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Event:
STRIKE! 12
Date: Apr 27, 2024 |
#R1##CL2#
Andersen clinches with his opponent.
Elit lands with a short shot to the head.
Elit blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Andersen looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Andersen swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Andersen misses with a punch on the inside.
Andersen throws a punch but it's blocked by Elit.
Elit throws a punch but it's blocked by Andersen.
Andersen misses with the head strike.
Andersen misses with a short punch on the inside.
Andersen misses with a hook from the clinch.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Elit.
Andersen has a couple of punches blocked by Elit.
Elit tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Elit misses with some punches.
Andersen misses with a hook from the clinch.
Andersen has a couple of punches blocked by Elit.
A head punch on the inside from Andersen fails to land.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Elit blocking some punches.
Andersen misses with the head strike.
Andersen misses with a punch on the inside.
Andersen fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Andersen blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Elit gets through Andersen's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
A head punch on the inside from Andersen fails to land.
Andersen swings wildly with an uppercut but Elit uses good head movement to avoid it. #T1#
Andersen misses with some punches.
Andersen misses with a short punch on the inside.
Elit throws a head punch that misses.
Andersen misses with a short punch on the inside.
Elit working aggressively here.
A head punch on the inside from Andersen fails to land.
Elit swings wildly with an uppercut but Andersen uses good head movement to avoid it.
Elit is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the ropes.
Andersen tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Elit lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Andersen backwards.
Andersen swings wildly with an uppercut but Elit uses good head movement to avoid it.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Andersen.
Elit looks to be in better condition than last time we saw him fight. Obviously he's been working hard on his cardio.
Elit misses with a body punch.
Elit struggles to land a body shot inside as Andersen controls his hands.
Andersen misses with a hook from the clinch.
A short left from Elit.
Andersen tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Andersen throws a punch but it's blocked by Elit.
Andersen has a couple of punches blocked by Elit.
#T2#
Andersen throws a punch but it's blocked by Elit.
Andersen swings wildly with an uppercut but Elit uses good head movement to avoid it.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Andersen.
A body shot lands from Elit.
Andersen has a couple of punches blocked by Elit.
Andersen misses with a short punch on the inside.
Elit scores with a shot to the side of Andersen's head.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Elit misses with a hook from the clinch.
Elit blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Elit scores with a hook to the body.
Andersen swings wildly with an uppercut but Elit uses good head movement to avoid it.
Elit is leaning against Andersen and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Andersen looks winded!
Elit throws a head punch that misses.
Elit throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Elit lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Andersen or not.
Elit wants to stall.
#KD#
Elit creates a bit of space and cracks Andersen with an uppercut that drops him to the canvas! Andersen is wobbled and seems to be struggling to get back to his feet. 3,4,5. He's up! Phew, his manager will be relieved but they're no doubt wondering whether he'll be able to recover properly and get back in the fight!#ROC#Andersen is rocked!
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Andersen darts in trying to clinch
and Elit counters with a beautiful right hand that knocks Andersen out cold! What a finish! Elit is going crazy, running around the mat, summersaulting off the corner posts and screaming into the cameras. Something tells me he's pretty happy!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:55 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Gamma Elit!
Gamma Elit thanked the fans post fight for their support. |
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Event:
STRIKE! - MMA 6
Date: Apr 07, 2024 |
#R1#
Knapp connects with an inside leg kick.
Andersen shoots and misses
and Andersen takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Knapp smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Andersen shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Knapp defends it nicely.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Knapp.
Good standup being displayed there by Knapp as he connects with a hook.
Jab, jab by Knapp - just one landing. #CL#
Andersen darts in and clinches Knapp up against the cage.#TD#
Andersen jumps into guard, dragging Knapp to the mat.
Andersen pulls Knapp in to control the position.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Andersen 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.
Andersen wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now. #T1#
Knapp looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Andersen tries to land a sweep but no joy.
It looks like the ref is thinking about a standup.
Andersen lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.#REVR#
Andersen wants to pass the guard but Knapp is keeping the position.#SUB#
Andersen is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there. #T2#
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Andersen passes Knapp's right leg, so he's now in half guard. #SUB#
Knapp is defending against the submission attempts here by Andersen.
Knapp really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Andersen. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.#SUB#
Andersen is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Andersen tries to pass the half guard into mount. Knapp knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt. #SUB#
Andersen is working for a submission of some sort.
#T3#
Knapp tries to kick Andersen off but Andersen keeps his base steady and stays in half guard.
