Play by Play - Fighter's Fight Commentary

Event: RFL-64 FE vs. UTH
Date: Feb 16, 2019

#R1#
Anthony throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Boretti waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Anthony.
Carmelo Anthony seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
A good leg kick by Boretti.
Anthony changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
The fighters circle momentarily. Boretti darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Anthony bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Anthony keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Boretti misses with a body kick.
Anthony looks to throw a body kick
and Boretti counters with an inside leg kick.
We've been informed that Boretti has been sparring a lot of Muay Thai in the buildup to this fight so let's see if that has an impact on the result.
Boretti connects with an inside leg kick.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Anthony throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Boretti sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Boretti moves out of range of the body kick from Anthony.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Anthony.
Anthony ducks under a wild hook from Boretti.
Anthony fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Boretti.#T1#
Anthony takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Anthony throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Boretti counters with a stiff right hand.
Boretti scores with the left hand. Anthony knows he should have avoided that one.
Boretti throws a body punch but Anthony moves out of range.
Anthony pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Anthony throws a leg kick but Boretti checks it.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Anthony.
A slow jab from Anthony misses its intended target.
Anthony jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Anthony misses with a low kick.
Boretti lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Boretti throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Boretti checks the leg kick.
The crowd cheers as Anthony lands an impressive looking overhand right. Boretti doesn't seem phased though.#T2#
Anthony throws out a leg kick but Boretti moves out of range and Anthony only half commits.
Despite the aggression on Boretti's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Anthony swings widly with a right hand
and Boretti counters with a nice uppercut.
Nice shot lands for Boretti.
A slow jab from Boretti misses its intended target.
Boretti throws a low kick but Anthony moves out of range easily.
Anthony throws a right hand that misses
and Boretti counters with a left to the body.
Boretti takes a nasty kick to the mid section... That should keep him thinking. Does he try and block and risk a head kick landing?
Boretti lands with a right hand.
Boretti connects with a body shot.
Anthony connects with a jab.
Boretti is landing a lot of head punches in this opening round! Anthony had better start moving his head a bit unless he wants his face to turn into pâté.
Anthony missing with a left hand there. Boretti was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Boretti looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Anthony uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Boretti.
Anthony tries to land a body kick
and Boretti cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Anthony misses with a wild body shot. #T3#
Boretti connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Anthony throws a big shot that misses.
Boretti throws a chopping leg kick but Anthony manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Boretti scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Anthony walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Boretti checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Anthony throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Anthony is looking light on his feet compared to last time was saw him fight.
Anthony keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Boretti.
Anthony throws a low kick, looking for Boretti's leg but Boretti calmly moves out of range.
Boretti scores with a hook.
Anthony tries a low kick but Boretti avoids it.
A looping hook to the body misses from Boretti. Anthony does a little dance to reset his feet.
Anthony throwing a counter right hand but Boretti manages to avoid it.
Anthony tests Boretti's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Anthony uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Boretti.
Anthony misses with a hook
and Boretti counters with a thumping low kick. #T4#
Boretti fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Anthony on the side of the head.
Anthony misses with a lunging right hand
and Boretti counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Boretti throws a body shot but no joy.
Anthony misses with a looping right.
Anthony is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Anthony misses with a low kick.
A bone on bone clash there as Boretti blocks the leg kick.
Anthony walks into a left hand.
Anthony looks to throw a body kick
and Boretti counters with a low kick, right behind Anthony 's knee.
Boretti keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Boretti thows a leg kick but Anthony checks it
and Anthony counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Boretti lands a leg kick that knocks Anthony off balance momentarily.
Boretti displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Anthony throws out the jab.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Matteo Boretti 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#
Boretti bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Anthony fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Boretti is out of range.
The fighters circling - Boretti throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Boretti takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Boretti throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Anthony cracks the inside of Boretti's front leg.
Boretti misses with a straight right.
Boretti throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Anthony with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Boretti looks to land a combination. Anthony sees it coming but can only parry a couple of the shots.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Anthony chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Boretti can pounce on him.
Anthony tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Boretti was well out of range. Poor timing from Anthony.
Boretti looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Anthony misses with a body shot.
Anthony slips under a jab.#T1#
A looping hook to the body misses from Boretti. Anthony does a little dance to reset his feet.
Boretti throws the left hand but Anthony avoids the punch easily.
Anthony has not gone for a single takedown so far in this fight, which seems like a very strange tactic when you consider that he has the superior wrestling and BJJ.
Some wild striking there from Boretti.
Anthony was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
Boretti slips a straight right by Anthony.
Anthony swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Anthony ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Anthony scores with a head kick.
Both fighters circling a little - Boretti finishes the exchange with a kick to the body.
Boretti throws a nice outside leg kick.
Boretti throws a hook to the side of Anthony's head but Anthony sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Boretti misses with a low kick.
Anthony throws an overhand right that lands on Boretti's shoulder, as Boretti tries to avoid the shot.
Boretti only half commits to the counter leg kick.
Boretti takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.#T2#
A nice leg kick lands there from Boretti.
Anthony throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Boretti sees it coming and avoids it easily.
A countering left hand to the body from Boretti misses.
Anthony takes one on the button.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Anthony throws a chopping leg kick but Boretti manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Boretti connects with a nice looking jab.
A decent looking cross lands there for Boretti.
Boretti ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Anthony is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Boretti throws a combination that misses
and Anthony counters with a stiff right hand.
Boretti throws a hook but Anthony blocks it.
Anthony misses with a kick to the body
and Boretti cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Anthony throws a low kick but it's checked well by Boretti.
Boretti lands a jab to the head.
Boretti wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.#T3#
Boretti checks a low kick from Anthony.
Anthony swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Boretti blocks a leg kick.
A nice side step and Boretti releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
Decent striking displayed by Anthony there.
A left lands for Anthony.
Boretti throws a leg kick but Anthony moved away.
Anthony scores with a jab.
Boretti throws a body shot but no joy.
Anthony looks to land a left hand but Boretti moved out of range nicely.
Anthony waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Boretti.
Anthony misses with a body shot.
Boretti checks the leg kick.
Boretti on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there. #T4#
A combination from Boretti does no damage.
Boretti walks into a stiff left hand from Anthony.
Boretti scores with a jab. Anthony acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
This has been an exciting period of action!
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Anthony.
Boretti has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Anthony finds it's way round the side to connect with Boretti's head.
Boretti lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
A punch lands to the side of Anthony 's head but he takes it in his stride.#ROC2#
Anthony is rocked!
Anthony circles to his right, straight into a beautiful hook by Boretti. Anthony falls face first into the canvas - great knockout victory for Boretti!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:40 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Matteo Boretti!
In his post fight interview, Matteo Boretti started talking himself up. Luckily his charisma kept the crowd on side and gave him a good reception.

Event: RFLFN-11
Date: Jan 23, 2019

#R1#
Anthony misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Falcone.
Anthony uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Falcone.
A shot to the liver by Anthony. Beautiful body shot.
Anthony looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Falcone 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.
Anthony jabs Falcone right on the nose. Falcone blinks but takes it well.
Anthony throws a big shot that misses.
Anthony throws a leg kick which misses Falcone's front leg but catches the back leg as Falcone tries to avoid it.
Anthony thows a left - swing and a miss!
Falcone steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Anthony.
Anthony throws a leg kick but Falcone checks it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Falcone with a nice cross.
Falcone uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Anthony.
Falcone lands a vicious shot with the stealth of a sniper and the strength of a viper. Are vipers that strong? I can think of lots of things that are stronger than a viper - not many rhyme with sniper though.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Falcone cracks Anthony with a good jab.
Anthony moves out of range of the strikes.
Anthony was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
Anthony looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Falcone staying out of range there.#T1#
Falcone pivots, looking for a leg kick but Anthony is out of range and Falcone settles back down.
Anthony misses with a body kick.
Anthony on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Anthony takes a swing at Falcone's ribcage but misses.
Falcone throws a right hand that Anthony ducks under and follows up with a left that Anthony also avoids with ease.
Falcone connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Falcone ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Anthony bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Anthony takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Anthony uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Falcone.
Falcone misses with a low kick.
Falcone takes a jab right on the kisser.
Falcone avoids the body shot from Anthony.
Anthony throws a poor cross that misses
and Falcone counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Falcone swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.#T2#
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!
Anthony shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Falcone digs a good hook to Anthony's body.
Anthony takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Falcone throws a right and a left that Anthony avoids nicely.
Anthony lands a nice looking kick to the body. Falcone takes a step back to recover.
Falcone takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Falcone looks to throw the jab but Anthony is out of range.
Falcone's coach down at Stark Slugger Society was telling us pre-fight that they have been working on Falcone's balance. Obviously they view that as a key factor in the outcome of this fight.
Anthony waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Falcone.
Falcone lands a nice shot to the body.
Falcone misses with an uppercut.
Falcone fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Anthony manages to avoid it.
Anthony throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Falcone scores with a counter punch that sends Anthony to the canvas! Falcone smells blood - he's punishing Anthony with more strikes and the ref has stopped it! Anthony has no idea where he is - he's tackled the ref... oh dear, poor guy, the crowd is in hysterics!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:53 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Anthony Falcone!
Anthony Falcone is the new middleweight champion!
After the big win, Anthony Falcone made sure to do all the important stuff like thanking his sponsors Hell's Balls Recovery (160) and telling the interviewer how much he loves him.

