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Event:
DC 83: Bollomard v Ratt
Date: Aug 20, 2023 |
#R1##TD#
Katajamaki closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - Katajamaki lands in his opponent's guard.
Katajamaki missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Katajamaki has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Katajamaki makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
Katajamaki with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
Katajamaki is working Anand over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
Katajamaki throwing strikes from guard but Anand blocks nicely.
Katajamaki trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Katajamaki chips away with some ground and pound.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Katajamaki missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Katajamaki throws a strike but Anand rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top. #REVB#
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Anand stopping the sweep attempt from Katajamaki.
Anand throws a big elbow that misses.
Anand throws an elbow that misses. Katajamaki uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Anand's guard. Nice move by Katajamaki!#REVR##T1#
Katajamaki preventing the sweep.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Katajamaki accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Katajamaki with a flurry of punches that miss.
Anand preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Anand has his hands on Katajamaki's head, controlling the position.
Anand is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Katajamaki is controlling him.
Katajamaki throwing strikes from guard but Anand blocks nicely.
Anand controls Katajamaki momentarily but Katajamaki frees himself. #T2#
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Katajamaki throws an elbow that misses. Anand uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Katajamaki's guard. Nice move by Anand!#REVB#
Katajamaki utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Katajamaki wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now.
Anand lands a couple of decent looking shots.
Katajamaki looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Anand with a flurry of punches that miss. #SUB2#
Anand is holding a leg here, probably looking for an ankle lock - he drops back and goes for it! Katajamaki is in trouble! Is it all over??? No! Katajamaki has escaped and now he's on top! #REVR#
Katajamaki stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Anand swivels though and keeps the full guard. #T3#
Anand is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control.
Katajamaki throws an elbow that misses. Anand uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Katajamaki's guard. Nice move by Anand!#REVB#
Anand trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Anand loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Anand throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Katajamaki works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Anand in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Anand in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Anand stands up over Katajamaki, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
Katajamaki utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Anand trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Anand trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Anand throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent. #T4#
Katajamaki looking to control.
Anand content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
Anand throwing strikes but missing.
Anand working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
The referee looks like he's ready to step in and stand the fighters back up.#SUB2#
Anand drops back for a leg but he's not going to get it - he lets go and Katajamaki dives on top into guard.#REVR#
Katajamaki won't allow Anand to sweep him here.
Katajamaki throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Anand works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Katajamaki lands a couple of elbows.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Katajamaki stopping the sweep attempt from Anand.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Katajamaki scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
Anand controls Katajamaki momentarily but Katajamaki frees himself.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Ari Katajamaki dominated that round.
That's time! Katajamaki's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.#R2##TD#
Katajamaki shoots in from a long way out. He's driving through with the takedown attempt and he eventually gets it, landing in Anand's guard.
Anand pulls Katajamaki in close to his closed guard and prevents Katajamaki from doing any damage or advancing position.
Let's hope that Anand has the urge to step up the pace any second now because for the last 15 or 20 seconds he's just been holding on tight.
Katajamaki throws a big right hand that misses.
Anand lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.#REVB#
Anand postures up in Katajamaki's guard and throws a big left but Katajamaki blocks it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB2#
Anand has gone for a leg lock! Katajamaki slips out almost immediately though and dives into Anand's guard.#REVR#
Katajamaki with a flurry of punches that miss. #T1#
Katajamaki throws a strike but Anand rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top. #REVB#
Anand postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Katajamaki utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Katajamaki is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Anand can do to turn this around?
Katajamaki utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Ari Katajamaki overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Anand loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Anand throws a big right hand that misses.
Anand missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Anand throws a big elbow that misses.
Katajamaki has control of Anand's left arm, preventing Anand from doing any damage.
Anand throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Katajamaki works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Anand throws a big elbow that misses.
Anand throws a strike but Katajamaki rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top. #REVR#
Anand preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage. #T2#
Katajamaki won't allow Anand to sweep him here.
Katajamaki throws a strike but Anand rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top. #REVB#
Anand loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Anand accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Anand wants to pass the guard but Katajamaki is keeping the position.
Anand with a flurry of punches that miss.
Anand has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Anand throws a big right hand that misses.
Katajamaki utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Anand throws an elbow that misses. Katajamaki uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Anand's guard. Nice move by Katajamaki!#REVR#
Anand bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Katajamaki's guard. #REVB#
This has been an exciting period of action!
Anand is looking to work some ground and pound but Katajamaki has wrist control.#T3##SUB2#
Anand drops back looking for a heel hook - he quickly realises he's not going to get it but Katajamaki manages to dive on top of him before he can escape and now Anand has Katajamaki in his guard.#REVR#
Katajamaki is looking to work some ground and pound but Anand has wrist control.
Katajamaki scoring with some ground and pound.
Katajamaki is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Katajamaki throwing strikes but missing.
Katajamaki throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Anand wants to sweep here but Katajamaki controlling him for the moment.
Katajamaki content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots. #T4#
Katajamaki loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Anand controlling the position.
Anand keeping full guard, as Katajamaki tries to pass.
Katajamaki throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Anand is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage.
Anand is trying to control the position but Katajamaki postures up.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Katajamaki preventing the sweep.
Katajamaki wants to control from the top but Anand keeps moving. #REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Ari Katajamaki dominated that second round.
That's time! 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#
Anand throws a body kick, spinning off balance#TD#
and Katajamaki counters with a shoot takedown. Anand fights it but they end up in guard.
Anand avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Anand preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Katajamaki postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
Katajamaki working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Anand's head.
Anand bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Katajamaki's guard. #REVB##SUB2#
Anand postures up as if he's going to throw some strikes but drops back for an ankle! Katajamaki is in big trouble! He looks ready to tap! But no, he's escaped and dives on top of Anand, into his guard. #REVR#
Katajamaki throws an elbow that misses. Anand uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Katajamaki's guard. Nice move by Anand!#REVB##SUB2#
Anand drops back for a leg but he's not going to get it - he lets go and Katajamaki dives on top into guard.#REVR##T1#
Katajamaki preventing the sweep.
Anand controlling Katajamaki's posture.
Anand preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Katajamaki content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
Anand working a defensive guard here.
Katajamaki throwing strikes but missing.
Anand not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Aniruddha Anand has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#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.
Katajamaki keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Anand's head.
Katajamaki trying to control but Anand is working from the bottom.
Katajamaki throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Anand controlling Katajamaki's posture.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Katajamaki accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Katajamaki landing some decent shots from guard.
Anand is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move. #REVB##SUB2#
Anand is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
#T3#
Katajamaki regains full guard. Nicely done.
Katajamaki controlling Anand's posture.
Anand in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Anand in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Ari Katajamaki is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.#SUB2#
Anand drops back for a leg but he's not going to get it - he lets go and Katajamaki dives on top into guard.#REVR#
Anand is trying to control the position but Katajamaki postures up.
Katajamaki sitting in guard, not really doing much.
Anand keeping moving, preventing Katajamaki from controlling successfully. #T4#
Katajamaki is really struggling to control Anand but he's trying to hold on to the position.
Anand looking to sweep using the butterfly guard but Katajamaki puts pay to that idea as he passes nicely into half guard.
Katajamaki prevents Anand from improving his position.
Anand is not content to let Katajamaki control the position.
Katajamaki looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
And that's the end of the fight!
Ari Katajamaki showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Katajamaki 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 Arvi Lind scores the fight 30:27
Judge Anni Minnemäki scores the fight 30:27
Judge Johanna Lukiainen scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Ari Katajamaki!
A very excited looking Ari Katajamaki 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:
DC 72 Sitsongrit vs Leader
Date: Jul 22, 2023 |
#R1##CL2#
Anand moves into the clinch.
Anand throws a knee to the head but misses.
Washington wants to break free but Anand has control.
Washington has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Anand tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Washington tries to land knees in the clinch but Anand avoids the damage to the body. #TD#
Washington successfully pulls guard.
#SUB#
Anand stands over his opponent and dives in with a flying punch! Washington throws up his legs and catches Anand in a triangle! Oh this looks tight! Anand tries to escape but he's forced to tap! Wow, fantastic work there by Washington! That came out of nowhere!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:45 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle Choke). Michael Washington!
A loyal slave to those sponsorship dollars, Michael Washington made sure he mentioned Furnace Performance 🔥, along with how happy he was to win his fight. |
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Event:
DC 59: Dye vs Steve
Date: Jun 10, 2023 |
#R1#
Halli takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Halli shoots in looking for a takedown but Anand manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Halli's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Anand tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Halli chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Anand can pounce on him.
#CL2#
Anand has managed to clinch.
A nice right hand lands inside from Anand.
Anand tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Anand lands an uppercut.
The referee is keeping an eye on Halli - much more stalling and he will separate the fighters.
Anand misses with a punch to the body.
Anand letting Halli take a breather here.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#BC#
Halli breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Anand is looking to clinch. #TD#
Halli bobs and weaves into range and then changes levels and scores with a nice takedown into side control.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Anand is trying to control Halli's posture but Halli avoids it. #T1#
Anand gets back to half guard.
Anand tries to roll over but Halli keeps him under control.
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Halli in particular looking to stall.
Anand is looking to improve his position.
#T2#
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Anand is pressing down on Halli's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Halli tries to free his leg and advance position but Anand is retaining full guard.
Anand is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move. #REVB#
Halli gets full guard.
Halli lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.#REVR#
We've been hearing that Halli has been drilling a lot of ground and pound in training, so let's see if he get the finish.
Halli will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Anand looking to control.
Halli showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
Halli trying to control the position from guard on top but Anand is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #T3#
Halli not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
Anand pulls Halli in to control the position.
Halli stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Anand swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Halli trying to control but Anand is working from the bottom.
Anand is pulling down on Halli's head. It's preventing any offense from Halli, at least for the moment.
If this pace continues, the referee will definitely step in and force a standup.#T4#
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Halli is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.#REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.#TD#
Halli drops down and drives through with a powerful takedown into guard.
Anand looking for a sweep. Not yet Anand, not yet.
Anand is trying to keep Halli in close.
Halli controls from within his opponent's guard.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Anand is controlling Halli's posture.
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 Simo Halli 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#
Anand looks to land a body kick but Halli moved away.#CL2#
Anand gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Halli dictating the pace here, as the fighters clinch against the cage.
Halli is struggling to control the position.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Halli.
A hook to the body from Anand.
Anand doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Anand misses with a body punch.
Halli misses with a punch to the body.
#BC#
Halli breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Halli fails with the takedown
and Anand counters with a leg kick that reverborates around the arena. #T1#
Halli misses with a takedown attempt - Anand sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.#TD#
Halli feints and as Anand raises his hands in defense, Halli changes levels and drives through with a takedown into guard.
Halli looking to pass the guard.
Halli trying to control but Anand is working from the bottom.
Halli postures up.
Anand manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Halli manages to get himself to full guard.
#REVB##SUB#
Halli working for a triangle but Anand defends it easily.
Halli looking to hit a scissor sweep but Anand is one step ahead there. #T2#
Halli trying to control the position.
Aniruddha Anand has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Anand working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Anand trying to control but Halli is working from the bottom.
Anand advances position into side control!
Halli tries to get back to half guard but can't.#T3#
Anand working away.
Halli tries to control but end up mounted... ooooh, that's bad.
Halli wants to control but Anand is having none of it.
Halli is working to get back to half guard.
Halli is working hard here to advance position.
Halli tries to hold on but Anand pushes him away. #T4#
Halli manages to regain half guard. Good work.
Halli wants to get back to full guard.
Halli wants to control but Anand is keeping busy.
Halli is looking to improve his position.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Halli gets back to full guard.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Aniruddha Anand showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's time! Back to the action! This is the final round!#R3#
Anand lunges at Halli with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Halli's hand.
Crunch! Anand slams his shin into Halli's torso.#TD#
Halli bobs and weaves into range and then changes levels and scores with a nice takedown into side control.