Andersen wants to free his trapped foot but Knapp is holding on for dear life with his legs. #SUB#
Andersen is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there. #SUB#
Andersen is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
#SUB#
Andersen is looking for a kimura but Knapp is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Andersen to get the leverage. #T4##SUB#
Andersen is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Knapp defends it well.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#SUB#
Andersen is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there. #SUB#
Andersen is working for a kimura but Knapp is defending it quite comfortably.
Andersen prevents Knapp from standing back up.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Gauge Andersen dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.#R2#
Andersen takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Gauge Andersen seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.#TD#
Knapp gets taken down but at least he's managed to land in guard.#SUB#
Andersen drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Andersen jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Andersen is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Knapp can do to turn this around?
Knapp is looking to stand up but Andersen isn't so interested in that idea.
Andersen passes into half guard. #SUB#
Andersen 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.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB#
Andersen is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Knapp doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Andersen. #T1##SUB#
Knapp is defending against the submission attempts here by Andersen.
We've been hearing that Andersen has been drilling a lot of ground and pound in training, so let's see if he get the finish.#SUB#
Andersen is working for a submission here. He's got hold of the far side arm and he's looking for a kimura. He's cranking on the arm and he's got it! Knapp is tapping out! Ouch, that looked like it hurt!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:53 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Gauge Andersen!
A victorious Gauge Andersen thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter. |
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Event:
BANZAI COMBAT 13
Date: Mar 23, 2024 |
#R1##TD#
Andersen looking to score a takedown here. Sweeney is defending well but Andersen drives through and ends up in Sweeney's guard.
Andersen wants to pass the guard but Sweeney is keeping the position.
Sweeney pulls Andersen in close to prevent any damage.
Sweeney manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Andersen manages to get himself to full guard.
#REVB#
Andersen definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Sweeney showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Sweeney tries to free his leg and advance position but Andersen is retaining full guard.
Sweeney is pushing down on Andersen's leg trying to pass to half guard. Andersen is fighting to maintain full guard but Sweeney has managed to sneak the leg through.#T1#
Andersen wants to get back to his feet.
Sweeney is looking for the mount but instead finds himself back in full guard.
Sweeney is fighting to break Andersen's control of his arms but Andersen is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.
Sweeney looking to pass the guard.
Sweeney wants to control from the top but Andersen keeps moving.
Andersen is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Sweeney won't allow Andersen to sweep him here.
Sweeney stays in close to Andersen's body and controls the position. #T2#
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Let's hope that Sweeney 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.
It looks like Sweeney might be adopting somewhat of a lay and pray gameplan here, which I'm sure won't go down too well with the paying fans in attendance... Or the ring announcers come to think of it.
We may be looking at a referee standup if the pace doesn't pick up soon.
Andersen is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.#REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.#TD2#
Sweeney closes the distance and gets a double leg, slamming Andersen to the mat! Andersen manages to get full guard.
Sweeney stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Andersen swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Sweeney 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.
Sweeney looking to sit in guard and control but Andersen gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. #REVR##T3##SUB#
Andersen postures up as if he's going to throw some strikes but drops back for an ankle! Sweeney is in big trouble! He looks ready to tap! But no, he's escaped and dives on top of Andersen, into his guard. #REVB#
Andersen keeping full guard, as Sweeney tries to pass.
Andersen wants to control the position but Sweeney says "no thanks buddy" and passes to half guard.
Sweeney is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.
Andersen holds on for dear life, maintaining half guard for now. #T4#
Sweeney tries to pass to full mount but Andersen defends it.
Andersen is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Still in half guard, Sweeney seems content to control.
Sweeney trying to control the action but Andersen is working from the bottom.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Sweeney perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Kameron Sweeney dominated that round.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare each other down, ready to get back to the action.#R2##TD#
Andersen gets a takedown into half guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Sweeney holds on for dear life, maintaining half guard for now.
Andersen looking to pass the half guard. Not this time. #SUB#
Andersen seems to be working for a kimura but Sweeney defends the submission attempt.
Sweeney wants to improve his position but Andersen is controlling well.
Sweeney desperately trying to maintain half guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Sweeney wants to control but Andersen is keeping busy.
#T1#
Sweeney might have to switch it up a bit here because his efforts to control Andersen haven't been going to plan, at least at the current moment in time.#SUB#
Andersen is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Sweeney defends it well. #SUB#
Andersen is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Sweeney has managed to free his arm - good work.
Sweeney is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Andersen's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Andersen's back!
Andersen wants to escape the position.
Sweeney trying to secure his dominant position for a moment - making sure Andersen doesn't escape.
Sweeney trying desperately to keep hold of the dominant position.
So, who will make the next big move? In this position it could be crucial.
#T2#
Sweeney is not going to allow Andersen to sit and survive in this position.