Event: RFLFN-8
Date: Jan 02, 2019

#R1#
Anthony lands a front kick.
Weight throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
The fighters circle momentarily. Anthony darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Weight throws a hook but Anthony blocks it.
Anthony swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
Anthony looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Anthony lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Weight avoids the head kick by Anthony. #CL2#
Anthony tries to keep at a distance but Weight has taken the fight into the clinch.
Weight misses with a body punch.
Anthony lands a left hand.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Anthony creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Anthony has a couple of punches blocked by Weight.
Weight tries to work over Anthony's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Anthony tries to throw a body punch but Weight avoids it by throwing Anthony back against the cage.
Weight prevents a body shot from Anthony.
Weight goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Anthony is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Anthony.
Weight misses with a body punch. #T1#
Stalling in the clinch from Anthony.
Weight blocking some punches.
A head punch on the inside from Weight fails to land.
Anthony looking to stall.
The pace slowing considerably in the clinch, as Anthony takes a break from that fighting nonsense to think about the finer things in life.
Anthony misses with some punches.
Anthony wants to stall.
Anthony tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
A right hand to the body from Weight.
A shot in the inside from Weight.
The pace really dropping off here, momentarily.
Weight lands an uppercut.
Weight misses with the head strike.
The pace slowing considerably in the clinch, as Anthony takes a break from that fighting nonsense to think about the finer things in life.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Weight as Anthony tries to tie him up. #T2#
The ref breaks the fighters up, due to lack of action by Carmelo Anthony.
Anthony tries to clinch but Weight moves out of range.
A combination from Weight does no damage.
A good leg kick by Anthony.
Anthony avoids the body shot from Weight.
Anthony is looking to counter the offense by Weight and move into the clinch.
Anthony swings widly with a right hand
and Weight counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Anthony lands a nice leg kick that just misses Weight's sensitive parts.
A big right from Anthony misses.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!#CL2#
Weight instigates a clinch.
A nice left hand lands by Weight.
Weight misses with a punch to the body.
Anthony lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Anthony has a couple of punches blocked by Weight.
Anthony scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Weight tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Anthony's elbow.
Weight lands a shoulder strike.
Anthony misses with a short punch on the inside.
Anthony has a couple of punches blocked by Weight. #T3#
Weight lands a right hand that snaps the head of Anthony backwards.
Anthony tries to throw a body punch but Weight avoids it by throwing Anthony back against the cage.
Weight blocking some punches. #BC#
Anthony's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Anthony misses the jab.
Weight tries to clinch up but Anthony circles away and keeps his distance.
Weight catches Anthony with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
A jab from Weight misses.
Weight checks the leg kick.
Weight drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Anthony swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Weight lands with an uppercut that bounces Anthony off the cage and back into range.
Anthony chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Anthony misses with a looping left.
Anthony scores with a body shot.
The fight stays on the outside here - Weight looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Carmelo Anthony seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.#T4#
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Nice straight punches there by Anthony. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Anthony.
Anthony throws a nice head kick!
Weight avoids the body shot from Anthony.
Weight takes a kick to the side of the head.
Anthony uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Weight.
Weight throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Anthony throws a looping overhand right but Weight ducks down to avoid it.
Anthony lands a right hook to the body.
Danga de danga de dang - Anthony scores with a four punch combination!
Anthony scores with a nice strike.#ROC#
Weight is rocked!
Anthony takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Weight is still on wobbly legs! Can Anthony finish him?
A lazy left from Anthony finds it's target.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Carmelo Anthony dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
#R2#
Anthony cracks Weight with a hook to the temple - Weight is on wobbly legs here! Anthony swarms him with hook after hook, landing with each one! Weight falls to the canvas face first and the referee dives in to stop the fight! Anthony wins by TKO!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:05 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Punches). Carmelo Anthony!
Carmelo Anthony retains his middleweight title!
After winning the bout, Carmelo Anthony thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility.

Event: RFLFN-6
Date: Dec 05, 2018

#R1#
Sailcirc connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Anthony's hands.
Sailcirc throws a hook to the side of Anthony's head but Anthony sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Sailcirc throws a body punch but Anthony moves out of range.
Anthony lands the left hand.
Sailcirc ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Anthony moves away.
Nice jab there from Anthony.
Anthony loads up on a big right hand but Sailcirc slips the punch.
We've been hearing reports that Sailcirc has been drilling takedowns in recent sessions so let's see if that has an impact on the result of this fight.
Sailcirc missing with a left hand there. Anthony was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Sailcirc throws a hook but Anthony blocks it.
Sailcirc displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Anthony throws out the jab.
Sailcirc tries to counter with a takedown but Anthony is quick to defend against it.
Anthony lands a vicious shot with the stealth of a sniper and the strength of a viper. Are vipers that strong? I can think of lots of things that are stronger than a viper - not many rhyme with sniper though.
Anthony throws a leg kick that misses.
Torcadall Sailcirc seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.#T1#
Anthony lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Sailcirc slips a straight right by Anthony.
Sailcirc just misses with a punch to the body.
Anthony moves away from the strike by Sailcirc.
Anthony connects with a looping right hand.
Sailcirc lands a jab.
Sailcirc missing with a left hand there. Anthony was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Anthony steps in looking to clinch after the strikes miss from Sailcirc.
A big right from Sailcirc misses.
Anthony ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.#T2#
Anthony loads up on a big right hand but Sailcirc slips the punch.
Anthony throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Sailcirc.
Anthony ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Sailcirc moves away.
Anthony misses with a low kick.
A shot to the liver by Anthony. Beautiful body shot.
Sailcirc throws a body shot but no joy.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Anthony! But no joy.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Nice takedown defense from Anthony. No joy for Sailcirc on that attempt.
A big left from Sailcirc misses.
Sailcirc swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Anthony moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.#T3#
Anthony misses with a straight left.
Anthony ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Sailcirc moves away.
Sailcirc changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
Anthony pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Anthony takes a swing at Sailcirc's ribcage but misses.
Sailcirc just misses with a punch to the body.
Anthony throws a looping overhand right but Sailcirc ducks down to avoid it.
Anthony looks to land a left hand but Sailcirc moved out of range nicely.
Sailcirc throws the left hand but Anthony avoids the punch easily.
Sailcirc takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders. #T4#
Anthony misses with a body shot.
Sailcirc shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Anthony but Anthony pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Anthony changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Anthony swings for the body but Sailcirc moves out of range.
Anthony fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Sailcirc throws a jab when Anthony was well out of range.
Anthony throws the left hand but Sailcirc avoids the punch easily.
Sailcirc checks a leg kick.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Carmelo Anthony dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
#R2#
Anthony misses with a wild body shot.
Sailcirc is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Anthony.
Sailcirc takes a shot to the body in his stride.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Sailcirc is defended easily by Anthony.
Anthony pulls out of a head kick attempt.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Sailcirc lands a jab to the head.
Anthony thuds a left hand into Sailcirc's body.
Anthony looks to score with a jab to the body but Sailcirc is just out of range.#T1#
Sailcirc swings for the body but Anthony moves out of range.
Sailcirc lands a jab.
Anthony is looking to land body kicks.
Sailcirc throws a hook but Anthony blocks it.
Anthony looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Sailcirc loads up on a big right hand but Anthony slips the punch.
Carmelo Anthony is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Anthony throws a body shot but no joy.
This entire fight has taken place on the feet so far and you wonder whether Sailcirc might be better served trying to take this one to the ground because he's losing the standup battle so far.
Anthony is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Sailcirc closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Sailcirc steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Anthony.
Sailcirc appears to be looking for a counter takedown.#T2#
Anthony lands with an overhand left.
Sailcirc walks into a stiff left hand from Anthony.
Sailcirc takes a swing at Anthony's ribcage but misses.
Anthony slips under a jab.
Anthony swings for the body but Sailcirc moves out of range.
Nice defenses there by Anthony.
Anthony has worked on his takedown defense in the runup to this fight and it is paying off so far.
Sailcirc throws a jab but it's blocked by Anthony.
Anthony looks like he wants to counter punch here.
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!
Sailcirc blocks a head kick by Anthony.
Sailcirc half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
Anthony swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Sailcirc.
Sailcirc throws a jab when Anthony was well out of range.#T3#
Sailcirc misses with a left hand
and Sailcirc takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Sailcirc ducks under a wild hook from Anthony.
Anthony looks to land a right hand but Sailcirc moved out of range.
Sailcirc tries to counter with a takedown but Anthony is quick to defend against it.
Anthony cracks Sailcirc with an open hand slap.
Anthony connects with a jab.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Sailcirc.
Sailcirc loads up on a big right hand but Anthony slips the punch.
Sailcirc avoids the clinch attempt nicely. #T4#
Anthony avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
It seemed like Anthony was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Sailcirc avoids the body shot from Anthony.
Sailcirc fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Anthony on the side of the head.
Anthony tries to clinch but Sailcirc is having none of it.
Sailcirc throws a right hand that misses
and Anthony makes him pay by landing a thudding low kick.
Sailcirc fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Anthony manages to avoid it.
Anthony feints and then cracks Sailcirc's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Sailcirc down. #TD#
Sailcirc shoots in and scores a nice double leg takedown into half guard.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.#SUB#
Sailcirc is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Anthony sees it coming and defends easily.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Carmelo Anthony showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's time! Sailcirc's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
#R3#
Jab by Anthony.
Sailcirc shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Anthony sprawls well. Anthony wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Sailcirc gets slowly back to his feet.
Anthony scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Anthony throws a hook but Sailcirc blocks it.
Sailcirc appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
Sailcirc slips under a jab.#T1#
Sailcirc shoots for a double leg takedown but Anthony sprawls well. He's pushed Sailcirc's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Anthony stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Anthony wants it to stay on the feet.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Torcadall Sailcirc. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Anthony fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Sailcirc manages to avoid it.
Sailcirc feinted with a counter takedown.
Sailcirc shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Anthony but Anthony pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Sailcirc misses with a looping left.
Sailcirc throws a hook to the side of Anthony's head but Anthony sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.#TD#
Sailcirc is looking for a takedown here. He's shot in and has managed to get it, finishing up in Anthony's half guard.
Anthony won't allow Sailcirc to pass to mount. #T2#
Anthony gets back to full guard.
Anthony controlling the position.
Sailcirc wants to control from the top but Anthony keeps moving. #SUB#
Sailcirc drops back looking for a leg! Anthony is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Anthony manages to kick Sailcirc off! Sailcirc jumps back into Anthony's guard. #SUB#
Sailcirc 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. #T3#
Sailcirc pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Anthony is keeping the position for now. #SUB#
Sailcirc 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.
Sailcirc wants to control from the top but Anthony keeps moving. #REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Sailcirc misses with a wild body shot. #T4#
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Sailcirc.
Sailcirc throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Carmelo Anthony seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Sailcirc takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Sailcirc on the wrong end of a nice jab.#TD#
Sailcirc looks for a takedown. He's got it. We're now in half guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Anthony is doing well to control the position and prevent Sailcirc from advancing to side control.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Sailcirc prevents Anthony from improving his position.
Sailcirc tries to pass to full mount but Anthony defends it.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close third round but Carmelo Anthony just about did enough to take it.
That's time! Back to the action!
#R4#
Anthony lands with a kick to the ribs.
Anthony lands with a good body shot.
Sailcirc avoids the body shot from Anthony.
Sailcirc shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Anthony cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Sailcirc ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Anthony moves away.
Sailcirc uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Anthony throws out a powerful jab.#T1#
Sailcirc throws a lazy right hand but Anthony sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Sailcirc blocks a head kick by Anthony.
Sailcirc throws out a loose jab but Anthony uses good head movement to avoid it.
Anthony loads up on a big right hand but Sailcirc slips the punch.
Sailcirc with a nice cross.
Sailcirc blocks a jab.
Sailcirc staying out of range there.
Sailcirc attempts a counter takedown but Anthony avoids it well and moves away.
Anthony has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Sailcirc. #T2#
Anthony slips under a jab.
Anthony is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Sailcirc takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
A looping hook to the body misses from Sailcirc. Anthony does a little dance to reset his feet.
Anthony keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Anthony throws out a powerful jab.
Anthony keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Sailcirc.
Sailcirc scores with a jab to the jaw.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Sailcirc takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.#T3#
Anthony uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Sailcirc.
Anthony looks to throw the jab but Sailcirc is out of range.
Sailcirc looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
Sailcirc has a takedown stuffed.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Torcadall Sailcirc. That's going to take a lot out of him.#TD#
Sailcirc gets the takedown into side control. #SUB#
Sailcirc is trying to get an arm triangle but Anthony is defending well. #SUB#
Sailcirc wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Anthony, who protects the arm well. #T4#
A bit of a lull in the action here.
Anthony manages to work his way to half guard, despite Sailcirc's best efforts.
Anthony trying to control here. #SUB#
Sailcirc is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game. #SUB#
Sailcirc wants to work for an arm triangle but Anthony is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.#SUB#
Sailcirc is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Carmelo Anthony dominated that fourth round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!
#R5#
Anthony scores with a hook to the body. Sailcirc takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Anthony pushes Sailcirc away with a front kick.
Sailcirc lands with a good body shot.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Anthony pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Sailcirc attempts a counter takedown but Anthony avoids it well and moves away.
Anthony walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Anthony lands a nice shot to the body. #T1#
Anthony slaps away a takedown attempt from Sailcirc, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Anthony defending well as Sailcirc loads up on a big left hand.
A little jabbing left from Anthony on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Nice uppercut lands for Anthony. That snapped Sailcirc's head back. #TD#
Sailcirc shoots in and bounces Anthony off the cage to secure the takedown into guard.
Sailcirc pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Anthony is keeping the position for now.
Anthony is pulling down on Sailcirc's head. It's preventing any offense from Sailcirc, at least for the moment.
Torcadall Sailcirc has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T2#
Anthony keeping full guard, as Sailcirc tries to pass.
Anthony pulls Sailcirc in close to his closed guard and prevents Sailcirc from doing any damage or advancing position.
Anthony keeping moving, preventing Sailcirc from controlling successfully.
The referee claps his hands together and tells the fighters to work.#T3##SUB#
Sailcirc 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. #REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Anthony slips under a jab from Sailcirc.
Anthony now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
Anthony throws a shot from downtown. Sailcirc moves away and avoids it.
Anthony throws a jab but it's blocked by Sailcirc.
Anthony throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Sailcirc sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Sailcirc misses with an uppercut
letting Anthony counter with a right hand.
Sailcirc thows a left - swing and a miss!
Anthony throws an overhand right that lands on Sailcirc's shoulder, as Sailcirc tries to avoid the shot.
Sailcirc is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Anthony. #T4#
Anthony takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Anthony comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Sailcirc takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Sailcirc tries to move into range but Anthony moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Sailcirc loads up on a big right hand but Anthony slips the punch.
Sailcirc swings for the body but Anthony moves out of range.
Anthony swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Sailcirc avoids a lazy jab quite easily.#CL2#
Anthony closes the distance and pushes Sailcirc back into the cage.

