderson's guard.
We could do with one of the fighters taking the initiative a bit more on the ground - they're both waiting to capitalize on a mistake.
Anderson looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it.
Ninja trying to control the position from guard on top but Anderson is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Ninja controls from within his opponent's guard.
Ninja postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ninja controlling from the top position.
Ninja throws a big elbow that misses.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#T1#
Ninja throws a big right hand that misses.
Ninja with a nice head shot there.
Ninja 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.
Ninja in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Ninja working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
Anderson wants to sweep but no luck.
Ninja lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
Ninja cracks Anderson with a solid left hand.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Ninja accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Anderson wants to sweep here but Ninja controlling him for the moment.
Ninja postures up in Anderson's guard and throws a big left but Anderson blocks it.
Anderson keeping moving, preventing Ninja from controlling successfully.
Anderson pulls Ninja in close to prevent any damage.
Ninja might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.#T2#
Ninja working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as Anderson holds on and takes a little breather.
Anderson tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Anderson keeping moving, preventing Ninja from controlling successfully.
If this pace continues, the referee will definitely step in and force a standup.#REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Anderson slips under a jab from Ninja.
Anderson connects with a body shot that sends Ninja's belly button to the back.
Ninja lands with a straight right. Anderson didn't see that one coming.#CUT#It looks like Jones Anderson has been cut.
Ninja tries for a takedown but Anderson circles away easily
and Anderson counters with a leg kick.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Murilo Ninja. That's going to take a lot out of him.#T3#
Ninja misses with a jab, cross combination.
Murilo Ninja seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.#CL#
Ninja moves into the clinch.
Anderson lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Anderson digs a right hand underneath Ninja's ribcage. Ninja let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Anderson creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Ninja's defenses.
Ninja tries to score a body lock takedown but Anderson shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
A body shot lands from Anderson.
Anderson lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Ninja or not.
Ninja is breathing heavily.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Anderson.
Anderson blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Ninja trying to control the position but instead, Anderson has worked for underhooks and has pushed Ninja into the cage.
Ninja tries for a takedown. No joy.
Anderson lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
Anderson tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Ninja's elbow.
Anderson lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
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!
Ninja misses with a punch to the body.
Ninja struggles to land a body shot inside as Anderson controls his hands.
Anderson lands a left hand.
#T4#
Ninja has a couple of punches blocked by Anderson.
Anderson lands a nice elbow. #CUT2#It looks like Murilo Ninja has been cut.
Anderson throws an elbow that misses.
Ninja drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Anderson lands an elbow inside.
Ninja tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Anderson's elbow.
Anderson lands a damaging elbow.
Anderson working Ninja over with knees to the body.
A short right from Anderson.
Anderson creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
Anderson lands a left hand.
Anderson lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
Anderson misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Ninja.
Ninja blocks a body shot from Anderson.
Ninja drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Anderson gets the underhooks and prevents it.
Ninja misses with a hook to the ribs.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Jones Anderson dominated that round.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!#R2#
Ninja shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Anderson but Anderson pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Anderson bobs and weaves and then throws a good body kick.
Anderson slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Nice shot by Anderson.
Ninja drops his hands momentarily and Anderson takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Ninja takes a swing at Anderson's ribcage but misses.
Anderson connects with a solid leg kick.
Anderson bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.#ROC2#Ninja is rocked!
Anderson throws a monster overhand right that drops Ninja! Anderson follows up with more strikes from mount and the fight is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:36 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Jones Anderson!
Jones Anderson thanked the fans post fight for their support. |
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Event:
OFK 348 - Sparr Vs Phillips
Date: Nov 05, 2023 |
#R1#
A jab lands there for Anderson.
Anderson 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.
Anderson tries to clinch but fails miserably
and Brown counters with a left and a right that stings Anderson.
Anderson misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
A nice leg kick from Anderson, right into the meat of the thigh.
Anderson misses with a leg kick
and Brown counters with a left and a right that stings Anderson.
A looping hook to the body misses from Anderson. Brown does a little dance to reset his feet.#CL#
Anderson closes the distance and pushes Brown back into the cage.
Brown tries to circle away but Anderson has him pinned against the cage.
Anderson keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Brown's efforts to push away.
Brown wants to get back to striking at distance but Anderson won't allow it.
Anderson throws a punch but it's blocked by Brown.
Anderson lands a body shot. #BC2#
Brown pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Anderson lands a nice looking body kick.
A solid leg kick lands there for Anderson.
#T1#
Anderson with a nice calf kick.
A low kick from Anderson is predictable there
and Brown counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
Jones Anderson seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Anderson misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Brown unleashes a big counter combination but Anderson bobs and weaves and avoids any damage.
Anderson misses with a low kick.
Brown is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own.
Ooooh, nice body kick lands from Anderson. Brown shrugs it off though.
Brown stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Anderson.
Anderson throws a leg kick that is checked
and Brown counters with a three punch combo that has Anderson backing up. Anderson nods at Brown to acknowledge the strikes.
Anderson connects with a crisp jab.
A low kick from Anderson misses
and Brown counters with a three punch combo that has Anderson backing up. Anderson nods at Brown to acknowledge the strikes.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Anderson's corner calls for a 1-2. Anderson obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range. #T2#
Anderson closes the distance but Brown moves to the side
and Brown counters with a one-two to the body.
Anderson connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Anderson tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Brown is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own.
Anderson swings widly with a right hand
and Brown counters with a three punch combo that has Anderson backing up. Anderson nods at Brown to acknowledge the strikes.
Anderson lands with a slapping head kick.
Anderson swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Brown counters with a one-two to the body.
Anderson misses with a body kick.
A big left from Anderson misses.
As Anderson backs off Brown throws a huge counter combo but Anderson manages to avoid it all.
Anderson throws a hook to the side of Brown's head but Brown sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Anderson tries to land a leg kick but Brown saw it coming and moves away.
#T3#
Anderson stuns Brown with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Anderson throws a low kick, looking for Brown's leg but Brown calmly moves out of range.
Brown throws a counter combo.#CL#
Anderson has taken the fight to the clinch.
Anderson misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Brown.
Anderson tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Brown avoids it.
Anderson is working Brown over against the cage.
Brown avoids a wild elbow strike from Anderson.#BC2#
Brown pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Anderson misses with a low kick.
Despite the aggression on Brown's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter.
Anderson scores with a kick to the body.
Anderson throws a head kick that misses.
Anderson throws an off balance right hand
and Brown counters with a two punch combo.
Anderson chopping away at his opponent's legs.
#T4#
Anderson buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Anderson misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Brown counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
Anderson misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Brown counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
Anderson swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Anderson throws a head kick but Brown moves out of range.
Anderson tries to clinch there but Brown circles away.
Brown moves out of range as Anderson throws a body kick.
Brown throws a counter combo.
Anderson looks to throw a body kick
and Brown counters with a series of strikes. Anderson will be more careful next time no doubt.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Anderson tries to close the distance and clinch but Brown swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Brown lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected.
Anderson throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Anderson tries to clinch but fails miserably
and Brown counters with a two punch combo.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Bill Brown will probably get the nod.
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#
Brown moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Anderson is looking to clinch but Brown is avoiding it.
Anderson throws a half hearted mid kick.
Anderson scores with a head kick. Brown tried to block it but didn't get his arm up in time.
The fight stays on the outside here - Anderson looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
As Anderson backs off Brown throws a huge counter combo but Anderson manages to avoid it all.
Anderson scores with a kick to the body.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Anderson misses with a hook
and Brown counters with a one-two to the body.
A punch lands to the side of Brown 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Anderson moves in looking to clinch but Brown pushes him off.#T1#
Anderson misses with a leg kick
and Brown counters with a series of strikes. Anderson will be more careful next time no doubt.
A good leg kick by Anderson. #CL#
Anderson closes the distance and clinches.#BC2#
Brown breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Brown keeps the fight on the outside.
Brown lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected.
We've been told by Anderson's head coaches at Bronk´s GYM that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Brown checks a leg kick nicely.
Brown unleashes a big counter combination but Anderson bobs and weaves and avoids any damage.
Brown is working the combinations to good effect here.#CL#
Anderson gets a clinch.
