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Event: OFK 401 - Sasaki Vs Brychczy     
Date:   May 11, 2024
#R1#
Anjo is trying hard to land a takedown here. Big Foot sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Big Foot throws a sloppy body shot
and Anjo counters with a series of strikes. Big Foot will be more careful next time no doubt.
Big Foot tries to clinch but Anjo moves away #TD#
and Anjo counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by Anjo.
Anjo tries to stand but Big Foot is controlling from the bottom.
Anjo working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Big Foot is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
Big Foot is trying to keep Anjo in close.
Big Foot avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Anjo looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
Big Foot is trying to control the position from the bottom. #T1#
Anjo wants to get up but he can't break Big Foot's closed guard. He needs to be careful trying to break the legs open, as he's open to submissions here.
Anjo sitting in guard here, content to control. #REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Big Foot throws an off balance right hand
and Anjo counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Big Foot shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Anjo but Anjo pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Big Foot misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Anjo.
Big Foot shoots for a takedown but Anjo saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Big Foot scores with a shot to the body. #CL2#
Big Foot rushes Anjo and presses him up against the cage.
Big Foot drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Anjo gets the underhooks and prevents it.
Yoji Anjo Anjo has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Unicorn Big Foot.
Big Foot wants a takedown but no success here.
Anjo drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Big Foot gets the underhooks and prevents it. #T2#
Anjo is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Big Foot gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
Anjo prevents a takedown attempt there. #TD#
Anjo ties up his opponent against the cage and manages to drag the fight down to the ground. Anjo no doubt will be looking to work submissions from his guard.
Big Foot trying to control but Anjo is working from the bottom. #SUB#
Anjo escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Big Foot gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Anjo keeping moving, preventing Big Foot from controlling successfully.
Anjo is trying to control the position but Big Foot postures up.
Anjo is looking to stand up but Big Foot isn't so interested in that idea. #SUB2#
Big Foot drops back looking for a leg! Anjo is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Anjo manages to kick Big Foot off! Big Foot jumps back into Anjo's guard. #T3#
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Big Foot passes Anjo's left leg - he's now in half guard. #SUB2#
Big Foot seems to be working for a kimura but Anjo defends the submission attempt.#SUB2#
Big Foot seems to be working for a kimura but Anjo defends the submission attempt.
Big Foot is looking to stall here but Anjo recovers full guard.
Anjo wants to sweep here but Big Foot controlling him for the moment.
Big Foot is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.#T4#
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Big Foot wants to control from the top but Anjo keeps moving.
Anjo definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.#SU2#
Big Foot stands up from guard. Let's bang!
Big Foot misses with the body kick#TD#
and Anjo counters with a nice double leg into half guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Anjo wants to get back to his feet.
Big Foot wants to control but Anjo is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Anjo wants to free his trapped foot but Big Foot is holding on for dear life with his legs.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Anjo seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense. #SUB#
Anjo is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Big Foot sees it coming and defends easily.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Yoji Anjo Anjo dominated that round.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.#R2#
Anjo misses with an attempted mid kick.
Anjo takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Big Foot paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Anjo slips a jab and a cross from Big Foot.
Yoji Anjo Anjo is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Big Foot misses with a kick to the body
letting Anjo counter with a right hand.
Anjo drops his hands momentarily and Big Foot takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Big Foot misses with a combination #CL#
and Anjo counters by clinching up.
Anjo wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Big Foot has him pressed against the cage.
Anjo stops a takedown attempt from Big Foot.
Big Foot jumps guard but Anjo stands there with Big Foot around his waist. Big Foot gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Big Foot goes for a takedown in the clinch but Anjo prevents it.
Yoji Anjo Anjo has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Unicorn Big Foot.#TD2#
Big Foot gets the body lock takedown. After a quick scramble, Anjo regains guard.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.#SUB#
Anjo escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Big Foot gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance. #T1#
Big Foot looking to pass the guard.
Big Foot trying to control the position from guard on top but Anjo is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Anjo is on top in guard. #REVR##SUB2#
Big Foot is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Anjo is aware though and is defending well.
Big Foot looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Anjo slows down the pace of the fight for a moment. He'll need to remain active if he doesn't want to see the fight stood back up.
Big Foot wants to sweep but no luck.
Anjo is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Big Foot can do to turn this around?
Anjo not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
Anjo won't allow Big Foot to sweep him here. #T2#
Big Foot not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Anjo looking to pass the guard.
Anjo looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
Big Foot not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Big Foot looking for a sweep. Not yet Big Foot, not yet.
Anjo trying to control the position from guard on top but Big Foot is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
It looks like the ref is thinking about a standup.
Yoji Anjo Anjo overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Anjo postures up. #REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.#T3#
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Anjo is defended easily by Big Foot.
Anjo uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Big Foot.
Big Foot explodes with a nice body kick and back out of range. Nice work.
Unicorn Big Foot seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Anjo takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Anjo throws a big counter combination but Big Foot scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage.
Anjo tries to score a power double leg takedown but Big Foot sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Anjo somewhat.
Anjo tries to close the distance and clinch but Big Foot swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Anjo moves out of range of the body kick from Big Foot.
Big Foot looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Anjo takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Big Foot avoids the head kick by Anjo. #T4#
Anjo uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Big Foot.
Anjo swings for the body but Big Foot moves out of range.
Big Foot moves into range and throws a lovely three punch combination.#CUT2#It looks like Yoji Anjo Anjo has been cut.
Anjo slips under a jab.
Big Foot is looking to clinch.
Anjo on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Big Foot throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Anjo thinks about countering with a head kick.
Big Foot is breathing heavily.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Anjo shoots in for a takedown but Big Foot shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Big Foot tries for a takedown but Anjo sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Big Foot stuffs the takedown.
Big Foot swings widly with a right hand #CL#
and Anjo holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch. #TD2#
Big Foot tightens his grip and picks Anjo up, before dumping him to the ground. Anjo manages to land in guard. #SUB2#
Big Foot drops back, looking for a kneebar! Anjo looks panicked! The fighters roll across the mat, one looking to finish, one looking to escape. Anjo looks to have wriggled free... Yes, he's got his leg free and he's dived into side control! Good work there from Anjo! #REVR#
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Unicorn Big Foot showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Yoji Anjo Anjo's cut.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! This is the final round!#R3#
Big Foot dips down and scores with a jab to the body.#CL2#
Big Foot clinches up with Anjo and pushes him back against the cage.#TD2#
Big Foot has moved round to his opponent's back and is looking for a suplex! Oh snap! He's tossed Anjo clear over his head and slammed him to the mat!#SUB2#
Big Foot has his hand under the chin of his opponent looking for the choke. He's nearly got it! This one could be all over! But no, Anjo has freed his hand and lives to survive another… well, another couple of seconds at least!
Anjo wants to control his opponent's hands but Big Foot gets his hands free.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Big Foot doesn't have the hooks in and Anjo manages to turn into his guard.
Anjo trying to control the position from guard on top but Big Foot is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Anjo trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Big Foot looking to hit a scissor sweep but Anjo is one step ahead there. #T1#
Big Foot keeping moving, preventing Anjo from controlling successfully.
Anjo is fighting to break Big Foot's control of his arms but Big Foot is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.
Big Foot controls Anjo momentarily but Anjo frees himself.
Anjo slips nicely into half guard.
Big Foot trying to hold on to Anjo's head to control him but Anjo postures up.
Big Foot might have to switch it up a bit here because his efforts to control Anjo haven't been going to plan, at least at the current moment in time.
Big Foot takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.#T2#
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Anjo prevents Big Foot from improving his position.
Anjo controlling the pace.
Big Foot is trying to get back to full guard.
Anjo is taking a breather. Big Foot says something to him but it's hard to make out. Perhaps he's telling him to get on with it and actually do something.
We may be looking at a referee standup if the pace doesn't pick up soon.
Big Foot trying to hold on to Anjo's head to control him but Anjo postures up. #REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Big Foot swats away the attempt to clinch by Anjo.#T3#
Big Foot misses with an uppercut.
Big Foot darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Big Foot throws an overhand right that lands on Anjo's shoulder, as Anjo tries to avoid the shot. #TD#
Anjo gets a takedown into half guard.
Anjo uses his free foot to push down on Big Foot's thigh. Eventually he works his other foot free and he's advanced to mount - this is trouble for Big Foot.
Big Foot tries to hold on but Anjo pushes him away. #SU#
Anjo gets to his feet and calls his opponent to stand. Here come the fireworks!
Anjo keeps the fight on the outside.
Anjo swats away the attempt to clinch by Big Foot.
Anjo is looking to counter the offense by Big Foot and move into the clinch.#T4#
Anjo ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
A cross from Big Foot lands.#TD2#
Big Foot looking for a takedown here - he's got it.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Anjo looking for a sweep. Not yet Anjo, not yet.
Big Foot trying to control but Anjo is working from the bottom.
Anjo is pulling down on Big Foot's head to control his posture.
Anjo keeping moving, preventing Big Foot from controlling successfully. #SUB#
Anjo is looking for a triangle but Big Foot pushes his legs off easily.

And that's the end of the fight!
That was a close round. You could make an argument for either fighter but I would give it to Yoji Anjo Anjo.
I think Anjo has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Patrick Alders scores the fight 29:29
Judge Paul Aken scores the fight 29:29
Judge Albert Achterberg scores the fight 29:28

The fight is ruled a majority draw!

 