And that's the end of the fight!
Carmelo Anthony comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Anthony 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 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Don Winkell scores the fight 45:50
Judge Jack Bonds scores the fight 46:49
Judge Percy O'Donnell scores the fight 45:50

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Carmelo Anthony!
Carmelo Anthony is the new middleweight champion!
During a confident post fight interview, Carmelo Anthony thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.

Event: RFLFN-3
Date: Nov 07, 2018

#R1#
Anthony loads up on a big right hand but Sailcirc slips the punch.
Anthony thows a body kick. Sailcirc tries to catch it but that hurt him.
Sailcirc keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Anthony throws a shot from downtown. Sailcirc moves away and avoids it.
Anthony scores with a nice right hand.
Sailcirc takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
A low kick from Anthony misses #TD2#
and Sailcirc counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by Sailcirc.
Anthony keeping moving, preventing Sailcirc from controlling successfully. #T1#
Sailcirc tries to free his leg and advance position but Anthony is retaining full guard.
Sailcirc sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Anthony's guard. #SUB2#
Sailcirc is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Anthony doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Sailcirc.
Anthony is trying to maintain the position but Sailcirc is very close to passing his half guard.#SUB2#
Sailcirc is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Anthony is just riding it out for now. Sailcirc eventually gives up the hold.
Sailcirc wants to take a breather but Anthony is having none of it. #T2#
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.#SUB2#
Sailcirc is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Anthony sees it coming and defends easily.
Anthony is trying to get back to full guard.
Sailcirc wants to take a breather but Anthony is having none of it. #SUB2#
Sailcirc is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Sailcirc uses his free foot to push down on Anthony's thigh. Eventually he works his other foot free and he's advanced to mount - this is trouble for Anthony.
Anthony knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Sailcirc on the ground.#SUB2#
Sailcirc goes for an armbar but Anthony turns quickly into his guard - lovely anticipation from Anthony. #T3#
Sailcirc tries to land a sweep but no joy. #SUB2#
Sailcirc escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Anthony gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Sailcirc has a closed guard, preventing Anthony from standing up.
Anthony won't allow Sailcirc to sweep him here. #SUB2#
Sailcirc is looking for a triangle but Anthony pushes his legs off easily.
Anthony passes Sailcirc's left leg - he's now in half guard.
Sailcirc is looking to improve his position. #T4#
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.#SUB2#
Sailcirc looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Anthony performing his best blanket impression for a moment.
Sailcirc is looking for a sweep. Anthony is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!#SUB2#
Sailcirc is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Anthony pulls his head out easily.
Anthony stalling.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close round but I would say that Carmelo Anthony will probably get the nod.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
#R2#
Anthony throws a leg kick #TD2#
and Sailcirc decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in Anthony's guard.
Sailcirc trying to control but Anthony is working from the bottom. #SUB2#
Sailcirc drops back looking for a leg! Anthony is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Anthony manages to kick Sailcirc off! Sailcirc jumps back into Anthony's guard.
Sailcirc works a leg free and moves into half guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB2#
Sailcirc seems to be working for a kimura but Anthony defends the submission attempt.#SUB2#
Sailcirc is looking for a kimura. It's pretty deep but Anthony still has the half guard so he's probably OK. Oh, Anthony has exploded into a beautiful escape there and after a quick scramble, he's ended up in side control on top! Nice work! #T1#
Anthony controlling from side mount.
Sailcirc struggling a bit here.
Sailcirc 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.
Torcadall Sailcirc has got the better of the ground game so far.
Sailcirc trying his best to control but Anthony has mounted him.
Sailcirc tries to improve his position but instead Anthony has taken his back!
Sailcirc staying busy and making it hard for Anthony to control.
Sailcirc trying to control the position but Anthony manages to sink in the hooks.
Sailcirc wants to escape the position. #T2#
Sailcirc is keeping busy.
Anthony gets his hands free as Sailcirc looks to control.
I would not like to be Sailcirc right now.
Sailcirc tries to roll but Anthony sticks to his back.
Anthony biding his time, looking for the opening.
You can see the frustration on Sailcirc's face… He knows he is in trouble unless he improves his position sooner rather than later.
Sailcirc manages to reverse the position and now he's in Anthony's guard. Nice work there by Sailcirc.
Sailcirc postures up. #T3#
Sailcirc looking to pass the guard.
Sailcirc keeps trying to improve his position.#SUB2#
Sailcirc drops back looking for a leg! Anthony is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Anthony manages to kick Sailcirc off! Sailcirc jumps back into Anthony's guard.
Sailcirc looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
Sailcirc slips nicely into half guard.#T4#
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Sailcirc wants to control but Anthony is keeping him busy.
Anthony is trying to maintain the position but Sailcirc is very close to passing his half guard.#SUB2#
Sailcirc is working for a submission of some sort. #SUB2#
Sailcirc is trying to work for a kimura but Anthony is defending well.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!#SUB2#
Sailcirc is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Anthony defends it well.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close second round but Torcadall Sailcirc will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
#R3#
Sailcirc moves out of range as Anthony throws a body kick.
Sailcirc looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Anthony dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Anthony changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
A left and a right from Anthony both land. Nice combination.
Anthony turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Anthony fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Sailcirc on the side of the head.
Carmelo Anthony seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Anthony scores with a head kick. Sailcirc tried to block it but didn't get his arm up in time.
Sailcirc fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Anthony avoids it really well and circles away.
Nice jab there from Anthony. #T1#
Anthony attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Sailcirc changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
Sailcirc fails with a takedown attempt.
Anthony throws a lazy right hand but Sailcirc sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Sailcirc doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Anthony gets off balance looking for a body kick#TD2#
and Sailcirc decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in Anthony's guard.#SUB2#
Sailcirc thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Anthony wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now. #T2##SUB2#
Sailcirc thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Sailcirc stands and throws Anthony's legs to the side, diving into side control. #SUB2#
Sailcirc working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it. #SUB2#
Sailcirc has an Americana. Anthony didn't react quickly enough there and he's in big trouble now! He tries to squirm out but is forced to tap! Sailcirc is delighted and gyrates in front of the ring girls. They seem to like the attention - it'll be interesting to see if Sailcirc hooks up with any of them at the after show party.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:54 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (Americana). Torcadall Sailcirc!
Torcadall Sailcirc is the new middleweight champion!
Torcadall Sailcirc really struggled to get his t-shirt on before his hand was raised. Making sure that Pit Bull Development logo gets some air time is pretty tricky when you're all sweaty.

Event: RFL- 47 Carmelo Vs Pascu IV
Date: Oct 13, 2018

#R1#
Pascu slips a jab from Anthony.#KD#
Anthony lands a left and a right that send Pascu crashing to the mat, dazed. Anthony thinks about following him to the mat but decides to wave him back up to his feet!#ROC#
Pascu is rocked!#CUT#
It looks like Ion Pascu has been cut.
Pascu takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Pascu is still on wobbly legs! Can Anthony finish him?
A jab from Pascu misses.
Pascu throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Anthony throwing a counter right hand but Pascu manages to avoid it.
Anthony throws a leg kick which misses Pascu's front leg but catches the back leg as Pascu tries to avoid it.
Pascu seems to have recovered his senses.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Anthony dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Pascu. That did some damage!
Pascu throws a jab when Anthony was well out of range.
Pascu misses with a looping right.
Anthony misses with a body kick.
Nice defenses there by Anthony.
Pascu throws a hook to the side of Anthony's head but Anthony sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
An attempted straight right counter from Anthony misses the target.
Pascu takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Pascu throws a lazy right hand but Anthony sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Anthony lands a body shot. #KD#
Anthony lands a big uppercut and Pascu crumbles to the floor! The ref thinks about stopping the fight but Pascu looks OK. Anthony waves Pascu back to his feet!
Look low, kick high! Anthony uses the oldest trick in the book to send Pascu tumbling to the canvas, in a truly brutal knockout! Anthony is absolutely delighted - when Pascu wakes up, I doubt he'll be quite so happy!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:57 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Head Kick). Carmelo Anthony!
Carmelo Anthony retains his middleweight title!
An out of breath Carmelo Anthony thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career.