I really don't envy Andersen right now.
#SUB2#
Sweeney has his arm under Andersen's chin here. Game over son! Sweeney squeezes tightly and Andersen is forced to tap out!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:58 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Kameron Sweeney! |
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Event:
STRIKE! 2
Date: Feb 18, 2024 |
#R1#
Dissonya scores with a jab. Andersen acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Dissonya looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Dissonya pulls out of a head kick attempt.
#CL#
Andersen rushes Dissonya and pushes him back against the ropes in a clinch.
Dissonya working aggressively here.
Andersen misses with a short punch on the inside.
Dissonya working aggressively here.
Andersen has a couple of punches blocked by Dissonya.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Andersen.
Andersen has a couple of punches blocked by Dissonya.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Andersen.
Andersen has a couple of punches blocked by Dissonya.
Dissonya misses with a hook from the clinch.
Andersen throws a punch but it's blocked by Dissonya.
Dissonya working aggressively here.
Andersen blocking some punches.
Andersen misses with a punch on the inside.
Dissonya misses with a hook from the clinch.
Andersen misses with a short punch on the inside.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Andersen.
Dissonya misses with a hook from the clinch.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Andersen.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Dissonya swings away with an uppercut that misses.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Dissonya.
Dissonya misses with a short punch on the inside. #T1#
Dissonya blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Dissonya misses with a hook from the clinch.
Dissonya throws a head punch that misses.
Andersen misses with the head strike.
Dissonya misses with a hook from the clinch.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Dissonya.
Dissonya blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Dissonya misses with a hook from the clinch.
Dissonya blocking some punches.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Andersen.
A short uppercut from Andersen.
Dissonya blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Andersen has a couple of punches blocked by Dissonya.
Andersen swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Andersen has a couple of punches blocked by Dissonya.
Andersen tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Dissonya misses with a short punch on the inside.
Andersen misses with a punch on the inside.
Dissonya throws a head punch that misses.
Andersen lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Dissonya backwards.
A head punch on the inside from Andersen fails to land.
Dissonya swings away with an uppercut that misses.
#T2#
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Andersen.
Andersen misses with a short punch on the inside.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Andersen misses with some punches.
Andersen fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Dissonya working aggressively here.
Dissonya blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Andersen blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Andersen throws a head punch that misses.
Dissonya lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Andersen misses with the head strike.
We've been hearing reports that Andersen has been drilling takedowns in recent sessions so let's see if that has an impact on the result of this fight.
Dissonya swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Dissonya blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Dissonya misses with some punches.
Dissonya fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Andersen fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
A head punch on the inside from Dissonya fails to land.
Dissonya misses with a short punch on the inside.
Dissonya misses with a hook from the clinch.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Andersen.
Andersen swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Andersen throws a head punch that misses.
Dissonya tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
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 Gauge Andersen will probably get the nod.
That's time! Andersen's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.#R2#
Dissonya tests Andersen's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Nice jab there from Dissonya.
Gauge Andersen seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.#CL#
Andersen clinches up against the ropes.
With the fighters clinched against the ropes, Dissonya creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Andersen misses with the head strike.
Dissonya fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Andersen misses with a short punch on the inside.
Dissonya working aggressively here.
Dissonya misses with a punch on the inside.
Andersen misses with a short punch on the inside.
Dissonya misses with the head strike.
Dissonya misses with some punches.
Andersen misses with some punches.
Andersen working aggressively here.
Andersen lands a shoulder strike.
Andersen blocking some punches.
Dissonya misses with a hook from the clinch.
Andersen working aggressively here.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Andersen.
Dissonya swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Andersen misses with a hook from the clinch. #T1#
Andersen fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Andersen misses with the head strike.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Andersen.
Andersen tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Dissonya blocks an uppercut.
Dissonya throws a punch but it's blocked by Andersen.
A head punch on the inside from Dissonya fails to land.
Andersen working aggressively here.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Dissonya.
Dissonya swings wildly with an uppercut but Andersen uses good head movement to avoid it.
Dissonya blocks an uppercut.
Andersen has a couple of punches blocked by Dissonya.
Andersen throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Dissonyas head.
Andersen swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Dissonya has a couple of punches blocked by Andersen.
Dissonya blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Andersen softening up his opponent with strikes, against the ropes.
Dissonya tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Dissonya throws a head punch that misses.
A head punch on the inside from Andersen fails to land.
Dissonya has a couple of punches blocked by Andersen.
#T2#
Dissonya swings wildly with an uppercut but Andersen uses good head movement to avoid it.
Andersen swings wildly with an uppercut but Dissonya uses good head movement to avoid it.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Andersen swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Andersen blocking some punches.