Anand struggling a bit here.
Halli trying to control the position but Anand is working away. #SUB#
Halli tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
Anand can't do much from the bottom here.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Anand is positioning himself to get back to half guard. #T1#
Halli moving around in side mount but really he's just happy to control for now. #SUB#
Halli is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Anand knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
Anand tries to get back to half guard but can't.#SUB#
Halli is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Anand is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now. #T2#
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.#SUB#
Halli is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Anand is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
A lull in the action here as Halli stalls from top position.
Anand sneaks a leg under to get back to half guard.
Halli wants to control but Anand is keeping him busy. #T3#
Anand trying to hold on to Halli's head to control him but Halli postures up.
#SUB#
Halli is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Simo Halli overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Anand is looking to improve his position.
Halli not doing much here.
#REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.#TD#
Halli drives through with a takedown into Anand's guard. Let's see what he can do from the top position.
Halli controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling. #T4#
Halli seems to have a rather negative gameplan on the ground. He seems keen to just score the takedown and hold down Anand for as long as he can get away with.
Anand trying to control the position.
Anand being controlled here, momentarily.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
And that's the end of the fight!
Simo Halli showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Halli 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 Anni Minnemäki scores the fight 29:28
Judge Arvi Lind scores the fight 29:28
Judge Marco Blurström scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by split decision... Simo Halli!
A very excited looking Simo Halli 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:
DC 56: Knightley vs Rocksteady
Date: May 28, 2023 |
#R1##CL#
Anand moves into range and clinches up with Bandit.
Bandit blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Anand tries a body shot but Bandit blocks it.
Bandit is clearly stalling here... Pick up the pace son.
Anand lands a right hand.
Anand throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Bandits head.
Bandit throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Anand blocks it with crossed arms.
Anand tries a body shot but Bandit blocks it.
Anand is looking for a takedown.
Anand has a couple of punches blocked by Bandit.
The pace really dropping off here, momentarily.
Bandit working some nice short punches in the clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Bandit.
Anand doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Bandit taking a breather.
Anand swings wildly with an uppercut but Bandit uses good head movement to avoid it. #T1#
Bandit looking to throw knees to the head but Anand is blocking nicely.
A left hand lands to the body for Bandit.
Anand struggles to land a body shot inside as Bandit controls his hands.
Bandit will no doubt start fighting again in a minute but for now he's just having a little rest, leaning Anand up against the cage.
Bandit blocks a body shot from Anand.
Bandit avoiding damage.
Bandit lands a right hand.
Anand takes a knee right on the jaw!
Bandit taking a break, stalling in the clinch.
Bandit tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Anand avoids it.
Anand throws a punch but it's blocked by Bandit.
Bandit tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Bandit using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Anand has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Anand misses with a punch on the inside.
#T2#
A short left from Bandit.
Bandit lands an uppercut.
Bandit using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Anand has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Bandit is stalling here. The referee will be looking to step in if he doesn't pick up the pace.
Bandit blocking some punches.
Bandit looking to throw knees to the head but Anand is blocking nicely.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Bandit tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Anand misses with a punch on the inside.
Bandit manages to get underhooks and slows down the pace for a moment.
Bandit will no doubt start fighting again in a minute but for now he's just having a little rest, leaning Anand up against the cage.
Bandit receives a warning from the referee for stalling.
Anand tries to throw a body punch but Bandit avoids it by throwing Anand back against the cage.
Anand working aggressively here.
Anand takes a knee right on the jaw!
#T3#
Bandit looking to throw knees to the head but Anand is blocking nicely.
Anand pushes Bandit back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Bandit looking to throw knees to the head but Anand is blocking nicely.
Anand lands a right hand.
Anand misses with a punch on the inside.
Anand can't find room to land a body shot as Bandit controls the action.
Anand misses with a body punch.
Bandit lands a right hand that snaps the head of Anand backwards.
Bandit blocks a punch to the side of the head.
A knee to the head by Bandit.
Anand misses with the head strike.
Anand lands a nice uppercut.
A nice right hand lands inside from Bandit.
Bandit scores with a knee to the 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!
Bandit lands a hook that snaps the head of Anand backwards.
Bandit throws a knee to the head but misses.
Bandit blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Anand is leaning against Bandit and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.#T4#
Bandit misses with a knee to the head.
Bandit working Anand over with knees to the body.
Bandit taking a breather.
Anand misses with a shot to the kidneys.
A short uppercut from Bandit.
Bandit tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Anand avoids it.
Bandit tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Bandit tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Bandit holding his opponent close, against the cage.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Bandit.
Anand tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Bandit.
Anand working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Anand goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Anand tries to work over Bandit's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Anand tries a body shot but Bandit blocks it.
Anand scores with a nice hook to the head.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Little Bandit dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!#R2##CL2#
Bandit clinches.
Bandit misses with a knee to the head.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Anand.
Bandit blocks an uppercut.
We are yet to see a takedown attempt from Bandit 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.
Anand misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Anand lands a body shot.
Anand being controlled against the cage.
Anand is trying to maintain a safe position but Bandit gets an underhook and turns Anand into the cage.
Anand can't get the takedown.
Anand tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Bandit prevents a body shot from Anand.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Bandit with a knee to the head.
Bandit lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
A head punch on the inside from Anand fails to land.
Anand tries to throw a body punch but Bandit avoids it by throwing Anand back against the cage.
Bandit fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
#T1#
Anand misses with a hook from the clinch.
Bandit misses with a knee to the head.
Bandit stalling in the clinch.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Bandit.
Bandit throws a knee to the head but misses.
Anand digs a right hand into Bandit's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Bandit's gas tank.
Bandit blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Anand letting Bandit take a breather here.
Anand struggles to land a body shot inside as Bandit controls his hands.
A head punch on the inside from Anand fails to land.
Anand pushes Bandit back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Anand letting Bandit take a breather here.
Bandit tries to land a knee to the head but Anand blocks with his arms.
Anand misses with a punch to the body.
Anand doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Bandit with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
#T2#
The pace really dropping off here, momentarily.
Bandit lands a knee to the head.
Anand lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Bandit backwards.
Anand lands with a left to the head.
Bandit throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Anand blocks it with crossed arms.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Bandit scores with a knee to the head.
Anand misses with a hook to the ribs.
Aniruddha Anand has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Little Bandit seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Anand trying to stall but Bandit improves his position.
A nice right hand lands inside from Anand.
Anand tries to work over Bandit's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Bandit looking to stall.
Bandit tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Anand has a couple of punches blocked by Bandit.
A right hand to the body from Anand.
Anand tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage. #T3#
Bandit using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Anand has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Bandit unloads a knee to the mid-section.
Bandit is struggling to control the position.
Bandit lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Anand tries to work over Bandit's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Bandit misses with a knee strike.
Bandit blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Bandit blocking some punches.
Anand goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Bandit misses with a knee strike.
Anand gets through Bandit's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Bandit blocks an uppercut.
Bandit stalls.
Anand misses with a punch on the inside.
A knee to the head by Bandit.
A head punch on the inside from Anand fails to land. #T4#
A nice left hand lands by Anand.
Anand struggles to land a body shot inside as Bandit controls his hands.
Bandit slowing the pace effectively.
Anand misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Bandit working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Bandit connects with a nasty looking knee right to Anand's face.
Bandit tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Anand tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Bandit is clearly stalling here... Pick up the pace son.
Bandit lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
Bandit is stalling here. The referee will be looking to step in if he doesn't pick up the pace.
Bandit misses with a knee strike.
Bandit trying to stall but Anand improves his position.
Anand 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.
Little Bandit showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's time! Back to the action! This is the final round!#R3#
Anand tries to close the distance and clinch but Bandit swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away. #CL#
Anand moves into range and clinches up with Bandit.
Anand takes a knee right on the jaw!
Bandit swings away with an uppercut that misses.
The referee calls for Bandit to work.
Anand lands with a short shot to the head.
Anand takes a knee right on the jaw!
Anand throws a head punch that misses.
Bandit tries to land knees in the clinch but Anand avoids the damage to the body.
Anand being controlled against the cage.
Anand lands an uppercut.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Bandit is stalling here.
A left hand lands to the body for Anand.
Bandit stalling the fight.
#T1#
Anand misses with a punch on the inside.
Bandit with an attempt at a knee that misses.
A battle for position here, against the cage.
Anand misses with a punch to the body.
Anand is leaning against Bandit and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Bandit using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Anand has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Bandit has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Bandit tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Anand lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Bandit swings wildly with an uppercut but Anand uses good head movement to avoid it.
Stalling in the clinch from Bandit.
Anand on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Bandit blocks a body shot from Anand.
Anand can't find room to land a body shot as Bandit controls the action.
Bandit blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Anand misses with a punch on the inside.
Nice body punch from Anand. #T2#
Anand tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Anand digs a right hand into Bandit's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Bandit's gas tank.
Bandit misses with a hook from the clinch.
Anand doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Bandit missing with knees to the body.
Anand lands a right hand that snaps the head of Bandit backwards.
Anand tries a body shot but Bandit blocks it.
Bandit gets underhooks to prevent Anand's takedown attempt.
Bandit lands a knee to the body.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Anand tries to throw a body punch but Bandit avoids it by throwing Anand back against the cage.
A battle for position here, against the cage.
Anand is working Bandit over against the cage.
Anand is leaning against Bandit and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Bandit misses with a knee strike.
Bandit misses with a knee to the head.
Bandit takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
A head punch on the inside from Anand fails to land. #T3#
Bandit scores with a nice hook to the head.
Bandit missing with knees to the body.
Anand tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Anand just leaning against Bandit, taking a breather.
Bandit using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Anand has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Anand has a couple of punches blocked by Bandit.
Bandit with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.
Bandit blocking some punches.
Anand lands a shot to the body.
Bandit blocking some punches.
Anand is working Bandit over against the cage.
Anand lands a shoulder strike.
Anand doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Anand tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
A short left from Bandit.
Bandit is looking to control Anand's arms but Anand gets an underhook and turns him. Now Bandit has his back to the cage.
The pace really dropping off here, momentarily.#T4#
Anand can't find room to land a body shot as Bandit controls the action.
A shot in the inside from Anand.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Anand.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Bandit stalling in the clinch but Anand improves position.
Some stalling of biblical proportions here from Bandit.
Bandit's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
A short right from Anand on the inside.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Anand.
Bandit lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Anand backwards.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Bandit.
Anand misses with a hook from the clinch.
Bandit lands a knee to the head.
Bandit scores with a knee to the head.
A nice left hand lands by Bandit.
Bandit blocks a body shot from Anand.
Little Bandit is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Anand lands an uppercut.
Anand tries a body shot but Bandit blocks it.
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 Aniruddha Anand.
Well Bandit 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 Igor Prikhodko scores the fight 28:29
Judge Viktor Lagutenko scores the fight 28:29
Judge Aleksei Zolotukhin scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Little Bandit! |
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Event:
DC 47: Niaz vs Line
Date: Apr 29, 2023 |
#R1#
Anand lands a high kick!
Katajamaki fails with the takedown.
Anand misses the jab.#TD2#
Anand tries to sprawl but Katajamaki drives through with a takedown into half guard.
Anand trying to control but Katajamaki postures up.
Anand gets back to full guard.
Katajamaki trying to control but Anand is working from the bottom.
Katajamaki is looking to work some ground and pound but Anand has wrist control.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Katajamaki is working Anand over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Katajamaki missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Anand trying to keep a closed guard but Katajamaki is proving a slippery customer.
#T1#
Katajamaki postures up in Anand's guard and throws a big left but Anand blocks it.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Katajamaki accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Katajamaki throwing strikes from guard but Anand blocks nicely.
Anand looking to hit a scissor sweep but Katajamaki is one step ahead there.
Anand looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it. #REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.#TD2#
Katajamaki closes the distance and gets a trip takedown into side control. Anand quickly recovers to half guard.
Anand makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Anand.#T2#
Katajamaki stopping the sweep attempt from Anand.