Event: RISE 41: Venice Beach Massacre
Date: Aug 11, 2018

#R1#
A punch lands to the side of Pascu 's head but he takes it in his stride.#CUT2#
It looks like Ion Pascu has been cut.
Pascu throws a looping overhand right but Anthony ducks down to avoid it.
A swing and a miss from Pascu.
Anthony jabs at Pascu's body.
Anthony throws a jab but it's blocked by Pascu.
Anthony misses with a looping right.
Pascu uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Anthony.
Anthony throws a shot from downtown. Pascu moves away and avoids it.
Anthony looks to land a body kick but Pascu moved away.
Pascu wants to clinch but Anthony slips to the side
and Pascu takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Anthony steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Pascu.
Pascu misses with an uppercut. Anthony saw that one coming.
Anthony slips under a jab.
Ion Pascu seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Pascu has a nice red mark on his side after a thudding body kick by Anthony.
Anthony scores with a jab to the body.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Anthony lunges at Pascu with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Pascu's hand.
Pascu throws a hook to the side of Anthony's head but Anthony sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Pascu is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Anthony misses with a left hand
and Pascu counters with a straight right hand.#T1#
Anthony swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Anthony lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
A swing and a miss from Pascu.
Pascu tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Anthony was well out of range. Poor timing from Pascu.
Anthony is trying to counter with his kicks.
A swing and a miss from Pascu.
Anthony is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Pascu with a body shot.
Pascu throws an overhand right that lands on Anthony's shoulder, as Anthony tries to avoid the shot.
Anthony turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Anthony explodes with a nice body kick and back out of range. Nice work.
A slapping leg kick lands for Anthony.
Anthony slips under a jab from Pascu.
Anthony thows a left - swing and a miss!
Anthony scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
The fighters circling - Pascu throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Pascu throws a body punch but Anthony moves out of range.
Pascu misses with an uppercut
and Anthony counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Both fighters circling a little - Anthony finishes the exchange with a kick to the body. #T2#
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Pascu lands with an overhand left.
A cross from Anthony lands.
Anthony ducks under a wild hook from Pascu.
Anthony buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
A slow jab from Anthony misses its intended target.
Pascu is really head hunting here, hardly looking to strike to the body at all.
Pascu scores with a crisp jab that stopped Anthony in his tracks.
Anthony misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Pascu.
Anthony throws out a loose jab but Pascu uses good head movement to avoid it.
Pascu is really struggling to find his range with his punches. Anthony's reach advantage is clearly causing him problems.
Pascu misses with a right hand
and Anthony counters with a left to the body.
Good leg kick by Anthony there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Pascu swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Pascu takes a swing at Anthony's ribcage but misses.
That kick from Anthony tenderised Pascu's leg. Pascu is trying to keep his angry face on.
Pascu scores with a jab.
Pascu cracks Anthony with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.#CL#
Pascu takes the fight into the clinch. #T3#
Anthony misses with a punch on the inside.
Anthony stalling here - the referee won't stand for too much of that.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Anthony.
A head punch on the inside from Anthony fails to land.
Anthony stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Pascu misses with a punch on the inside.
Anthony lands a right hand that snaps the head of Pascu backwards.
Anthony blocks an uppercut.
Pascu misses with a punch on the inside.
Pascu throws a punch but it's blocked by Anthony.
Pascu misses with some punches.
Anthony lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Pascu backwards.
Anthony stalling. #BC2#
Anthony breaks the clinch.
Anthony swats away the attempt to clinch by Pascu.
Anthony swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Pascu takes a body punch but keeps moving. #T4#
Pascu connects with a looping right hand.
Anthony has done a lot of speed work in the buildup to this fight.
Pascu displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Anthony throws out the jab.
Pascu throws the left hand but Anthony avoids the punch easily.
Pascu throws an overhand right that lands on Anthony's shoulder, as Anthony tries to avoid the shot.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Pascu slips under a jab.
Anthony missing with a left hand there. Pascu was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Anthony throws a front kick that sends Pascu stumbling back into the cage.
A slow jab from Anthony misses its intended target.
Anthony uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Pascu.
Pascu misses with an uppercut
and Anthony counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Anthony avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Pascu feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Anthonys jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Anthony slips under a jab from Pascu.
Pascu is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Anthony.
Anthony lands a glancing blow to the side of Pascu's head.
Pascu keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Anthony.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Carmelo Anthony dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Ion Pascu's cut.
That's time! Back to the action!
#R2#
Pascu takes a kick to the body and keeps moving.
Anthony lands a nice leg kick that just misses Pascu's sensitive parts.
Anthony looks to score with a jab to the body but Pascu is just out of range.
A big left from Anthony misses.
An attempted straight right counter from Pascu misses the target.
Pascu cracks Anthony with a right hand to the side of the head.
Anthony scores with a push kick.
Anthony throws a body punch but Pascu moves out of range.
Anthony misses with a hook. Pascu ducked under it nicely.
Anthony keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Anthony uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Pascu.
Anthony lands a leg kick that knocks Pascu off balance momentarily.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Anthony throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Anthony misses with a kick to the body.
Pascu throws a shot from downtown. Anthony moves away and avoids it.
Pascu tries to clinch up but Anthony circles away and keeps his distance.
Pascu takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Pascu displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Anthony throws out the jab. #T1#
Pascu on the wrong end of a nice hook.
The fighters circling - Pascu throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Pascu getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Anthony moves out of range as Pascu strikes.
Pascu uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Anthony.
Pascu misses with a looping right.
Pascu throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Pascu avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Carmelo Anthony seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Pascu thows a left - swing and a miss!
Anthony feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Pascu's calf.
Pascu bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Pascu lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Anthony throws a hook but Pascu avoids it easily.
Anthony slips under a jab.
Anthony bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Pascu will be looking to protect his midsection after taking some solid kicks to the body.#T2#
Anthony missing with a left hand there. Pascu was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Anthony scores with a nice body kick.
Anthony scores with a leg kick.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Anthony ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Anthony looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Pascu misses the shot to the body.
Pascu takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Pascu uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Anthony.
Anthony blocks a jab.
Anthony doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
Anthony with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Anthony swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Anthony throws a shot from downtown. Pascu moves away and avoids it.
Pascu swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Pascu takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Anthony throws a nice inside leg kick.
Anthony has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Pascu missing with a left hand there. Anthony was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Anthony scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Anthony lands a nice leg kick that just misses Pascu's sensitive parts. #T3#
Pascu lands a jab to the nose.
Anthony throws a shot from downtown. Pascu moves away and avoids it.
Pascu takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Anthony fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Pascu looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Anthony moves into range and connects with a jab.
Anthony keeps the fight on the outside.
Pascu misses with a straight right.
Pascu uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Anthony.
A kick lands to the mid section there for Anthony.
Pascu sizes up Anthony with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Anthony throws a head kick that Pascu semi-blocks.
Anthony throws a hook but Pascu blocks it.
Anthony ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Pascu moves away.
Anthony ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Pascu moves away.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Anthony lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.#T4#
Anthony lunges at Pascu with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Pascu's hand. #ROC2#
Pascu is rocked!
Anthony rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Pascu counters with a stiff right hand.
Oh Pascu is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Pascu throws a jab when Anthony was well out of range.
Anthony scores with a jab. Pascu acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Pascu works Anthony's body with a nice hook.
Anthony throws a jab but it's blocked by Pascu.
Pascu misses with a looping right.
Pascu seems to have got his legs back now.#KD2#
Anthony sends Pascu crashing to the mat with a devastating uppercut! Anthony is motioning to the referee to let Pascu up. He wants to try and finish this one on the feet!
Pascu takes a push kick to the midsection and stumbles backwards.
Anthony scores with a body shot.
Anthony lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Anthony looks to score with a jab to the body but Pascu is just out of range.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Anthony steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Pascu.
Pascu is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Anthony fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Pascu.
Pascu throws a shot from downtown. Anthony moves away and avoids it.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Carmelo Anthony showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Ion Pascu's cut.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.
#R3#
Anthony misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Pascu is looking to counter punch.
Pascu pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Pascu looks to throw the jab but Anthony is out of range.
Pascu uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Pascu lands the left hand.
Anthony throws a push kick but Pascu slaps the foot to one side.
The fighters circling - Anthony throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
A big left from Anthony misses.
Pascu misses with a shot to the body
and Anthony counters with a solid body kick.
A slapping body kick lands there for Anthony.
Anthony cracks the inside of Pascu's front leg.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Anthony with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Anthony connects with a nice looking jab.
A telegraphed right hand from Pascu misses the target.
Anthony counters with a body kick.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Pascu on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Anthony scores with a shot to the body. #T1#
Anthony slips a jab from Pascu.