Event: OFK 395 - Nik Vs Lingfield     
Date:   Apr 20, 2024
#R1#
Anjo shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Porfirigo pinned against the cage. Porfirigo gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Anjo throws a leg kick #TD#
so Porfirigo counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility.
Our spies down at at MMA Training and Sparring Buddies inform us that Anjo has really been working on his submissions in the buildup to this fight. Will it pay off?
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#SUB2#
Porfirigo avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Porfirigo throws a big right hand that misses.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Porfirigo wants to pass the guard but Anjo is keeping the position.
Anjo tries to land a sweep but no joy. #T1#
Anjo working a defensive guard here.
Anjo utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Porfirigo has decided he wants to stand but the closed guard of Anjo is proving hard to escape from.
Anjo is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
Porfirigo slips nicely into half guard.
Anjo trying to control but Porfirigo postures up.
Anjo gets back to full guard. #T2#
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.#SUB2#
Anjo working for a triangle but Porfirigo defends it easily.
Porfirigo is looking to stand up but Anjo won't let him.
Porfirigo trying to control but Anjo is working from the bottom.
Porfirigo seems content to control from guard here. He's going to have to remain active though if he doesn't want to get stood back up.
Anjo is looking to sweep but instead, Porfirigo has passed into half guard. #T3#
Porfirigo moves into full mount! Anjo won't be happy about that!
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Anjo regains half guard.
Porfirigo trying to pass the guard but Anjo defending well.
Porfirigo missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Anjo gets full guard.
Porfirigo trying to control but Anjo is working from the bottom.
Porfirigo postures up in Anjo's guard and throws a big left but Anjo blocks it. #T4#
Anjo is trying to control the position but Porfirigo postures up.
Anjo is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move. #REVB#
Anjo sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Porfirigo defending well though.
Porfirigo trying to control but Anjo postures up.
Anjo perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Porfirigo is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Anjo's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Anjo's back!
Porfirigo keeps control of the position as Anjo tries to break free.
Anjo is trying to stand back up.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Tayaen Porfirigo dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!#R2#
Anjo tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Porfirigo defends well and Anjo ends up having to push Porfirigo into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.#TD2#
Anjo changes levels and drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. Porfirigo looks really pissed at himself for not defending that better.
Anjo wants to control but Porfirigo is keeping him busy.
Porfirigo is trying to control Anjo's posture but Anjo avoids it.
Porfirigo is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Anjo can do to turn this around?
Anjo wants to control but Porfirigo is keeping him busy.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Porfirigo can't do much from the bottom here.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Porfirigo manages to land a sweep and he's now on top! Lovely Jiu Jitsu!#T1#
Porfirigo thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Still in half guard, Porfirigo seems content to control.#SUB#
Porfirigo seems to be working for a kimura but Anjo defends the submission attempt.#SU#
Porfirigo decides to stand up and try his luck on the feet.
Nice takedown defense from Porfirigo. No joy for Anjo on that attempt.
Porfirigo is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
Anjo shoots in and drives through. Porfirigo sprawls well.
As Anjo looks to move away, Porfirigo throws a big counter combo but Anjo just gets out of the way.
Tayaen Porfirigo has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Yoji Anjo Anjo.#T2#
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.#CL2#
Anjo instigates a clinch. #BC#
Porfirigo breaks from the clinch.
Anjo shoots in for a takedown but Porfirigo shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Anjo tries a head kick but it misses.
It looked like Porfirigo was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Anjo.
Anjo tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Porfirigo manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Anjo misses with a takedown attempt
and Porfirigo counters with a straight right hand.
Anjo moves to clinch but Porfirigo breaks away
and Porfirigo counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.#T3#
Anjo misses with a takedown
and Porfirigo counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Anjo doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Porfirigo counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Anjo has his takedown stuffed
enabling Porfirigo to counter with a crisp jab. #T4##CL2#
Anjo clinches.
Porfirigo goes for a takedown attempt but Anjo pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
Anjo is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Porfirigo tries to counter by moving into the clinch but Anjo manages to circle out of the way.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Anjo goes for a double leg but Porfirigo avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Porfirigo continues to drive forward.
Anjo looks for a takedown but Porfirigo sprawls well.
An attempted straight right counter from Porfirigo misses the target.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Tayaen Porfirigo dominated that second round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! This is the final round!#R3#
Anjo tries to clinch
and Porfirigo counters with a nice uppercut.
Anjo tries to close the distance and clinch up but Porfirigo swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Anjo fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Porfirigo changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
Anjo gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Porfirigo counters with a stiff right hand.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#CL2#
The fight moves into the clinch position.#T1##TD2#
Anjo jumps guard. #SU#
Porfirigo gets to his feet. Anjo looking to butt scoot but the ref puts an end to that. On your feet son!
Anjo with a poor takedown
and Porfirigo counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Tayaen Porfirigo has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Yoji Anjo Anjo.
Anjo shoots in looking for a takedown but Porfirigo manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Anjo's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Porfirigo tries to counter with a takedown but Anjo is quick to defend against it.
Yoji Anjo Anjo seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Anjo tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Porfirigo looked to counter with a high kick but didn't commit.
It looks like Porfirigo has been trying to sharpen up his punching technique, as it looks crisper than last time we saw him.
Porfirigo circles away from the clinch attempt.
Porfirigo swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.#T2#
Anjo misses with a head kick.
Porfirigo appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
Anjo tries a head kick but it misses.
Porfirigo is trying to close the distance and clinch up, after that failed offence from Anjo.
A combination from Anjo does no damage.
As Anjo tries to get set, Porfirigo tries to push him back and clinch up but Anjo manages to avoid the attempt.
Nice takedown defense from Porfirigo. No joy for Anjo on that attempt.
Anjo shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Porfirigo sprawls well. Porfirigo wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Anjo gets slowly back to his feet.#T3#
Anjo falls off balance throwing a combination #TD#
so Porfirigo counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility.
Anjo utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Porfirigo throwing strikes but missing. #SUB2#
Anjo looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Porfirigo tries to stand but Anjo is controlling from the bottom.
Anjo being controlled here, momentarily. #T4#
Porfirigo wants to control from the top but Anjo keeps moving. #SUB#
Porfirigo thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position. #SUB2#
Anjo is actively looking for submissions from his back. He's worked himself a little space on the bottom and seems to be going for a triangle. No, he's switched into an armbar! That was slick! Porfirigo rolls with it to try and escape but Anjo cranks on the arm and Porfirigo is forced to tap out! This one is aaaaaaaaall over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:52 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Yoji Anjo Anjo!
A relieved looking Yoji Anjo Anjo thanked the fans for their support and gave the usual line about them being amazing. They seemed to believe that he actually meant it.
The defeated Tayaen Porfirigo had this to say: 'Now, I will kill myself...'.

 

Event: OFK 387 - Mangold Vs Orsic     
Date:   Mar 23, 2024
#R1#
Walker rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Anjo counters with a nice uppercut.
A jab from Walker misses.
Walker misses the jab.
Anjo wants to counter the offense by Walker and move into the clinch position.#TD#
Walker drops down and drives through with a powerful takedown into guard.

Anjo manages to wriggle out and sneak his way back up to his feet, so the fighters are now clinched up against the cage.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Walker.
Anjo's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Anjo is trying to pull guard but Walker turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Anjo changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Walker fights it off and pushes away nicely. #CL#
Walker moves into the clinch successfully.
Walker fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Anjo misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Walker.
Walker throws a punch but it's blocked by Anjo.
Walker blocks an elbow strike.
Anjo looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.#T1#
Walker lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Anjo backwards.
Walker prevents a takedown attempt there.
Chief Walker has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Yoji Anjo Anjo.
A short uppercut from Walker.
Walker misses with some punches.
Anjo fails to pull guard.
Walker misses with a hook from the clinch.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Anjo.
Anjo is trying to pull guard but Walker has him pressed against the cage.
Anjo blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Anjo looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
A head punch on the inside from Walker fails to land.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Anjo.
Walker throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Anjos head.
Walker fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Walker misses with a hook from the clinch.
A head punch on the inside from Walker fails to land.
Anjo blocking some punches. #T2#
Anjo scores with a nice hook to the head.
Anjo misses with a knee strike.
Walker swings wildly with an uppercut but Anjo uses good head movement to avoid it. #BC2#
Anjo breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Anjo shoots in and drives through. Walker sprawls well.
Walker missing with a left hand there. Anjo was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Anjo tries to counter by closing the distance.
Anjo drops his hands momentarily and Walker takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head. #CUT#It looks like Yoji Anjo Anjo has been cut.
Anjo shoots in looking for a takedown but Walker manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Anjo's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Walker throws an off balance right hand #TD2#
and Anjo counters with a nice double leg into half guard.
Anjo not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Walker is looking to escape.
Anjo perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there.
Anjo has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.#ES#
Walker makes some distance and scrambles quickly back to his feet. Nice work!#TD#
Excellent takedown into side control there by Walker. #SU#
Walker stands up and beckons Anjo to his feet. #T3#
Anjo slips under a jab.
Walker looks to land a left hand but Anjo moved out of range nicely.
Anjo takes one to the chin there.
Walker throws a big shot that misses.
Walker misses with a left hand
and Anjo counters with a three punch combo that has Walker backing up. Walker nods at Anjo to acknowledge the strikes.
Walker fails with a takedown attempt.
Walker misses with a head kick. #TD#
A momentary lapse in concentration from Anjo enables Walker to shoot in and score with a neat double leg. Anjo manages to secure a closed guard as the fighters hit the mat.

Anjo kicks Walker off and gets to his feet.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Anjo takes a jab right on the kisser. #T4#
Walker scores with a decent looking hook.#TD2#
Anjo closes the distance and clinches up, looking for a takedown. He shifts his weight and gets a nice trip into half guard.
Anjo seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Walker does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Walker is trying to stand up here but Anjo is controlling him well. #ES#
Walker kicks Anjo off and gets back to his feet.
Walker throws a big shot that misses.
Walker misses with a hook. Anjo ducked under it nicely.
Anjo throws a leg kick but Walker sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Walker swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Walker scores with a jab.
Anjo showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Walker.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Walker closes the distance and lands a one-two.
A solid leg kick lands there for Walker.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Chief Walker dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Yoji Anjo Anjo'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.#R2#
No luck for Anjo with that takedown attempt.
Anjo shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Walker pinned against the cage. Walker gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Walker throwing a counter right hand but Anjo manages to avoid it.#CL2#
Anjo has managed to clinch.
Anjo is trying to push Walker away but Walker has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
Walker lands with a short shot to the head.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A head punch on the inside from Walker fails to land. #BC2#
Anjo breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Anjo fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Walker avoids it really well and circles away.
Chief Walker has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Yoji Anjo Anjo.#T1#
Walker lands a jab to the head.
Walker throws out a loose jab but Anjo uses good head movement to avoid it.
Walker misses with a hook.
Anjo steps in looking to clinch after the strikes miss from Walker.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Anjo ducks under a wild hook from Walker.
Anjo on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Walker. Walker obviously looking to wear him down.
Walker swings widly with a right hand
and Anjo counters with a left and a right that stings Walker.
Anjo misses with a takedown attempt - Walker sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
A little feinted left hand from Walker on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Jab from Walker.
Chief Walker seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Anjo staying out of range there.
Walker loads up on a big right hand but Anjo slips the punch.#T2#
Walker throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Anjo tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Walker defends well and Anjo ends up having to push Walker into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
Walker is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Anjo can do to turn this around?
Walker fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Anjo has a takedown stuffed.
Walker throws a big shot that misses.
Anjo is looking for the big counter here.#TD2#
Anjo gets a double leg takedown into Walker's guard.#ES#
Walker kicks Anjo off and gets to his feet.
The fighters circling - Walker throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Walker lands a two punch combo.
Anjo stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Walker.
Chief Walker is winning the standup battle so far.
Walker lands a jab to the nose.#ROC#Anjo is rocked!
Walker circles and sees the opportunity to plant his feet and throw a really nice straight left hand that drops Anjo to the canvas! Anjo doesn't know where he is but he's trying to survive - Walker keeps piling on the pressure and forces the referee to step in! This one is aaaaaall over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:55 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Chief Walker!
A relieved looking Chief Walker thanked the fans for their support and gave the usual line about them being amazing. They seemed to believe that he actually meant it.
The defeated Yoji Anjo Anjo had this to say: 'I feel good! '.

 

Event: OFK 380 - Drop Vs English     
Date:   Feb 25, 2024
#R1##TD#
Anjo manages to get an easy takedown there - catching Layer on his heels. He'll look to pass Layer's guard now, I'm sure.
Anjo pushing down on Layer's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work. #SUB#
Anjo is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Layer doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Anjo.
Still in half guard, Anjo seems content to control.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Anjo has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.#SUB#
Anjo looking for a kimura but he'll have to free his other leg if he wants to finish that. Perhaps he's just using it as a distraction technique. #T1##SU#
Anjo escapes and gets back to his feet. #CL#
Anjo has closed the distance and engaged Layer in a clinch. #BC#
Anjo pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Anjo steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Layer.
Layer swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.#T2#
Layer throws a left and a right that both miss #TD#
so Anjo counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility. #SUB#
Anjo drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Anjo jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Anjo chips away with some ground and pound.#SU#
Anjo stands up from guard. Let's bang!
A swing and a miss from Layer.
Anjo fails to land the takedown.
Layer misses with a right hand #TD#
and Anjo counters with a shoot takedown. Layer fights it but they end up in guard. #T3#
Anjo slows down the pace of the fight for a moment. He'll need to remain active if he doesn't want to see the fight stood back up.
Anjo definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Anjo throws a big elbow that misses.
Anjo throwing strikes but missing.
Anjo is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
Layer is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Anjo is controlling him. #T4#
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Anjo throwing strikes from guard but Layer blocks nicely. #REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Layer fails to land with a series of punches.
It looked like Anjo was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit.
Anjo shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Layer counters with a series of strikes. Anjo will be more careful next time no doubt.
Layer blocks a low kick nicely.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Anjo shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Layer as he jumps to the side.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Yoji Anjo Anjo dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!#R2##CL#
Anjo clinches up against the cage.
A right hook to the body lands for Anjo.
Anjo blocks a couple of punches on the inside. #BC#
Anjo breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance. #CL#
Anjo clinches up against the cage.#TD#
Anjo pulls guard.
Layer preventing the sweep.
Layer throws an elbow that misses. Anjo uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Layer's guard. Nice move by Anjo!#REVR#
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SU#
Anjo gets to his feet. Layer looking to butt scoot but the ref puts an end to that. On your feet son!
Layer misses the jab.#T1#
Anjo slips under a jab.
Anjo throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Layer's waist but Layer gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Anjo off to one side. #TD#
Anjo closes the distance and gets a trip takedown into side control. Layer quickly recovers to half guard.
Layer pushes Anjo off but Anjo dives into side control.
Anjo wants to control but Layer is keeping him busy.
Layer managing to avoid any damage from the strikes thrown by Anjo.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Layer can do anything to dispel that myth.#SU#
Anjo stands up and beckons Layer to his feet.
Decent striking displayed by Layer there.#T2#
Anjo bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Anjo appears to be looking for a big counter.
Layer throws a predictable looking body shot
and Anjo counters with a three punch combo that has Layer backing up. Layer nods at Anjo to acknowledge the strikes.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Layer ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Anjo moves away.
Layer throws the left hand but Anjo avoids the punch easily.
Layer misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Both fighters are looking to counter, which isn't making for the most exciting fight in the world.#CL#
Anjo closes the distance and clinches.
Layer fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Layer is trying to push Anjo away but Anjo has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.#TD#
Anjo has double underhooks and is working for a body lock takedown. He's got it. The fighters land in half guard but Layer regains guard immediately. #T3##SU#
Anjo gets to his feet and steps away from his opponent. #TD#
Anjo darts in and lands a nice takedown into half guard.
Anjo moves into full mount! Layer won't be happy about that!
Anjo trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Anjo controlling his opponent. #T4#
Anjo throws an elbow from mount that misses. Lucky escape for Layer because Anjo loaded up on that one.
Anjo controlling the pace for now.
Anjo thuds his fist into the canvas! Oooouch!
Layer avoids a series of strikes thrown by Anjo.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Yoji Anjo Anjo dominated that second 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!#R3#
Layer swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Anjo changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
Layer misses with an uppercut.
Layer stuffs the takedown.
Anjo looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Layer is fending him off so far but Anjo persists. Nope, Layer circles away and we're back to standing.#TD#
Anjo closes the distance and gets a double leg, slamming Layer to the mat! Layer manages to get full guard.
Anjo advances to half guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Anjo is working hard to pass the guard. He's done it - he's now in full mount! Trouble for Layer! #SUB#
Anjo working for a submission but Layer is keeping him at bay.
Anjo trying to control but he's not successful this time. #T1#
Layer wriggling around on the bottom manages to avoid the strikes thrown by Anjo.
Anjo content just to control the position here. #SU#
Anjo gets to his feet and calls his opponent to stand. Here come the fireworks!#T2#
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Anjo connects with a jab.
Anjo shoots in for a double leg but Layer sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Yoji Anjo Anjo. That's going to take a lot out of him.
A swing and a miss from Layer.
Anjo tries to grapple but his opponent circles
and Anjo takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Layer throws a body punch but Anjo moves out of range.
Anjo appears to be looking for a big counter.
Anjo tries to clinch up
and Layer counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head. #T3#
Anjo throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Layer's waist but Layer gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Anjo off to one side.
Layer tries to counter by closing the distance.
Layer throws a series of punches but Anjo avoids them all with ease.
Anjo is trying to close the distance and clinch up, after that failed offence from Layer.
Yoji Anjo Anjo is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
A swing and a miss from Layer.
Willie Layer has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Anjo.
Anjo tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Layer swivels and escapes.
Anjo tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Layer swivels and escapes.
A countering left hand to the body from Layer misses.
Anjo tries to clinch
and Layer counters with a straight right hand.#T4##TD#
Anjo looking to shoot here. He's gone for it and he's landed a takedown into side control! Oh, that's bad for Layer!
Anjo is looking to take a break and control but Layer is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.