Brown has had enough of the clinch but Anderson keeps him there for the moment.#BC2#
Brown breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Brown uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Anderson.
Anderson uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Anderson misses the body punch
and Brown counters with a three punch combo that has Anderson backing up. Anderson nods at Brown to acknowledge the strikes.#T2#
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Anderson throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Brown counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
Brown gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Anderson throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Anderson throws a leg kick
and Brown counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
Anderson throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Brown counters with a two punch combo.
Anderson throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Brown throws a counter combo.
Anderson jabs at Brown's body.
Anderson throws a low kick but it's checked well by Brown.
Anderson throws a poor cross that misses
and Brown counters with a three punch combo that has Anderson backing up. Anderson nods at Brown to acknowledge the strikes.
Bill Brown is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Anderson throws a leg kick
and Brown counters with a three punch combo that has Anderson backing up. Anderson nods at Brown to acknowledge the strikes.
Anderson is looking to land body kicks.
Brown is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own.#T3##CL#
Anderson rushes Brown and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Brown is looking to break free of the clinch but Anderson has double underhooks.
Brown is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Brown wants to get back to striking at distance but Anderson won't allow it.
Brown wants to break free but Anderson has control.
Anderson has Brown pressed against the cage, preventing Brown from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Anderson can't find room to land a body shot as Brown controls the action.
Brown takes a shot to the head.
Anderson tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Brown avoids it.
Anderson creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Brown's defenses. #CUT#It looks like Bill Brown has been cut.
Anderson tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Brown blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.#BC2#
Brown manages to break the clinch.
A cross from Anderson lands.
Anderson looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
Anderson connects with a solid leg kick.
Anderson rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Brown counters with a series of strikes. Anderson will be more careful next time no doubt. #T4#
Anderson lands with a kick to the ribs.
Anderson throws a leg kick but Brown sees it coming and moves out of range.
Brown is looking for the big counter here.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Anderson misses with an uppercut.
A big left from Anderson misses.
Brown's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Anderson with a jab.
Anderson is looking to land body kicks.
Anderson misses with an attempted mid kick.
Anderson pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Anderson throws a mid kick that lands with a slap.
A low kick from Anderson is predictable there
and Brown counters with a two punch combo.
Anderson throws a lazy head kick
and Brown counters with a two punch combo.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Bill Brown will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The cut man is working on Bill Brown's cut.
That's time! Anderson'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#
Anderson thuds his shin into the meat of Brown's side.
Anderson misses with a head kick.
Anderson tries to close the distance and clinch up but Brown swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Brown closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Anderson misses with a shot to the body
and Brown counters with a one-two to the body.
A head kick by Anderson misses
and Brown counters with a three punch combo that has Anderson backing up. Anderson nods at Brown to acknowledge the strikes.
Anderson looking to land some kicks to the body here.
As Anderson backs off Brown throws a huge counter combo but Anderson manages to avoid it all.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Anderson wants to clinch up but Brown keeps it at a distance.
Brown lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected.
Brown checks a leg kick nicely.
Brown is looking for the big counter here.
Anderson throws a leg kick
and Brown counters with a three punch combo that has Anderson backing up. Anderson nods at Brown to acknowledge the strikes.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Anderson darts in trying to clinch
and Brown counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work. #T1#
Anderson throws a half hearted mid kick.
Brown has developed a nice purple lump on his ribcage, as a result of some heavy body kicks from Anderson.
Anderson moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Brown moves out of range as Anderson strikes.
Anderson misses with a low kick.
Brown is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own.
Anderson misses with a hook
and Brown counters with a series of strikes. Anderson will be more careful next time no doubt. #CL#
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Anderson is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Brown is defending well for now.
Anderson lands an elbow inside that Brown shrugs off.
Anderson comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
Jones Anderson has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T2#
Anderson lands an elbow inside that Brown shrugs off.
A hook to the body from Anderson.
#BC2#
Brown breaks the clinch.
Anderson waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Brown.
A leg kick checked by Brown.
Brown throws a counter combo.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Anderson thows a leg kick but Brown checks it
and Brown counters with a one-two to the body.
Anderson misses with an uppercut
and Brown counters with a two punch combo.
Anderson misses with a left hand
and Brown counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
Anderson misses the shot to the body.
Anderson throws a lazy body kick
and Brown counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work. #CL#
Anderson closes the distance and clinches.
Brown looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.#T3##BC2#
Brown breaks from the clinch.
A low kick from Anderson is predictable there
and Brown counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
Anderson throws a leg kick that is checked
and Brown counters with a series of strikes. Anderson will be more careful next time no doubt.
Anderson looks to land a left hand but Brown moved out of range nicely.
Despite the aggression on Brown's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter.
Brown blocks the body kick.
As Anderson backs off Brown throws a huge counter combo but Anderson manages to avoid it all.
Anderson is looking to clinch.
Brown is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own.
Anderson with a hook.
Anderson missing with a left hand there. Brown was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Anderson misses with a leg kick
and Brown counters with a three punch combo that has Anderson backing up. Anderson nods at Brown to acknowledge the strikes.
Anderson throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Brown counters with a two punch combo.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
A leg kick checked by Brown.
As Anderson backs off Brown throws a huge counter combo but Anderson manages to avoid it all.#T4#
Anderson wants to clinch
and Brown counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
Anderson throws a leg kick
and Brown counters with a series of strikes. Anderson will be more careful next time no doubt.
Anderson throws a push kick but Brown slaps the foot to one side.
Anderson swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Brown counters with a left and a right that stings Anderson.
Anderson tries to clinch but Brown moves away
and Brown counters with a two punch combo.
Anderson throws a hook but Brown blocks it.
Brown lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Anderson misses with a hook
and Brown counters with a three punch combo that has Anderson backing up. Anderson nods at Brown to acknowledge the strikes.
Anderson chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Anderson throws a body kick, spinning off balance
and Brown counters with a three punch combo that has Anderson backing up. Anderson nods at Brown to acknowledge the strikes.
And that's the end of the fight!
Bill Brown comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Brown 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 Patrick Alders scores the fight 28:30
Judge Nard Betker scores the fight 29:29
Judge Aafke Stam scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by majority decision... Bill Brown!
After winning the bout, Bill Brown thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility. |
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Event:
OFK 342 - Jankovic Vs Nik
Date: Oct 15, 2023 |
#R1#
Anderson throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Wanker on the side of the head.
Wanker fails with a takedown attempt.
Anderson moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
A head kick misses from Wanker.
Anderson misses with a wild body shot.
Anderson misses the shot to the body.
Wanker misses with the combination.
#CL#
Anderson closes the distance and clinches.
Wanker swings wildly with an uppercut but Anderson uses good head movement to avoid it.
Anderson crunches a lovely knee into Wanker's ribcage.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Anderson lands a damaging elbow. #CUT#It looks like Orla Wanker has been cut.
Wanker blocks a body shot from Anderson.
I was talking to Anderson's coach per-fight and he was telling me that they'd been working on the clinch in the runup to this fight.
Anderson can't find room to land a body shot as Wanker controls the action.
Wanker has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Anderson is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
Anderson lands with a right to the head.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Wanker is looking to take this one to the mat.
Jones Anderson has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Orla Wanker.
Wanker looking for a takedown. #T1#
Anderson unloads a knee to the mid-section. Wanker lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.
Wanker is trying to maintain a safe position but Anderson gets an underhook and turns Wanker into the cage.
Wanker tries for a takedown but Anderson manages to get underhooks.
Anderson connects with a knee to the head.
Anderson lands a right hand.
Wanker drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Wanker looks winded!
Anderson connects with a knee to the head.
Anderson utilising his Muay Thai to score with a knee to the body.
Anderson lands an elbow inside that Wanker shrugs off.
Anderson lands an elbow that stopped Wanker in his tracks for a moment. #CUT#That has opened up Orla Wanker's cut even more.
Anderson lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
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 short body shot lands from Anderson as the two fighters clinch.
Anderson lands a good knee to the midsection. Wanker won't want to take too many of those.
Anderson lands with a short punch from the clinch.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Anderson. #CUT#The cut above Orla Wanker's eye is starting to cause him problems now.