Pascu's legs have taken a beating and he's really slowing down as a result.
Pascu moves out of range as Anthony strikes.
Anthony delivers a nice body kick.
Anthony scores with a decent looking hook.
Anthony lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Anthony swings for the body but Pascu moves out of range.
Pascu uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Anthony.
Pascu pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Anthony lands a front kick.
Anthony connects with the punch.
Anthony throws a body kick that digs right into the meat.
Anthony thuds a mid kick into his opponent's body. That will wear on Pascu if he has to take too many more of those.
Anthony pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Pascu staying out of range there.#T2#
Pascu keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Pascu swings widly with a right hand
and Anthony counters with a nice leg kick.
Pascu throws a hook but Anthony blocks it.
Anthony throws a big shot that misses.
Anthony throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Anthony moves out of range of the strikes.
Anthony lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Pascu bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Pascu misses with a looping right.
Anthony throws a jab when Pascu was well out of range.
Anthony fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Pascu manages to avoid it.
Pascu darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Anthony misses with a body shot.
Pascu throws the left hand but Anthony avoids the punch easily.
Anthony moves out of range of the strikes.
Anthony appeared to try and counter that last move with a leg kick.#T3#
Anthony connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Pascu looks to land a left hand but Anthony moved out of range nicely.
Pascu with a hook.
Pascu looks to throw the jab but Anthony is out of range.
Pascu has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Anthony.
Nice body kick there by Anthony.
Pascu throws out a powerful jab.
Pascu chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Anthony can pounce on him.
Anthony slips under a jab.
Anthony waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Pascu.
Anthony slips under a jab from Pascu.
Anthony throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
A big right from Anthony misses.
Pascu uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Anthony.
A telegraphed right hand from Pascu misses the target. #T4#
Pascu throws a body shot but no joy.
Anthony throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Anthony misses with a kick to the body. #CL#
Pascu darts in and clinches Anthony up against the cage.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Anthony trying to stall but Pascu improves his position.
Pascu working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Pascu swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
Anthony is looking to control Pascu's arms but Pascu gets an underhook and turns him. Now Anthony has his back to the cage.
Anthony misses with a hook from the clinch.
Pascu working some nice short punches in the clinch.
A head punch on the inside from Anthony fails to land.
Anthony trying to stall but Pascu improves his position.
Anthony is stalling here.
Anthony controlling the action here for a moment.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Carmelo Anthony really dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Ion Pascu's cut.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.
#R4#
Pascu misses with a body shot
and Anthony counters with a slapping leg kick.
Anthony waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Pascu.
It looked like Pascu wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
A telegraphed right hand from Pascu misses the target.
Anthony moves out of range as Pascu strikes.
Anthony appeared to try and counter that last move with a leg kick.
Anthony fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Pascu manages to avoid it.
Anthony throws a hook but Pascu avoids it easily.
Nice uppercut there from Anthony.
Anthony throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Pascu fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Anthony on the side of the head.
Anthony lands a jab to Pascu's midsection.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Pascu tries to close the distance and clinch up but Anthony swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Pascu ducks under a wild hook from Anthony.
Anthony keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Anthony slips a straight right by Pascu.
Pascu throws out a loose jab but Anthony uses good head movement to avoid it. #T1#
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Anthony.
Pascu looks to land a right hand but Anthony moved out of range.
Anthony ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Pascu moves away.
Pascu throws a hook but Anthony avoids it easily.
A telegraphed right hand from Anthony misses the target.
It looked like Pascu wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Pascu swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Anthony turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Anthony swings for the body but Pascu moves out of range.
Anthony moves out of range of the strikes.
Anthony lands a nice looking body shot.
A nice inside leg kick there by Anthony. That's going to slow Pascu down.
Anthony throws a body shot but no joy.
Anthony lands a leg kick that knocks Pascu off balance momentarily.
Anthony misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Pascu throws out a token jab with nothing on it.#T2#
A shot to the liver by Pascu. Beautiful body shot.
Good leg kick by Anthony there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Anthony moves out of range as Pascu strikes.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Pascu throws the left hand but Anthony avoids the punch easily.
Pascu takes a body punch but keeps moving. #CL#
Pascu moves into the clinch.
Pascu has a couple of punches blocked by Anthony.
Anthony lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Pascu working aggressively here.
Anthony throws a punch but it's blocked by Pascu.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Anthony.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Anthony.
Pascu letting Anthony take a breather here.
Pascu swings wildly with an uppercut but Anthony uses good head movement to avoid it. #T3#
A nice left hand lands by Anthony.
A head punch on the inside from Pascu fails to land.
Anthony misses with a short punch on the inside.
A short right from Anthony.
Pascu prevents a body shot from Anthony.
Anthony pushes Pascu back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Anthony scores with a nice hook to the head.
Pascu blocks a couple of punches on the inside. #BC2#
Anthony pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Anthony scoring well with a low kick there.
Anthony throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Pascu sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Pascu cracks Anthony with an open hand slap.
Anthony throws a head kick that misses.
Anthony connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Pascu stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Pascu misses with a looping right.#T4#
Pascu just misses with a punch to the body.
Anthony was about to counter that last move with a leg kick but changes his mind.
Pascu misses with a straight left.
Anthony tries a quick counter leg kick but Pascu is wise to it.
Pascu misses with a straight right.
Anthony doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
Pascu moves away from the strike by Anthony.
Pascu swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Pascu throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Pascu on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Anthony. Anthony obviously looking to wear him down.
Anthony lands with a nice body punch.
Anthony takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Anthony throws a lazy body kick
and Pascu counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
A jab lands there for Anthony.
Anthony throws the kick towards the body but Pascu avoids it.
Pascu was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Anthony scores with a leg kick.
Pascu throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Carmelo Anthony dominated that fourth round.
The cut man is working on Ion Pascu's cut.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!
#R5#
Nice shot lands for Pascu.
Anthony swings widly with a right hand
and Pascu counters with a nice uppercut.
Anthony misses with an uppercut. Pascu saw that one coming.
Anthony connects with a right hand. Pascu shakes it off.
Pascu lands with a straight right. Anthony didn't see that one coming.
Anthony throws an overhand right that lands on Pascu's shoulder, as Pascu tries to avoid the shot.
Pascu throws a body shot but no joy.
Anthony connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Anthony chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Anthony throws a looping overhand right but Pascu ducks down to avoid it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Pascu changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
A jab from Pascu misses.
Pascu throws a shot from downtown. Anthony moves away and avoids it.
Pascu moves in looking to clinch but Anthony pushes him off.
Anthony scores with a jab to the jaw.#T1#
Anthony jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Anthony avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Anthony connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Nice body punch from Pascu.
Pascu is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Anthony.
It seemed like Anthony was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Anthony lands a nice hook to Pascu's body. Pascu takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
A chopping leg kick lands by Anthony.
An inside leg kick lands from Anthony.
Pascu ducks under a wild hook from Anthony.
Anthony circles away from the clinch attempt.
Anthony jabs Pascu to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Anthony keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Pascu.#CL#
Pascu takes the fight into the clinch.
Pascu scores with a shot to the side of Anthony's head.
Ion Pascu has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T2#
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Pascu fails to land with a short punch on the inside. #BC2#
Anthony breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Pascu throws an off balance right hand
and Anthony counters with a slapping leg kick.
Pascu steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Anthony.
Anthony lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Anthony looks to land a left hand but Pascu moved out of range nicely.
Pascu ducks under a wild hook from Anthony.
Anthony lands with a nice body punch.
Anthony blocks a jab.
Anthony missing with a left hand there. Pascu was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Anthony lands a nice looking kick to the body. Pascu takes a step back to recover.
Anthony misses with a looping right.
Pascu on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Anthony uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Pascu.
Pascu with a hook.#T3#
Anthony scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Pascu jabs Anthony to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Pascu throws the left hand but Anthony avoids the punch easily.
Anthony avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Pascu bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Pascu looks to throw the jab but Anthony is out of range.
Pascu displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Anthony throws out the jab.
Pascu waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Anthony.
Pascu misses with a hook. Anthony ducked under it nicely.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Anthony.
A big left from Anthony misses.
Anthony uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Pascu.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Pascu.
Pascu is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Anthony. #T4#
Pascu tries to clinch up.
Pascu takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Pascu throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Anthony sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Pascu takes a nasty kick to the mid section... That should keep him thinking. Does he try and block and risk a head kick landing?
Pascu slips under a jab from Anthony.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Pascu moves in looking to clinch but Anthony pushes him off.
Anthony swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Pascu connects with a crisp jab.
A jab from Anthony misses.
The fighters circling - Anthony throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Pascu takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Anthony connects with a jab.
Pascu misses with an uppercut. Anthony saw that one coming.
Pascu ducks right into an uppercut from Anthony.
Pascu takes a body kick right on the floating rib. Ouchie.