Katajamaki working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Katajamaki postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Anand working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Katajamaki.
Katajamaki trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Anand working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Katajamaki.
Katajamaki chips away with some ground and pound.
Katajamaki throwing strikes but missing.
Katajamaki throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent. #T3#
Anand is pulling down on Katajamaki's head to control his posture. #REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Anand thows a left - swing and a miss!
Katajamaki tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
Anand tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Anand misses with an uppercut. Katajamaki saw that one coming.
Anand looks to throw the jab but Katajamaki is out of range.
Anand looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Anand buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Katajamaki stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Anand.
Katajamaki slips under a jab from Anand.
Katajamaki tries to score a power double leg takedown but Anand sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Katajamaki somewhat.#CL2#
Katajamaki rushes Anand and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Anand gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Katajamaki.
Aniruddha Anand has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Ari Katajamaki.#BC#
Anand pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.#T4#
Katajamaki avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Katajamaki with the counter takedown but Anand avoids it easily.
Anand misses with a straight left. #TD2#
Excellent takedown into side control there by Katajamaki.
An elbow from Katajamaki crashes against the mat.
Anand struggling a bit here.
Anand manages to get one leg in to regain half guard.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Katajamaki throwing shots but Anand is blocking nicely.
Katajamaki sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Anand defending well though.
Anand blocking the ground and pound attempt from Katajamaki.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Ari Katajamaki will probably get the nod.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!#R2#
Katajamaki shoots for a double leg takedown but Anand sprawls well. He's pushed Katajamaki's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Katajamaki tries to clinch there but Anand circles away.
Katajamaki drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Anand lands with a thumping leg kick.
Katajamaki takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Anand thumps Katajamaki with a low kick.
Anand throws a nice outside leg kick.
Katajamaki tries for a takedown but Anand circles away easily
and Anand cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Anand stuffs the takedown.
Aniruddha Anand has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Ari Katajamaki.
Anand connects with a solid leg kick.
Anand is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Katajamaki can do to turn this around?
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Katajamaki slips a jab from Anand.#TD2#
Anand gets caught napping as Katajamaki dives in and scores a takedown. Anand manages to retain guard.
Katajamaki must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Anand looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Anand bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Katajamaki's guard. #REVR##T1#
Katajamaki keeping moving, preventing Anand from controlling successfully.
Katajamaki is controlling Anand's posture.
Anand preventing the sweep.
Katajamaki keeps trying to improve his position.
Katajamaki manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Anand manages to get himself to full guard.
#REVB#
Katajamaki trying to control the position from guard on top but Anand is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #T2#
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Katajamaki working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Anand's head.
Anand pulls Katajamaki in close to prevent any damage.
Anand's ground tactics aren't going to win him many fans. Let's hope he's got fireworks for us if he gets back to his feet because he's not doing much on the ground.
Aniruddha Anand has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Katajamaki throwing strikes from guard but Anand blocks nicely.
Katajamaki lands a couple of decent looking shots.
Katajamaki with a flurry of punches that miss. #T3#
Katajamaki postures up.
The referee wants the fighters to be more active or he's going to reset them on the feet.
Katajamaki loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry. #REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up.
Katajamaki dives in for a single leg takedown but Anand sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.#TD2#
Katajamaki closes the distance and after a bit of a stuggle, scores a takedown into Anand's guard.
Katajamaki scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
Katajamaki connects with a couple of short punches.
Katajamaki throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Anand works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Anand is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Anand is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage.
Katajamaki distracts Anand with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.#T4#
Katajamaki is looking to work some ground and pound but Anand has wrist control.
Katajamaki is looking to work some ground and pound but Anand has wrist control.
Katajamaki landing some decent shots from guard.
Anand avoiding any damage from the ground and pound. #REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Aniruddha Anand is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
A decent looking cross lands there for Anand.
Katajamaki slips under a jab from Anand.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Katajamaki.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Anand finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Horrible takedown attempt by Katajamaki or perhaps it was just good defense by Anand, which made it look bad. #TD2#
Katajamaki drives through with a really nice takedown into side control.
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 Aniruddha Anand will probably get the nod.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! This is the final round!#R3#
Katajamaki fails with the takedown.
A telegraphed right hand from Anand misses the target.
Katajamaki is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
Katajamaki shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Anand defends it nicely.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Katajamaki is defended easily by Anand.
Aniruddha Anand has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Ari Katajamaki.
A slapping leg kick lands for Anand.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Katajamaki shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Anand sprawls well. Anand wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Katajamaki gets slowly back to his feet.#T1##TD2#
Katajamaki shoots in looking for a single leg takedown. Anand is trying to defend but Katajamaki finishes it well and ends up in half guard. Let's see if he can advance position further.
Anand is looking to improve his position.
Katajamaki missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Katajamaki scoring with strikes to the body and head.
Katajamaki throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Katajamaki throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Anand taking some punishment here, with Katajamaki in his half guard. #T2#
Katajamaki missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Katajamaki throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Katajamaki working over Anand with some ground and pound. Anand looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
Katajamaki throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Anand avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Katajamaki.
Katajamaki not landing any meaningful shots this time.
The referee claps his hands together and tells the fighters to work.
Anand is trying to get back to full guard.#REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
A leg kick checked by Katajamaki.
Katajamaki tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
Katajamaki shoots in but Anand avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Anand finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Katajamaki changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
Katajamaki checks a leg kick. #T3#
Katajamaki shoots in looking for a takedown but Anand manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Katajamaki's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.#TD2#
Katajamaki manages to get an easy takedown there - catching Anand on his heels. He'll look to pass Anand's guard now, I'm sure.
Katajamaki throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Anand works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Katajamaki is in close to Anand's body, working some short punches and elbows.
Katajamaki with a flurry of punches that miss.
Katajamaki postures up in Anand's guard and throws a big left but Anand blocks it.
Katajamaki trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Katajamaki throws a big elbow that misses.
Katajamaki with a flurry of punches that miss.
Katajamaki trying to control the position from guard on top but Anand is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Katajamaki shoots in looking for a takedown but Anand manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Katajamaki's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Katajamaki has a takedown stuffed.
Katajamaki's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.#T4#
Katajamaki shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Anand counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Anand pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Anand lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Anand thows a leg kick but Katajamaki checks it #TD2#
and Katajamaki counters with a shoot takedown. Anand fights it but they end up in guard.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Anand keeping moving, preventing Katajamaki from controlling successfully.
Anand lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.#REVR#
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Anand pushing down on Katajamaki's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Ari Katajamaki.
I think Katajamaki has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Andrew Berry scores the fight 28:29
Judge James Atkins scores the fight 29:29
Judge Donald Grub scores the fight 30:27
The fight is ruled a draw! |
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Event:
DC 38: Talvela vs Dye
Date: Mar 26, 2023 |
#R1#
Anand drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
A shot to the liver by Slow. Beautiful body shot.
Anand keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Slow punishes Anand's body with a nice straight punch.
Slow lands a really nice looking cross but Anand seems unphased.
Slow displaying good standup as he scores with a three punch combination.
Anand swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Anand lands a leg kick that knocks Slow off balance momentarily.
Slow scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Slow fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Slow lands with an overhand left.
Donk. Anand catches Slow right on the button with a cross.#ROC#Slow is rocked!
Anand defending well as Slow loads up on a big left hand.
A jab from Slow finds it's way through Anand's defenses.
Anand shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Slow as he jumps to the side.
Anand looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Slim Slow seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Anand fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Slow is out of range.
Slow is using his reach advantage to land shots from outside his opponent's range.#CL2#
Slow clinches.
Anand trying to control the position but instead, Slow has worked for underhooks and has pushed Anand into the cage.#T1#
A short right from Slow.
Anand tries a body shot but Slow blocks it.
Anand blocking some punches.
Anand stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Slow working aggressively here.
Slow swings wildly with an uppercut but Anand uses good head movement to avoid it.
Slow has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
Anand has a couple of punches blocked by Slow.
Slow works on Anand's body with a couple of short punches.
Anand can't find room to land a body shot as Slow controls the action.
A short right from Slow on the inside.
Anand misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Slow misses with some punches.
Slow is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
Slow struggles to land a body shot inside as Anand controls his hands.
Slow misses with a short punch on the inside.
Anand misses with a hook to the ribs.
Slow working aggressively here.
Anand blocks an uppercut.
#T2#
Slow lands a body punch.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Slow.
Anand misses with a hook to the ribs.
Slow lands a left hand that snaps the head of Anand backwards.
Slow lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Anand 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!
Slow scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Slow makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Anand struggles to land a body shot inside as Slow controls his hands.
A head punch on the inside from Slow fails to land.
Slow misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Anand blocking some punches.
A nice right hand lands inside from Slow.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Slow.
A short left from Anand.
Anand doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Anand blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Slow misses with a hook from the clinch.
Anand tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Slow misses with a short punch on the inside. #T3#
Anand lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Slow or not.
Anand blocks a body shot from Slow.
Slow lands on the inside with an uppercut.
A shot in the inside from Anand.
Anand throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Slows head.
Slow misses with a short punch on the inside.
Slow blocks an uppercut.
Slow misses with a short punch on the inside.
Anand tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Slow's elbow.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Slow.
Slow throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Anands head.
Slow blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Anand doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Slow misses with a body punch.
Anand tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Slow's elbow.
A short left from Slow.
Anand doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Slow lands with a left to the head.
Anand prevents a body shot from Slow.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Slow fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
#T4#
Anand works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Slow misses with a punch to the body.
Slow tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Slow tries a body shot but Anand blocks it.
Anand doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Slow misses with a hook to the ribs.
Slow blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Slow misses with a hook to the ribs.
Slow lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Anand blocking some punches.
Slow working aggressively here.
Anand swings wildly with an uppercut but Slow uses good head movement to avoid it.
Anand tries a body shot but Slow blocks it.
Slow blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Anand blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Slow misses with a punch to the body.
Anand swings wildly with an uppercut but Slow uses good head movement to avoid it.
Anand misses with a shot to the kidneys.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Slim Slow dominated that round.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.#R2#
Slow cracks Anand with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Anand is looking to clinch but Slow is avoiding it.
Slow appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
Anand is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Slow lands a slapping body shot.
Slow misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Slow catches Anand with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Anand lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Anand moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Anand displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Slow throws out the jab.
Slow has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Slow scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Anand tries to clinch up.
Slim Slow seems to be getting the better of the standup.
A slow jab from Anand misses its intended target.
Anand slips a jab from Slow.
Anand misses with a leg kick.
Anand takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.#T1#
Slow scores with a nice one two combo and darts back out of range to avoid anything coming in the opposite direction. #CL#
Anand takes the fight into the clinch.
Slow lands a right hand that snaps the head of Anand backwards.
Slow blocks a body shot from Anand.
Slow working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
A short right from Slow on the inside.
Slim Slow seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Anand struggles to land a body shot inside as Slow controls his hands.
Anand working aggressively here.
Slow lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Anand.
Slow scores with a shot to the side of Anand's head.
Anand tries to throw a body punch but Slow avoids it by throwing Anand back against the cage.
Anand goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Slow.
Anand lands a nice shot to the body.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Anand tries to work over Slow's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Slow misses with a short punch on the inside.
Slow has a couple of punches blocked by Anand.
#T2#
Anand blocking some punches.
Anand tries to work over Slow's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Slow lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Anand backwards.
Anand blocks an uppercut.
Slow lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Anand misses with a body punch.
Anand misses with a punch to the body.
Slow throws a head punch that misses.
Anand misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Anand lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Aniruddha Anand has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Anand misses with a hook to the ribs.
Slow misses with some punches.
Anand lands a shot to the body.
Anand tries to work over Slow's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Anand tries to work over Slow's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
A right hook to the body lands for Anand.
Anand takes a shot to the head.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Slow.
Slow misses with a hook from the clinch. #T3#
Slow misses with some punches.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Anand.
A left hand lands to the body for Slow.