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

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Nard Betker scores the fight 29:28
Judge Paul Aken scores the fight 29:28
Judge Wagner Zegers scores the fight 29:28

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Yoji Anjo Anjo!

A victorious Yoji Anjo Anjo thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter.

 

Event: OFK 376 - Escalante Vs Wanker     
Date:   Feb 11, 2024
#R1#
A shot to the body from Gomes misses #CL2#
and Anjo counters by moving into the clinch. #TD#
Gomes lands a takedown into guard.

Anjo manages to wriggle out and sneak his way back up to his feet, so the fighters are now clinched up against the cage.#TD2#
Anjo has picked Gomes up - he's going for a ride! Anjo dumps his opponent to the mat with a thud and settles into half guard.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Gomes tries to get to full guard but Anjo has control of the leg.
Gomes is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Anjo's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Anjo's back!#SUB#
Gomes is working for the rear naked choke. He has one arm under the chin but Anjo has hold of the other arm. A bit of a stalemate here. #SUB#
Gomes working for a choke but Anjo reverses nicely into Gomes 's guard.
Anjo slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard. #SU2#
Anjo decides to stand up and beckons his opponent to follow.
Anjo looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.#T1#
Gomes gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily #TD2#
and Anjo counters with a nice double leg into side control. Gomes won't be happy with that.
Gomes is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Gomes is working hard here to advance position.
Gomes on the wrong end of some ground and pound.
A lull in the action here as Anjo stalls from top position.
Gomes tries to get back to half guard but can't.#T2##SU2#
Anjo stands up and beckons Gomes to his feet.
Anjo avoids the body shot from Gomes.
Anjo slaps away a takedown attempt from Gomes, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Gomes swings wildly with a couple of big hooks #CL2#
and Anjo counters by clinching up.
Anjo presses Gomes against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.#BC2#
Anjo escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!#TD2#
Anjo shoots in and gets a takedown into half guard. Anjo showed some decent athleticism there.
Anjo prevents Gomes from improving his position.
Anjo trying to control the pace. #T3#
Gomes has a hand on Anjo's thigh, trying to get back to full guard. Anjo takes advantage of the position though and mounts him!
Gomes tries to reverse the position but Anjo maintains control.
Anjo controlling the pace for now.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Gomes is desperately trying to improve his position but Anjo has a good base and remains in mount.
Anjo working away from the top, dropping strikes.
Gomes is in all sorts of trouble here.
Anjo content just to control the position here.
Gomes is trying desperately to improve position.#T4#
Anjo looking to control and managing it successfully.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Anjo trying to control but Gomes is having none of it.
The referee warns Gomes that he has to improve his position here as he takes two more clean shots to the head.
Anjo prevents Gomes from getting the reversal.
Anjo dominating with strikes here.
Gomes really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Anjo takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
Anjo manages to capitalize on a mistake by Gomes to take his back!
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Yoji Anjo Anjo dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.#R2#
Gomes misses with a double jab #TD2#
and Anjo counters with a nice double leg into side control. Gomes won't be happy with that.
Gomes is looking for a sweep.
Anjo looks up at the clock and then as Gomes takes his cue and looks up at the clock too, Anjo smacks him right in the chops with a big elbow! How rude!
Anjo controlling the position.
Gomes manages to get one leg in to regain half guard.
Gomes taking some punishment here, with Anjo in his half guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Gomes is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though. #T1#
Anjo passes the guard and advances to mount!
Gomes working to try and regain half guard.
The referee warns Gomes that he has to improve his position here as he takes two more clean shots to the head.
Anjo can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Gomes is looking to escape.
Yoji Anjo Anjo has got the better of the ground game so far.
Gomes tries to get back to half guard but can't. #SUB2#
Anjo is working on an americana here. Ooh, that looks pretty nasty! Nope, Gomes has managed to escape the submission attempt.
Anjo lands with some vicious ground and pound - can Gomes hang on?
Anjo landing punches.
Anjo tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position. #T2#
Gomes is wriggling around trying to escape.
Gomes manages to regain half guard. Good work.
Gomes regains full guard. Nicely done.
Anjo has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Anjo sitting in guard, not really doing much.
Anjo pushing down on Gomes's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
Gomes manages to get to full guard.
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!#SU2#
Anjo stands up from Gomes's guard - Anjo perhaps looking for a knockout.
Gomes shoots in but Anjo avoids the takedown attempt easily.
A nice side step and Anjo releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
Gomes closes the distance and clinches up with Anjo, looking for a takedown. Gomes pushes Anjo against the cage but Anjo circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.#T3#
Gomes shoots and misses
and Anjo cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Ronaldo Gomes. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.#TD2#
Anjo scores a trip takedown into side control. Nice.
Gomes is positioning himself to get back to half guard. #SU2#
Anjo stands up.
Gomes doesn't succeed with the takedown#CL2#
and Anjo moves into the clinch.
A short left from Anjo. #TD2#
Anjo successfully pulls guard.
Gomes won't allow Anjo to sweep him here.
Anjo has Gomes pulled in close to control his posture.
Anjo looking to sweep here. No luck so far. #T4#
Gomes trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Gomes is pushing down on Anjo's leg trying to pass to half guard. Anjo is fighting to maintain full guard but Gomes has managed to sneak the leg through.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.#ES2#
Anjo pushes Gomes off and gets back to his feet.#TD2#
Anjo scores with a takedown into Gomes's guard.#SUB#
Gomes has an active guard here but Anjo has managed to pass into half guard.
Gomes has a hand on Anjo's thigh, trying to get back to full guard. Anjo takes advantage of the position though and mounts him!
Gomes keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
BOOM! Anjo connects with a massive shot to the dome!
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Yoji Anjo Anjo showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! This is the final round!#R3#
Gomes swings and misses with a shot to the body#TD2#
and Anjo counters with a takedown into side control.
Gomes tries to bench press Anjo off him but Anjo keeps the position.
Check out the look on Anjo's face as he threw that strike - that's one determined fighter! #ROC2#Gomes is rocked!
Gomes trying to remain calm as Anjo controls from the top position.
Oh Gomes is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!#SUB2#
Anjo has worked his way into a potential kimura here. Gomes is trying to get out of the position but his squirming has just got him deeper into trouble. Anjo yanks on the arm and Gomes is forced to tap due to a very painful looking submission! Nice work by Anjo.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:32 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Yoji Anjo Anjo!
During a confident post fight interview, Yoji Anjo Anjo thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.

 

Event: OFK 367 - Johnson vs Cruzeiro     
Date:   Jan 13, 2024
#R1#
Herrera tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Anjo manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
The fight stays on the outside here - Herrera looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Anjo keeps the fight on the outside.
Anjo went nuts there looking for a big combo counter but none of the flurry connected.
Herrera lands a jab. Then a cross. Then finally a nice hook to the body. Good work there by Herrera.
Anjo looks to land a combination but Herrera avoids it well. #TD2#
Herrera decides to change it up a bit and drives through with a nice takedown into half guard.