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

Ladies and gentlemen, after 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Percy O'Donnell scores the fight 45:50
Judge Timothy Bukovac scores the fight 45:50
Judge Jack Bonds scores the fight 45:50

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Carmelo Anthony! Carmelo Anthony retains his middleweight title!
During a confident post fight interview, Carmelo Anthony thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.

Event: RISE 38: Slaughter vs Anthony
Date: Jul 21, 2018

#R1#
Anthony lands a really nice looking cross but Slaughter seems unphased.
Slaughter closes this distance looking for a takedown but Anthony circles away.
Anthony connects with a jab.
Slaughter looks for a takedown but Anthony sprawls well.
Nice jab there from Anthony.
Anthony lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Slaughter dives in and grabs Anthony's left leg, looking for a takedown. Anthony pushes down on Slaughter's head and hops out.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Max Slaughter. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Slaughter throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Anthony's waist but Anthony gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Slaughter off to one side.
A cross from Anthony lands.
Anthony lands a jab to the head.
Slaughter looks for a takedown but Anthony sprawls well.
Max Slaughter seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Anthony lets loose with a powerful body kick. Slaughter will feel that in the morning.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.#TD#
Slaughter drops down and drives through with a powerful takedown into guard.
Slaughter pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Anthony is keeping the position for now.
Slaughter trying to control but Anthony is working from the bottom. #T1#
Anthony is adopting a defensive guard.
Anthony wants to stand and escape but Slaughter is having none of it.
Slaughter wants to pass the guard but Anthony is keeping the position.
Slaughter trying to control the position from guard on top but Anthony is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Slaughter postures up in Anthony's guard and throws a big left but Anthony blocks it.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Slaughter stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Anthony swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Slaughter keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Anthony's head.#T2#
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Slaughter missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Anthony looking to control.
Slaughter throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Slaughter wants to pass the guard but Anthony is keeping the position.
Slaughter trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Slaughter throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Anthony can't keep his opponent in guard - Slaughter advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Slaughter sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Anthony defending well though.
Slaughter tries to pass to full mount but Anthony defends it. #T3#
Slaughter working over Anthony with some ground and pound. Anthony looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
Anthony wants to control but Slaughter is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Slaughter is looking to advance position but Anthony won't allow it.
Anthony blocking the ground and pound attempt from Slaughter.
Slaughter is looking to advance position but Anthony won't allow it.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Slaughter thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Anthony keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Slaughter wants to pass the guard but Anthony is defending well.
Anthony keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound. #T4#
Slaughter trying to control from half guard but Anthony is working away.
Slaughter trying to control from Anthony's half guard. Anthony has other ideas though and has regained full guard.
Anthony utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Slaughter throwing strikes but missing.
Anthony controls Slaughter momentarily but Slaughter frees himself.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Anthony can do anything to dispel that myth.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Anthony avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Slaughter trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet. #REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.
No luck for Slaughter with that takedown attempt.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Carmelo Anthony will probably get the nod.
That's time! Back to the action!
#R2##CL#
Slaughter closes the distance and clinches.
Slaughter tries to pull guard but Anthony won't allow it.
Anthony prevents a body shot from Slaughter.
Anthony just leaning against Slaughter, taking a breather.
Slaughter is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.#TD#
Slaughter lands a nice trip takedown into half guard.
Anthony scrambles, trying to get to his feet, but Slaughter manages to mount him!
Anthony is in all sorts of trouble here.
Anthony is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
Anthony holding onto his opponent's waist for dear life, as Slaughter tries to land some strikes to get him to release his grip.
Slaughter sends his fist crashing into the mat - the crowd let out a collective ooooooh. Let's hope he's not broken it!#T1#
Anthony wriggling around on the bottom manages to avoid the strikes thrown by Slaughter.
Slaughter punishing his opponent with strikes.
Slaughter has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.
Slaughter throwing sloppy strikes, which aren't doing any damage.
Slaughter punching from mount but Anthony doing a good job of avoiding damage.
Anthony is in a horrible position here, under a barrage of strikes, he's managing to avoid any damage.
Max Slaughter overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Anthony wriggling around on the bottom manages to avoid the strikes thrown by Slaughter.
Slaughter unloading with bombs!
Anthony is bucking up trying to escape but Slaughter cracks him with another couple of good strikes.
Slaughter throwing sloppy strikes, which aren't doing any damage.
Slaughter unloads with some shots from mount but Anthony bucks and avoids them well. #T2#
Slaughter throwing sloppy strikes, which aren't doing any damage.
Slaughter is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Anthony can do to turn this around?
Slaughter with a couple of short strikes.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Anthony avoids a series of strikes thrown by Slaughter.
Slaughter thuds his fist into the canvas! Oooouch!
Anthony holding onto his opponent's waist for dear life, as Slaughter tries to land some strikes to get him to release his grip. #SUB#
Slaughter is thinking about an arm triangle here, looking to tighten it up before moving to side control. Anthony can see it coming though and defends well with a couple of strikes to the head and some good arm positioning.
Slaughter unloads with some shots from mount but Anthony bucks and avoids them well.
Slaughter lands an elbow that was bordering on illegal but the referee lets it go with a warning.#T3#
Slaughter throwing sloppy strikes here. Perhaps if he tightened up his striking from such a dominant position, he'd be able to finish easier.
Poor strikes thrown by Slaughter there. More accuracy and less frantic strikes would help!
Slaughter thowing strikes but they're hitting the gloves, not doing any damage.
Slaughter misses with a head shot.
Anthony wriggling around on the bottom manages to avoid the strikes thrown by Slaughter.
Anthony blocking the ground and pound.
Slaughter throws a sloppy strike and Anthony uses the opportunity to reverse the position! A bit of a scramble here and Anthony has ended up in Slaughter's guard.
Anthony is looking to stand up but Slaughter won't let him.
Anthony stopping the sweep attempt from Slaughter.
Slaughter is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move. #REVR##T4#
Slaughter not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Slaughter throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Slaughter not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Slaughter lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
Slaughter slips a nice elbow through Anthony's hands, connecting with Anthony's forehead.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Slaughter scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
Slaughter scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
Slaughter wants to lay and pray for a moment but Anthony keeps working.
Slaughter throwing shots but Anthony is blocking nicely.
Anthony manages to get to full guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Max Slaughter dominated that second round.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.
#R3#
Slaughter shoots in looking for a takedown but Anthony manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Slaughter's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Slaughter takes a kick to the side of the head.#CL#
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Anthony is defending well against a takedown attempt.
Anthony stalling.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
Slaughter lands a right hand.
Slaughter blocking some punches.
Slaughter has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Anthony after a bit of a struggle.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Max Slaughter. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Anthony misses with a punch on the inside.
I was talking to Slaughter's coach per-fight and he was telling me that they'd been working on the clinch in the runup to this fight.
Slaughter digs a right hand underneath Anthony's ribcage. Anthony let out a lung full of air as it connected.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Anthony has a couple of punches blocked by Slaughter. #BC2#
Anthony breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Slaughter with a lazy takedown attempt
and Anthony counters with a leg kick that reverborates around the arena. #CL#
Slaughter drives through and clinches with Anthony against the cage.
Slaughter tries to throw a body punch but Anthony avoids it by throwing Slaughter back against the cage.
Anthony lands a right hand that snaps the head of Slaughter backwards. #T1#
Slaughter misses with a body punch.
Slaughter looking for a takedown.
A nice left hand lands by Anthony.
Slaughter tries for a takedown but Anthony manages to get underhooks.
Anthony scores with a shoulder strike.
Slaughter misses with the head strike.
Anthony digs a right hand underneath Slaughter's ribcage. Slaughter let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
A short right from Anthony.
Slaughter is trying to pull guard but Anthony turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
Anthony lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Anthony.
Slaughter is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Anthony to keep the fight standing.
Slaughter looking for a takedown.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Anthony.
Slaughter wants to take the fight to the mat but Anthony manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.
Anthony scores with a shot to the side of Slaughter's head.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Anthony.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
A left hand lands to the body for Anthony.
Carmelo Anthony seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.#T2#
Anthony scores with a nice hook to the head.
Slaughter prevents a body shot from Anthony.
Anthony stalling here - the referee won't stand for too much of that.
A short uppercut from Anthony.
Anthony lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Slaughter backwards.
Slaughter is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Anthony is defending well.
Anthony prevents the takedown attempt.
Anthony has a couple of punches blocked by Slaughter. #BC2#
Anthony breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
A lazy left from Anthony finds it's target.#ROC2#
Slaughter is rocked!
Anthony scores with a leg kick.
Slaughter closes the distance and clinches up with Anthony, looking for a takedown. Slaughter pushes Anthony against the cage but Anthony circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Anthony is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Slaughter with a body shot.
Horrible takedown attempt by Slaughter or perhaps it was just good defense by Anthony, which made it look bad.
Anthony thuds a left hand into Slaughter's body.
Anthony scores with a jab to the body.#T3#
Anthony stuns Slaughter with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Anthony bobs and weaves and then throws a good body kick.
Anthony fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Slaughter on the side of the head.
Oh Slaughter is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Anthony circles and sees the opportunity to plant his feet and throw a really nice straight left hand that drops Slaughter to the canvas! Slaughter doesn't know where he is but he's trying to survive - Anthony keeps piling on the pressure and forces the referee to step in! This one is aaaaaall over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:20 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Carmelo Anthony!
Carmelo Anthony is the new middleweight champion!
Carmelo Anthony thanked the fans post fight for their support.

Event: RISE 35 - Farina vs Alison 2
Date: Jun 30, 2018

#R1##CL#
Anthony gets tackled into the cage by Pascu. Pascu maintains the clinch. #BC2#
Anthony escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Anthony has been working on his striking defense in training and it's paying off as Pascu is landing a low percentage of strikes.
Anthony thows a left - swing and a miss!
Anthony lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Pascu takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK. #CUT2#
It looks like Ion Pascu has been cut.#CL#
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Pascu blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Anthony effectively controlling the action here.
Pascu working aggressively here.
Anthony lands with a short head shot on the inside.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Anthony creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Anthony swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Pascu misses with a hook from the clinch.
A short right from Anthony on the inside.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Anthony swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Anthony lands with a left to the head.
Anthony working some nice short punches in the clinch.#ROC2#
Pascu is rocked!#KD2#
Anthony drops Pascu onto one knee with a big uppercut from the clinch! Pascu is propped up by the cage and works his way back to his feet!
Oh Pascu is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Anthony stalling here - the referee won't stand for too much of that.
Anthony lands a huge punch on the inside that knocks Pascu senseless! Wow, what a way to end the fight!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:58 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Carmelo Anthony!

Event: RISE 32 - Ray vs Danton
Date: Jun 09, 2018

#R1#
Anthony listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Jones's coach down at The Forge was telling us pre-fight that they have been working on Jones's balance. Obviously they view that as a key factor in the outcome of this fight.
Anthony lands a really nice looking cross but Jones seems unphased.
Anthony attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Anthony scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Anthony connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Jones takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Anthony misses with a hook to the body
and Jones connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Jones walks forward, straight into a front kick from Anthony.
Nice body kick from Anthony.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Jones moves to clinch but Anthony breaks away
and Anthony counters with a leg kick.
Anthony fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Anthony scores with a leg kick.
Carmelo Anthony seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Anthony clobbers Jones with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Jones takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.#T1#
Anthony tried to score with a low kick but Jones checks it.
Jones appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
Jones throws a series of punches but Anthony avoids them all with ease.
Jones misses with a double jab
and Anthony counters with a right hand to the body.
Jones tries to clinch up but Anthony circles away and keeps his distance.
Anthony fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Jones.
Anthony displaying good standup as he scores with a three punch combination. #CUT#
It looks like Terrell Jones has been cut.
Anthony lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Jones tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Anthony swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Jones takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Anthony throws a jab when Jones was well out of range.
Anthony wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Anthony is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
Anthony just misses with a punch to the body.
We've been told by Anthony's head coaches at Jorzi GYM that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.#T2#
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
The crowd cheers as Anthony lands an impressive looking overhand right. Jones doesn't seem phased though.
Anthony looks to throw a body kick
and Jones counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Jones scores with a sloppy right hand. Anthony should have avoided that one.
An inside leg kick lands from Anthony.
A lazy left from Anthony finds it's target.
Anthony misses with a kick to the body.
Jones avoids the body shot from Anthony.
Jones thows a left - swing and a miss!
Anthony throwing a counter right hand but Jones manages to avoid it.
Anthony is using his reach advantage well here, landing the more effective single shots from range.
Anthony uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Jones.
Anthony scores with a decent looking hook.
Anthony rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Jones counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Anthony cracks the inside of Jones's front leg.
Jones checks a leg kick nicely.
Anthony is really peppering his opponent's head with punches.#T3#
Anthony feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Jones's calf.
Anthony throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Jones checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Anthony throws a low kick, looking for Jones's leg but Jones calmly moves out of range.
Jones misses with the combination.
Anthony avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Anthony was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Anthony is looking to slow Jones down with leg kicks.
Anthony swings for the body but Jones moves out of range.
Jones tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Anthony was well out of range. Poor timing from Jones.
And Anthony counters with a quick kick to the body but Jones blocks it.
A good leg kick by Anthony.
Jones moves out of range as Anthony throws a body kick. #T4#
Anthony is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Jones.
Anthony moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Jones throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Jones keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Jones misses the body punch
and Anthony counters with a thumping low kick.
Anthony moves out of range as Jones strikes.
Anthony buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Anthony walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Jones checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Jones wants to counter with a clinch but Anthony pushes him away.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Anthony swats away the attempt to clinch by Jones.
Anthony throws a body kick that misses.
A jab from Anthony does it's job there.
Jones takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Carmelo Anthony dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Terrell Jones's cut.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
#R2#
Anthony fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Jones blocks a jab.
Jones shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Anthony looks to throw the jab but Jones is out of range.
A punch lands to the side of Jones 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Anthony throws a leg kick but Jones sees it coming and moves out of range.
Anthony throws a quick inside leg kick.
Anthony is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Jones can do to turn this around?
Jones walks into a left hand.
Jones tries to clinch but Anthony moves away
and Anthony connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.#ROC#
Jones is rocked!
Anthony moves into range and lands a nice body kick.
Jones moves forwards but Anthony connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Jones is still on wobbly legs! Can Anthony finish him?
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Anthony connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Anthony lands with a nice body kick.
Jones is breathing heavily.#T1#
Anthony lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Anthony scores with a body shot.
Jones seems to have recovered his senses.
Anthony goes for a small jab and connects. Now Anthony goes in closer pressing the issue. Left hook, right straight! Jones stumbles back but Anthony runs in with a huge uppercut knocking Jones to the ground! What a finish! You have to wonder if Jones will ever be the same after a knockout like that.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:17 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). Carmelo Anthony!