Anderson lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Anderson makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.#T2#
Anderson creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Wanker's defenses.
Anderson lands a nice elbow from the clinch. #CUT#Orla Wanker'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 Orla Wanker's cut. Oh no, the doctor has called an end to the bout!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:15 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Cut). Jones Anderson!
Jones Anderson decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well. |
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Event:
OFK 336 -
Date: Sep 24, 2023 |
#R1#
Edmonds shoots in looking for a takedown but Anderson manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Edmonds's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Edmonds shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Anderson but Anderson pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Edmonds is looking to chop away at Anderson's legs.
Anderson blocks a jab.
A slow jab from Edmonds misses its intended target.
A left lands for Anderson.
Anderson blocks a low kick nicely.
Anderson uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Edmonds.
Anderson throws a big shot that misses.
Edmonds fails to land with a series of punches.
Edmonds throws a right hand that Anderson ducks under and follows up with a left that Anderson also avoids with ease.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Anderson connects with an inside leg kick.
Anderson is looking to clinch.
We've been hearing reports that Edmonds has been drilling takedowns in recent sessions so let's see if that has an impact on the result of this fight.
Anderson throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Edmonds on the side of the head.
Edmonds swinging wildly here.
Edmonds fails to land with a series of punches.
#T1#
Edmonds missing with a left hand there. Anderson was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one. #CL2#
Anderson takes the fight into the clinch.
Anderson misses with a hook to the ribs.
Edmonds tries a body shot but Anderson blocks it.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Anderson.
Anderson pushes Edmonds back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Anderson tries to throw a body punch but Edmonds avoids it by throwing Anderson back against the cage.
Edmonds has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Anderson is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for John Edmonds. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Anderson throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Edmondss head.
Anderson misses with a body punch.
Anderson makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Anderson misses with a knee to the head.
Anderson blocks the elbow strike.
Edmonds working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Anderson working Edmonds over with knees to the body.
Anderson blocks a punch to the side of the head.
A short right from Anderson on the inside.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Anderson just misses with a elbow thrown towards Edmonds's brow.
Anderson tries to land knees in the clinch but Edmonds avoids the damage to the body. #T2#
Anderson blocking some punches.
Edmonds misses with an elbow over the top.
Nice body punch from Anderson - that landed with a thud.
Edmonds is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Anderson is defending well.
Edmonds misses with the head strike.
Anderson lands a nice elbow.
Anderson told us before the fight that he's been working on his elbows. An under utilised technique these days - let's see if it can sway the outcome of the fight.
Edmonds tries a body shot but Anderson blocks it.
A short uppercut from Anderson.
Anderson tries to throw a body punch but Edmonds avoids it by throwing Anderson back against the cage.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Anderson.
Edmonds avoids the elbow strike from Anderson, against the cage.
Edmonds takes an elbow to the temple.
Edmonds wants to take the fight to the mat but Anderson manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.
Edmonds misses with the head strike.
Edmonds blocks an elbow strike from Anderson.
Anderson missing with knees to the body.
Anderson lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Edmonds is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Anderson gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
Anderson lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
Edmonds's corner are urging him to control the action in the clinch for a moment, rather than mount any serious offense. I'm sure the crowd appreciate those instructions... not.#T3#
Edmonds tries to stall but Anderson uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
Anderson comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
Edmonds takes a knee right on the jaw!
Edmonds tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Anderson just stands there and leans against the cage.
Anderson missing with knees to the body.
Edmonds has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Anderson after a bit of a struggle.
Anderson gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
Anderson lands a good knee to the midsection. Edmonds won't want to take too many of those.
Edmonds is breathing heavily.
Anderson creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Edmonds's defenses.
Anderson gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
Anderson lands a nice elbow.
Anderson crunches a lovely knee into Edmonds's ribcage.
Anderson utilising his Muay Thai to score with a knee to the body.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Anderson lands a damaging elbow.
Anderson with a knee to the head.
#ROC2#Edmonds is rocked!
Anderson missing with knees to the body.
Anderson lands an elbow inside that Edmonds shrugs off.
Oh Edmonds is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!#T4#
Anderson tries a knee to the head but Edmonds blocks it.
Edmonds taking a breather.
Edmonds seems to have got his legs back now.
Edmonds has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Anderson lands a damaging elbow.
Anderson gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
Anderson landing knees to the head.
Anderson lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Edmonds or not.
Anderson missing with knees to the body.
Anderson lands a body punch in the clinch.
Edmonds tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Anderson pushes Edmonds back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Anderson working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Anderson scores with a shoulder strike.
Anderson working Edmonds over with knees to the body.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Anderson comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
Anderson lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Anderson lands an elbow inside that Edmonds shrugs off.
A nice left hand lands by Anderson.
Anderson lands with a short shot to the head.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Jones Anderson dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!#R2#
Anderson scores with the left hand. Edmonds knows he should have avoided that one.
Anderson defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Edmonds.
Edmonds missing with a left hand there. Anderson was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Edmonds misses with a left hand
and Anderson counters with a stiff right hand.
Good shot there by Anderson.
Anderson looks to throw the jab but Edmonds is out of range.
Edmonds looks to land a right hand but Anderson moved out of range.
Anderson throws a big counter head kick but Edmonds avoids it with no problem.
Edmonds takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Jab, jab by Anderson - just one landing.
Edmonds lands a jab to the head.
Edmonds misses with a looping right.
Anderson fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Edmonds has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Edmonds misses with a left hand
enabling Anderson to counter with a crisp jab.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!#CL2#
Anderson gets a clinch.
Anderson has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Anderson scores with a shoulder strike.
Anderson pushes Edmonds against the cage. Anderson is working some dirty boxing. Anderson pushes off with a quick right hook! Edmonds goes down! Edmonds tries to stand but stumbles back to his kness! Anderson moves in to finish and the ref steps in to prevent any more damage!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:55 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Jones Anderson!
A very excited looking Jones Anderson made sure he remembered to thank all the fans both in the arena and on the internet. He said all the coolest people spend all day on MMA websites, which got a big reaction. |
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Event:
OFK 327 - Kim Vs Epolito
Date: Aug 26, 2023 |
#R1#
Anderson throws a head kick that misses
and Maki counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head. #CUT#It looks like Jones Anderson has been cut.
Anderson just misses with a punch to the body.
As Anderson backs away, Maki returns fire with a leg kick that just misses.
Anderson's corner calls for a 1-2. Anderson obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Anderson scores with a hook to the body. Maki takes a step back and tries to catch his breath. #CL2#
Anderson clinches up with Maki and pushes him back against the cage.
Maki is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage.
Anderson blocks an uppercut.
Anderson throws an elbow but it's blocked.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Anderson.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Anderson.
Maki lands a left hand that snaps the head of Anderson backwards.
Anderson throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
Maki throws a head punch that misses.
Anderson tries a body shot but Maki blocks it.
Anderson lands with a short shot to the head. #T1#
A short uppercut from Maki.
Maki makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Maki lands with a left to the head.
A frustrated look appears on Maki's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Maki lands a right hand.
Maki misses with a hook to the ribs.
Maki lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Anderson backwards.
Maki works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Anderson told us before the fight that he's been working on his elbows. An under utilised technique these days - let's see if it can sway the outcome of the fight.
Maki has a couple of punches blocked by Anderson.
Maki throws a punch but it's blocked by Anderson.
A body shot lands from Maki.
Maki struggles to land a body shot inside as Anderson controls his hands.
A right hook to the body lands for Maki.
A shot in the inside from Maki. #BC#
Maki breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
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!
Maki avoids the head kick by Anderson.
Maki on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Anderson. Anderson obviously looking to wear him down.
#T2#
Anderson misses with an uppercut.
An attempted straight right counter from Maki misses the target.
Anderson throws a leg kick but Maki moved away.
Anderson misses with an uppercut
and Maki counters with a lovely straight right hand!
A slow jab from Anderson misses its intended target.
Anderson misses with a straight left.
Maki tried to counter with a leg kick but Anderson avoided it.
Anderson pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
An attempted straight right counter from Maki misses the target.
Anderson throws a looping overhand right but Maki ducks down to avoid it.