Anjo pushes Herrera off and gets back to his feet.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!#CL2#
Herrera moves into the clinch.#BC2#
Herrera breaks the clinch.
Herrera fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Herrera swings wildly with a couple of big hooks #CL#
and Anjo counters by moving into the clinch.
A head punch on the inside from Anjo fails to land.
Anjo is looking for a takedown.
Anjo tries to pull guard but Herrera forces him back to his feet, against the cage.
Anjo definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.#T1#
Anjo is looking for a takedown.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Yoji Anjo Anjo. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Anjo is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Herrera gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
Herrera jumps guard but Anjo stands there with Herrera around his waist. Herrera gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Herrera wants a takedown. #BC#
Anjo breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Left hook, right uppercut from Herrera. #TD#
Anjo scores with a takedown into Herrera's guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Anjo wants to control from the top but Herrera keeps moving. #SUB#
Anjo drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Anjo jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Herrera looking to sweep here. No luck so far. #T2#
Herrera is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
Anjo trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Anjo throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Herrera works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Herrera is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
Anjo stands and throws Herrera's legs to the side, diving into side control.
You can see the frustration on Herrera's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
An elbow from Anjo crashes against the mat. #T3#
Anjo trying to control the action but Herrera is working from the bottom. #ES2#
Herrera bucks up and manages to escape back to his feet!
Paul Herrera seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Herrera fails with an attempt to clinch.
Herrera fails with a takedown attempt.
Herrera displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Anjo.
Herrera shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Anjo sprawls well. Anjo wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Herrera gets slowly back to his feet.#T4##CL#
Anjo drives through and clinches with Herrera against the cage. #BC2#
Herrera breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Some wild striking there from Herrera.
Anjo slaps away a takedown attempt from Herrera, before circling back to the center of the mat.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.#TD2#
Herrera shoots in for a takedown and gets it.
Anjo tries to kick Herrera off in order to stand up. Herrera Avoids the leg push though and dives into side control.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Herrera throwing shots but missing, from side control.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close round but I would say that Yoji Anjo Anjo will probably get the nod.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.#R2#
Herrera shoots in for a double leg but Anjo sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Herrera closes the distance and clinches up with Anjo, looking for a takedown. Herrera pushes Anjo against the cage but Anjo circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Anjo throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Anjo shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Herrera as he avoids it easily.
Herrera looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.#TD2#
Herrera gets a takedown into half guard.
Yoji Anjo Anjo overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Herrera not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Anjo gets back to full guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Herrera wants to stand but Anjo has a closed guard, so he can't escape.
Herrera trying to control but Anjo is working from the bottom. #T1##SUB#
Anjo had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Herrera defends it easily.
Anjo tries to land a sweep but no joy. #SUB#
Anjo isolates an arm and boxes in a triangle. Herrera stacks Anjo on his neck as he steps over and passes to the side. He's now in a much more dominant position where he can look to do some serious damage. Nice move by Herrera!#SUB2#
Herrera wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Anjo, who protects the arm well.
Anjo is trying to get back to half guard. He's pushing on Herrera's leg. He's managed it. Nice work.#T2#
Anjo is positioning himself well to prevent Herrera advancing to mount.
Herrera tries to stand but his hand is stuck under Anjo. #SUB2#
Herrera is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Anjo moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Herrera trying to control but Anjo is working from the bottom. #T3#
Anjo trying to control the position here.
Herrera throwing strikes from guard but Anjo blocks nicely.
Herrera is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
Herrera tries to stand but Anjo is controlling from the bottom. #REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.#T4#
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Anjo tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Herrera manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.#CL2#
Herrera closes the distance and clinches.
Anjo looking for a takedown.
Anjo tries to pull guard but Herrera forces him back to his feet, against the cage.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Yoji Anjo Anjo. That's going to take a lot out of him.#BC2#
Herrera pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Anjo leaves Herrera with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.#TD2#
Herrera scores a trip takedown into side control. Nice.
Anjo is looking for a sweep.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Anjo is trying to control Herrera's posture but Herrera avoids it.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Paul Herrera showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's time! Back to the action! This is the final round!#R3#
Anjo with a poor takedown
and Herrera counters with a straight right hand.
Herrera avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Anjo fails to land the takedown.#CL2#
Herrera moves into the clinch.#BC#
Anjo's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Yoji Anjo Anjo is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Herrera swats away the attempt to clinch by Anjo.
Herrera throws a series of punches but Anjo avoids them all with ease.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Anjo gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Anjo misses with a wild body shot. #TD2#
Herrera gets a takedown into half guard.
Anjo is not content to let Herrera control the position.#T1#
Herrera wants to free his trapped foot but Anjo is holding on for dear life with his legs. #SUB#
Anjo looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Anjo is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Herrera's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Herrera's back!
Herrera rolls and manages to get back to half guard. Nicely done.
Herrera manages to get to full guard. #T2#
Anjo wants to control from the top but Herrera keeps moving.
Anjo wants to stand but Herrera is controlling his posture from full guard.
Anjo postures up. #T3#
Anjo won't allow Herrera to sweep him here.
Herrera wants to stand up but Anjo is controlling him.
Anjo wants to control from the top but Herrera keeps moving. #SUB2#
Herrera throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Herrera looking to hit a scissor sweep but Anjo is one step ahead there. #T4#
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Herrera keeping moving, preventing Anjo from controlling successfully. #REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Anjo swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Anjo is defended easily by Herrera.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Yoji Anjo Anjo. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Herrera connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Herrera tries to clinch but Anjo is having none of it.
Anjo swats away the attempt to clinch by Herrera.

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

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Patrick Alders scores the fight 28:30
Judge Paulsen Ambrosius scores the fight 27:30
Judge Nard Betker scores the fight 28:29

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Paul Herrera!

Paul Herrera decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.
Yoji Anjo Anjo spoke after the fight, saying 'I feel good! '.

 

Event: OFK 362 -Drop - Vs Ocasio     
Date:   Dec 24, 2023
#R1##CL2#
Anjo rushes Layer and presses him up against the cage.#TD2#
Anjo ties up his opponent against the cage and manages to drag the fight down to the ground. Anjo no doubt will be looking to work submissions from his guard.
Anjo is trying to control the position but Layer postures up.
Anjo throws a couple of weedy looking strikes off his back.
Layer in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Anjo not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Anjo is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move. #REVB#
Anjo is working hard to pass the guard. He's done it - he's now in full mount! Trouble for Layer!
Anjo throws some wild stikes that Layer manages to avoid easily.
Anjo sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#T1#
Anjo throwing strikes here but Layer is writhing around nicely and avoiding any serious damage.
Anjo controlling from mount. #SUB2#
Anjo is in full mount, looking to secure a guillotine but Layer is surviving well by controlling Anjo's body position as best he can.
Anjo controlling his opponent.
Layer is in a horrible position here, under a barrage of strikes, he's managing to avoid any damage.
Anjo has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Anjo controlling the position easily from mount.
Anjo's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige.#T2#
More stalling from Anjo.#T3#
Anjo with more of the same as he continues to hold on.
It looks like Anjo might be adopting somewhat of a lay and pray gameplan here, which I'm sure won't go down too well with the paying fans in attendance... Or the ring announcers come to think of it.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Anjo is continuing to stall.
Layer knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Anjo on the ground.#T4#
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.#SU2#
Anjo stands up from the dominant position, so we're back on the feet.
Willie Layer is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.#TD2#
Anjo closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - Anjo lands in his opponent's guard.
Anjo stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Layer swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Anjo sitting in guard, not really doing much.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Anjo loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Yoji Anjo Anjo dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!#R2##TD2#
Anjo looks for a takedown. He's got it. We're now in half guard.#SUB2#
Anjo is looking for a kimura but Layer is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Anjo to get the leverage.
Anjo content to control rather than advance.
Layer is looking for a sweep. Anjo is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Layer is in trouble now - Anjo has advanced to mount! #T1#
Anjo scoring with some good ground and pound from mount here. Will he manage to finish Layer?
Anjo with the ground and pound from mount.
Anjo content just to control the position here.
Anjo sends his fist crashing into the mat - the crowd let out a collective ooooooh. Let's hope he's not broken it!
Anjo controlling from mount.
Yoji Anjo Anjo has got the better of the ground game so far.
Anjo misses with a series of strikes from mount. He'll no doubt be working on his ground and pound when he gets back to the gym.
Anjo controlling the position easily from mount. #T2#
Anjo scoring with strikes but Layer is staying in there.
Anjo controlling the pace for now. #SUB2#
Anjo jumps to side control looking for an arm triangle but Layer manages to avoid the submission attempt.
Anjo content to control the pace. The referee will try and keep them active though. #T3#
Anjo throws a strike aimed at the side of Layer's head but Layer avoids it well.#SUB2#
Anjo is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Layer knows the correct defense though, so he's OK. #SU2#
Anjo has had enough of the ground for now and decides to stand.
Anjo misses with a takedown
letting Layer counter with a right hand. #T4#
Anjo shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Layer dodges the punch combination from Anjo.
Yoji Anjo Anjo seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.#CL2#
Anjo closes the distance and pushes Layer back into the cage.
Layer throws a punch but it's blocked by Anjo.
Anjo is trying to pull guard but Layer has him pressed against the cage.
Willie Layer has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Yoji Anjo Anjo.
Layer is trying to break the clinch but Anjo has him pressed against the cage.
A head punch on the inside from Layer fails to land.
Layer lands a hook to the side of the head.
Layer misses with a punch on the inside.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.#BC2#
Anjo escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Layer misses the jab.
Anjo looks to clinch
and Layer counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Nice sprawl there from Layer as Anjo shoots in.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Yoji Anjo Anjo showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. This is the final round!#R3#
Anjo throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Anjo throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle. #CL2#
Anjo clinches up against the cage.
A short uppercut from Layer.
Anjo is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Layer is defending well.
Layer misses with a punch on the inside.
A head punch on the inside from Layer fails to land.
Layer misses with the head strike.
Layer scores with a shot to the side of Anjo's head. #BC2#
Anjo manages to break the clinch.
Layer slaps away a takedown attempt from Anjo, before circling back to the center of the mat.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Anjo uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Layer.
Anjo on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Anjo shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Willie Layer has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Yoji Anjo Anjo.
Anjo tries to clinch there but Layer circles away.
Layer is looking to counter punch.#T1#
Anjo with a lazy takedown attempt
and Layer connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Anjo tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Layer manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Anjo takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Layer lands a body shot.
Anjo dives in for a single leg takedown but Layer sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
Anjo closes the distance looking to clinch
and Layer counters with a straight right hand.#CUT#It looks like Yoji Anjo Anjo has been cut.
Anjo shoots in but Layer avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Anjo steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Layer.#CL2#
Anjo clinches up against the cage.
Anjo tries a knee to the head but he's missed. #BC2#
Anjo manages to break the clinch.
Anjo fails to land the takedown.
Layer throws a big counter combination but Anjo scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage.#T2#
Anjo rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Layer moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Layer throws a series of punches but Anjo moves out of range.
Layer changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Anjo looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Anjo.
A quick step to the side and Layer tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
Layer misses with an uppercut. Anjo saw that one coming.
Anjo tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Layer was well out of range. Poor timing from Anjo.
Anjo will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Anjo slips a straight right by Layer.
Anjo on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Anjo fails with a takedown attempt.
Layer swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Layer leaves Anjo with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.#T3#
Layer lands a body shot.
Yoji Anjo Anjo is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Layer lands a really nice looking cross but Anjo seems unphased.
Anjo misses with a takedown attempt
and Layer counters with a series of strikes. Anjo will be more careful next time no doubt.
Anjo gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Layer.
Layer scores with a jab to the body.
Layer throws a body shot but no joy.
Willie Layer has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Anjo wants to clinch
letting Layer counter with a right hand.
Willie Layer is winning the standup battle so far.
Anjo drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Layer jabs at Anjo's body.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Layer avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Anjo shoots in looking for a takedown. Layer tries to sprawl out of it but Anjo keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Layer manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing. #T4#
Anjo uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Layer.
Layer misses the shot to the body. #TD2#
Anjo scores with a nice takedown into half guard. Let's see what he's got on the ground. #SUB#
Anjo moves into side control, avoiding a weak kimura attempt from Layer.
The referee asks Anjo politely if he wouldn't mind getting on with it and actually doing something. Anjo prefers to stall for the moment though.#SUB2#
Anjo tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though. #SU2#
Anjo decides to take the fight back to the feet.

And that's the end of the fight!
Willie Layer showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Anjo has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Paul Aken scores the fight 28:29
Judge Aafke Stam scores the fight 28:29
Judge Nard Betker scores the fight 28:29

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Yoji Anjo Anjo!

Yoji Anjo Anjo thanked the fans post fight for their support.

 

Event: OFK 356 - Chika Vs Drop     
Date:   Dec 03, 2023
#R1#
Mendy throws a body shot but no joy.
Mendy pushes forward with a 1-2 combination that forces Anjo back to the cage. Mendy follows up with a solid lead hook to the liver.
Anjo keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Anjo scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Mendy doesn't seem bothered though.
Mendy throws a hard body shot but it just misses. #TD2#
Anjo scores with a takedown into Mendy's guard.