Slow working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Slow lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Slow tries a body shot but Anand blocks it.
Anand misses with a hook to the ribs.
A short uppercut from Slow.
Slow lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Slow working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Anand is trying to maintain a safe position but Slow gets an underhook and turns Anand into the cage.
Slow throws a head punch that misses.
Anand misses with a punch to the body.
Slow misses with the head strike.
Slow swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Anand tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Slow's elbow.
Anand throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Anand lands a left hand.
Slow throws a punch but it's blocked by Anand. #T4#
Slow tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Anand's elbow.
Slow swings wildly with an uppercut but Anand uses good head movement to avoid it.
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!
Slow swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Anand throws a punch but it's blocked by Slow.
Anand working aggressively here.
Slow throws a punch but it's blocked by Anand.
Anand misses with a hook to the ribs.
Slow struggles to land a body shot inside as Anand controls his hands.
Anand lands with a short shot to the head.
Slow tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Anand's elbow.
Slow lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Anand working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Anand.
Slow throws a punch but it's blocked by Anand.
Anand softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Anand lands an uppercut.
Slow is still on wobbly legs! Can Anand finish him?
Good body shot from Anand.
Slow misses with a punch to the body.
A short right from Anand on the inside.
A hook to the body from Anand.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Anand lands a big right hand that drops Slow! The killer instinct kicks in and Anand finishes his opponent with a series of strikes from mount. A dominating finish by Anand!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:59 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Aniruddha Anand!
After the fight, Aniruddha Anand was humble in paying tribute to his opponent but made it clear he wants to go on to bigger and better things. It seemed to go down well with the crowd who cheered him loudly. |
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Event:
DC 33: Gora vs Panda
Date: Mar 05, 2023 |
#R1#
Milissis lands with a nice body punch.
Milissis takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Anand lands a nice leg kick that just misses Milissis's sensitive parts.
Anand throws a looping overhand right but Milissis ducks down to avoid it.
Milissis is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own.
Milissis takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Aniruddha Anand seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Anand doesn't manage to clinch there - Milissis circles away.
Milissis lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Milissis misses with a body shot.
A counter left hand to the body from Anand misses its target.
Anand buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Milissis lands with a straight right. Anand didn't see that one coming.
Milissis looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Anand slips a jab from Milissis.
Milissis throws a right and a left that both miss.
Milissis misses with a double jab.
Good leg kick by Milissis. #T1#
Milissis avoids a kick to the body.
Milissis uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Anand.
A nice combination there by Anand.
Anand misses with a shot to the body
and Milissis counters with a one-two to the body.
Anand jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Milissis throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
A jab from Anand misses.
Milissis appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Milissis.
Anand thuds his shin into the meat of Milissis's side.
A slapping leg kick lands for Milissis.
A slow jab from Anand misses its intended target.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Anand throws a head kick but Milissis moves out of range.
#T2#
Anand throws a nice inside leg kick.
Anand attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Milissis will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Anand is looking to clinch.
Milissis unleashes a big counter combination but Anand bobs and weaves and avoids any damage.
Anand attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Milissis is looking for the big counter here.
Anand throws a low kick but Milissis moves out of range easily.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Milissis! But no joy.
Anand is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Milissis misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Anand seemed to be looking to counter by closing the distance.
Anand misses with a kick to the body.
Milissis defending well as Anand loads up on a big left hand. #T3#
Anand lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Milissis swinging wildly here.
Anand throws a leg kick which misses Milissis's front leg but catches the back leg as Milissis tries to avoid it. #CL#
Anand has Milissis up against the cage in a clinch.
Anand scores with a nice hook to the head.
Milissis has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Milissis wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Anand has him pressed against the cage.
Anand doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Anand lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Anand keeps control of Milissis as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks. #BC2#
Milissis breaks the clinch.
#T4#
Milissis throws a nice looking combination but Anand bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
A counter left hand to the body from Anand misses its target.
Anand throws a low kick but Milissis moves out of range easily.
Milissis looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Anand tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Milissis is able to avoid easily.
Anand looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Anand looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Anand lands a kick to the ribs of his opponent. Nice work there - in and out in a flash.
Anand connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Anand looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Milissis throws a right and a left that Anand avoids nicely.
Anand slips a jab and a cross from Milissis.
Anand misses with a leg kick.
Milissis takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
#CL#
Milissis tries to keep at a distance but Anand has taken the fight into the clinch.
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 Aniruddha Anand will probably get the nod.
That's time! Back to the action!#R2#
Anand chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Anand is looking to slow Milissis down with leg kicks.
Milissis takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Milissis takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Anand shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Anand is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Milissis can do to turn this around?
Milissis tries a head kick but it misses.
Anand misses with an uppercut. Milissis saw that one coming.
Milissis is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own.
Anand lands with a kick to the ribs.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Milissis misses with a low kick.
Milissis throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Aniruddha Anand is winning the standup battle so far.
Anand moves out of range of the body kick.
Milissis 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. #T1#
Milissis lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Milissis chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Anand can pounce on him.
A bone on bone clash there as Milissis blocks the leg kick.
Anand throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
And Milissis responds with a good body kick, but Anand manages to step out the way in time.
Anand tries to clinch but Milissis is having none of it.
Milissis jabs at Anand's body.
Elvis Milissis is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Anand misses with a hook.
Milissis works over Anand's head and body with a nice combination.
Milissis lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Milissis misses with a head kick.
Milissis blocks a head kick by Anand.
#T2#
Anand lands a nice leg kick that just misses Milissis's sensitive parts.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Anand lands a nice shot that snaps Milissis's head back.
Milissis's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Milissis throws an off balance right hand
and Anand cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Anand throws a head kick that misses.
Milissis looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Anand closes the distance but Milissis moves to the side
and Milissis counters with a two punch combo.
Anand looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Anand throws a push kick but Milissis slaps the foot to one side.
Anand fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Milissis is out of range.
Anand misses with a low kick as Milissis jumps back.
Milissis throws a series of punches but Anand moves out of range.
Milissis tries a head kick but it misses.
Elvis Milissis is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.#T3#
Milissis checks the leg kick.
Anand misses with a leg kick
and Milissis counters with a leg kick.
The fighters circle momentarily. Anand darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Anand throws an overhand right that lands on Milissis's shoulder, as Milissis tries to avoid the shot.
Milissis avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Anand throws a leg kick but Milissis checks it.
Milissis is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own.
Milissis tries to bum rush Anand with a series of wild strikes but Anand uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Milissis misses with a series of wild punches.
Milissis scores with a nice one two combo and darts back out of range to avoid anything coming in the opposite direction. #T4#
Anand connects with a right hand. Milissis shakes it off.
Milissis falls off balance throwing a combination
and Anand counters with an inside leg kick.
Anand finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Anand lands with a nice body punch.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Anand throws a leg kick that misses.
Milissis misses with a double jab.
Anand throws a leg kick
and Milissis counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
Milissis moves out of range as Anand strikes.
Despite the aggression on Milissis's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter.
Milissis lands a jab followed by a nice looking cross.
Anand moves out of range of the body kick from Milissis.
Milissis misses the shot to the body.
Anand was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Elvis Milissis will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! This is the final round!#R3#
Milissis throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Anand is looking to chop away at Milissis's legs.
Milissis staying out of range there.
A solid leg kick lands there for Anand.
Anand misses with a low kick.
Milissis unleashes a big counter combination but Anand bobs and weaves and avoids any damage.
Anand throws a hook but Milissis avoids it easily.
Milissis throws a series of punches but Anand avoids them all with ease.
Anand is looking to clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Anand throws out a leg kick but Milissis moves out of range and Anand only half commits.
Milissis is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Anand with a body shot.
Milissis throws a right and a left that Anand avoids nicely.
Anand's jab looks to have found its range, popping Milissis under the eye.
Anand lands a nice hook to Milissis's body. Milissis takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes. #T1#
Milissis throws a series of punches but Anand moves out of range.
Anand connects with a right hand. Milissis shakes it off.
Milissis tries a low kick but Anand avoids it.
Anand buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Milissis moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Anand tries to clinch up.
Milissis slips under a jab from Anand.#CL#
Anand closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Anand is leaning against Milissis and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Anand doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Anand scores with a nice hook to the head.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Milissis. #T2#
Milissis tries to break the clinch but Anand is controlling the position.
Anand misses with some punches.
Anand misses with a body punch.
Anand is stalling here. The referee will be looking to step in if he doesn't pick up the pace.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Anand misses with a hook to the ribs.
Anand tries to throw a body punch but Milissis avoids it by throwing Anand back against the cage. #BC2#
Milissis manages to break the clinch.
Good exchange - Anand coming out on top.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Anand throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Anand is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Anand.
Anand scoring well with a low kick there.
#T3#
Anand throws a sloppy head kick and Milissis moves out of range easily.
Anand punishes Milissis's body with a nice straight punch.#TD#
Anand scores with a takedown into Milissis's guard.
Milissis working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Anand.
Anand is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
Anand trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Anand wants to control from the top but Milissis keeps moving.
Anand stands and throws Milissis's legs to the side, diving into side control.
Anand is looking to take a break and control but Milissis is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom. #T4#
Milissis tries to escape but Anand is in control. #SUB#
Anand tries for a kimura but Milissis is defending well.
Anand tries to advance position but instead Milissis slips a leg back in to half guard.
Anand moves into full mount! Milissis won't be happy about that!
And that's the end of the fight!
Aniruddha Anand showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Anand 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 Sergei Dronov scores the fight 29:28
Judge Konstantin Menshow scores the fight 29:28
Judge Dmitry Maklakov scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Aniruddha Anand!
After the fight, Aniruddha Anand was humble in paying tribute to his opponent but made it clear he wants to go on to bigger and better things. It seemed to go down well with the crowd who cheered him loudly. |
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Event:
DC 30: Thorn vs Orr
Date: Feb 25, 2023 |
#R1##TD#
Anand gets caught flat footed, as Katajamaki shoots in with a quick takedown into guard.
Anand is trying to control the position but Katajamaki postures up.
Katajamaki has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Katajamaki loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Katajamaki keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Anand's head.
Katajamaki is working Anand over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
Katajamaki content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#SUB2#
Anand escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Katajamaki gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Anand controls Katajamaki momentarily but Katajamaki frees himself.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Katajamaki with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
Katajamaki postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
Katajamaki connects with a couple of short punches.#T1#
Anand looking to hit a scissor sweep but Katajamaki is one step ahead there.
Anand is trying to keep Katajamaki in close.
Katajamaki working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
Katajamaki landing some decent shots from guard.
Katajamaki connects with a couple of short punches.
Katajamaki content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
Katajamaki throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Anand is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Anand is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move. #REVB##T2#
Anand sitting and controlling from the half guard.
Katajamaki gets full guard.
Anand trying to control the position from guard on top but Katajamaki is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Anand tries to free his leg and advance position but Katajamaki is retaining full guard.
Katajamaki is adopting a defensive guard.
Anand looking to pass the guard. #T3#
Anand preventing the sweep.
Anand sitting in guard, not really doing much.
Anand pushing down on Katajamaki's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
Katajamaki moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Anand trying to control the position from guard on top but Katajamaki is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #T4#
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Anand throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Katajamaki works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Anand looking to sit in guard and control but Katajamaki gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. #REVR##SUB2#
Anand had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Katajamaki defends it easily.
Katajamaki stopping the sweep attempt from Anand.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Katajamaki postures up and lands a big shot to Anand's brow.
Katajamaki postures up and lands a big shot to Anand's brow.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Ari Katajamaki dominated that round.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.#R2#
Anand throws a nice outside leg kick. #TD#
Katajamaki changes levels and drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. Anand looks really pissed at himself for not defending that better.
Katajamaki scores with punches from side control.
Ari Katajamaki overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Anand is trying to get back to half guard.
Anand manages to get one leg in to regain half guard.
Anand moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Katajamaki lands a couple of digs.