Maki is looking to counter with a body kick.
Anderson takes a swing at Maki's ribcage but misses.
Anderson throws a low kick but Maki avoids it.
Maki tried to counter with a leg kick but Anderson avoided it.
Maki walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Anderson misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Maki counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head. #T3#
Anderson misses the body punch
and Maki makes him pay by landing a thudding low kick.
Maki keeps the fight on the outside.
Maki looks to score with a jab to the body but Anderson is just out of range.
Maki takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Anderson misses with a straight left.
Maki throwing a counter right hand but Anderson manages to avoid it.
Anderson lands a nice leg kick that just misses Maki's sensitive parts.
Anderson scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Anderson tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Maki was well out of range. Poor timing from Anderson.
As Anderson backs away, Maki returns fire with a leg kick that just misses.
A big right from Anderson misses.
As Anderson backs away, Maki returns fire with a leg kick that just misses.
Thud! ouch! good body kick from Anderson - that will leave a mark!
#T4#
Anderson fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Maki manages to avoid it.
Anderson closes the distance but Maki moves to the side
and Maki counters with a nice body kick.
Anderson misses with a right hand
and Maki counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Anderson misses with a hook to the body
#KD#
and Maki counters with a crisp right hand that drops Anderson! Maki lets Anderson back up to his feet, looking for a finish!#ROC#Anderson is rocked!#CUT#That has opened up Jones Anderson's cut even more.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Anderson throws a right hand that misses
and Maki counters with a right hand from hell and Anderson is out cold! A vicious knockout!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:35 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Seppo Maki!
Seppo Maki thanked the fans post fight for their support. |
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Event:
RISE 184
Date: Jul 01, 2023 |
#R1#
Jarvis is looking to clinch but Anderson is avoiding it.
Jarvis tries to clinch but fails miserably
and Anderson counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Nice cross by Anderson.#CL2#
Jarvis pushes Anderson up against the cage in a clinch.
Jarvis blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Jarvis prevents a body shot from Anderson.
Anderson blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
A head punch on the inside from Jarvis fails to land.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Anderson.
Jarvis prevents a body shot from Anderson.
Jarvis tries to work over Anderson's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Anderson blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Jarvis blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Anderson pushes Jarvis back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#BC2#
Jarvis escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Jarvis swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Anderson connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Anderson keeps the fight on the outside.#CL2#
Jarvis rushes Anderson and presses him up against the cage.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Anderson prevents a body shot from Jarvis.
Jarvis struggles to land a body shot inside as Anderson controls his hands.
A short right from Jarvis on the inside. #T1#
Jarvis can't find room to land a body shot as Anderson controls the action.
Jarvis fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Anderson misses with an elbow strike.
Anderson blocks an uppercut.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Anderson just misses with a elbow thrown towards Jarvis's brow.
Jarvis struggles to land a body shot inside as Anderson controls his hands.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Anderson.
Anderson misses with a punch on the inside.
Jarvis has a couple of punches blocked by Anderson.
Jarvis tries to work over Anderson's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
A head punch on the inside from Anderson fails to land.
I was talking to Anderson's coach per-fight and he was telling me that they'd been working on the clinch in the runup to this fight.
Anderson is leaning against Jarvis and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Jarvis misses with a hook to the ribs.
Anderson tries to throw a body punch but Jarvis avoids it by throwing Anderson back against the cage.
Jarvis takes a shot to the head.
Anderson lands a glancing elbow in the clinch. #ROC#Jarvis is rocked!
Anderson gets through Jarvis's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Jarvis is still on wobbly legs! Can Anderson finish him?
Good body shot from Anderson.
Anderson creates some distance for himself and unleashes a massive uppercut that sends Jarvis's eyes rolling into the back of his head! Jarvis drops to his knees and Anderson pours it on with more strikes until the referee steps in to end the bout!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:59 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Jones Anderson!
A relieved looking Jones Anderson thanked the fans for their support and gave the usual line about them being amazing. They seemed to believe that he actually meant it. |
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Event:
RISE 178
Date: Jun 10, 2023 |
#R1#
Anderson pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Novak is looking to counter with a body kick.
Novak fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Anderson manages to avoid it.
Novak sets himself, and Anderson steps forward looking for the clinch! Novak avoids it this time.
Novak buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Anderson throws a front kick aimed at Novak's knee but Novak avoids it well.
Novak bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Anderson throws a right hand that misses
and Novak counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Anderson cracks Novak with an open hand slap.
Novak looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Anderson lands a nice leg kick that just misses Novak's sensitive parts.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Anderson misses with a hook.
It looked like Novak was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Anderson.
Anderson digs a good hook to Novak's body.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Anderson lands where it shouldn't have, right in the... well, you know what he did? He kicked him in the penis. He's injured, injured bad. The referee sends both fighters to their corners and Novak has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Novak and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Novak was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Novak uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Anderson.
#T1#
A solid leg kick lands there for Novak.
Anderson throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Novak jabs Anderson right on the nose. Anderson blinks but takes it well.#CUT#It looks like Jones Anderson has been cut.
Anderson wants to clinch.
An attempted straight right counter from Novak misses the target.
Anderson tries to clinch up but Novak circles away and keeps his distance.
Novak swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
Anderson throws out a powerful jab.
Anderson avoids the head kick by Novak.
Novak staying out of range there.
A shot to the liver by Anderson. Beautiful body shot.
Novak ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Novak throws a quick counter kick to the body but Anderson avoids it.#T2#
Novak stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Anderson.
Novak misses the shot to the body.
A big left from Anderson misses.
Novak is looking to counter with a body kick.
Anderson lands a slapping body shot.
Jones Anderson seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
A cross from Anderson lands.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Anderson explodes with a nice body kick and back out of range. Nice work.
Anderson rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Novak counters with a body kick that stops Anderson in his tracks momentarily.
Novak takes a head kick and shrugs it off.
#CUT2#It looks like Ante Novak has been cut.
Novak slips under a jab.
Novak was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
We've been told by Novak's head coaches at DC Dragon Gym that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.#CL2#
Novak gets tackled into the cage by Anderson. Anderson maintains the clinch.
Novak misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Novak tries to break free but Anderson pushes him back against the cage.#T3#
Novak lands a left hand that snaps the head of Anderson backwards.
Anderson throws an elbow that misses.
Novak misses with a punch to the body.
Anderson goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Anderson tries a knee to the head but Novak blocks it.
Novak tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Anderson misses with a punch on the inside.
Anderson is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Novak is defending well for now.
Novak lands a shoulder strike.
Anderson can't find room to land a body shot as Novak controls the action.
Novak blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Novak tries to throw a body punch but Anderson avoids it by throwing Novak back against the cage.
Anderson lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
A hook to the body from Novak.
Novak tries to work over Anderson's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Novak's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Anderson has been looking to improve his clinch game in recent weeks. Novak seems to have the measure of him in the clinch so far, so let's see if Anderson can turn it around.
Novak managing to block the knees to the body from Anderson.
Novak blocks a body shot from Anderson.
Anderson misses with a punch on the inside.
#T4#
A shot in the inside from Anderson.
Anderson throws an elbow but it misses.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Novak working aggressively here.
Novak swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Novak misses with a hook to the ribs.
Novak throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Novak working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.#BC#
Novak's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Anderson connects with a leg kick.
Anderson uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Novak.
Novak throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Novak takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Novak circles away from the clinch attempt.
Novak takes a swing at Anderson's ribcage but misses.
Novak buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Jones Anderson dominated that round.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
That's time! Back to the action!#R2#
Novak throws a body kick that misses
and Anderson counters with a leg kick.
Novak is looking to wear down Anderson with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
Anderson works Novak's body with a nice hook.
Novak throws a wild body kick that Anderson sees coming a mile off.
We are yet to see a takedown attempt from Anderson in the fight. On paper you would think he is the more dominant ground fighter so let's see if these unusual tactics pay off.
Novak takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Novak swats away the attempt to clinch by Anderson.
Anderson throws a looping overhand right but Novak ducks down to avoid it.
A little feinted left hand from Novak on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Novak ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Anderson moves away.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Anderson misses with a straight left.