Mendy uses the cage to get back to his feet.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Jab, jab by Mendy - just one landing.
Pierre Ragout Mendy seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Anjo tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Anjo fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Anjo shoots in but Mendy avoids the takedown attempt easily.
We've been hearing reports that Mendy has been drilling takedowns in recent sessions so let's see if that has an impact on the result of this fight.
Mendy throws a hook but Anjo avoids it easily.#TD#
Mendy throws the overhand right but ducks down into a quick takedown attempt. Anjo was covering up waiting for the punch and Mendy finishes the takedown easily into guard. #T1##SUB2#
Anjo is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Anjo looking to control.
Mendy controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
Mendy stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Anjo swivels though and keeps the full guard. #SUB2#
Anjo has his foot on Mendy's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Mendy works his way back into a safe position though.
Anjo controls Mendy momentarily but Mendy frees himself.
Anjo looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Mendy cracks Anjo with a solid left hand.
Anjo trying to strike from the bottom but really, it's not the best position to be doing that from!
Anjo keeping full guard, as Mendy tries to pass. #T2#
Mendy trying to control the position from guard on top but Anjo is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Mendy throws a big elbow that misses.
Mendy engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
Anjo pulls Mendy in close to his closed guard and prevents Mendy from doing any damage or advancing position.#SUB2#
Anjo is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Mendy defends well.#T3#
Mendy trying to control but Anjo is working from the bottom.
Mendy is working Anjo over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
Mendy looking to sit in guard and control but Anjo gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. #REVB##ES#
Mendy manages to wriggle out and sneak his way back up to his feet, so the fighters are now clinched up against the cage.
Mendy wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.#TD#
Mendy has double underhooks and is working for a body lock takedown. He's got it. The fighters land in half guard but Anjo regains guard immediately. #SUB2#
Anjo is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Anjo has his hands on Mendy's head, controlling the position. #T4#
Anjo is trying to keep Mendy in close.
Mendy postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
Mendy postures up.
Mendy makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
Mendy is in close to Anjo's body, working some short punches and elbows.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Mendy is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Anjo keeping moving, preventing Mendy from controlling successfully.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Anjo looking to control.
Mendy throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Mendy trying to control but Anjo is working from the bottom.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Pierre Ragout Mendy dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!#R2#
Mendy is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Anjo.
Mendy misses with a jab to the body
and Anjo counters with a series of strikes. Mendy will be more careful next time no doubt.
Mendy misses with an uppercut. Anjo saw that one coming.#CL2#
Anjo has taken the fight to the clinch. #TD2#
Anjo drags the fight down to the ground.
Anjo keeping moving, preventing Mendy from controlling successfully. #SUB2#
Mendy got a little sloppy there for a moment and Anjo has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Mendy has managed to get both his arms back between Anjo's legs - danger averted.
Mendy has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Anjo is trying to control the position but Mendy postures up.
Mendy wants to control from the top but Anjo keeps moving.
Anjo tries to land a sweep but no joy. #T1#
Mendy not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
Mendy tries to free his leg and advance position but Anjo is retaining full guard.
Mendy trying to control the position from guard on top but Anjo is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Anjo is trying to control the position but Mendy postures up.
We may be looking at a referee standup if the pace doesn't pick up soon.
Anjo can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Mendy controls the pace.#REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up.
Anjo shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Mendy as he jumps to the side.
Pierre Ragout Mendy is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Mendy scores with a nice body kick.
A slow jab from Mendy misses its intended target.
Mendy throws a hook but Anjo avoids it easily.
Mendy misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
No luck for Anjo with that takedown attempt. #T2#
Mendy throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Anjo replies with a solid counter kick to the body but Mendy blocks it well.
Anjo shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Mendy but Mendy pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Pierre Ragout Mendy has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Yoji Anjo Anjo.
Mendy cracks Anjo with a good jab.
Mendy misses with a hook.
Anjo unleashes a big counter combination but Mendy bobs and weaves and avoids any damage.
Mendy stuffs the takedown attempt from Anjo. Anjo gets slowly back to his feet.
Pierre Ragout Mendy is winning the standup battle so far.
Anjo tries to clinch but Mendy is having none of it.
A looping hook to the body misses from Mendy. Anjo does a little dance to reset his feet.
Anjo changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
Mendy swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.#TD#
Mendy shoots in and bounces Anjo off the cage to secure the takedown into guard.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Anjo wants to sweep but no luck. #T3#
Mendy passes into half guard.
Anjo avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Mendy.
Anjo is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Mendy scores with a couple of nice shots.
Mendy passes into side control, despite Anjo's attempt to control the position.
Mendy trying to control the position but Anjo is working away.
Mendy looks up at the clock and then as Anjo takes his cue and looks up at the clock too, Mendy smacks him right in the chops with a big elbow! How rude!
Check out the look on Mendy's face as he threw that strike - that's one determined fighter!
Mendy lands a knee to the body and follows it up with some ground and pound to the head. That will wear Anjo down.
Mendy landing strikes. #T4#
Anjo tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Anjo takes a big shot right to the temple there but he's taken it well.
Mendy lands a knee to the body and a forearm to the face.
Anjo regains half guard there - taking advantage of Mendy's attempt to lay and pray for a moment.
Anjo is looking to improve his position.
Mendy moves into full mount! Anjo won't be happy about that!
This has been an exciting period of action!
Mendy lands a nice shot to the head.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Pierre Ragout Mendy dominated that second round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! This is the final round!#R3#
Mendy throws a head kick that misses.
Mendy misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Mendy misses with a hook
and Anjo counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
A jab lands there for Mendy.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Mendy.
Anjo feints the counter takedown.
Anjo tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Mendy half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
Mendy lands with a hook. Anjo tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head. #TD#
Mendy shoots in with a lovely double leg takedown. Anjo manages to land in full guard to minimise the damage.
Mendy throws a strike but Anjo rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top. #REVB#
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!#SU2#
Anjo stands and steps away. Mendy gets to his feet too and we're back to the striking game.
Mendy is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Anjo can do to turn this around?
Anjo wants to clinch up but Mendy keeps it at a distance.
Mendy misses with a takedown attempt - Anjo sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.#T1#
Anjo dives in for a single leg takedown but Mendy sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
Mendy dips to his left and cracks Anjo with an uppercut!
Anjo looks for the body kick but Mendy saw that one coming.
Mendy misses with a low kick as Anjo jumps back.#TD#
Mendy fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. Anjo sprawls well initially but Mendy persists and gets the takedown into half guard.
Anjo has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Mendy is working away from the top position though.
Anjo is trying to get back to full guard.
Anjo is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Mendy scores with a couple of nice shots.
Anjo regains full guard. Nicely done.
Anjo controls Mendy momentarily but Mendy frees himself.
Mendy trying to control but Anjo is working from the bottom. #T2##SUB2#
Anjo looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Mendy is stalling in the full guard.
Anjo trying to keep a closed guard but Mendy is proving a slippery customer.
Mendy wants to control from the top but Anjo keeps moving.
Anjo can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Mendy controls the pace.#ES2#
Anjo has butterfly guard. He's looking to stand up here. He pushes Mendy off him and springs to his feet nicely. The crowd applauds.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Mendy thuds his right hand into Anjo's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.#T3#
Anjo throws a head kick that misses.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Anjo.
Mendy looks to land a left hand but Anjo moved out of range nicely.
Mendy misses with a body shot. #CL2#
Anjo rushes Mendy and presses him up against the cage.#TD#
Mendy has dropped down and is working for a takedown. Anjo is trying to keep an underhook but Mendy manages to get the takedown into half guard.
Mendy landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
Anjo wants to control but Mendy is keeping busy.
Mendy content to control rather than advance. #SUB#
Mendy wants to work for an arm triangle but Anjo is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt. #T4#
Anjo has hold of Mendy's hands but Mendy slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
Mendy seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Anjo does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Mendy looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding.
Mendy is keen to just control but Anjo is a slippery customer.
Mendy is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
Mendy looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
Anjo on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
Anjo is trying to stand back up but Mendy is controlling him
Yoji Anjo Anjo has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Pierre Ragout Mendy is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Mendy content to control rather than advance.

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

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Daniel Blasius scores the fight 30:27
Judge Paul Aken scores the fight 30:27
Judge Nard Betker scores the fight 30:27

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Pierre Ragout Mendy!

An out of breath and clearly excited Pierre Ragout Mendy thanked Altitude Clothing for their help and support (and free stuff they sent him).
The defeated Yoji Anjo Anjo had this to say: 'I feel good! '.

 

Event: OFK 349 - Nik Vs Jam     
Date:   Nov 11, 2023
#R1#
Late swinging wildly here.
Late dips to his left and cracks Anjo with an uppercut!
Late misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Late sets himself, and Anjo steps forward looking for the clinch! Late avoids it this time.
Anjo takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.#TD2#
Anjo shoots in for a takedown and gets it.
Anjo with a momentary lay and pray from half guard.
Late tries to roll over but Anjo keeps him under control.
Anjo is trying to control. Late wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Late wants to sweep but Anjo has passed to side control!#T1#
Late tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Anjo prevents Late from escaping the position.
Late is trying to get back to half guard.
Anjo throwing shots but missing, from side control.
Anjo controlling the position.
Anjo throws an elbow but Late slips to the side and avoids it well.#T2#
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Anjo slows the pace down.
Let's hope that Anjo has the urge to step up the pace any second now because for the last 15 or 20 seconds he's just been holding on tight.
The referee must be thinking about standing these guys back up.#SU2#
Anjo stands up and beckons Late to his feet. #CL2#
Anjo closes the distance and pushes Late back into the cage.#BC#
Late breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat. #T3#
Anjo showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Late.
Late throws a series of punches but Anjo avoids them all with ease.
Late throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Late lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Late looks to land a combination but Anjo avoids it well. #TD2#
Anjo closes the distance and gets a trip takedown into side control. Late quickly recovers to half guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Anjo scoring with strikes to the body and head.
Late wants to improve his position but Anjo is controlling well.
Anjo missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Anjo content to control rather than advance.
Late trying to hold on to Anjo's head to control him but Anjo postures up. #T4#
Anjo works his way into side control.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Anjo working away.
Anjo trying to control the action but Late is working from the bottom.
Late keeping his opponent close.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.#SUB2#
Anjo wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Late, who protects the arm well.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close round but I would say that Little Late will probably get the nod.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!#R2##CL2#
Anjo closes the distance and clinches.
Stalling in the clinch from Anjo.
Late is trying to force a seperation but Anjo has the dominant position.#BC#
Late pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.#TD2#
Anjo scores with a takedown into Late's guard.
Anjo controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
Anjo won't allow Late to sweep him here.
Yoji Anjo Anjo has got the better of the ground game so far.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Anjo tries to free his leg and advance position but Late is retaining full guard.
Anjo trying to control the position from guard on top but Late is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Late trying to keep a closed guard but Anjo is proving a slippery customer. #T1#
Anjo stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Late swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Late seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now.
Anjo sitting in guard, not really doing much. #REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Late scores with a shot to the body.
Late looks for a takedown but Anjo sprawls well.
Late cracks Anjo with an open hand slap.#T2##CL2#
The fight moves into the clinch position.#BC2#
Anjo breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat. #TD2#
Anjo drives through with a takedown into guard.
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as Late holds on and takes a little breather.
Anjo controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
Anjo's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige.
Anjo trying to control the position from guard on top but Late is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Anjo stays in close to Late's body and controls the position.
Anjo loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry. #T3#
Anjo showing good wrestling skills to control the position. #SUB#
Late has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Anjo can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself. #REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Late looks to land a combination. Anjo sees it coming but can only parry a couple of the shots.#TD2#
Anjo shoots in from a long way out. He's driving through with the takedown attempt and he eventually gets it, landing in Late's guard.
Anjo stops Late from standing up.
Anjo sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Late's guard.
Anjo trying to control the pace. #T4##SUB2#
Anjo is trying to work for a kimura but Late is defending well.
Anjo is looking to advance position but Late won't allow it.
Anjo passes to side control.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.#SU2#
Anjo has had enough of the ground for now and decides to stand.
Late takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Yoji Anjo Anjo showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
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. Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!#R3##TD2#
Anjo looking to score a takedown here. Late is defending well but Anjo drives through and ends up in Late's guard.#ES#
Late is edging up against the cage. He's using the cage to get back to his feet. Nice work there - the fighters are clinched.
Late wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
A frustrated look appears on Late's face as he tries to break the clinch. #TD2#
Anjo has hold of one of Late's legs. Late is fighting the takedown attempt but Anjo gets the trip and lands the takedown into guard.
Anjo postures up and lands a big shot to Late's brow.
Anjo wants to control from the top but Late keeps moving.
Anjo slows down the pace of the fight for a moment. He'll need to remain active if he doesn't want to see the fight stood back up.
Anjo slips nicely into half guard, despite the strikes coming from Late.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Anjo content to control rather than advance. #T1#
Anjo seems to have lost interest with the ground game and is thinking about standing back up.
Anjo seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Late does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Anjo is figuring out what he wants to do next.#SUB#
Late looking for submissions off his back.
Late wants to improve his position but Anjo is controlling well. #T2#
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.
Anjo trying to control the action but Late is working from the bottom. #ES#
Late pushes Anjo off and gets back to his feet.
Late shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Anjo takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.#CL2#
Anjo darts in and clinches Late up against the cage.
Late trying to land knees to the body. #BC#
Late manages to break the clinch.
Anjo doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Late slips a jab and a cross from Anjo.
Late swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches. #CL2#
Anjo darts in and clinches Late up against the cage.#T3##BC#
Late breaks from the clinch.
Late misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Late tries to land a front kick but Anjo steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Late scores with a three punch combo!
Both fighters are breathing heavily.#TD2#
Anjo changes levels and drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. Late looks really pissed at himself for not defending that better.

Late throws Anjo to one side and escapes!
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Late takes a swing at Anjo's ribcage but misses. #CL2#
Anjo has Late up against the cage in a clinch.
Anjo managing to block the knees to the body from Late.
Late misses with a shot to the kidneys.
A frustrated look appears on Late's face as he tries to break the clinch. #BC#
Late pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Late misses with a body shot. #T4##CL2#
Anjo rushes Late and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Late has had enough of the clinch but Anjo keeps him there for the moment.#TD2#
Anjo lands a takedown into guard.
Anjo content to stall in guard here.
We're seeing a lot of stalling here from Anjo.