Anand lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.#REVB#
Anand trying to control the position from guard on top but Katajamaki is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Anand won't allow Katajamaki to sweep him here. #T1#
Anand wants to control from the top but Katajamaki keeps moving.
Anand looking to sit in guard and control but Katajamaki gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. #REVR##SUB2#
Anand has his foot on Katajamaki's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Katajamaki works his way back into a safe position though.
Katajamaki is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Anand can do to turn this around?
Katajamaki with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
Katajamaki chips away with some ground and pound.#SUB2#
Anand throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Katajamaki lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
Katajamaki with a nice head shot there.#T2#
Katajamaki pushes down on Anand's leg and manages to get into half guard.
Katajamaki is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
Anand is looking to improve his position.
Anand felt the need to train up his defensive grappling in the buildup to the fight. Presumably he was expecting to be in a difficult position like this, so let's see if he can get out of it.
Katajamaki is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
Aniruddha Anand has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Anand slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Anand manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Katajamaki manages to get himself to full guard.
#REVB#
Anand throwing strikes from guard but Katajamaki blocks nicely. #T3#
Anand looking to pass the guard.
Anand with a flurry of punches that miss.
Katajamaki working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Anand.
Anand wants to control from the top but Katajamaki keeps moving.
Katajamaki is adopting a defensive guard.
Anand is pushing down on Katajamaki's leg trying to pass to half guard. Katajamaki is fighting to maintain full guard but Anand has managed to sneak the leg through.#T4#
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Katajamaki has his hands clasped together around Anand's back. He's all about the action.
Anand trying to advance position but Katajamaki counters by regaining guard.
Katajamaki is pulling down on Anand's head. It's preventing any offense from Anand, at least for the moment.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Anand tries to free his leg and advance position but Katajamaki is retaining full guard.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Ari Katajamaki dominated that second round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. This is the final round!#R3##TD#
Anand gets caught napping as Katajamaki dives in and scores a takedown. Anand manages to retain guard.
Katajamaki throws a big right hand that misses.
Anand trying to control the position.
#SUB2#
Anand is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Katajamaki scores with a decent looking elbow strike.#SUB2#
Anand is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Katajamaki defends well.#SUB2#
Anand looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Anand is trying to keep Katajamaki in close.
Katajamaki keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Anand's head.#T1#
Katajamaki lands a couple of decent looking shots.
Katajamaki scoring with some ground and pound.
Katajamaki wants to pass the guard but Anand is keeping the position.
Katajamaki trying to control the position from guard on top but Anand is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Katajamaki lands a couple of digs.
Anand looking to hit a scissor sweep but Katajamaki is one step ahead there.
Katajamaki throws an elbow that misses. Anand uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Katajamaki's guard. Nice move by Anand!#REVB#
Anand controls the pace of the fight for a moment.#T2#
Anand trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Anand trying to control but Katajamaki is working from the bottom.
Katajamaki knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Anand on the ground.
Anand postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Katajamaki is controlling Anand's posture.
Katajamaki keeping moving, preventing Anand from controlling successfully.
Anand tries to free his leg and advance position but Katajamaki is retaining full guard. #T3#
Anand controlling from the top position.
Katajamaki working a defensive guard here.
#REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up.#TD#
Katajamaki drives through with a really nice takedown into side control.
Ari Katajamaki is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Anand tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Anand seems a little lost for a moment, as Katajamaki dominates the positioning.
Anand is trying to get back to half guard.
Katajamaki controlling the position from side mount. #T4#
Katajamaki is looking to take a break and control but Anand is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Anand regains half guard.
Anand wants to get back to full guard but Katajamaki has mounted him!
Katajamaki controlling his opponent.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Anand is looking to improve his position but Katajamaki isn't that keen on the idea.
And that's the end of the fight!
Ari Katajamaki showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Katajamaki, winning every round. Will the judges agree? They are the ones who matter, even if they are often depressingly incompetent. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Roosa Järviläinen scores the fight 30:27
Judge Anni Minnemäki scores the fight 30:27
Judge Johanna Lukiainen scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Ari Katajamaki!
After winning the bout, Ari Katajamaki 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:
DC 23: Thorn vs Billingsly
Date: Jan 29, 2023 |
#R1#
Anand lands a nice looking body shot.
Anand lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
#TD2#
Anand looking to score a takedown here. Killer is defending well but Anand drives through and ends up in Killer's guard.
Anand is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
Killer is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Anand is pushing down on Killer's leg trying to pass to half guard. Killer is fighting to maintain full guard but Anand has managed to sneak the leg through.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB2#
Anand is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Killer is just riding it out for now. Anand eventually gives up the hold.
Anand content to control rather than advance. #T1#
Killer is trying to control but can't.
Anand performing his best blanket impression for a moment. #SUB2#
Anand looking for a kimura but he'll have to free his other leg if he wants to finish that. Perhaps he's just using it as a distraction technique.
Anand is looking to advance position but Killer won't allow it. #T2#
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.#SUB2#
Anand is working for a submission of some sort.
Anand tries to pass to full mount but Killer defends it.
Anand wants to take a breather but Killer is having none of it.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#T3##SUB2#
Anand is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Killer gets full guard.
Anand stands and throws Killer's legs to the side, diving into side control. #SUB2#
Anand is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Killer is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now. #SUB2#
Anand is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Killer has escaped the position, nice work there.
Anand wants to lay and pray for a moment but Killer keeps working. #T4##SUB2#
Anand tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though. #SUB2#
Anand is trying to get an arm triangle but Killer is defending well.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.#SUB2#
Anand tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Anand throws an elbow but Killer slips to the side and avoids it well.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Aniruddha Anand dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!#R2##TD2#
Anand changes levels and drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. Killer looks really pissed at himself for not defending that better.#SUB2#
Anand has hold of Killer's arm. He's looking for a kimura. Killer seems comfortable defending it but Anand has shifted his position slighty and is cranking on the arm! Killer is real pain and he's forced to tap out! Killer is disgusted with himself for not defending it better but Anand couldn't care less - he's delighted!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:10 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Aniruddha Anand!
A very excited looking Aniruddha Anand rambled incoherently for about 5 minutes post fight about how awesome he is. It was kinda funny for a while but then everyone got annoyed. |
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Event:
DC 16: New Year's Grievances
Date: Dec 31, 2022 |
#R1#
Mihaljevic scores with a jab to the jaw.
Anand looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Anand slips a jab from Mihaljevic.
Mihaljevic tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Mihaljevic looks to throw the jab but Anand is out of range.
Mihaljevic with a jab.
A big right from Mihaljevic misses.
A jab from Anand misses.
Anand ducks under a wild hook from Mihaljevic.
Anand looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Mihaljevic connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Vedran Mihaljevic seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Anand throws the kick towards the body but Mihaljevic avoids it.
Anand misses with a straight left.
Mihaljevic takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Mihaljevic is using his reach advantage to land shots from outside his opponent's range.
Anand misses with a looping left.
Mihaljevic ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Anand moves away.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Mihaljevic 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 Anand has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Anand and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
A slapping leg kick lands for Anand.
Mihaljevic has been spending a lot of time sparring his boxing in the run up to the fight, trying to sharpen up those hands and look for a knockout.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Mihaljevic takes one to the side of the head.
A head kick misses from Mihaljevic.
Mihaljevic throws a hook but Anand blocks it.
Mihaljevic misses with a jab, cross combination.
#T1#
Mihaljevic throws a nice looking combination but Anand bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Anand tries to close the distance and clinch up but Mihaljevic swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Nice shot by Mihaljevic.
Anand lands with a nice body punch.
Mihaljevic shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Anand tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Mihaljevic manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Anand throws an overhand right that lands on Mihaljevic's shoulder, as Mihaljevic tries to avoid the shot.
Anand throws a leg kick that misses.
Mihaljevic pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Anand moves away from the strike by Mihaljevic.
Mihaljevic on the wrong end of a kick to the body.
Anand 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.
Mihaljevic doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Mihaljevic looks for the body kick but Anand saw that one coming.
Mihaljevic scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Anand tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Mihaljevic paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Mihaljevic throws the left hand but Anand avoids the punch easily.
Mihaljevic tries to bum rush Anand with a series of wild strikes but Anand uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Anand looked to counter that last move with a leg kick but didn't pull the trigger.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Anand slips a straight right by Mihaljevic.
An attempted straight right counter from Anand misses the target.#CL#
Anand forces Mihaljevic back against the cage and clinches.#T2##BC2#
Mihaljevic's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Anand is really struggling to find his range with his punches. Mihaljevic's reach advantage is clearly causing him problems.
Anand looks to land a left hand but Mihaljevic moved out of range nicely.
Anand looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Mihaljevic is fending him off so far but Anand persists. Nope, Mihaljevic circles away and we're back to standing.
Mihaljevic swinging wildly here.
Good exchange - Mihaljevic coming out on top.
Mihaljevic fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Anand moves out of range as Mihaljevic strikes.
Mihaljevic needs to keep his hands up - Anand had a free shot at his head there.
Anand on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Mihaljevic throws a hook but Anand blocks it.
Mihaljevic waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Anand.
Mihaljevic uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Anand has time to react.
Mihaljevic takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Mihaljevic looks to throw the jab but Anand is out of range.
Mihaljevic lands a slapping body shot.
An inside leg kick from Mihaljevic misses.
Anand moves in looking to clinch but Mihaljevic pushes him off.
Mihaljevic gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.#T3##TD2#
Mihaljevic changes levels and drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. Anand looks really pissed at himself for not defending that better.
Anand manages to land a sweep and he's now on top! Lovely Jiu Jitsu!
Mihaljevic is trying to stand.
Anand seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Mihaljevic does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Mihaljevic is trying to stand up here but Anand is controlling him well.
Anand works his foot free and advances to mount.
Anand wants to take his opponent's back but Mihaljevic doesn't allow it.
Mihaljevic really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Anand. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.#T4#
You get the feeling that Mihaljevic really doesn't like being in this position too much.
Anand sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
Anand can't control as he wanted to and Mihaljevic manages to get the fight back to his half guard.
Mihaljevic wants to get back to his feet.
Anand passes the half guard and he's now in mount! Big trouble for Mihaljevic!
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Vedran Mihaljevic dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!#R2#
Anand blocks a jab.
Mihaljevic throws a hook to the side of Anand's head but Anand sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Anand.
Nice jab there from Mihaljevic.
Mihaljevic defending well as Anand loads up on a big left hand.
Mihaljevic throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Mihaljevic fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Good exchange - Mihaljevic coming out on top.
Mihaljevic looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Mihaljevic swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Vedran Mihaljevic seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Anand with a nice cross.
Nice takedown defense from Mihaljevic. No joy for Anand on that attempt.
A little jabbing left from Mihaljevic on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Mihaljevic ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Mihaljevic throws out a loose jab but Anand uses good head movement to avoid it.
Anand misses with a straight left.
A combination from Mihaljevic does no damage.
Mihaljevic moves away from the strike by Anand.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Anand scoring well with a low kick there.
#T1#
Mihaljevic cracks Anand with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Mihaljevic misses with a straight right.
Mihaljevic thuds his right hand into Anand's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Mihaljevic has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Anand waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Mihaljevic.
Anand throws a leg kick but Mihaljevic sees it coming and moves out of range.
Anand misses with a looping left.
Mihaljevic connects with a crisp jab.
Mihaljevic misses with a two punch combination.
Mihaljevic blocks a low kick nicely.
Mihaljevic scores with a decent looking hook.
Mihaljevic scores with a crisp jab that stopped Anand in his tracks.
Mihaljevic clobbers Anand with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
A big right from Mihaljevic misses. #CL2#
Mihaljevic moves into the clinch successfully.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Mihaljevic looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Anand goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Anand gets through Mihaljevic's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
A short uppercut from Anand. #BC2#
Mihaljevic's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.#T2#
Anand tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Mihaljevic fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Nice jab there from Mihaljevic.