Anderson misses with a jab to the body
and Novak counters with a nice body kick.
A looping hook to the body misses from Anderson. Novak does a little dance to reset his feet.
Anderson has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Anderson fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Novak has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.#T1#
Novak tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Anderson was well out of range. Poor timing from Novak.
A swing and a miss from Anderson.
A solid leg kick lands there for Anderson.
Anderson throws a jab but it's blocked by Novak. #CL2#
Anderson closes the distance and clinches.
Anderson crunches a lovely knee into Novak's ribcage.
Still in the clinch, Anderson scores with a nice short uppercut.
Novak tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Anderson's elbow.
Novak tries a body shot but Anderson blocks it.
Anderson lands with a short shot to the head.
Novak throws a punch but it's blocked by Anderson.
Anderson swings away with an uppercut that misses.
A nice right hand lands inside from Anderson.
Jones Anderson seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Novak tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Novak scores with an uppercut up the middle.#T2#
Novak lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Novak lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Novak can't find room to land a body shot as Anderson controls the action.
Anderson misses with a punch to the body.
Anderson unloads a knee to the mid-section.
Nice elbow from Anderson.
Anderson takes a shot to the head.
Novak takes an elbow to the forehead.
Anderson misses with a punch to the body.
Anderson tries to work over Novak's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Anderson can't find room to land a body shot as Novak controls the action.
Novak lands a left hand.
Novak takes a knee right on the jaw!
Anderson prevents a body shot from Novak. #BC#
Novak breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Anderson misses with a body kick.
Novak swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
Anderson looks to land a right hand but Novak moved out of range.#T3#
Anderson tries to clinch up.
Novak appears to be looking for a big counter.
Novak misses with the body kick
enabling Anderson to counter with a crisp jab.
Anderson throws a body punch but Novak moves out of range.
Anderson throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Novak throws a body kick that digs right into the meat.
Anderson throws an off balance right hand
and Novak counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
A swing and a miss from Anderson.
Novak quickly followed up with a counter body kick but doesn't connect.
Anderson staying out of range there.
Novak throws an overhand right that lands on Anderson's shoulder, as Anderson tries to avoid the shot.
A shot to the liver by Anderson. Beautiful body shot.
Anderson digs a good body shot into Novak's ribs.#T4#
Anderson throws an overhand right that lands on Novak's shoulder, as Novak tries to avoid the shot.
Anderson misses with a looping right.
Novak walks into a left hand.
A big right from Anderson misses.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Anderson misses with a straight left.
Novak uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Anderson.
Anderson misses with a head kick.
Anderson throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Novak sees it coming and avoids it easily.
It appears Novak was looking to counter with a kick there.
Anderson lands a really nice looking cross but Novak seems unphased.
Anderson throws an off balance right hand
and Novak counters with a nice low kick that buckles Anderson's knee momentarily.
Novak throws a push kick but Anderson slaps the foot to one side.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Jones Anderson showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!#R3#
Anderson with the inside leg kick.
A jab lands there for Anderson.
Novak looks for the body kick but Anderson saw that one coming.
Novak throws a body punch but Anderson moves out of range.
An inside leg kick lands from Novak.
Novak avoids the body shot from Anderson.
Novak fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Anderson throws a poor cross that misses
and Novak counters with a nice body shot.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Novak scores with the left hand. Anderson knows he should have avoided that one.
Anderson looks to clinch
and Novak cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Anderson misses with an uppercut. Novak saw that one coming.
Novak is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
Anderson moves out of range of the body kick from Novak.
#T1#
Anderson scores with the left hand. Novak knows he should have avoided that one.
A jab from Anderson misses.
A cross from Anderson lands.
A looping hook to the body misses from Novak. Anderson does a little dance to reset his feet.
Anderson throws out a counter right but Novak avoids it with no problem.
Anderson throws a wild body kick that Novak sees coming a mile off.
Novak jinks towards his opponent looking like he wants to counter with a mid kick but doesn't commit.
Anderson tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Novak was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
Novak looks for the body kick but Anderson saw that one coming.
Anderson moves out of range of the strikes.
Anderson bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Novak's head backwards.
Novak checks a leg kick.
Ante Novak has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T2#
Novak needs to keep his hands up - Anderson had a free shot at his head there.
A low kick from Anderson misses
and Novak counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Anderson closes the distance looking to clinch
and Novak counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Anderson avoids a kick to the body.
Novak jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Anderson rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
enabling Novak to counter with a crisp jab.
A telegraphed right hand from Anderson misses the target.
Good exchange - Anderson coming out on top.
Anderson throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Novak sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Jones Anderson is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.#T3#
Anderson thows a left - swing and a miss!
Novak displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Anderson throws out the jab.
Novak fires out a quick counter leg kick but Anderson just manages to avoid it.
Anderson misses with a left hand
letting Novak counter with a right hand.
Anderson checks the leg kick nicely there.
Anderson flicks out a counter leg kick but Novak steps away.
Anderson ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
A jab from Anderson does it's job there.
Jab by Novak.
Novak misses with a body shot.
Anderson thinks about the counter body kick.
Novak throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Anderson now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
Anderson scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Novak throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle. #T4#
A slow jab from Anderson misses its intended target.
Novak seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter.
Anderson avoids a kick to the body.
Novak moves out of range of the body kick.
Novak fires out a quick counter leg kick but Anderson just manages to avoid it.
Novak uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Anderson.
Novak thinks about countering with a body kick.
Anderson fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!#CL2#
Anderson has Novak up against the cage in a clinch.
Novak pushes Anderson back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Novak goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Novak misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Novak goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
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 Ante Novak.
Well Anderson 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 Timothy Bukovac scores the fight 28:29
Judge Jack Bonds scores the fight 27:30
Judge Percy O'Donnell scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Jones Anderson!
An out of breath Jones Anderson thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career. |
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Event:
SCRAP 4: Santana vs. Anderson
Date: Feb 16, 2023 |
#R1#
Anderson lands with an overhand left.
Anderson connects with a solid leg kick.
Anderson throws a big shot that misses.
Ignatiev fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Ignatiev staying out of range there.
Anderson looks to land a left hand but Ignatiev moved out of range nicely.
Anderson swings for the body but Ignatiev moves out of range.
Ignatiev throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Ignatiev fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Anderson.
A clash of legs there as Anderson blocks the low kick.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ignatiev misses with a looping left.
Anderson misses with a hook. Ignatiev ducked under it nicely.
Jab from Anderson.#CUT#It looks like Nikolai Ignatiev has been cut.
Anderson throws a poor cross that misses
and Ignatiev connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.#CL#
Anderson rushes Ignatiev and presses him up against the cage.#T1#
Ignatiev lands a left hand that snaps the head of Anderson backwards.
Ignatiev misses with a body punch.
Ignatiev lands a hook to the side of the head.
Anderson trying to land knees to the body.
Ignatiev blocks an elbow strike.
Ignatiev throws a punch but it's blocked by Anderson.
Anderson scores a nice knee to the body.
Ignatiev lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Anderson or not.
Ignatiev avoids a wild elbow strike from Anderson.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Ignatiev.
Anderson lands a good knee to the midsection. Ignatiev won't want to take too many of those.
A short right from Anderson on the inside.
Anderson crunches a lovely knee into Ignatiev's ribcage.
Anderson is trying to wear down his opponent with knees to the body.
Ignatiev looks winded!
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!
Ignatiev tries to throw a body punch but Anderson avoids it by throwing Ignatiev back against the cage.
Ignatiev blocks an elbow strike.
A short left from Ignatiev.
Anderson landing some nice looking knees to the body.
A right handed body shot lands from Anderson.
#T2#
Ignatiev lands a right hand.
Anderson blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Ignatiev misses with a body punch.
Anderson creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Ignatiev's defenses.
Ignatiev swings away with an uppercut that misses.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Ignatiev.
Anderson blocks an uppercut.
Ignatiev doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Anderson creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
Ignatiev can't find room to land a body shot as Anderson controls the action.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Anderson.
I was talking to Anderson's coach per-fight and he was telling me that they'd been working on the clinch in the runup to this fight.
Ignatiev presses Anderson against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Ignatiev throws a punch but it's blocked by Anderson.