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

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Patrick Alders scores the fight 29:28
Judge Paul Aken scores the fight 29:28
Judge Saam Ante scores the fight 29:29

In favor of your winner, by majority decision... Little Late!

After the big win, Little Late made sure to do all the important stuff like thanking his sponsors FinnFighter Nutrition (Five 160Q supps!) and telling the interviewer how much he loves him.
The defeated Yoji Anjo Anjo had this to say: 'I feel good! '.

 

Event: OFK 344 - Chika Vs Drop     
Date:   Oct 22, 2023
#R1#
Nice defenses there by Anjo.
Anjo is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own.
Nice cross by Walker.
Walker throws the left hand but Anjo avoids the punch easily.
Walker scores with a decent looking hook.
A big left from Walker misses. #TD2#
Walker gets caught on his heels momentarily as he allows Anjo to score an easy takedown into full guard.
Anjo wants to control from the top but Walker keeps moving.
Walker is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
Anjo trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Walker wants to stand up but Anjo is controlling him.
Anjo trying to control the position from guard on top but Walker is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Anjo throwing strikes but missing. #T1##SU2#
Anjo gets to his feet. Walker looking to butt scoot but the ref puts an end to that. On your feet son!
Anjo shoots in and drives through. Walker sprawls well.#TD2#
Anjo closes the distance and gets a double leg, slamming Walker to the mat! Walker manages to get full guard.

Walker manages to escape and get back to his feet.
Anjo slips a jab and a cross from Walker.
A slow jab from Walker misses its intended target. #CL#
Walker forces Anjo back against the cage and clinches.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Anjo.
Walker has a couple of punches blocked by Anjo.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Anjo changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Walker fights it off and pushes away nicely. #TD#
Anjo gets caught on his heels momentarily as he allows Walker to score an easy takedown into full guard.

Anjo manages to escape and get back to his feet. #T2#
Anjo fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Chief Walker has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Yoji Anjo Anjo.
Walker throws a big shot that misses.
Walker with a hook.#CUT#It looks like Yoji Anjo Anjo has been cut.
Walker throws an overhand right that lands on Anjo's shoulder, as Anjo tries to avoid the shot.
Walker throws a poor cross that misses #TD2#
and Anjo counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by Anjo.

Walker wriggles free and stands up.
Nice shot lands for Walker.
Anjo steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Walker.#TD2#
Anjo shoots in and bounces Walker off the cage to secure the takedown into guard.
Anjo controls from within his opponent's guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#SU2#
Anjo gets to his feet - Walker follows without any prompting. #T3#
Walker misses with a looping left.#TD2#
Anjo scores a trip takedown into side control. Nice.
Walker is trying to get back to his feet.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#SU2#
Anjo stands up and we're back to a striking position.
Anjo shoots for a double leg takedown but Walker sprawls well. He's pushed Anjo's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Anjo moves away from the strike by Walker.
Anjo fails in his attempt to clinch.
The fighters circling - Walker throws out the jab but it was never going to land. #CL2#
Anjo closes the distance and clinches.
Walker lands a hook that snaps the head of Anjo backwards.
Walker fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Walker misses with a short punch on the inside.
Anjo looking to throw knees to the head but Walker is blocking nicely. #T4#
Walker misses with a short punch on the inside. #BC#
Walker escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Walker throws a lazy right hand but Anjo sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Walker is really head hunting here, hardly looking to strike to the body at all.
Walker loads up on a big right hand but Anjo slips the punch.
Anjo wants to counter with a clinch but Walker pushes him away.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Walker walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.#CL2#
Anjo moves into the clinch successfully. #TD2#
Anjo pulls Walker into guard. #ES2#
Anjo has scooted to the edge of the canvas and used the cage to get back to his feet. Walker has stuck on his opponent and is forcing him back against the cage.
Anjo with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Anjo tries to break the clinch but Walker is controlling the position.
Anjo tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Walker gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Anjo.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Anjo goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Walker prevents a takedown attempt there.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close round but I would say that Chief Walker will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Yoji Anjo Anjo's cut.
That's time! Back to the action!#R2#
Anjo slips under a jab.
Anjo throws a big counter head kick but Walker avoids it with no problem.
Nice sprawl there from Walker as Anjo shoots in.
Anjo looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Walker misses the jab.
Anjo lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected.
Walker takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
A telegraphed right hand from Walker misses the target.
Despite the aggression on Anjo's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter.
Anjo goes for a double leg but Walker avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Walker continues to drive forward.
Anjo fails with a takedown attempt.
Chief Walker has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Yoji Anjo Anjo.
Walker throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Anjo sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Walker cracks Anjo with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Nice defenses there by Anjo.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Anjo shoots in for a takedown but Walker shows good takedown defense.
Anjo shoots in and drives through. Walker sprawls well.
Anjo doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Walker counters with a nice uppercut.
Anjo slips a jab from Walker.
Anjo slips a jab from Walker.#T1#
Anjo is trying hard to land a takedown here. Walker sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Anjo tries for a takedown but Walker sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Anjo is breathing heavily.
Anjo is looking to clinch.
Anjo ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Anjo ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Chief Walker is winning the standup battle so far.
Anjo moves away from the strike by Walker. #TD2#
Anjo looking to shoot here. He's gone for it and he's landed a takedown into side control! Oh, that's bad for Walker!
Anjo in side control lands a decent elbow.
Anjo staying calm.
Anjo prevents Walker from escaping the position.
You can see the frustration on Walker's face as Anjo controls the position. #T2#
Anjo wants to lay and pray for a moment but Walker keeps working.
Walker is looking to work his way out of this bad position but Anjo is controlling him well.
Walker is not content to let Anjo control the position.
Walker is trying to get back to his feet.
Anjo throws a knee to the body but it doesn't do much damage.
Anjo wants to control but Walker is keeping him busy.
Yoji Anjo Anjo has got the better of the ground game so far.#T3#
Anjo cracks Walker with a big elbow. #ES#
Walker throws his opponent off and manages to get back to his feet! Nicely done!
Walker throws an off balance right hand #CL2#
and Anjo counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by Anjo.
Walker throws a punch but it's blocked by Anjo.
Anjo is stalling here. The referee will be looking to step in if he doesn't pick up the pace. #BC2#
Anjo manages to break the clinch.
Walker missing with a left hand there. Anjo was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Anjo darts in looking for a takedown but Walker gets double underhooks and turns Anjo into the cage.
Anjo steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Walker.
Anjo keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Walker.
Walker shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Anjo as he avoids it easily. #CL2#
Anjo closes the distance and clinches.
Walker lands a hook to the side of the head.
Walker working some nice short punches in the clinch.#T4#
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Walker throws a punch but it's blocked by Anjo. #BC2#
Anjo manages to break the clinch.
Jab, cross, leg kick. Nice combination by Anjo! #TD2#
Anjo drives through with a takedown into guard.

Walker has managed to wall walk up one of the corner posts to get back to his feet. Anjo is pushing him up against the cage, looking to control the position.
Chief Walker has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Anjo stalling.
Anjo goes for a takedown attempt but Walker pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
Anjo uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Walker.
Anjo uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Walker.
Walker catches Anjo with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Anjo fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Anjo defending well as Walker loads up on a big left hand.
Walker takes a swing at Anjo's ribcage but misses.
Walker looks to throw the jab but Anjo is out of range.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Chief Walker dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Yoji Anjo Anjo's cut.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action. This is the final round!#R3##TD2#
Walker gets caught on his heels momentarily as he allows Anjo to score an easy takedown into full guard.
Anjo stops Walker from standing up.
Anjo controlling from the top position. #ES#
Walker pushes Anjo off for just long enough to get back to his feet. Very athletic spring there.
Walker stuffs the takedown attempt from Anjo. Anjo gets slowly back to his feet.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Anjo ducks under a wild hook from Walker.
Anjo throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Walker's waist but Walker gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Anjo off to one side.
Walker cracks Anjo with a good jab.
Walker throws out a token jab with nothing on it.#T1#
No joy there for Walker, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Anjo moves out of range of the strikes.
Anjo walks into a jab.
Walker misses the jab.
Walker slaps away a takedown attempt from Anjo, before circling back to the center of the mat.
An attempted straight right counter from Walker misses the target.
Chief Walker has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Yoji Anjo Anjo.
Walker misses with a left hand #TD2#
and Anjo counters with a shoot takedown into half guard.
Walker is trying to stand back up but Anjo is controlling him
Anjo thows a huge punch but Walker dodges it nicely.
Anjo controlling the action here.
Walker is trying to stand up here but Anjo is controlling him well. #T2##ES#
Walker kicks Anjo off and gets back to his feet.
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!
Anjo moves away from the strike by Walker. #CL#
Walker clinches with his opponent.
Walker lands a right hand. #BC#
Walker breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Anjo shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Walker as he jumps to the side.
Walker listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.#TD2#
Anjo decides to change it up a bit and drives through with a nice takedown into half guard.
Walker is not content to let Anjo control the position.
Anjo takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Well, if Anjo is going to just lie there, perhaps we should talk about what we're having for dinner tonight… I'm having a ham and pineapple pizza… Yum. Can't wait. #T3#
Walker is looking to escape.#ES#
Walker manages to create a bit of space in order to work his way back to his feet. Anjo keeps hold of his opponent and drives him back against the cage.
Walker softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.#BC#
Walker pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Anjo shoots in and drives through. Walker sprawls well.
Walker misses with a looping right.
Walker misses with a straight right.
Walker throws a body punch but Anjo moves out of range.
Walker darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Walker keeps the fight on the outside.
Walker misses with a hook. Anjo ducked under it nicely.
Anjo looks for a takedown but Walker sprawls well.
Anjo shoots in looking for a takedown. Walker tries to sprawl out of it but Anjo keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Walker manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
An attempted straight right counter from Walker misses the target.
Yoji Anjo Anjo is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.#T4#
Walker throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Walker scores with a decent looking hook.
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!
Walker fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Anjo.
Walker takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Walker misses with a looping left.
Walker uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Walker misses with a looping right.
Chief Walker is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.#CL#
Walker rushes Anjo and presses him up against the cage.
Walker working aggressively here.
Walker slowing the pace effectively.
Walker fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Yoji Anjo Anjo has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#BC2#
Anjo breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.

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

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Paulsen Ambrosius scores the fight 30:27
Judge Wagner Zegers scores the fight 30:27
Judge Daniel Blasius scores the fight 30:27

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Chief Walker!

Chief Walker opened up his post fight interview with a scream to camera that he wants a title shot! Whether he deserves the shot will be up to the management of the organization, so I guess he'll have to wait and see.
Yoji Anjo Anjo was interviewed post fight and said 'I feel good! '.