Mihaljevic pushes forward with a 1-2 combination that forces Anand back to the cage. Mihaljevic follows up with a solid lead hook to the liver.#TD2#
Mihaljevic decides to change it up a bit and drives through with a nice takedown into half guard.
Anand has his hands clasped together around Mihaljevic's back. He's all about the action.
Anand is trying to maintain the position but Mihaljevic is very close to passing his half guard.
Aniruddha Anand has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Mihaljevic looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding.
Anand wants to control but Mihaljevic is keeping busy.
Anand might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Anand moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.#T3#
Anand looking to control but Mihaljevic passes into half guard.
Vedran Mihaljevic has got the better of the ground game so far.#SU2#
Mihaljevic stands up from half guard... He's had enough of that ground malarky for the time being.
Anand throws the left hand but Mihaljevic avoids the punch easily.
Despite the aggression on Mihaljevic's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Mihaljevic.
Mihaljevic throws a series of punches but Anand moves out of range.
Anand tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Mihaljevic was well out of range. Poor timing from Anand.
Mihaljevic lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Anand circles away quickly and effectively.
Mihaljevic misses the jab.
Anand seemed to be looking to counter by closing the distance.#CL#
Anand clinches up with Mihaljevic and pushes him back against the cage.#BC2#
Mihaljevic escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Sloppy strikes from Mihaljevic. Those never looked like landing. #T4#
Anand shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Mihaljevic sprawls well. Mihaljevic wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Anand gets slowly back to his feet.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Aniruddha Anand. That's going to take a lot out of him.
The fighters circling - Mihaljevic throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Anand misses with a head kick.
Mihaljevic pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Mihaljevic swings for the body but Anand moves out of range.
Anand scoring well with a low kick there.
Anand just misses with a punch to the body.
Anand looks for the body kick but Mihaljevic saw that one coming.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Mihaljevic lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Anand swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Mihaljevic jabs Anand right on the nose. Anand blinks but takes it well.
Anand throws a low kick, looking for Mihaljevic's leg but Mihaljevic calmly moves out of range.
Anand throws a leg kick but Mihaljevic sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Mihaljevic missing with a left hand there. Anand was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Nice shot lands for Anand.
Anand defending well as Mihaljevic loads up on a big left hand.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Vedran Mihaljevic showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business. Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!#R3#
Anand throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Anand misses with a low kick.
Anand uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Mihaljevic.
Anand misses with a body kick.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Mihaljevic! But no joy.
Anand takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Mihaljevic misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Mihaljevic lets loose with a powerful body kick. Anand will feel that in the morning.
Mihaljevic missing with a left hand there. Anand was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Mihaljevic defending well as Anand loads up on a big left hand.
Anand tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Mihaljevic was well out of range. Poor timing from Anand.
Anand tries to land a front kick but Mihaljevic steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
A punch lands to the side of Anand 's head but he takes it in his stride.
A telegraphed right hand from Mihaljevic misses the target.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Anand blocks a jab.
Anand looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
Anand uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Mihaljevic.
Anand dips to his left and cracks Mihaljevic with an uppercut!
Anand throws a leg kick that misses.
Mihaljevic connects with a nice looking jab.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Mihaljevic throws an overhand right that lands on Anand's shoulder, as Anand tries to avoid the shot. #T1#
Anand shoots for a takedown but Mihaljevic saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Anand throws a body shot but no joy.
Anand throws a jab but it's blocked by Mihaljevic.
Mihaljevic lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected.
Mihaljevic throws a right hand that misses
and Anand counters with a body kick.
Anand walks into a jab.
Mihaljevic throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Anand.
Anand darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
A nice leg kick lands there from Anand.
Mihaljevic lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Mihaljevic looks for a takedown but Anand sprawls well.
Mihaljevic takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Anand scores with the left hand. Mihaljevic knows he should have avoided that one.
Anand walks into a straight right hand from Mihaljevic.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Anand throws a leg kick but Mihaljevic sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Mihaljevic slips under a jab.
A lazy left from Anand finds it's target.
Mihaljevic misses with a looping right.#T2#
Mihaljevic checks a leg kick.
Mihaljevic looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Anand wants to clinch up but Mihaljevic keeps it at a distance.#TD2#
Mihaljevic shoots in and gets a takedown into half guard. Mihaljevic showed some decent athleticism there.
Anand makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Anand.
Anand trying to keep a closed guard but Mihaljevic is proving a slippery customer.
Anand looking to sweep here. No luck so far. #SU2#
Mihaljevic stands and steps away. Anand gets to his feet too and we're back to the striking game.
Mihaljevic slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Anand blocks a jab.#T3#
A jab from Anand finds it's way through Mihaljevic's defenses.
Anand misses with an uppercut.
A slow jab from Anand misses its intended target.
Anand misses with an uppercut.
Mihaljevic throws out a counter right but Anand avoids it with no problem.
Mihaljevic throws an overhand right that lands on Anand's shoulder, as Anand tries to avoid the shot.
Anand moves out of range as Mihaljevic strikes.
Anand displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Mihaljevic throws out the jab.
Mihaljevic lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Anand drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Anand slips a jab and a cross from Mihaljevic.
#CL#
Anand rushes Mihaljevic and presses him up against the cage.
Anand scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Anand misses with a punch on the inside.
A short right from Anand on the inside.
Mihaljevic lands a nice uppercut.
This has been an exciting period of action!#BC2#
Mihaljevic pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.#CL2#
Mihaljevic clinches up with Anand and pushes him back against the cage.
Mihaljevic prevents a body shot from Anand. #T4##BC2#
Mihaljevic breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Mihaljevic on the wrong end of a nice low kick. He's acting like it's no big deal but he doesn't want to take many more of those.#CL2#
Mihaljevic closes the distance and clinches. #BC2#
Mihaljevic manages to break the clinch.
Mihaljevic walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Mihaljevic ducks under a wild hook from Anand.
Anand blocks a jab.
Anand appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
Anand uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Mihaljevic.
Anand fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Mihaljevic manages to avoid it.
Vedran Mihaljevic is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Anand slips under a jab.
Anand fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Mihaljevic manages to avoid it.
Anand misses with a looping left.
Anand throws a solid leg kick but Mihaljevic takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Anand.#CL2#
The fight moves into the clinch position.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Anand throws a head punch that misses.
Anand misses with a shot to the kidneys.
And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Vedran Mihaljevic.
I've got Mihaljevic 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 Ben Zyskovitsi scores the fight 27:30
Judge Tarja Halkonen scores the fight 27:30
Judge Marco Blurström scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Vedran Mihaljevic!
A less than humble Vedran Mihaljevic misjudged his post fight interview somewhat and came across a little too arrogant whilst trying to hype up his own abilities. |
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Event:
Stepping Stone 86
Date: Dec 18, 2022 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the super heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Tokyo, with a TWGC record of 5 wins and 1 losses; Aniruddha Anand! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Amsterdam, with a TWGC record of 6 wins and 15 losses; Lance Walker!
The judges for this bout are George Francis, Gwen Towbar and Wesley Smith.
Let's get this grappling contest under way! Who will be victorious?
Walker misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.#CL#
Anand closes the distance and clinches. #TD#
Anand has double underhooks and is working for a body lock takedown. He's got it. The fighters land in half guard but Walker regains guard immediately. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Anand (2) vs (0) Walker
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.
Walker 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.
Walker seems keen to control Anand's posture.
Anand might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB2#
Anand is sitting in close to Walker's body. Walker has gone for a guillotine from the bottom. Oh damn, that looks pretty tight! Anand is panicking - it looks like this one could be all over! Yes, Anand is tapping! That was a very nice submission by Walker.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:55 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Guillotine). Lance Walker! |
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Event:
Stepping Stone 79
Date: Dec 11, 2022 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the super heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of St Petersburg, with a TWGC record of 11 wins and 6 losses; Lamban Gaul! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Tokyo, with a TWGC record of 5 wins and 0 losses; Aniruddha Anand!
The judges for this bout are Ian Loll, Alec Ball and Robert Douchet.
The official calls the fighters to the middle and the contest is under way.
Anand tries to close the distance and clinch but Gaul swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away. #CL#
Gaul has managed to clinch.
#TD#
Gaul gets double underhooks and manages to take the fight to the ground. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Gaul (2) vs (0) Anand
Gaul pushes down on Anand's leg and manages to get into half guard.
Anand preventing any damage for now, controlling his opponent's head.
Anand is looking to improve his position.
Anand is not content to let Gaul control the position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Anand is pressing down on Gaul's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Gaul seems content to control from guard here. He's going to have to remain active though if he doesn't want to get stood back up.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Anand is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.#T1#
Gaul stays in close to Anand's body and controls the position.
Gaul trying to control the position from guard on top but Anand is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Gaul stays in close to Anand's body and controls the position.
Gaul trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Gaul is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
Anand is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.#T2##SUB#
Gaul thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Anand trying to control the position here.
Gaul trying to control but Anand is working from the bottom.
Anand is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Gaul wants to control from the top but Anand keeps moving.
Anand wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now. #SUB#
Gaul is holding a leg here, probably looking for an ankle lock - he drops back and goes for it! Anand is in trouble! Is it all over??? No! Anand has escaped and now he's on top! Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Gaul (2) vs (2) Anand#T3##SUB#
Gaul looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Anand stays in close to Gaul's body and controls the position.
Anand wants to control from the top but Gaul keeps moving. #SUB#
Gaul has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Anand can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Anand trying to control the position from guard on top but Gaul is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #T4#
Anand preventing the sweep.
Anand trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Gaul pulls Anand in close to prevent any damage.
Gaul's ground tactics aren't going to win him many fans. Let's hope he's got fireworks for us if he gets back to his feet because he's not doing much on the ground.
Gaul controls Anand momentarily but Anand frees himself. #T5#
Anand wants to control from the top but Gaul keeps moving.
Anand pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Gaul is keeping the position for now. #SUB#
Gaul looking for a guillotine here but Anand defends easily.
Gaul keeping full guard, as Anand tries to pass.
Anand slows down the pace of the fight for a moment. He'll need to remain active if he doesn't want to see the fight stood back up. #T6##SUB#
Gaul escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Anand gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Anand trying to control the position from guard on top but Gaul is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Anand wants to pass the guard but Gaul is keeping the position.
Anand wants to control from the top but Gaul keeps moving. #T7##SUB#
Gaul looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Gaul is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Gaul keeping moving, preventing Anand from controlling successfully.
Gaul has Anand pulled in close to control his posture.
Gaul has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.
Gaul looking for a sweep. Not yet Gaul, not yet. #T8##SUB#
Gaul had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Anand defends it easily.
Gaul is adopting a defensive guard.
Gaul wants to improve his position but instead Anand has moved into half guard.
Anand wants to take a breather but Gaul is having none of it. #T9#
Gaul tries to roll over but Anand keeps him under control.
Gaul controlling the leg, holding on to half guard.
Gaul wants to get back to full guard.
Gaul is trying to control but can't.
Gaul is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Anand wants to lay and pray for a moment but Gaul keeps working. #T10#
Gaul tries to roll over but Anand keeps him under control.
Gaul is working hard here to advance position.
Anand controlling the pace.
Gaul is looking to improve his position.
Anand takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.#SUB#
Gaul actively working from the bottom here.#T11#
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Anand in particular looking to stall.
Let's hope that Anand has the urge to step up the pace any second now because for the last 15 or 20 seconds he's just been holding on tight.#SUB#
Gaul actively working from the bottom here.
Gaul is looking for a sweep. Anand is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Gaul is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Anand's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Anand's back! Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Gaul (6) vs (2) Anand
Gaul not allowing Anand to control his hands.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#T12##SUB#
Gaul is persistently looking for the submission but Anand is defending it well.
#SUB#
Gaul is staying calm and holding on to the back position, whilst working on a rear naked choke. Anand is defending well though. Gaul let's go of the attempt for now.
The crowd hopeful of a finish here - Gaul's supporters are on their feet, screaming for him to go for the rear naked choke.