Ignatiev misses with a body punch.
Anderson is trying to wear down his opponent with knees to the body.
Anderson prevents a body shot from Ignatiev.
Anderson throws an elbow that misses.
Ignatiev blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
A short right from Ignatiev. #T3#
Ignatiev lands a left hand that snaps the head of Anderson backwards.
Ignatiev scores with a nice hook to the head.
Anderson blocks an uppercut.
Anderson softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Ignatiev struggles to land a body shot inside as Anderson controls his hands.
Ignatiev lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Anderson using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Ignatiev has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Ignatiev pushes Anderson back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Anderson lands an elbow inside.
Ignatiev throws a punch but it's blocked by Anderson.
Anderson comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Anderson.
Anderson swings wildly with an uppercut but Ignatiev uses good head movement to avoid it.
Ignatiev is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage.
Anderson is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Ignatiev is defending well for now.
Ignatiev tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Ignatiev blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.#T4#
Ignatiev misses with a hook to the ribs.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Ignatiev managing to block the knees to the body from Anderson.
Anderson tries a body shot but Ignatiev blocks it.
Ignatiev throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Andersons head.
Ignatiev lands a shoulder strike.
Anderson landing knees to the head.
#CUT#That has opened up Nikolai Ignatiev's cut even more.
A nice left hand lands by Ignatiev.
Anderson utilising his Muay Thai to score with a knee to the body.
A short right from Ignatiev on the inside.
Ignatiev working aggressively here.
Anderson missing with knees to the body.
Ignatiev stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Anderson misses with a body punch.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Ignatiev misses with a body punch.
Ignatiev tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Anderson's elbow.
Ignatiev tries a body shot but Anderson blocks it.
Anderson lands a left hand that snaps the head of Ignatiev backwards.
Ignatiev fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close round but I would say that Jones Anderson will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Nikolai Ignatiev's cut.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!#R2#
Anderson throws a predictable looking body shot
and Ignatiev counters with a stiff right hand.
Anderson missing with a left hand there. Ignatiev was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Anderson lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
A swing and a miss from Anderson.
The fighters are starting to get sweaty, which will make takedowns a bit more tricky.
Ignatiev scores with a crisp jab that stopped Anderson in his tracks.
Anderson uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Ignatiev.
Ignatiev uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Anderson.
Ignatiev gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Anderson.
Anderson swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ignatiev uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Anderson sizes up Ignatiev with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
A low kick from Anderson is predictable there
and Ignatiev cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
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!
Ignatiev misses with a straight right. #T1#
Anderson throws out a loose jab but Ignatiev uses good head movement to avoid it.
Anderson lands a nice leg kick that just misses Ignatiev's sensitive parts.
Anderson scoring well with a low kick there.
Anderson dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Ignatiev fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Anderson has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Anderson throws a big shot that misses.
Ignatiev on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Ignatiev misses with a hook.
Ignatiev steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Anderson.#CL#
Anderson closes the distance and clinches.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Ignatiev.
Ignatiev swings away with an uppercut that misses.
#T2#
Ignatiev managing to block the knees to the body from Anderson.
Ignatiev avoids the elbow strike from Anderson, against the cage.
Ignatiev lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Ignatiev has a couple of punches blocked by Anderson.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Ignatiev blocks the elbow strike.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Ignatiev.
Ignatiev working aggressively here.
Anderson throws an elbow that misses.
Ignatiev managing to block the knees to the body from Anderson.
Ignatiev blocks the elbow strike.
Ignatiev has a couple of punches blocked by Anderson.
Anderson lands a knee to the body.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Anderson just misses with a elbow thrown towards Ignatiev's brow.
Anderson misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Ignatiev.
#BC2#
Ignatiev pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Anderson lands with a nice combination. Ignatiev backs away looking to recover.
Anderson throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
#T3#
Ignatiev avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Ignatiev tries to land a front kick but Anderson steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Anderson tries to counter by clinching up but Ignatiev breaks away and moves out of range.
Anderson takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Anderson misses with an attempted mid kick.
Ignatiev replies with a solid counter kick to the body but Anderson blocks it well.
Ignatiev throws a body kick that digs right into the meat.
Jones Anderson is winning the standup battle so far.
Anderson throws a body kick that misses.
The fighters circling - Anderson throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Anderson misses with a body kick.
Anderson lands a slapping body shot.
Anderson swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Ignatiev fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Anderson.
Anderson takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
#T4#
Anderson waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Ignatiev.
Ignatiev thinks about the counter body kick.
Ignatiev avoids the head kick by Anderson.
Anderson misses with an uppercut.
Ignatiev tries a quick counter leg kick but Anderson is wise to it.
Anderson wants to slow Ignatiev down by chopping away at his legs.
A big right from Ignatiev misses.
Ignatiev 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.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Ignatiev takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Anderson misses with a jab to the body
and Ignatiev counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Anderson thinking.
Ignatiev avoids the head kick by Anderson.
Anderson misses with a double jab
and Ignatiev counters with a thumping low kick.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Jones Anderson dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Nikolai Ignatiev's cut.
OK. That's time! The bell goes 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#
Anderson misses with a hook
and Ignatiev counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Anderson throws a sloppy head kick and Ignatiev moves out of range easily.
Ignatiev lands a glancing blow to the side of Anderson's head.
Ignatiev throws a leg kick but Anderson checks it.
Anderson moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Anderson throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Anderson tries to clinch but fails miserably
and Ignatiev counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Anderson throws a body shot but no joy.
Ignatiev looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#CL#
Anderson moves into the clinch.
Ignatiev lands a left hand.
Ignatiev throws a punch but it's blocked by Anderson.
Ignatiev lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Ignatiev throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.#T1#
Ignatiev lands with a left to the head.
Anderson prevents a body shot from Ignatiev.
Ignatiev throws a punch but it's blocked by Anderson.
Anderson blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Ignatiev can't find room to land a body shot as Anderson controls the action.
Anderson trying to land knees to the body.
Anderson lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
A nice left hand lands by Ignatiev.
Ignatiev swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Ignatiev lands a body shot in the clinch.
Ignatiev lands a left hand that snaps the head of Anderson backwards.
Ignatiev throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.#BC2#
Ignatiev breaks the clinch.
Ignatiev lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Anderson at a distance.
Nice uppercut there from Ignatiev.
Anderson lands with a cross.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Ignatiev looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
#T2#
That kick from Ignatiev tenderised Anderson's leg. Anderson is trying to keep his angry face on.
Nikolai Ignatiev has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Anderson tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Ignatiev was well out of range. Poor timing from Anderson.#CL#
Ignatiev gets tackled into the cage by Anderson. Anderson maintains the clinch.
Anderson's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Ignatiev pushes Anderson back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Anderson blocking some punches.
Ignatiev scores with a shot to the side of Anderson's head.
Anderson blocking some punches.
Ignatiev working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Ignatiev tries to throw a body punch but Anderson avoids it by throwing Ignatiev back against the cage.
Anderson blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Ignatiev goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Ignatiev tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Anderson's elbow.
Anderson throws an elbow that misses.
Anderson blocks an uppercut.
Jones Anderson is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.#T3#
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Ignatiev.
A short left from Ignatiev.
Anderson blocking some punches.
Ignatiev doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Ignatiev working aggressively here.
Ignatiev tries to throw a body punch but Anderson avoids it by throwing Ignatiev back against the cage.
Ignatiev swings wildly with an uppercut but Anderson uses good head movement to avoid it.
A shot in the inside from Ignatiev.
Ignatiev tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Anderson's elbow.
With the fighters up against the cage, Anderson throws an elbow but misses.
Ignatiev looking to stall.
Nikolai Ignatiev seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Ignatiev tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Anderson's elbow. #T4#
Ignatiev misses with a hook to the ribs.
Ignatiev misses with a punch on the inside.
Nice body punch from Ignatiev - that landed with a thud.
Nice body punch from Ignatiev.
Anderson tries to land knees in the clinch but Ignatiev avoids the damage to the body.
Ignatiev tries a body shot but Anderson blocks it.
Ignatiev working aggressively here.
Ignatiev tries to throw a body punch but Anderson avoids it by throwing Ignatiev back against the cage.