 

Event: OFK 335 - Ninja Vs Brown     
Date:   Sep 23, 2023
#R1##CL#
Lingfield moves into the clinch.#TD2#
Anjo jumps guard.
Anjo is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move. #REVB#
Lingfield is refusing to be controlled, as Anjo sits in half guard.
Lingfield is doing well to control the position and prevent Anjo from advancing to side control.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Lingfield makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Lingfield.
Anjo looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Anjo throws a big elbow that misses.
Lingfield is trying to keep Anjo in close.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Anjo trying to control the position from guard on top but Lingfield is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Lingfield is trying to control the position but Anjo postures up.
Anjo sitting in guard here, content to control. #T1#
Lingfield keeping moving, preventing Anjo from controlling successfully.
Lingfield wants to sweep but no luck.
Anjo slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.
Lingfield tries to buck Anjo off but Anjo is having none of it.
Lingfield is trying to control Anjo's posture but Anjo avoids it.
Lingfield tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Anjo wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control. #SU2#
Anjo has had enough of the ground for now and decides to stand.
Anjo misses with a few strikes there. #CL#
Lingfield rushes Anjo and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Anjo gets underhooks to prevent Lingfield's takedown attempt. #T2#
Anjo wants a takedown but no success here.
Lingfield tries for a takedown but Anjo manages to get underhooks.
Lingfield can't get the takedown.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Jim Lingfield. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Lingfield wants a takedown but no success here.
Lingfield blocking some punches.
Anjo drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it. #TD#
Lingfield gets double underhooks and manages to take the fight to the ground. #SUB2#
Anjo working for a triangle but Lingfield defends it easily.
Lingfield trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet. #T3#
Anjo keeping moving, preventing Lingfield from controlling successfully.
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as Anjo holds on and takes a little breather.
Lingfield throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Anjo not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Anjo keeping full guard, as Lingfield tries to pass.
Lingfield forces his way into half guard.
Anjo is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though. #T4#
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.#SUB#
Lingfield is looking for a kimura but Anjo is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Lingfield to get the leverage. #SUB#
Lingfield is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Anjo defends it well.
Lingfield is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
Lingfield is pressing down on Anjo's thigh, looking to free his foot. Anjo is holding on for now.
Still in half guard, Lingfield seems content to control.
Anjo is trying to stand back up but Lingfield is controlling him
Lingfield looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Lingfield looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Lingfield is trying to control the action in half guard but Anjo is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Anjo punching from the bottom.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close round but I would say that Jim Lingfield will probably get the nod.
That's time! Lingfield's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.#R2##TD#
Lingfield looks for a takedown. He's got it. We're now in half guard.
Lingfield is looking to take a break and control but Anjo is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Anjo wants to get back to full guard.
Lingfield lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
Anjo is trying to get back to full guard.
Lingfield passes to full mount!
Anjo wants to hold on but Lingfield pushes him away.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Anjo keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
The referee warns Anjo that he has to improve his position here as he takes two more clean shots to the head. #T1#
Anjo is looking to get to half guard.
Lingfield wants to control the pace but Anjo is squirming around nicely.
Lingfield lands a heavy elbow.
Lingfield with the ground and pound from mount.
Lingfield trying to control but Anjo is having none of it.
Lingfield sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
Anjo is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Jim Lingfield overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.#T2#
We've been hearing that Lingfield has been drilling a lot of ground and pound in training, so let's see if he get the finish.
Lingfield putting on the heat here with some good ground and pound!
Anjo working to try and regain half guard.
Lingfield trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Lingfield working away from the top, dropping strikes.
Anjo tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Anjo takes a big shot to the head but keeps on trying to improve his position.#T3#
Lingfield prevents Anjo from getting the reversal.
Lingfield putting on the heat here with some good ground and pound!
Lingfield looking to control but Anjo is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Lingfield lands an elbow that was bordering on illegal but the referee lets it go with a warning.
Lingfield with good strikes from the mount here!
Lingfield controlling the pace for now.
Lingfield working Anjo over with strikes here.
Lingfield lands a big elbow. #ROC#Anjo is rocked!
Lingfield unloading with bombs!
Anjo is still in real trouble! Can Lingfield finish him?
Lingfield is in full mount looking to finish with strikes. He lands a big shot, followed by another and Anjo goes limp! The ref jumps in to end the fight - a big win for Lingfield!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:57 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Strikes). Jim Lingfield!
Jim Lingfield was full of energy after the big win and talked about how he thinks he can do big things in this sport. The crowd were appreciative of his determination to succeed.
In defeat, Yoji Anjo Anjo stepped up to the mic, saying 'I feel good! '.

 

Event: OFK 330 - Voronov Vs Late     
Date:   Sep 03, 2023
#R1#
Anjo looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Anjo tests Porfirigo's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Porfirigo stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Porfirigo wants it to stay on the feet.
Porfirigo shoots in for a takedown but Anjo shows good takedown defense.
Porfirigo misses with a combination
and Anjo counters with a series of strikes. Porfirigo will be more careful next time no doubt.
Anjo doesn't succeed with the takedown#CL#
and Porfirigo counters by moving into the clinch.
Tayaen Porfirigo has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Yoji Anjo Anjo.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Porfirigo tries to break the clinch but Anjo is controlling the position.
Anjo dictating the pace here, as the fighters clinch against the cage.
Anjo is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.#T1#
Anjo is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Porfirigo gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
Porfirigo jumps guard but Anjo turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing. #TD#
Porfirigo gets a nice trip takedown into half guard.
Anjo controlling the position for now.
Porfirigo wants to take a breather but Anjo is having none of it.
Porfirigo is going to have to think about doing something other than just controlling because Anjo is managing to avoid having the position dictated to him.
Anjo is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Anjo is trying to stand up here but Porfirigo is controlling him well. #T2#
Anjo has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Porfirigo is working away from the top position though.
Anjo tries to roll over but Porfirigo keeps him under control.
Porfirigo slows the pace down in half guard. #REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Porfirigo rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Anjo moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Anjo slaps away a takedown attempt from Porfirigo, before circling back to the center of the mat.#CL#
Porfirigo gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.#TD2#
Anjo tightens his grip and picks Porfirigo up, before dumping him to the ground. Porfirigo manages to land in guard. #T3#
Porfirigo keeping moving, preventing Anjo from controlling successfully.
Anjo throws a big right hand that misses.
Porfirigo is pulling down on Anjo's head. It's preventing any offense from Anjo, at least for the moment.
Anjo wants to control from the top but Porfirigo keeps moving.
Porfirigo is adopting a defensive guard.#T4#
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Porfirigo is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
The referee is pacing around the two fighters, thinking about a standup.
Porfirigo is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.#REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up.
Anjo looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Porfirigo takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Porfirigo darts in looking for a takedown but Anjo gets double underhooks and turns Porfirigo into the cage.
Anjo throws out a counter right but Porfirigo avoids it with no problem.#TD2#
Anjo has moved round to his opponent's back and is looking for a suplex! Oh snap! He's tossed Porfirigo clear over his head and slammed him to the mat!
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.#SUB2#
Anjo working for a choke but Porfirigo is defending well.
Porfirigo just trying to survive but Anjo is wriggling into a better position, looking to finish.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Yoji Anjo Anjo dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!#R2#
Porfirigo shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Anjo stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Anjo wants it to stay on the feet.
Anjo throws a counter combo.
Anjo tries a head kick but it misses.
Porfirigo appears to be looking for a big counter.
Porfirigo shoots in but Anjo avoids the takedown attempt easily.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Tayaen Porfirigo. That's going to take a lot out of him.#CL2#
Anjo pushes Porfirigo up against the cage in a clinch.
Anjo is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
Porfirigo tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Anjo just stands there and leans against the cage.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Porfirigo is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage.
Porfirigo is working for takedown but Anjo is calmly controlling the position for now.#T1#
Porfirigo is trying to pull guard but Anjo turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
Porfirigo is stalling here. The referee will be looking to step in if he doesn't pick up the pace. #TD#
Porfirigo manages to pull guard. Let's see whether he can land a sub off his back.
Porfirigo seems to have improved his submission grappling technique since last time we saw him. Let's see if he can pull off a submission.
Porfirigo controlling the position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Anjo looking to pass the guard.
Porfirigo keeping moving, preventing Anjo from controlling successfully. #T2#
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Anjo being controlled here momentarily.
Anjo trying to control but Porfirigo is working from the bottom.
Anjo is looking to advance position but Porfirigo has hit a scissor sweep - now he's on top in mount!#REVR#
Anjo flailing away with punches but nothing is landing.
Porfirigo controlling from the full mount.
Porfirigo seems to have a rather negative gameplan on the ground. He seems keen to just score the takedown and hold down Anjo for as long as he can get away with.#T3#
Anjo working to try and regain half guard.
Porfirigo controlling the position easily from mount.
Anjo tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Porfirigo trying to control but Anjo is having none of it.
Anjo working to try and regain half guard. #T4#
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Porfirigo controlling the pace for now.
Anjo wants to control but Porfirigo is having none of it.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Porfirigo looking to control but Anjo is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Tayaen Porfirigo dominated that second round.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business. This is the final round!#R3#
Anjo fails with an attempt to clinch.
Anjo leaves Porfirigo with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Anjo looks to score with a jab to the body but Porfirigo is just out of range.
Nice takedown defense from Porfirigo. No joy for Anjo on that attempt.
Some wild striking there from Porfirigo.
Porfirigo displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Anjo.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#TD2#
Porfirigo gets caught on his heels momentarily as he allows Anjo to score an easy takedown into full guard.
Porfirigo has control of Anjo's left arm, preventing Anjo from doing any damage. #T1#
Anjo wants to control from the top but Porfirigo keeps moving.
Anjo might have to switch it up a bit here because his efforts to control Porfirigo haven't been going to plan, at least at the current moment in time.
Porfirigo is trying to keep Anjo in close.
Anjo trying to control but Porfirigo is working from the bottom. #T2#
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.
Porfirigo looking to sweep using the butterfly guard but Anjo puts pay to that idea as he passes nicely into half guard. #SUB2#
Anjo is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Porfirigo is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Anjo's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Anjo's back!
Anjo trying to get back to his feet but Porfirigo is in full control for now.
Anjo manages to reverse the position and now he's in Porfirigo's guard. Nice work there by Anjo. #SU2#
Porfirigo is working an open guard so Anjo takes the opportunity to get back to his feet.#T3#
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Porfirigo.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Porfirigo is defended easily by Anjo.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Tayaen Porfirigo. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Porfirigo fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Porfirigo shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Anjo defends it nicely.
Anjo tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Porfirigo is able to avoid easily.#T4#
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Anjo fails with the takedown.
Porfirigo shoots in and drives through. Anjo sprawls well.
Anjo fails with a takedown attempt.
Anjo plants his feet and lands a nice head kick!#CUT2#It looks like Tayaen Porfirigo has been cut.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Porfirigo shoots in for a takedown but Anjo shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Porfirigo tries to close the distance and clinch up but Anjo swats him away and circles back towards the center.

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

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Daniel Blasius scores the fight 28:29
Judge Nard Betker scores the fight 28:29
Judge Radbod Blank scores the fight 28:29

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Yoji Anjo Anjo!

After winning the bout, Yoji Anjo Anjo thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility.
In defeat, Tayaen Porfirigo stepped up to the mic, saying 'Now, I will kill myself...'.

 