Andersen has a couple of punches blocked by Dissonya.
Andersen misses with a hook from the clinch.
Dissonya blocking some punches.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Dissonya.
A short right from Dissonya on the inside.
Dissonya misses with some punches.
A head punch on the inside from Andersen fails to land.
Dissonya lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Andersen backwards.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Dissonya.
Dissonya blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
With the fighters clinched against the ropes, Andersen creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Dissonya has a couple of punches blocked by Andersen.
Andersen swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Dissonya blocks an uppercut.
Andersen swings away with an uppercut that misses.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Gauge Andersen dominated that second round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!#R3#
Dissonya lands a head kick. Andersen smiles back at him and beckons him forward.
A jab lands there for Dissonya.#CL#
Andersen rushes Dissonya and pushes him back against the ropes in a clinch.
Andersen blocks an uppercut.
Dissonya misses with some punches.
Dissonya throws a punch but it's blocked by Andersen.
Dissonya misses with the head strike.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Dissonya.
A head punch on the inside from Dissonya fails to land.
Andersen blocks an uppercut.
Dissonya swings wildly with an uppercut but Andersen uses good head movement to avoid it.
Dissonya blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Andersen working aggressively here.
Andersen throws a head punch that misses.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A nice left hand lands by Andersen.
Dissonya has a couple of punches blocked by Andersen.
Dissonya throws a head punch that misses.
Dissonya lands on the inside with an uppercut.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Andersen misses with the head strike.
Andersen lands with a light punch inside. #CUT#It looks like Enders Dissonya has been cut.
A head punch on the inside from Andersen fails to land.
Gauge Andersen has scored more points in the clinch so far.#T1#
Dissonya swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Dissonya throws a head punch that misses.
Enders Dissonya has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Andersen swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Dissonya throws a punch but it's blocked by Andersen.
Andersen blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Gauge Andersen is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Andersen misses with a punch on the inside.
Dissonya blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Dissonya working aggressively here.
Andersen blocks an uppercut.
Dissonya fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Dissonya swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Andersen fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
A head punch on the inside from Dissonya fails to land.
Dissonya swings wildly with an uppercut but Andersen uses good head movement to avoid it.
Dissonya throws a head punch that misses. #T2#
Dissonya blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
A head punch on the inside from Dissonya fails to land.
Dissonya blocking some punches.
Andersen blocking some punches.
Dissonya fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Dissonya blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Andersen misses with a hook from the clinch.
Dissonya fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Dissonya misses with the head strike.
Andersen blocking some punches.
Dissonya misses with a punch on the inside.
Dissonya working aggressively here.
Dissonya throws a head punch that misses.
And that's the end of the fight!
Enders Dissonya comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Andersen 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 Nard Betker scores the fight 29:28
Judge Daniel Blasius scores the fight 29:28
Judge Radbod Blank scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Gauge Andersen!
A victorious Gauge Andersen thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter. |
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Jan 22, 2024 |
#R1##TD2#
Andersen gets the takedown into side control.
Toluoi tries to improve position but can't. #SUB2#
Andersen tries for a kimura but Toluoi is defending well.
Toluoi struggling a bit here.#SUB2#
Andersen swings around for an armbar but Toluoi sees it coming a mile off and turns beautifully into Andersen's guard.
Andersen keeping full guard, as Toluoi tries to pass.
Toluoi is stalling in the full guard.
Andersen controls Toluoi momentarily but Toluoi frees himself. #T1#
Andersen keeping moving, preventing Toluoi from controlling successfully.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Andersen wants to sweep here but Toluoi controlling him for the moment.
Toluoi content to stall in guard here.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Toluoi stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Andersen swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Andersen keeping moving, preventing Toluoi from controlling successfully. #T2#
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Andersen trying to control the position.
Toluoi has decided he wants to stand but the closed guard of Andersen is proving hard to escape from.
Toluoi has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Toluoi wants to control from the top but Andersen keeps moving.
The referee must be thinking about standing these guys back up.
Andersen is pulling down on Toluoi's head to control his posture. #REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Toluoi fails in his attempt to clinch.
Andersen changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.#TD#
Toluoi shoots in with a lovely double leg takedown. Andersen manages to land in full guard to minimise the damage.
Andersen trying to control the position.
#T3#
Toluoi tries to stand but Andersen is controlling from the bottom.
Andersen 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.
Toluoi is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
Toluoi seems to have a rather negative gameplan on the ground. He seems keen to just score the takedown and hold down Andersen for as long as he can get away with.
Andersen tries to land a sweep but no joy. #T4#
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.
Toluoi stays in close to Andersen's body and controls the position.