Ignatiev tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Anderson's elbow.
Ignatiev goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Ignatiev misses with the head strike.
Anderson prevents Ignatiev from breaking the clinch.
And that's the end of the fight!
Nikolai Ignatiev comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Anderson 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 Timothy Bukovac scores the fight 29:28
Judge Percy O'Donnell scores the fight 29:29
Judge Don Winkell scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by majority decision... Jones Anderson!
A victorious Jones Anderson thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter. |
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Event:
SFC 1: Jovovic vs. Santana
Date: Jan 28, 2023 |
#R1#
Smif rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Anderson moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Smif takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.#CL2#
Smif forces Anderson back against the ropes and clinches.
Anderson using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.
Anderson is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Smif is defending well for now.
Anderson putting his Muay Thai to good use. He has Smif in a tight clinch and is doing some damage with knees to the body.
Smif looks winded!
Anderson using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.
Anderson scores with a knee to the head.
Anderson gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head. #CUT#It looks like Asher Smif has been cut.
Anderson lands a nice knee 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!#KD#
Anderson drops Smif with a big knee straight up the middle! Smif is covering up against the ropes but manages to escape and gets back to his feet! #ROC#Smif is rocked!#CL#
Anderson darts in and clinches Smif up against the ropes.
Smif is still on wobbly legs! Can Anderson finish him?
Anderson lands an elbow inside.
Anderson comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
Anderson has Smif pressed against the ropes. He pushes Smif back and as he springs towards him off the ropes, Anderson throws a beautiful elbow that sends Smif crashing to the floor! Anderson piles on the pressure with more strikes! Smif is flailing away but he's not defending himself and the referee steps in to stop the fight!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:50 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Jones Anderson!
Our winner, Jones Anderson, made sure he spent some time buttering up the crowd during his post fight interview, which will no doubt bring him a few more fans. |
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Event:
Yoi Otoshi O !!22-23!!
Date: Dec 31, 2022 |
#R1#
Taylor misses with a straight right.
Taylor fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Taylor thows a left - swing and a miss!
Anderson misses with a body kick.
Anderson displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Taylor throws out the jab.
Taylor misses with an uppercut. Anderson saw that one coming.
Taylor loads up on a big right hand but Anderson slips the punch.
Taylor bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Anderson's head.
Anderson throws a big shot that misses.
The crowd cheers as Taylor lands an impressive looking overhand right. Anderson doesn't seem phased though.
Taylor throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Anderson slips a straight right by Taylor.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A slow jab from Taylor misses its intended target.
A cross from Anderson lands.#CUT#It looks like Charles Taylor has been cut.
Anderson lunges at Taylor with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Taylor's hand.
Anderson takes a swing at Taylor's ribcage but misses.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Anderson blocks a jab.
Anderson misses with a right hand #TD2#
and Taylor counters with a takedown into side control! That could mean trouble for Anderson! #T1#
Anderson manages to get one leg in to regain half guard. #SUB2#
Anderson is defending against the submission attempts here by Taylor.
Taylor stalling away here and it's allowed Anderson to slip out his trapped foot and regain full guard.
Anderson tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Taylor must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Anderson keeping moving, preventing Taylor from controlling successfully.
Taylor chips away with some ground and pound.
Taylor throws a big right hand that misses.
Taylor controls the pace of the fight for a moment.#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.
Anderson is controlling Taylor's posture.
Anderson keeping moving, preventing Taylor from controlling successfully.
Taylor throwing strikes from guard but Anderson blocks nicely.
Taylor is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
Anderson preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as Anderson holds on and takes a little breather.
If this pace continues, the referee will definitely step in and force a standup.
Taylor throws a big elbow that misses.
Anderson looking for a sweep. Not yet Anderson, not yet. #REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Taylor takes a shot to the body in his stride.
#T3#
Taylor changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Anderson takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Charles Taylor seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Taylor ducks under a wild hook from Anderson.
Anderson slips a jab from Taylor.
Anderson connects with a leg kick.
Anderson moves out of range as Taylor strikes.
Anderson is looking to counter the offense by Taylor and move into the clinch.
We've been told by Anderson's head coaches at Bronk´s GYM that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Anderson takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Anderson scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Anderson lands with an uppercut that bounces Taylor off the cage and back into range.
Taylor fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Anderson slips under a jab.
Anderson throws a body punch but Taylor moves out of range.
Taylor scores with a shot to the body.
Taylor keeps the fight on the outside.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Anderson lands a jab to Taylor's midsection.
Anderson takes one to the side of the head.
#T4#
Taylor scores with a sloppy right hand. Anderson should have avoided that one.
A nice leg kick lands there from Anderson.
Taylor throws a lazy uppercut
and Anderson cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Taylor walks forward, straight into a front kick from Anderson.
Anderson avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Taylor lands the left hand.
Anderson scores with a jab to the head.
#CL#
Anderson has managed to clinch.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Taylor looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.#BC2#
Taylor breaks the clinch.
Anderson misses with a hook. Taylor ducked under it nicely.
Jones Anderson is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Anderson stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Anderson ducks under a wild hook from Taylor.
Anderson throws a right hand that Taylor ducks under and follows up with a left that Taylor also avoids with ease.
Taylor throws a hook but Anderson blocks it.
Taylor jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Taylor throws an overhand right that lands on Anderson's shoulder, as Anderson tries to avoid the shot.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Charles Taylor will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Charles Taylor's cut.
That's time! Back to the action!#R2#
Taylor scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
The fighters circling - Taylor throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Taylor looks to throw the jab but Anderson is out of range.
Taylor swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Anderson throws a hook to the side of Taylor's head but Taylor sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
A swing and a miss from Taylor.
Anderson is looking to clinch.
Taylor misses with a straight left.
Taylor waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Anderson.
Anderson takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Anderson lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Taylor tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Anderson defends well and Taylor ends up having to push Anderson into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A jab from Taylor misses.
A little feinted left hand from Anderson on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Nice defenses there by Anderson.
Good standup being displayed there by Anderson as he connects with a hook.
Taylor just misses with a punch to the body.
Anderson misses with a hook
and Taylor counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.#T1#
Taylor throws a hook but Anderson avoids it easily.
Anderson misses with a combination
and Taylor counters with a straight right hand.
Anderson throws a right hand that misses
and Taylor counters with a left to the body.
Anderson swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
And Taylor tries to counter it with a takedown but Anderson pushes his down on his head and steps out.
Anderson motions for Taylor to come forward. Anderson throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Taylor lunges at Anderson with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Anderson's hand.
Taylor avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Taylor takes one to the side of the head.
Anderson takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Charles Taylor seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Anderson throws a looping overhand right but Taylor ducks down to avoid it.
Anderson ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Taylor takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Taylor misses with a low kick.
Taylor just misses with a punch to the body.
Anderson uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Taylor.#T2#
Anderson connects with a nice looking jab.
#CUT#That has opened up Charles Taylor's cut even more.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Taylor misses with a looping left.
Taylor avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Anderson misses with a head kick.
It seemed like Taylor was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Taylor misses the body punch
and Anderson counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Taylor throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
A nice leg kick from Anderson, right into the meat of the thigh.
Anderson scores with a push kick.#CL#
Anderson clinches up against the cage.
Taylor has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Anderson after a bit of a struggle.
Taylor can't find room to land a body shot as Anderson controls the action.
Nice elbow from Anderson.
Anderson trying to land knees to the body.
Anderson with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Taylor swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Anderson lands a damaging elbow. #CUT#The cut above Charles Taylor's eye is starting to cause him problems now.
Anderson creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Taylor's defenses.
The referee calls the doctor in to look at Charles Taylor's cut. Oh no, the doctor has called an end to the bout!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:09 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Cut). Jones Anderson!
An out of breath Jones Anderson thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career.
In defeat, Charles Taylor stepped up to the mic, saying 'This may be my last fight. I'm not sure I have what it takes.'. |
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Event:
2022 Yakubarai
Date: Dec 03, 2022 |
#R1#
Anderson connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Saitoh's hands.
Anderson with a jab.#CUT2#It looks like Masa Saitoh has been cut.