#SUB#
Anand is staying cool under pressure, defending well against the rear naked choke attempt from his opponent.
Gaul avoiding Anand 's attempts to control his hands.
Gaul will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.#T13##SUB#
Gaul looking for the choke from the back.
Anand is in bad spot here.
Gaul not allowing Anand to control his hands.
Anand looking very determined here, making life difficult for Gaul.
#SUB#
Gaul is working for the rear naked choke. He has one arm under the chin but Anand has hold of the other arm. A bit of a stalemate here.
Anand can't escape the position.
#T14##SUB#
Gaul looking for the choke but no joy. #SUB#
Gaul has the hooks in and he's looking for a rear naked choke here. Anand is defending well but eventually Gaul manages to get an arm under the chin and he's locked on the RNC! Anand has no choice but to tap now! He does! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 14:37 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Lamban Gaul!
After winning the bout, Lamban Gaul 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:
Stepping Stone 73
Date: Dec 04, 2022 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the super heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Tokyo, with a TWGC record of 4 wins and 0 losses; Aniruddha Anand! And in the blue corner, fighting out of London, with a TWGC record of 6 wins and 3 losses; Leonardinho Chai!
The judges for this bout are Robert Douchet, Dillan Fox and Gregory Folan.
The fighters connect hands in the middle of the mat and we are under way.#TD#
Anand drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. Score +4 for clean takedown past guard: Anand (4) vs (0) Chai
Chai is looking to reverse the position.
Chai looking for a sweep but Anand has passed into full mount! Oh no! Score +2 for reaching mount: Anand (6) vs (0) Chai
Anand takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
Chai is desperately trying to improve his position but Anand has a good base and remains in mount.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB#
Anand swings around for an armbar but it's a sloppy attempt and Chai is now in Anand's guard. A big mistake from Anand there, giving up the dominant position! Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Anand (6) vs (2) Chai
Anand has control of Chai's left arm, preventing Chai from doing any damage.
Chai tries to free his leg and advance position but Anand is retaining full guard. #T1#
Chai works a leg free and moves into half guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Anand wants to control but Chai is keeping busy.
Chai keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.
Anand is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Chai trying to control the pace.
Chai prevents Anand from improving his position.
Chai wants to control but Anand is keeping him busy. #SUB#
Anand looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Chai wants to pass to mount but Anand is defending the position. #T2#
Anand has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Chai is working away from the top position though.
Chai is looking to take a break and control but Anand is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom. #SUB2#
Chai is looking for a kimura but Anand is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Chai to get the leverage.
Anand won't allow Chai to pass to mount. #SUB2#
Chai is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Anand has managed to free his arm - good work. #SUB2#
Chai is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Anand wants to control but Chai is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Anand is staying active underneath Chai, who seems content to just control the action from this position. #T3#
Chai keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.
Anand is looking for a sweep. Chai is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.#SUB#
Anand actively working from the bottom here.
Anand trying to control but Chai postures up.
Chai seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Anand does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Anand wants to control but Chai is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Chai tries to pass the half guard into mount. Anand knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Anand is refusing to be controlled, as Chai sits in half guard. #T4#
Anand is trying to get back to full guard.
Anand is pressing down on Chai's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.#SUB#
Anand working for a triangle but Chai defends it easily.
Anand is trying to keep Chai in close.
Chai trying to control but Anand is working from the bottom.
Chai stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Anand swivels though and keeps the full guard. #T5#
Anand controls Chai momentarily but Chai frees himself.
Chai wants to control from the top but Anand keeps moving. #SUB#
Anand is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Chai passes Anand's left leg - he's now in half guard. #SUB2#
Chai is working for a submission of some sort.
Anand has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Chai is working away from the top position though.#T6#
Anand is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Chai trying to mount his opponent but Anand defends it. #SUB#
Anand actively working from the bottom here.
Chai content to sit in half guard and control for a moment. #T7#
Chai seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Anand does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Chai wants to pass the guard but Anand is defending well. #SUB2#
Chai is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Chai is trying to control. Anand wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Anand is trying to get back to full guard.
Anand trying to control but Chai postures up.
Chai trying to pass the guard but Anand defending well. #T8#
Anand is looking to control Chai's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Anand avoid being mounted?#SUB2#
Chai is working for a submission of some sort.
Anand manages to get to full guard.
Anand is trying to control the position from the bottom.
#SUB#
Chai avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Chai stands and throws Anand's legs to the side, diving into side control. Score +3 for passing guard: Anand (6) vs (5) Chai#T9#
Anand is trying to get back to half guard.
Chai tries to move to mount but Anand blocks the move with his legs.
You can see the frustration on Anand's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Anand is looking to reverse the position.
Chai controls the position.
Chai wants to lay and pray for a moment but Anand keeps working.
Anand tries to buck Chai off but Chai is having none of it.#T10#
Chai is looking to take a break and control but Anand is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Anand stops Chai from passing to mount.
Chai controls the position from side control.
Anand can't do much from the bottom here.
Chai trying to control the position but Anand is working away.
Chai tries to advance to mount but Anand denies him. #T11#
Chai trying to control the action but Anand is working from the bottom.
Chai controlling the position.
Chai wants to control but Anand is keeping him busy.
Anand prevents Chai from improving position. #SUB2#
Chai looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
Anand wants to control but Chai postures up.#T12##SUB2#
Chai is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Anand is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
Chai wants to control but Anand is keeping him busy.
Chai tries to cartwheel into mount but he doesn't manage it. #SUB2#
Chai goes for an armbar! This could be all over! Wait, no, Anand rolls with the submission and now he's on top in Chai's guard! Nice work there by Anand! Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Anand (8) vs (5) Chai
Anand slips effortlessly into side control - very nice. Score +3 for passing guard: Anand (11) vs (5) Chai#SUB#
Anand is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Chai knows the correct defense though, so he's OK. #T13#
Chai manages to work his way to half guard, despite Anand's best efforts.
Chai works his way to full guard. Good work.#SUB2#
Chai working for a triangle but Anand defends it easily.
#SUB2#
Chai working for a triangle but Anand defends it easily.
#T14#
Chai trying to keep a closed guard but Anand is proving a slippery customer.
Anand preventing the sweep.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Chai keeping moving, preventing Anand from controlling successfully.
And that's the end of the fight!
Anand takes the fight on points by 11 to 5.
A very excited looking Aniruddha Anand rambled incoherently for about 5 minutes post fight about how awesome he is. It was kinda funny for a while but then everyone got annoyed. |
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Event:
Stepping Stone 70
Date: Nov 20, 2022 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the super heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Montreal, with a TWGC record of 1 wins and 2 losses; John Lake! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Tokyo, with a TWGC record of 3 wins and 0 losses; Aniruddha Anand!
The judges for this bout are Frank Antenori, Jack Bonds and Don Winkell.
The fighters bow as they face eachother in the middle of the mat and we are under way.#CL2#
Anand has Lake up against the cage in a clinch.
Anand stops a takedown attempt from Lake.
Anand wants a takedown but no success here.
Anand tries to score a body lock takedown but Lake shows good agility there to stay on his feet.#TD2#
Anand pulls guard.
Lake stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Anand swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Lake is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Lake looking to pass the guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB2#
Anand working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Lake doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Lake manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem. #SUB#
Lake drops back looking for a leg! Anand is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Anand manages to kick Lake off! Lake jumps back into Anand's guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#T1#
Anand can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Lake controls the pace.
Lake pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Anand is keeping the position for now. #SUB2#
Anand escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Lake gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Lake really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Anand pulls Lake in to control the position.
Anand is trying to keep Lake in close.
#SUB2#
Anand escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Lake gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance. #T2#
Lake controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
Anand is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Anand can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Lake controls the pace.
Lake knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Anand on the ground.#T3#
Anand tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Anand not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Anand wants to control the position but Lake says "no thanks buddy" and passes to half guard.
Anand wants to control but Lake is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Lake is taking a breather. Anand says something to him but it's hard to make out. Perhaps he's telling him to get on with it and actually do something.
Lake seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Anand does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Anand wants to control but Lake is keeping busy.
#T4#
Lake controlling the action here.
Lake wants to take a breather but Anand is having none of it.
Anand has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Lake is working away from the top position though.
Anand tries to regain full guard. Instead though, Lake has advanced to mount. Uh oh. Score +3 for passing guard: Lake (3) vs (0) Anand
Anand is trying to escape the mount.
Anand wants to hold on but Lake pushes him away.#T5#
Lake tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
Lake fails to move to back control.
Lake content just to control the position here.
Anand is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
Lake tries to control but Anand wriggling away.
Lake fails to advance to Anand's back. #T6#
Anand wants to hold on but Lake pushes him away.
Anand is looking to improve his position but Lake isn't that keen on the idea.
Lake trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Anand tries to hold on but Lake pushes him away.
Lake wants to take Anand's back but he can't do it this time.
Lake wants to control the pace but Anand is squirming around nicely.
Anand is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
#T7#
Lake looking to control but Anand is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Anand wants to control but Lake is having none of it.
Lake fails to take his opponent's back.
Lake content just to control the position here.
Lake looking to control but Anand is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Anand sneaks a leg back under and regains half guard and is working straight away to try and get back to guard. He hasn't managed just yet though.#T8#
Lake content to sit in half guard and control for a moment.
Anand tries to get to full guard but Lake has control of the leg.
Lake controlling the action here.#SUB#
Lake is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
#SUB2#
Anand looking for submissions off his back.#T9#
Anand gets back to full guard.
Lake will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.#SUB2#
Anand looking for subs off his back but Lake has passed one foot through into half guard.
Anand trying to control here.
Anand is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Lake's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Lake's back! Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Lake (3) vs (4) Anand#T10#
Lake tries to escape the position - he's now mounted. Is that better or worse? Hard to tell!
Anand prevents Lake from getting the reversal.
Lake on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Lake tries to get out of the position.#SUB2#
Anand looks like he's working for a submission but he's not found anything just yet.
Lake is trying desperately to improve position.
Lake is squirming around, avoiding Anand's attempts to control the action.
Anand might have to switch it up a bit here because his efforts to control Lake haven't been going to plan, at least at the current moment in time.#T11#
Lake is desperately trying to improve his position but Anand has a good base and remains in mount.#SUB2#
Anand is working for a guillotine from mount but Lake frees his head quite easily.
Lake tries to hold on but Anand pushes him away. #T12#
Anand tries to control but Lake wriggling away.
Lake wants to hold on but Anand pushes him away.
Anand tries to control but Lake wriggling away. #T13#
Lake has given up his back here. Will Anand look for the submission or keep pounding away?
Score +3 for taking back: Lake (3) vs (7) Anand
Lake trying to control the position but Anand manages to sink in the hooks. #SUB2#
Lake defends a rear naked choke attempt by controlling one of Anand's arms.
Will Anand go for the finish here or will he try and keep control of the position?
Lake wants to control his opponent's hands but Anand gets his hands free. #SUB2#
Anand working for the choke. #T14#
Anand is hanging on to Lake's back as he tries to escape.
Lake trying to control the hands but Anand won't let him.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Lake rolls, trying to escape but Anand keeps control of the position.
And that's the end of the fight!
Anand wins on points by 7 to 3.
Aniruddha Anand bigged himself up after the win. The crowd seemed to love it. |
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Event:
TWG 38 (135lbs, D4): Finals - Round 2
Date: Nov 14, 2022 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the bantamweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of New York, with a TWGC record of 2 wins and 0 losses; Pho Hunna! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Tokyo, with a TWGC record of 2 wins and 0 losses; Aniruddha Anand!
The judges for this bout are Columbo Gatti, Jonathan Paton and Dean Styles.
The fighters bow as they face eachother in the middle of the mat and we are under way.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Hunna.
Hunna shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Anand as he jumps to the side. #TD#
Hunna drops down and drives through with a powerful takedown into guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Hunna (2) vs (0) Anand
Anand 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.
Hunna controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Hunna postures up.
Hunna is fighting to break Anand's control of his arms but Anand is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.