Andersen manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Toluoi manages to get himself to full guard.
#REVB##SUB2#
Andersen drops back for a leg but he's not going to get it - he lets go and Toluoi dives on top into guard.#REVR#
Toluoi has decided he wants to stand but the closed guard of Andersen is proving hard to escape from.
Andersen trying to control the position.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Farhad Toluoi dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!#R2#
Andersen shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Toluoi as he jumps to the side.
Andersen tries to clinch there but Toluoi circles away.
No luck for Toluoi with that takedown attempt. #CL2#
Andersen moves into the clinch.#TD2#
Andersen jumps guard.
#SUB2#
Andersen is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Toluoi defends well.
Toluoi slips nicely into half guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Andersen is looking for a sweep. Toluoi is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.#T1#
Andersen trying to control from the bottom.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Toluoi lands a nice short elbow.
Toluoi thows a huge punch but Andersen dodges it nicely.
Toluoi is trying to control. Andersen wants to improve his position but can't escape this time. #SUB#
Toluoi is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Andersen defends it well.
Toluoi wants to take a breather but Andersen is having none of it.
Toluoi wants to stand up but Andersen has a hold of him and won't allow it.
Andersen slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.#T2#
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Andersen keeping moving, preventing Toluoi from controlling successfully.
Andersen lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.#REVB##SUB2#
Andersen is holding a leg here, probably looking for an ankle lock - he drops back and goes for it! Toluoi is in trouble! Is it all over??? No! Toluoi has escaped and now he's on top! #REVR#
Toluoi is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.#T3#
Toluoi content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
Andersen is trying to control the position but Toluoi postures up.
Toluoi wants to control from the top but Andersen keeps moving.
Toluoi pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Andersen is keeping the position for now.
Toluoi sitting in guard, not really doing much.
Andersen is trying to keep Toluoi in close.
#T4#
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Toluoi landing with the ground and pound.
Andersen is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Andersen keeping moving, preventing Toluoi from controlling successfully.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!#SUB2#
Andersen throws his legs up looking for a submission but Toluoi uses it to pass to side control.
Andersen is sneaking out the side here. He's bucked Toluoi off and has taken his back!
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Gauge Andersen will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! And we move into the final round!#R3#
Andersen closes the distance and clinches up with Toluoi, looking for a takedown. Andersen pushes Toluoi against the cage but Toluoi circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Andersen fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Andersen is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Toluoi will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Andersen fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Farhad Toluoi has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Gauge Andersen.
Andersen tries to close the distance and clinch but Toluoi swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Toluoi scores with a jab to the body.
Andersen looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Toluoi is fending him off so far but Andersen persists. Nope, Toluoi circles away and we're back to standing.
Toluoi goes for a double leg but Andersen avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Andersen continues to drive forward.#TD2#
Andersen has moved round to his opponent's back and is looking for a suplex! Oh snap! He's tossed Toluoi clear over his head and slammed him to the mat!
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Toluoi just trying to survive but Andersen is wriggling into a better position, looking to finish. #SUB2#
Andersen looking to break Toluoi's wrist control so he can sink in the choke. Toluoi remaining controlled and patient though - he really has to keep calm otherwise Andersen will wrap this one up with the rear naked choke!#T1##SUB2#
Andersen is staying calm and holding on to the back position, whilst working on a rear naked choke. Toluoi is defending well though. Andersen let's go of the attempt for now.
Toluoi just trying to survive but Andersen is wriggling into a better position, looking to finish.
Andersen takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.#SUB2#
Andersen is looking for the choke from the back position but Toluoi is controlling his hands well.
Toluoi looks to control his opponent's hands but he's not mananging it at the moment. #SUB2#
Andersen is looking to finish the fight by rear naked choke. Toluoi knows exactly what he's got planned though, so he's defending well. Maybe a few strikes would soften Toluoi for a finish. #SUB2#
Andersen has his hand under the chin of his opponent looking for the choke. He's nearly got it! This one could be all over! But no, Toluoi has freed his hand and lives to survive another… well, another couple of seconds at least!
Toluoi tries to escape but Andersen has the hooks in and won't let him break free. #T2##SUB2#
Andersen tightening his grip on Toluoi, looking for the choke. #SUB2#
Andersen is working for the rear naked choke. He has one arm under the chin but Toluoi has hold of the other arm. A bit of a stalemate here. #SUB2#
Andersen has got one arm under Toluoi's chin. This could be trouble... Toluoi trying to control the other hand but Andersen gets it free and sqeezes tight - just a matter of time now! Yep, Toluoi has tapped out! The fight is over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:50 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Gauge Andersen! |
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