Saitoh throws a body punch but Anderson moves out of range.
Anderson scores with a nice right hand.
Saitoh looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Anderson uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Saitoh.
Saitoh misses the shot to the body.
A slow jab from Anderson misses its intended target.
Saitoh feinted with a counter takedown.
Saitoh works Anderson's body with a nice hook.
Saitoh takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Anderson wants to clinch up but Saitoh keeps it at a distance.
Anderson wants to clinch.
Saitoh takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it. #T1#
The fighters circling - Anderson throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Saitoh moves out of range as Anderson strikes.
Anderson swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Anderson throws a solid leg kick but Saitoh takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Anderson.
Saitoh drops down looking for a counter takedown but Anderson sprawls and moves away.
Anderson throws a leg kick
and Saitoh counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Anderson jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Saitoh looks to score with a jab to the body but Anderson is just out of range.
Anderson throws a jab when Saitoh was well out of range.
Saitoh drops down looking for a counter takedown but Anderson sprawls and moves away.
Saitoh throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Anderson throws a looping overhand right but Saitoh ducks down to avoid it.
Saitoh throws a big counter combination but Anderson scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage.
Anderson goes for a spinning back kick but it misses. #T2#
Saitoh scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.#CUT#It looks like Jones Anderson has been cut.
Saitoh ducks under a wild hook from Anderson.
Anderson throws a hook to the side of Saitoh's head but Saitoh sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Saitoh just misses with a punch to the body.
Anderson throws a counter combo.
Saitoh loads up on a big right hand but Anderson slips the punch.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Anderson.
Saitoh lands a jab to Anderson's midsection.
The fighters circling - Saitoh throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Anderson tries to counter with a clinch but Saitoh shakes him off and moves away.
Saitoh lands a nice looking body shot.
Saitoh is looking to wear down Anderson with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Anderson smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Saitoh ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Saitoh darts in looking for a takedown but Anderson gets double underhooks and turns Saitoh into the cage.
Saitoh is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Anderson is keeping busy.#T3#
Saitoh works on Anderson's body with a couple of short punches.
Anderson is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Saitoh is defending well for now.#TD#
Saitoh has moved round to his opponent's back and is looking for a suplex! Oh snap! He's tossed Anderson clear over his head and slammed him to the mat!
Saitoh trying desperately to keep hold of the dominant position.
Saitoh throwing wild punches that miss their target.
Saitoh lands a shot to the body.
The referee is taking a good look at Anderson as he is on the wrong end of some big shots from Saitoh!
Saitoh connects with a series of strikes and the referee is calling for Anderson to escape the position.
#T4#
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!
Saitoh misses with an elbow to the head.
Anderson trying to control the hands but Saitoh won't let him.
Saitoh 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.
Saitoh connects with a series of strikes and the referee is calling for Anderson to escape the position.
Anderson is in bad spot here.
Saitoh softening up his opponent with strikes here.
Anderson just trying to survive but Saitoh is wriggling into a better position, looking to finish.
Anderson tries to escape but Saitoh has the hooks in and won't let him break free.
The crowd hopeful of a finish here - Saitoh's supporters are on their feet, screaming for him to go for the rear naked choke.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Masa Saitoh dominated that round.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
That's time! Saitoh's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.#R2#
Anderson gets off balance looking for a body kick#TD#
and Saitoh counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground.
Saitoh throwing strikes from guard but Anderson blocks nicely.
Saitoh trying to control but Anderson is working from the bottom.
Saitoh is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
Saitoh works a leg free and moves into half guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Saitoh looks to land a strike but Anderson avoids it nicely and regains full guard.
Anderson is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control.
Saitoh makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.#T1#
Saitoh preventing the sweep.
Saitoh lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
Saitoh has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.
Anderson looking for a sweep. Not yet Anderson, not yet.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Anderson seems keen to control Saitoh's posture.
Saitoh working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Saitoh is in close to Anderson's body, working some short punches and elbows.
Anderson has momentary wrist control but Saitoh slips an elbow through the middle.
Saitoh tries to free his leg and advance position but Anderson is retaining full guard.
Saitoh works over Anderson with some ground and pound from guard.
Anderson wants to sweep but no luck. #T2#
Anderson can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Saitoh controls the pace.
Saitoh wants to control from the top but Anderson keeps moving.
Anderson is pulling down on Saitoh's head to control his posture.
Anderson keeping full guard, as Saitoh tries to pass.
The referee looks like he's ready to step in and stand the fighters back up.
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as Anderson holds on and takes a little breather. #REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Saitoh pushes forward with a 1-2 combination that forces Anderson back to the cage. Saitoh follows up with a solid lead hook to the liver.#T3#
Anderson tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Saitoh paws at him with a jab and circles away.
A looping hook to the body misses from Saitoh. Anderson does a little dance to reset his feet.
Anderson misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Saitoh.
Saitoh tries to counter with a takedown but Anderson is quick to defend against it.
Anderson looks to throw the jab but Saitoh is out of range.
Saitoh moves out of range of the strikes.
Anderson throws a push kick but Saitoh slaps the foot to one side.
Anderson darts in trying to clinch#TD#
and Saitoh counters with a nice double leg into side control. Anderson won't be happy with that.
Anderson is not content to let Saitoh control the position.
Saitoh lands a decent elbow from side control. #T4#
Saitoh lands a nice forearm strike.
Saitoh is putting a hurting on Anderson here, landing some big shots from side control.
Anderson takes an elbow right on the bridge of the nose and winces in pain.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Saitoh in side control lands a nice looking series of punches and elbows.
Anderson taking punishment in the form of punches.
Saitoh tries to score with some ground and pound. Anderson controls his posture well this time though and the shots don't do any damage.
A bit of a lull in the action. I'm sure it will pick up again soon... even if the ref has to physically pick them up and put them back on their feet.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Saitoh throwing strikes but missing, from side control.
Saitoh looking to control but instead Anderson has slipped a leg in, to regain half guard.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Masa Saitoh dominated that second round.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action. This is the final round!#R3#
Anderson misses with a right hand
and Anderson takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Jones Anderson seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Saitoh looks for a takedown but Anderson sprawls well.
Anderson takes a shot to the body in his stride.
A looping hook to the body misses from Saitoh. Anderson does a little dance to reset his feet.
Anderson thows a leg kick but Saitoh checks it
and Saitoh counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Saitoh looks to score with a jab to the body but Anderson is just out of range.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Saitoh avoids the head kick by Anderson.
#TD#
Saitoh closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - Saitoh lands in his opponent's guard.
Saitoh is pushing down on Anderson's leg trying to pass to half guard. Anderson is fighting to maintain full guard but Saitoh has managed to sneak the leg through.#T1#
Saitoh landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
Saitoh seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Anderson does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Saitoh drops an elbow to the side of Anderson's head.
Anderson has hold of Saitoh's hands but Saitoh slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
Saitoh controlling the pace.
Saitoh is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Anderson can do to turn this around?
Ground and pound from Saitoh.
Anderson is not content to let Saitoh control the position.
Anderson is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Saitoh scores with a couple of nice shots.
Jones Anderson has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T2#
Anderson slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Saitoh throwing strikes but missing.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Saitoh accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Saitoh throws a strike but Anderson rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top. #REVB#
Anderson must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Saitoh is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move. #REVR#
Anderson is trying to maintain the position but Saitoh is very close to passing his half guard.
Saitoh looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Anderson with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position. #T3#
Anderson keeping hold of Saitoh's head, controlling as best he can.
Anderson is trying to get back to full guard.
Saitoh lands with a punch from half guard.
Saitoh landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
Masa Saitoh is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Saitoh stalling. #T4#
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.
Anderson misses with some strikes from the bottom.
Saitoh controlling the action here. #SUB2#
Anderson looking for submissions off his back.
Saitoh with a momentary lay and pray from half guard.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Saitoh has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.
And that's the end of the fight!
Masa Saitoh showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Saitoh 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 Yasuomi Hirokawa scores the fight for Masa Saitoh!
Judge Tatsuya Matsuyama scores the fight for Masa Saitoh!
Judge Yuuki Gou scores the fight for Masa Saitoh!
Masa Saitoh wins by unanimous decision! |
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