Hunna slows down the pace of the fight for a moment. He'll need to remain active if he doesn't want to see the fight stood back up. #T1#
Anand working a defensive guard here.
#SUB2#
Anand looking for a guillotine here but Hunna defends easily.
Hunna's corner is telling him to maintain position.
Hunna advances to half guard. #SUB2#
Anand looking for submissions from an awkward position here.#T2#
Anand is looking for a sweep. Hunna is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Hunna controlling the action here.
Anand wants to sweep but Hunna has passed to side control! Score +3 for passing guard: Hunna (5) vs (0) Anand
Anand wants to control but Hunna postures up.
Anand is moving his hips around well on the bottom and has managed to get back to half guard.#SUB#
Hunna is working for a kimura but Anand is defending it quite comfortably.
#T3#
The fighters are battling for position here. Anand manages to regain full guard. Nice work. #SUB2#
Anand has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Hunna can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Hunna won't allow Anand to sweep him here.
Anand looking to control.
Anand is looking to sweep but instead, Hunna has passed into half guard.
Hunna content to sit in half guard and control for a moment. #T4#
Anand wants to get back to full guard.
Anand is doing well to avoid being mounted. He's controlling the position at the moment.
Anand is trying to control but can't.
Hunna wants to free his trapped foot but Anand is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Hunna content to sit in half guard and control for a moment. #T5#
Anand controlling the position for now.
Hunna content to control rather than advance.
Anand is concentrating on defense, preventing Hunna from advancing position.
Hunna trying to pass the guard but Anand defending well.
Anand holds on for dear life, maintaining half guard for now. #T6#
Anand is continuing to stall.
Anand trying to control from the bottom.
Hunna is trying to control the action in half guard but Anand is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Hunna is looking for the mount but instead finds himself back in full guard.
Anand keeping moving, preventing Hunna from controlling successfully.
Anand tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Anand trying to control the position.
Hunna wants to control from the top but Anand keeps moving. #T7#
Anand is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control.
Anand looking for a sweep. Not yet Anand, not yet.
Hunna content to stall in guard here.
Anand bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Hunna's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Hunna (5) vs (2) Anand
Hunna trying to keep a closed guard but Anand is proving a slippery customer.
#T8#
Anand is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
Hunna wants to hit a sweep here but Anand passes into full mount! Oh no, disaster for Hunna there! Score +3 for passing guard: Hunna (5) vs (5) Anand
Hunna is in all sorts of trouble here.
#T9#
Hunna gets back to half guard.
Hunna is looking to get back to full guard here but Anand has managed to pass to side control instead. Score +3 for passing guard: Hunna (5) vs (8) Anand
Hunna sneaks a leg under to get back to half guard.
Hunna trying to control from the bottom.
Anand performing his best blanket impression for a moment.
Hunna won't allow Anand to pass to mount. #T10#
Hunna tries to get to full guard but Anand has control of the leg. #SUB#
Hunna looking for submissions off his back.
Hunna wants to get back to full guard but Anand has mounted him! Score +3 for passing guard: Hunna (5) vs (11) Anand
Hunna is squirming around, avoiding Anand's attempts to control the action.
Hunna is working to get back to half guard.
#T11#
Hunna sneaks a leg back under and regains half guard and is working straight away to try and get back to guard. He hasn't managed just yet though.
Anand wants to take a breather but Hunna is having none of it.
Hunna is trying to control but can't.
#SUB#
Hunna actively working from the bottom here.
Anand wants to take a breather but Hunna is having none of it.
Anand is thwarting Hunna's attempts to control the position.#T12#
Hunna tries to roll over but Anand keeps him under control.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Anand trying to control the action but Hunna is working from the bottom.
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
Hunna tries to get to full guard but Anand has control of the leg. #T13#
Anand is pressing down on Hunna's thigh, looking to free his foot. Hunna is holding on for now.
Hunna tries to get to full guard but Anand has control of the leg.
Anand wants to control but Hunna is keeping him busy.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#SUB2#
Anand is looking for a kimura here.
Anand prevents Hunna from improving his position.#T14#
Anand trying to control from Hunna's half guard. Hunna has other ideas though and has regained full guard.
Hunna has a butterfly guard looking to sweep but Anand has passed into side control.
Score +3 for passing guard: Hunna (5) vs (14) Anand
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Hunna manages to get back to half guard.
And that's the end of the fight!
Anand wins on points by 14 to 5.
Aniruddha Anand decided to go for the less than humble approach in his post fight interview, telling everyone how he is going to conquer the world. The crowd seemed to like it when really that sort of approach could have gone either way. |
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Event:
TWG 38 (135lbs, D4): Finals - Round 1
Date: Nov 13, 2022 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the bantamweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Tokyo, with a TWGC record of 1 wins and 0 losses; Aniruddha Anand! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, with a TWGC record of 1 wins and 0 losses; Ronfeiro Talvares!
The judges for this bout are Franklyn Lucas, Joseph Jones and Anthony Taglia.
The fighters bow as they face eachother in the middle of the mat and we are under way.
Talvares tries to close the distance and clinch up but Anand swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Anand looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Talvares tries to clinch but Anand moves out of range.
Talvares shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Anand but Anand pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Talvares shoots in looking for a takedown. Anand tries to sprawl out of it but Talvares keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Anand manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Talvares shoots in for a double leg but Anand sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Aniruddha Anand has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Ronfeiro Talvares.#CL#
Anand clinches with his opponent.
#TD#
Anand has picked Talvares up - he's going for a ride! Anand dumps his opponent to the mat with a thud and settles into half guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Anand (2) vs (0) Talvares#SUB#
Talvares is defending against the submission attempts here by Anand.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Anand prevents Talvares from improving his position.#T1#
Anand is thwarting Talvares's attempts to control the position.#SUB#
Anand is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
#SUB2#
Talvares looking for submissions off his back.#T2#
Anand looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Anand trying to control the pace.
Talvares trying to control here.
#SUB#
Anand seems to be working for a kimura but Talvares defends the submission attempt.#T3#
Well, if Anand is going to just lie there, perhaps we should talk about what we're having for dinner tonight… I'm having a ham and pineapple pizza… Yum. Can't wait.
Anand's ground tactics aren't going to win him many fans. Let's hope he's got fireworks for us if he gets back to his feet because he's not doing much on the ground.
Talvares is not content to let Anand control the position.
Anand sitting and controlling from the half guard. #T4#
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#SUB2#
Talvares looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Talvares is staying active underneath Anand, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Anand perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#T5#
Talvares is trying to get back to full guard.
Anand with a momentary lay and pray from half guard.
Anand is pressing down on Talvares's thigh, looking to free his foot. Talvares is holding on for now. #T6#
Talvares is staying active underneath Anand, who seems content to just control the action from this position. #SUB2#
Talvares looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Talvares won't allow Anand to pass to mount. #SUB#
Talvares is defending against the submission attempts here by Anand.
Anand is figuring out what he wants to do next.#T7##SUB#
Anand is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Talvares sees it coming and defends easily.
Anand wants to free his trapped foot but Talvares is holding on for dear life with his legs. #SUB#
Anand is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Talvares is just riding it out for now. Anand eventually gives up the hold.
Talvares desperately trying to maintain half guard. #T8#
Anand is figuring out what he wants to do next.#SUB2#
Talvares actively working from the bottom here.
Anand is looking to advance position but Talvares won't allow it. #T9##SUB#
Anand is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Talvares wants to get back to full guard.
Anand performing his best blanket impression for a moment.
Talvares is trying to get back to full guard.#SUB#
Anand is trying to work for a kimura but Talvares is defending well.
#T10#
Talvares is looking to get full guard. It looks like he might be successful but at the last minute Anand jumps into side control! Score +3 for passing guard: Anand (5) vs (0) Talvares
Anand has knee on belly and moves into mount. Score +2 for reaching mount: Anand (7) vs (0) Talvares
Talvares is wriggling around trying to escape.
Anand content just to control the position here. #T11#
Anand trying to control but he's not successful this time. #T12#
Talvares working to try and regain half guard.
Anand sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
Talvares gets back to half guard.
Anand frees up his trapped foot and advances to mount. Score +3 for passing guard: Anand (10) vs (0) Talvares#SUB#
Anand is looking to secure an arm. He's managed it! He's pivoting for an armbar - that looks tight! But Talvares has managed to get out of it and now he's in a dominant position. Nice work from Talvares! Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Anand (10) vs (2) Talvares
Talvares must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.#T13#
Talvares controls from within his opponent's guard.
Anand is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Anand (12) vs (2) Talvares
Anand is controlling the pace.
#SUB2#
Talvares actively working from the bottom here.#T14##SUB2#
Talvares actively working from the bottom here.
Anand seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense. #SUB#
Talvares is defending against the submission attempts here by Anand.
And that's the end of the fight!
Anand takes the fight on points by 12 to 2.
In his post fight interview, Aniruddha Anand started talking himself up. Luckily his charisma kept the crowd on side and gave him a good reception. |
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Event:
TWG 38 (135lbs, D4): Montreal Qualifier - Round 1
Date: Nov 04, 2022 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the bantamweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Tokyo, with a TWGC record of 0 wins and 0 losses; Aniruddha Anand! And in the blue corner, fighting out of New York, with a TWGC record of 0 wins and 0 losses; Roy Lansky!
The judges for this bout are Steve Smith, William Peck and Dillan Fox.
The fighters bow as they face eachother in the middle of the mat and we are under way.
Lansky shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Anand defends it nicely.#CL#
Anand has Lansky up against the cage in a clinch.
#TD#
Anand pulls guard successfully.
#SUB#
Anand is working for submissions here. He's thrown up his legs looking for a triangle but Lansky frees his head nicely. Oh but Anand has switched to an armbar! Lansky is tapping furiously! Lovely submission there!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:47 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle Armbar). Aniruddha Anand!
Aniruddha Anand decided to go for the less than humble approach in his post fight interview, telling everyone how he is going to conquer the world. The crowd seemed to like it when really that sort of approach could have gone either way. |
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Event:
TUF Trial 2
Date: Jul 08, 2022 |
#R1##TD2#
Anand gets the takedown into side control.
Anand wants to control but Nlandu Tshilombo is keeping him busy. #SU2#
Anand has had enough of the ground for now and decides to stand.
Nlandu Tshilombo slaps away a takedown attempt from Anand, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Anand has a takedown stuffed.
As Anand looks to move away, Nlandu Tshilombo throws a big counter combo but Anand just gets out of the way.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Anand looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Nlandu Tshilombo is fending him off so far but Anand persists. Nope, Nlandu Tshilombo circles away and we're back to standing.
Francois Nlandu Tshilombo has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Aniruddha Anand.
Anand has a takedown stuffed.#T1#
Anand looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Nice sprawl there from Nlandu Tshilombo as Anand shoots in.
Nlandu Tshilombo appears to be looking for a big counter.
Anand misses with a takedown attempt - Nlandu Tshilombo sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Nlandu Tshilombo is looking to counter the offense by Anand and move into the clinch.
Anand shoots and misses #CL#
and Nlandu Tshilombo counters by clinching up. #TD2#
Anand jumps guard.
Nlandu Tshilombo's corner is telling him to maintain position.
Nlandu Tshilombo would like to get this fight back to the feet but can't get free from the closed guard. #T2#
Nlandu Tshilombo trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Nlandu Tshilombo sitting in guard, not really doing much.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#ES2#
Anand kicks Nlandu Tshilombo off and gets to his feet.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Anand shoots in for a takedown but Nlandu Tshilombo shows good takedown defense.
Nlandu Tshilombo is looking for a counter combo.#TD2#
Anand shoots in for a takedown and gets it.
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 Francois Nlandu Tshilombo.
I think Nlandu Tshilombo 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 1 round of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Ivan Kurochkin scores the fight for Aniruddha Anand!
Judge Aleksei Zolotukhin scores the fight for Francois Nlandu Tshilombo!
Judge Ivan Kurochkin scores the fight as a draw!
The fight ends as a draw! |
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