Event: RISE 29 - Ray vs Slaughter 2
Date: May 19, 2018

#R1#
Anthony explodes with a nice body kick and back out of range. Nice work.
Max Onera seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Anthony connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Onera with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Anthony to score with a decent uppercut.
Anthony lands the left hand.
Onera's corner calls for a 1, 2 combination and Onera duly obliges.
Anthony misses with a straight left.
A jab lands there for Anthony.
Onera ducks right into an uppercut from Anthony.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Anthony slips a jab from Onera.
Onera 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.
Anthony connects with an inside leg kick.
Anthony throws a hook but Onera avoids it easily.
Onera misses with a wild body shot.
Onera throws a big shot that misses.
Onera swings for the body but Anthony moves out of range.
An attempted straight right counter from Anthony misses the target.
Onera throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Anthony connects with a leg kick. Onera looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
Onera gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Onera moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Onera misses with a right hand
and Anthony counters with a nice uppercut.
Anthony doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Onera has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Anthony finds it's way round the side to connect with Onera's head. #T1#
Onera fails to land with a series of punches.
Anthony looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Anthony scores with a shot to the body.
Anthony chopping away at his opponent's legs.
A punch combination from Onera misses.
Anthony throwing a counter right hand but Onera manages to avoid it.
Onera slips a jab from Anthony.
Onera rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Anthony finishes the little exchange by landing a big kick to the body.
Anthony uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Onera has time to react.
Onera jabs Anthony right on the nose. Anthony blinks but takes it well.
Anthony avoids a punch combination nicely.
Onera misses with a body shot.
Anthony seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter.
Onera avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Onera misses with a looping left.
Onera misses with a wild body shot.
Anthony uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Onera.
Onera uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Anthony.
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!
Anthony displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Onera throws out the jab.
Onera throws a right hand that misses
and Onera takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Onera closes the distance and lands a one-two.#T2#
Anthony lands a jab to the head.
Onera misses with an uppercut
and Anthony counters with a nice body kick.
Anthony misses the jab.
Anthony throws a hook but Onera avoids it easily.
Onera misses with a straight left.
Onera uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Anthony.
A bone on bone clash there as Anthony blocks the leg kick.
Onera throws a combination that misses
and Anthony counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Onera loads up on a big right hand but Anthony slips the punch.
It looked like Anthony wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Anthony steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Onera.
Onera misses with a hook. Anthony ducked under it nicely.
Onera misses with a straight left.
Anthony thuds his right hand into Onera's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Onera ducks under a wild hook from Anthony.
Onera moves out of range as Anthony strikes.
Onera scores with a jab to the body.
Onera throws a body punch but Anthony moves out of range.
Anthony moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Anthony uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Onera.#T3##KD#
Anthony sends Onera crashing to the mat with a devastating uppercut! Anthony is motioning to the referee to let Onera up. He wants to try and finish this one on the feet!#ROC#
Onera is rocked!
Anthony scores with a jab to the body.
Onera is still on wobbly legs! Can Anthony finish him?
Anthony needs to keep his hands up - Onera had a free shot at his head there.
Anthony misses with a wild body shot.
A telegraphed right hand from Onera misses the target.
Onera seems to have recovered his senses.
Anthony misses with a body kick.
Anthony throws a jab but it's blocked by Onera.
Anthony takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Anthony dodges the punch combination from Onera.
Onera ducks under a wild hook from Anthony.
Onera misses with a hook to the body
and Anthony counters with a nice leg kick.
Onera misses with a combination
and Anthony counters with an outside leg kick.
Anthony misses with a hook.
Anthony throws a body shot but no joy.
Anthony fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Onera.
A shot to the liver by Anthony. Beautiful body shot.
Anthony avoids the body shot from Onera. #T4#
A punch combination from Onera misses.
Onera takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Onera throws an off balance right hand
and Anthony counters with a leg kick.
A punch lands to the side of Onera 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Onera takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Onera loads up on a big right hand but Anthony slips the punch.
Anthony lands a leg kick that knocks Onera off balance momentarily.
Onera swings and misses with a hook to the body.
A swing and a miss from Anthony.
Onera takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Decent striking displayed by Onera there.
Anthony avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Anthony looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Anthony misses with a hook. Onera ducked under it nicely.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Anthony lands with a nice body kick.
Onera 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.
Onera misses with a hook
letting Anthony counter with a right hand.
Onera avoids the head kick by Anthony.
Onera misses the shot to the body.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Carmelo Anthony dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
#R2#
Anthony lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Onera waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Anthony.
Anthony scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Onera lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Anthony circles away quickly and effectively.
Onera throws a jab when Anthony was well out of range.
Anthony connects with a body shot that sends Onera's belly button to the back.
Onera throws a right and a left that Anthony avoids nicely.
Onera misses with a wild body shot.
Onera sees a low kick coming and goes to check it, but it's actually a body kick and it thuds into his unprotected ribs.
No joy there for Onera, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Anthony's corner calls for a 1-2. Anthony obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Onera fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Onera takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Anthony.
Anthony lands with a thumping leg kick.
Onera's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Onera doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Anthony scores with a crisp jab that stopped Onera in his tracks.
Onera is breathing heavily.
Onera throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Anthony sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Onera on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot. #T1#
Good exchange - Anthony coming out on top.
Nice uppercut lands for Anthony. That snapped Onera's head back.
Onera has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Anthony tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Onera was well out of range. Poor timing from Anthony.
Anthony backing away here, and Onera unleashes a leg kick that just misses.
Onera on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Anthony scores with a hook to the body. Onera takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
A nice leg kick lands there from Anthony.
Anthony throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Onera sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Onera slips a jab from Anthony.
Onera misses with a double jab.
Onera throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Anthony misses the shot to the body.
Anthony showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Onera.
Both these guys seem content to just stand up and trade with eachother but Onera might want to think about changing up his gameplan a bit because over the course of the fight, Anthony has got the better of the exchanges.
Anthony connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Anthony throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Anthony lands with a hook. Onera tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Anthony fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Onera has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.#T2#
Anthony misses with a looping right.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Anthony thumps Onera with a low kick.
Anthony lands the left hand.
A thudding body kick lands there by Anthony!
Onera on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Anthony. Anthony obviously looking to wear him down.
Anthony throws a shot from downtown. Onera moves away and avoids it.
Anthony missing with a left hand there. Onera was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Anthony misses the jab.
Onera blocks a jab.
Onera throws the left hand but Anthony avoids the punch easily.
Onera lets the fists fly and connects with a left straight followed by a right hook.
Anthony looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Anthony swings for the body but Onera moves out of range.
Onera has a nice red mark on his side after a thudding body kick by Anthony.
Anthony shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Anthony throws a shot from downtown. Onera moves away and avoids it.
Onera keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Onera walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.#T3#
A telegraphed right hand from Anthony misses the target.
Anthony scores with the left hand. Onera knows he should have avoided that one.
Anthony slips under a jab from Onera.
Anthony connects with a solid leg kick.
Onera has developed a nice purple lump on his ribcage, as a result of some heavy body kicks from Anthony.
Onera has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Anthony.
A big right from Onera misses.
Onera fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Anthony lands a leg kick that knocks Onera off balance momentarily.
Anthony scores with a nice head shot.
Onera moves out of range as Anthony strikes.
Onera throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Anthony counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Anthony gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Onera takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Onera ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Anthony thumps Onera with a low kick.
Anthony slips under a jab.#T4#
Onera throws a leg kick
and Anthony counters with a slapping leg kick.
Anthony lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Anthony bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Onera swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Onera doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Anthony digs a good hook to Onera's body.
Onera moves out of range as Anthony strikes.
Carmelo Anthony is winning the standup battle so far.
Onera throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Anthony counters with a nice uppercut.
Anthony fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Onera.
Onera misses the body punch
and Anthony counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Onera throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Anthony counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Onera misses with an uppercut. Anthony saw that one coming.
Onera throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Onera throws a poor cross that misses
and Anthony counters with a nice low kick that buckles Onera's knee momentarily.
Anthony fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Onera ducks under a wild hook from Anthony.
Onera now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
Onera's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Anthony connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Onera scrambles back to his feet.
Anthony scores with a shot to the body.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Carmelo Anthony dominated that second round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. This is the final round!
#R3#
A lazy left from Anthony finds it's target.
A swing and a miss from Onera.
And Anthony counters with a quick kick to the body but Onera blocks it.
Onera misses the shot to the body.
Onera throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Anthony counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Onera swings widly with a right hand
and Anthony counters with an inside leg kick.
Onera swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Anthony.
Onera on the wrong end of a kick to the body.
Anthony scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Anthony moves out of range as Onera strikes.
Onera lands a nice shot that snaps Anthony's head back.
Onera takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Anthony lands with a thumping leg kick.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Anthony uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Onera.
Onera takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Onera slips a straight right by Anthony.
Onera tries to counter by closing the distance.
Anthony lands a nice looking kick to the body. Onera takes a step back to recover.
Anthony scores with a kick to the midsection.#T1#
Anthony scores with a kick to the body.
Anthony connects with a right hand. Onera shakes it off.
Anthony keeps Onera at a distance using the push kick.
Anthony rushes Onera and starts throwing punches like they are going out of style! Onera is up against the cage and has nowhere to go. Anthony piles on the pressure and Onera crumples to the floor! This one is all over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:19 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Carmelo Anthony!

Event: RISE 25 - Aron vs Ray
Date: Apr 21, 2018

#R1#
A looping hook to the body misses from Anthony. Pascu does a little dance to reset his feet.
Pascu pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
A telegraphed right hand from Pascu misses the target.
Anthony throws a body kick that misses
and Pascu counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Anthony thows a leg kick but Pascu checks it
and Pascu connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Anthony uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Pascu.
Anthony appeared to try and counter that last move with a leg kick.
Anthony feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Pascu's calf.
Anthony connects with a jab.#CUT2#
It looks like Ion Pascu has been cut.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Pascu with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Anthony to score with a decent uppercut.
Anthony throws a poor cross that misses
and Pascu counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Anthony moves into range and lands a nice body kick.
Pascu throws an overhand right that lands on Anthony's shoulder, as Anthony tries to avoid the shot.
It seemed like Anthony was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.#T1#
A nice leg kick lands there from Anthony.
A head kick misses from Anthony.
Pascu swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
Pascu throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Anthony tries a quick counter leg kick but Pascu is wise to it.
Pascu takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Anthony throws a sloppy head kick and Pascu moves out of range easily.
It looked like Pascu wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Anthony thuds his right hand into Pascu's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Anthony thumps Pascu with a low kick.
Anthony misses with a shot to the body
and Pascu counters with a stiff right hand.
Anthony swings away with a body shot that misses
and Pascu counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Anthony takes a swing at Pascu's ribcage but misses.
Pascu throws the left hand but Anthony avoids the punch easily.#T2#
A jab from Anthony does it's job there.
Pascu on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Anthony. Anthony obviously looking to wear him down.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Anthony lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Anthony looks to score with a jab to the body but Pascu is just out of range.
Pascu loads up on a big right hand but Anthony slips the punch.
A swing and a miss from Anthony.
Anthony ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Pascu moves away.
Anthony scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Anthony throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
A nice leg kick lands there from Anthony.
Anthony slips under a jab.#T3#
A big left from Pascu misses.
A nice leg kick lands there from Anthony.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Anthony.
Pascu throws a big shot that misses.
Anthony connects with a high kick.
Pascu tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Carmelo Anthony seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Anthony misses the shot to the body.
Pascu is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Anthony misses with a looping right.
It looked like Pascu wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Anthony lands with a cross.
Anthony throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
A little feinted left hand from Pascu on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Anthony lands a nice leg kick that just misses Pascu's sensitive parts. #T4#
Anthony throws a body punch but Pascu moves out of range.
Anthony connects with a good right hand that stumbles Pascu. Pascu circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Anthony bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Anthony misses with a straight left.
Anthony lands the left hand.
Anthony has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
Anthony misses with a looping right.#KD2#
Anthony lands a big uppercut and Pascu crumbles to the floor! The ref thinks about stopping the fight but Pascu looks OK. Anthony waves Pascu back to his feet!#ROC2#
Pascu is rocked!
Anthony lands a right hook to the body.
Oh Pascu is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Anthony drops Pascu with a straight right hand, right on the button! Anthony follows him down to the mat and pounds him out with hammerfists until the referee jumps in to end the fight!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:48 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Carmelo Anthony!

Event: RISE 23 - Farina vs Alison
Date: Apr 07, 2018

#R1#
Anthony swings away with a leg kick that misses.#CL#
Fiaschi gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
A short uppercut from Fiaschi.
Fiaschi throws a head punch that misses.
Fiaschi swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Anthony has Fiaschi pressed against the cage.
Fiaschi keeps control of Anthony as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks. #TD#
Fiaschi jumps into guard, dragging Anthony to the mat.
Fiaschi is pulling down on Anthony's head. It's preventing any offense from Anthony, at least for the moment.
Anthony postures up.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB#
Fiaschi is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Anthony is aware though and is defending well.
Fiaschi working a defensive guard but Anthony passes into half guard.
Fiaschi wants to improve his position but Anthony is controlling well.
Fiaschi is in a tricky position but he's been working on his transitions down at Invictus MMA , so we'll see if he gets out of it.#T1#
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Anthony wants to lay and pray for a moment but Fiaschi keeps working.
Fiaschi is looking to control Anthony's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Fiaschi avoid being mounted?
Fiaschi manages to get to full guard. #SUB#
Fiaschi looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Anthony must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.#T2#
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.#SUB#
Fiaschi working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Anthony doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Anthony manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem. #SUB#
Fiaschi working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Anthony doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Anthony manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Fiaschi is trying to control the position but Anthony postures up.
Anthony trying to stand up but can't free himself from Fiaschi's guard.#SUB#
Anthony is trying to tuck his arms in to keep them safe but Fiaschi has managed to isolate one of them and has got a loose triangle. Anthony is looking to defend but Fiaschi has done well to lock his legs together - this could be big trouble for Anthony! Fiaschi pulls down on the head and a little smile comes across his face - he knows he's got it. Yep, Anthony taps out and this one is all over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:57 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle). Dante Fiaschi!
An out of breath Dante Fiaschi thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career.

Event: RISE 20 - Ray vs Slaughter
Date: Mar 17, 2018

#R1#
Agotti misses with a few strikes there.
Anthony cracks Agotti with an open hand slap.
Agotti pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Anthony lands with a hook. Agotti tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
A looping hook to the body misses from Anthony. Agotti does a little dance to reset his feet.
Agotti is looking for a counter combo.
Agotti shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Anthony as he avoids it easily.
Anthony will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Anthony lands a body shot.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Anthony changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Agotti shoots in but Anthony avoids the takedown attempt easily.#T1#
Anthony scores with a nice strike.
Anthony throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Agotti is looking for a counter combo.
Carmelo Anthony seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Anthony throws a nice inside leg kick. #CL2#
Anthony has managed to clinch.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Anthony.
A short body shot lands from Anthony as the two fighters clinch.
A shot in the inside from Anthony. #BC2#
Anthony manages to break the clinch.
Agotti takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Agotti shoots in but no luck this time.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Tony Agotti. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Agotti takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Carmelo Anthony is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Agotti has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Agotti there as he acknowledges the shot.#T2#
Anthony lands a right hook to the body.
Good exchange - Anthony coming out on top.#KD2#
Anthony cracks Agotti with a big right hand that sends him to the floor! Agotti looks wobbly but he's sprung back up to his feet straight away… can Anthony finish him? #ROC2#
Agotti is rocked!#CUT2#
It looks like Tony Agotti has been cut.
Anthony buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Oh Agotti is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!#CL2#
Anthony instigates a clinch.
Agotti seems to have got his legs back now.
Anthony lands a right hand that snaps the head of Agotti backwards.
Agotti wants to take the fight to the mat but Anthony manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.
Anthony is working Agotti over against the cage.
Agotti is breathing heavily.
Anthony lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Anthony scores with a hook to the body.
Anthony slows down the pace here.
Anthony is stalling here. The referee will be looking to step in if he doesn't pick up the pace. #T3#
Agotti has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Anthony after a bit of a struggle.
Anthony scores with a nice hook to the head.
Anthony stalling in the clinch.
Agotti definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Anthony lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Agotti or not.
Anthony lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Anthony lands an uppercut.
Anthony lands with a left to the head.
Anthony has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
Some stalling of biblical proportions here from Anthony.
The pace slowing considerably in the clinch, as Anthony takes a break from that fighting nonsense to think about the finer things in life.
A short left from Anthony.
Agotti fails to pull guard.
Anthony has Agotti pushed against the cage.
The fighters are pressed against the cage, as the pace of the fight slows. #T4#
The ref breaks the fighters up, due to lack of action by Carmelo Anthony.#KD2#
Oooooh!!! Anthony has knocked Agotti down with a huge combo! Anthony steps away and waves a wobbly Agotti back to his feet! This one might not go much longer!#ROC2#
Agotti is rocked!
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Anthony lands an uppercut out of nowhere! Agotti falls backwards - clearly groggy! Anthony dives in and finishes the fight with more strikes for a TKO finish!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:27 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Carmelo Anthony!

Event: Quick Fight Championship
Date: Jan 01, 2018

#R1#
Anthony fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Dean.
Dean shoots in and drives through. Anthony sprawls well.#TD#
Dean looking to shoot here. He's gone for it and he's landed a takedown into side control! Oh, that's bad for Anthony!
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Dean lands a few punches from side control.#SU#
Dean decides to stand back up.
Anthony scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Anthony lands with a thumping leg kick.
Dean tries for a takedown but Anthony sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Anthony throws a solid leg kick but Dean takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Anthony.
Anthony lands a nice leg kick that just misses Dean's sensitive parts.
Dean closes the distance and clinches up with Anthony, looking for a takedown. Dean pushes Anthony against the cage but Anthony circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Francis Dean. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Dean 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.
A nice leg kick lands there from Anthony.
Dean takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Carmelo Anthony seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.#CL#
Dean clinches with his opponent. #T1#
Dean keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Anthony's efforts to push away.
Dean tries to work over Anthony's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
A body shot lands from Dean.
Dean tries to pull guard but Anthony holds him up against the cage and eventually Dean drops back down to his feet.
Dean has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Anthony avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.#T2#
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.#BC#
Dean manages to break the clinch.
Dean shoots in but Anthony avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Good leg kick by Anthony there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Dean throws a looping overhand right but Anthony ducks down to avoid it.
Anthony cracks the inside of Dean's front leg. #TD#
Dean closes the distance, clinches up and gets a nice trip takedown into side control. Very smooth.
Anthony tries to slip a leg under to move to half guard but Dean presses down on the leg and jumps into full mount! #SUB#
Dean working for a submission but Anthony is keeping him at bay.
Anthony is desperately trying to get back to half guard. #T3##SUB#
Dean looking to secure an arm triangle but Anthony defends it well.
Anthony tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Anthony tries to control the position but Dean now has his back.
Anthony trying to control the hands but Dean won't let him.
Anthony is trying to break free. #T4##SUB#
Dean is staying calm and holding on to the back position, whilst working on a rear naked choke. Anthony is defending well though. Dean let's go of the attempt for now.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Good control from Dean.
Anthony tries to break free.
Dean lands a punch that was close to the back of the head but the ref thinks it's OK.
Dean controls the position.#SUB#
Dean looking for the choke from the back.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Francis Dean dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
#R2#
A nice leg kick lands there from Anthony.
Anthony looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Anthony tries to land a leg kick but Dean saw it coming and moves away.
Anthony tries to score with a low kick but Dean moves his leg out of the way.
Anthony throws a leg kick which misses Dean's front leg but catches the back leg as Dean tries to avoid it.
Anthony dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Dean. That did some damage!
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Anthony.
Dean goes for a double leg but Anthony avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Anthony continues to drive forward.
A kick lands to the mid section there for Anthony.
Dean lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Anthony circles away quickly and effectively.
Francis Dean is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Anthony fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Dean has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Anthony with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row. #TD#
Dean shoots in with a lovely double leg takedown. Anthony manages to land in full guard to minimise the damage.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Dean stopping the sweep attempt from Anthony.#T1#
Dean's corner is telling him to maintain position.
Anthony wants to improve his position but instead Dean has moved into half guard.
Dean seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense.
Dean working over Anthony with some ground and pound. Anthony looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
Anthony is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Anthony keeps trying to improve his position.
Francis Dean overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Dean drops an elbow to the side of Anthony's head. #T2#
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Anthony is trying to control but can't.
Anthony wants to improve his position but Dean is controlling well.
Anthony pushes Dean off but Dean dives into side control.
A lull in the action here as Dean stalls from top position.
Anthony looks to move to half guard but instead Dean has passed into mount! Damn!
Dean with shots to the head and body - Anthony looks very uncomfortable down there.
Anthony tries to control Dean's body but Dean pushes him off. Anthony squirms to his side and now Dean has his back! #T3##SUB#
Dean has got one arm under Anthony's chin. This could be trouble... Anthony trying to control the other hand but Dean gets it free and sqeezes tight - just a matter of time now! Yep, Anthony has tapped out! The fight is over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:23 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Francis Dean!

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