Event: OFK 322 - Hedegaard Vs Claw     
Date:   Aug 06, 2023
#R1#
Anjo is trying hard to land a takedown here. Herrera sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
It looked like Herrera was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit.
Herrera shoots in looking for a takedown but Anjo manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Herrera's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.#TD#
Herrera shoots in and bounces Anjo off the cage to secure the takedown into guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#SU#
Herrera gets to his feet - Anjo follows without any prompting. #TD2#
Anjo drops down and drives through with a powerful takedown into guard.#SUB#
Herrera looking for submissions from the bottom but instead Anjo passes into side control.
A lull in the action here.#T1#
Herrera is looking to regain half guard here but Anjo keeps moving and retains side control. #SUB2#
Anjo tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
Anjo working away.#T2#
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Anjo slows the pace down.
Herrera is trying to get back to half guard.
A lull in the action here as Anjo stalls from top position.#SUB2#
Anjo tries for a kimura but Herrera is defending well. #SUB2#
Anjo tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though. #T3#
Herrera is trying to improve his position.
Herrera tries to escape but Anjo is in control.
Anjo wants to control but Herrera is keeping him busy.
Anjo cracks Herrera with an elbow. That is naaassty.#T4#
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Herrera is sneaking out the side here. He's bucked Anjo off and has taken his back!
Herrera controlling well, preventing Anjo from escaping the position.
Herrera trying to control.
Anjo wants to control his opponent's hands but Herrera gets his hands free.
Anjo tries to break free.
Anjo trying to control but not successfully.
The crowd hopeful of a finish here - Herrera's supporters are on their feet, screaming for him to go for the rear naked choke.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
I really don't envy Anjo right now.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Yoji Anjo Anjo will probably get the nod.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!#R2#
Anjo doesn't manage to clinch there - Herrera circles away.
Paul Herrera is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Anjo fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Herrera has a takedown stuffed.
Anjo tries to clinch up but Herrera circles away and keeps his distance.
Anjo shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Herrera sprawls well. Herrera wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Anjo gets slowly back to his feet.
Anjo shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Herrera but Herrera pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Paul Herrera has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Yoji Anjo Anjo.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Herrera tries to clinch but fails miserably #TD2#
and Anjo counters with a shoot takedown. Herrera fights it but they end up in guard.
Anjo missing there with some ground and pound from the guard. #SUB#
Herrera has his foot on Anjo's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Anjo works his way back into a safe position though.
Anjo not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up. #T1#
Herrera looking to control.
Anjo preventing the sweep.
Herrera keeping full guard, as Anjo tries to pass.
Anjo trying to control the position from guard on top but Herrera is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Anjo looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Herrera utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Herrera definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Anjo stays in close to Herrera's body and controls the position. #REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up.#TD2#
Anjo scores a trip takedown into side control. Nice.#T2#
Herrera gets back to half guard.
Herrera is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Anjo stalling away here and it's allowed Herrera to slip out his trapped foot and regain full guard.
Anjo sitting in guard here, content to control.
Herrera keeping moving, preventing Anjo from controlling successfully. #T3#
Anjo sitting in guard here, content to control.
Yoji Anjo Anjo has got the better of the ground game so far.
Herrera working a defensive guard but Anjo passes into half guard.
Anjo controlling the action here.#SUB#
Herrera actively working from the bottom here.
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Anjo in particular looking to stall.#T4#
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.
Herrera wants to control but Anjo is keeping busy.
Anjo tries to stand but his arm is trapped. #REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Herrera scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Anjo doesn't seem bothered though.
Anjo tries to clinch there but Herrera circles away.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Anjo swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches. #TD2#
Anjo throws the overhand right but ducks down into a quick takedown attempt. Herrera was covering up waiting for the punch and Anjo finishes the takedown easily into guard.
Anjo pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Herrera is keeping the position for now.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Yoji Anjo Anjo showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! And we move into the final round!#R3#
Anjo tries for a takedown but Herrera circles away easily
and Herrera counters with a straight right hand.
Herrera keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Herrera slaps away a takedown attempt from Anjo, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Herrera seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter.
Paul Herrera has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Yoji Anjo Anjo.
Anjo fails to land the takedown.#TD2#
Herrera tries to sprawl but Anjo drives through with a takedown into half guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Anjo wants to control but Herrera is keeping him busy.
Anjo controlling the pace.
Anjo trying to control from half guard but Herrera is working away. #T1#
Anjo is controlling the pace.
Herrera trying to control here but he's found himself mounted! Oh no!
Anjo controlling his opponent.
Anjo wants to control the pace but Herrera is squirming around nicely. #T2#
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.
Anjo controlling from mount.
Herrera tries to hold on but Anjo pushes him away.
Herrera is squirming around, avoiding Anjo's attempts to control the action.
Anjo landing shots from mount.
Herrera is in all sorts of trouble here.
Anjo controlling from the full mount.
Anjo pushing the pace here, looking to move to his opponents back and work for a finish. #T3#
Herrera is desperately trying to improve his position but Anjo has a good base and remains in mount.
Anjo controlling the position easily from mount.
Herrera can't escape the position.
Anjo looking to control but Herrera is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Anjo landing shots from mount. #T4#
Anjo tries to control but Herrera wriggling away.
Anjo sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
The referee warns Herrera that he has to improve his position here as he takes two more clean shots to the head.
Anjo looking to control and managing it successfully.
Anjo can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Herrera is looking to escape.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Anjo landing strikes from the mount and Herrera is in trouble!

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

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Wagner Zegers scores the fight 27:30
Judge Paulsen Ambrosius scores the fight 27:30
Judge Aafke Stam scores the fight 28:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Yoji Anjo Anjo!

A relieved looking Yoji Anjo Anjo thanked the fans for their support and gave the usual line about them being amazing. They seemed to believe that he actually meant it.
Paul Herrera spoke after the fight, saying 'I love you all!'.

 

Event: OFK 316 - Do Urden Vs Jankovic     
Date:   Jul 16, 2023
#R1#
Anjo moves out of range as Mendy strikes.
Anjo tries to counter by closing the distance.
Mendy misses with a shot to the body #CL2#
and Anjo counters by clinching up.
Anjo looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.#BC#
Mendy's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.#TD#
Mendy closes the distance and gets a trip takedown into side control. Anjo quickly recovers to half guard.
Mendy is thwarting Anjo's attempts to control the position.
Mendy not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Anjo is trying to get back to full guard.
Anjo has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Mendy is working away from the top position though.
Anjo tries to get to full guard but Mendy has control of the leg.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Anjo striking from half guard on the bottom.
Mendy is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
Anjo has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Anjo wants to improve his position but Mendy is controlling well. #T1#
Anjo trying to control from the bottom.
Anjo is trying to stand.
Anjo is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Mendy scores with a couple of nice shots.
Anjo is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Mendy wants to control but Anjo is keeping him busy.
Mendy not doing much here.
Anjo misses with some strikes from the bottom.
Anjo keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Mendy is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
Mendy wants to take a breather but Anjo is having none of it. #T2#
Anjo wants to get back to full guard.
Anjo is not content to let Mendy control the position.
Mendy is thwarting Anjo's attempts to control the position.
Anjo has hold of Mendy's hands but Mendy slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
Anjo is looking to control Mendy's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Anjo avoid being mounted?
Mendy missing with some ground and pound from the half guard. #ES2#
Anjo kicks Mendy off and gets back to his feet.#CL2#
Anjo takes the fight into the clinch. #TD2#
Anjo pulls guard effortlessly.
Mendy wants to control from the top but Anjo keeps moving.
Mendy prevents Anjo from getting back to his feet. #T3#
Mendy postures up and lands a big shot to Anjo's brow.
Anjo is trying to keep Mendy in close.
Anjo wants to sweep here but Mendy controlling him for the moment.
Mendy postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Mendy controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
Mendy working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Anjo's head.
Anjo wants to sweep here but Mendy controlling him for the moment.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Mendy throws a big elbow that misses.
Anjo wants to sweep here but Mendy controlling him for the moment. #T4##SUB2#
Anjo looking for a guillotine here but Mendy defends easily.
Mendy wants to control from the top but Anjo keeps moving.
Mendy loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Anjo has control of Mendy's left arm, preventing Mendy from doing any damage.
Anjo not looking particularly offensive just at the moment. #SUB2#
Anjo is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Mendy scoring with some ground and pound.
Mendy lands a couple of decent looking shots.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Pierre Ragout Mendy dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!#R2#
Anjo misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
It looked like Mendy was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Anjo.
Mendy misses with a lunging right hand
and Anjo counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Pierre Ragout Mendy is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Anjo fails to land the takedown.
Mendy drops down looking for a counter takedown but Anjo sprawls and moves away.
Mendy leaves Anjo with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Mendy attempts a counter takedown but Anjo avoids it well and moves away.
Pierre Ragout Mendy has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Yoji Anjo Anjo.#TD#
Excellent takedown into side control there by Mendy.
Anjo is not in a great position here, taking some shots.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Mendy scoring with punches and elbows.
Mendy is putting a hurting on Anjo here, landing some big shots from side control.
Mendy working the body and head with strikes.
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!
Anjo gets one leg under and gets the fight to half guard. #T1#
Mendy is looking to take a break and control but Anjo is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Anjo wants to control but Mendy is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Anjo tries to kick Mendy off but Mendy keeps his base steady and stays in half guard.
Anjo is trying to control but can't. #SUB#
Mendy seems to be looking for submissions.
Anjo is looking to improve his position. #SUB2#
Anjo looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
We've been hearing that Mendy has been drilling a lot of ground and pound in training, so let's see if he get the finish.
Mendy looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Anjo with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position.
Mendy lands strikes from half guard.#T2#
Mendy lands with a punch from half guard.
Mendy working some ground and pound from close in. He's looking to maintain this position and strike for a while by the looks of things... although he'll probably advance to full mount in a minute now I've said that.
Anjo has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Mendy is working away from the top position though.
Anjo is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Anjo is staying active underneath Mendy, who seems content to just control the action from this position. #SUB2#
Anjo actively working from the bottom here.
Mendy is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
Mendy prevents Anjo from improving his position.
Mendy scoring with strikes to the body and head. #T3#
Mendy seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
Anjo is staying active underneath Mendy, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Mendy seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
Anjo wants to control but Mendy is keeping busy.
Anjo is not content to let Mendy control the position.
Anjo is trying to maintain the position but Mendy is very close to passing his half guard.
Anjo keeping control of the leg, stopping his opponent passing to mount.
Mendy is looking to take a break and control but Anjo is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Mendy landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent. #T4#
Mendy is looking to take a break and control but Anjo is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Mendy is taking a breather. Anjo says something to him but it's hard to make out. Perhaps he's telling him to get on with it and actually do something.
Anjo trying to control from the bottom. #SUB#
Mendy is looking for a kimura but Anjo is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Mendy to get the leverage.
Mendy is looking to take a break and control but Anjo is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Anjo is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Mendy's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Mendy's back!
Anjo controls the action.
Mendy can't escape the position.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Mendy is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Anjo can do to turn this around?#SUB2#
Anjo patiently working for the choke. Which fighter will keep their nerve here?
Mendy is in bad spot here.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Pierre Ragout Mendy 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. This is the final round!#R3##TD#
Mendy bobs and weaves into range and then changes levels and scores with a nice takedown into side control.
Mendy working the ground and pound.
Anjo gets one leg under and gets the fight to half guard.
Mendy throws a big elbow that misses, also allowing Anjo to regain full guard.
Mendy postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
Anjo looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Mendy is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Mendy is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Mendy working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Anjo's head.
Anjo not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Mendy cracks Anjo with a solid left hand.
Mendy lands a couple of elbows.
Anjo working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Mendy. #T1#
Mendy sitting in guard, not really doing much.
Mendy is working Anjo over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
Mendy trying to control but Anjo is working from the bottom.
Pierre Ragout Mendy overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Mendy looking to pass the guard.
Mendy is working Anjo over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
Mendy stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Anjo swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Mendy postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
Anjo is trying to control the position but Mendy postures up.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Mendy's corner. There ya go! There ya go! #T2#
Anjo tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Anjo is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Mendy lands a couple of digs.
Mendy chips away with some ground and pound.
Mendy is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Mendy lands a couple of elbows.
Mendy trying to control but Anjo is working from the bottom.
Mendy distracts Anjo with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Mendy keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Anjo's head.
Mendy trying to control but Anjo is working from the bottom. #SUB2#
Anjo looking for submissions from the bottom but instead Mendy passes into half guard. #T3#
Anjo gets back to full guard.
Mendy looking to sit in guard and control but Anjo gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. #REVB#
Mendy utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Anjo passes Mendy's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
Anjo trying to pass the guard but Mendy defending well.
Mendy is doing well to avoid being mounted. He's controlling the position at the moment.#T4#
Mendy is trying to get back to full guard.
Anjo looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Mendy with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position. #ES#
Mendy kicks Anjo off and gets back to his feet.
Anjo shoots in but no luck this time.
Mendy throws a right and a left that Anjo avoids nicely.
Mendy sets himself, and Anjo steps forward looking for the clinch! Mendy avoids it this time.
Mendy misses with a hook #TD2#
and Anjo counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Anjo stays in close to Mendy's body and controls the position.
Mendy looking for a sweep. Not yet Mendy, not yet.

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

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Albert Achterberg scores the fight 30:27
Judge Saam Ante scores the fight 30:27
Judge Radbod Blank scores the fight 30:27

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Pierre Ragout Mendy!

After the big win, Pierre Ragout Mendy made sure to do all the important stuff like thanking his sponsors Altitude Clothing and telling the interviewer how much he loves him.
The defeated Yoji Anjo Anjo had this to say: 'I feel good! '.

 

Event: OFK 313 - Chika Vs Mad Onion     
Date:   Jul 08, 2023
#R1#
Anjo shoots for a takedown but Kinkead saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.#TD2#
Anjo shoots in and bounces Kinkead off the cage to secure the takedown into guard.#SUB#
Kinkead pushes a forearm under Anjo's chin to create some space. He's escaped his hips and pivoted quickly for an armbar! Can he extend the arm? Yes, Anjo is tapping out! Damn, that was fast!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:27 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Rhashaun Kinkead!
A relieved looking Rhashaun Kinkead thanked the fans for their support and gave the usual line about them being amazing. They seemed to believe that he actually meant it.
In defeat, Yoji Anjo Anjo stepped up to the mic, saying 'I feel good! '.

 

Event: OFK 306 - Escalante Vs Kelly     
Date:   Jun 11, 2023
#R1##CL#
Anjo moves into range and clinches up with OShea.
OShea is trying to push Anjo away but Anjo has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
A head punch on the inside from OShea fails to land.
OShea looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
OShea tries to circle away but Anjo has him pinned against the cage.#TD2#
OShea jumps guard and drags Anjo to the mat. He's obviously going to be looking for submissions off his back.
We could do with one of the fighters taking the initiative a bit more on the ground - they're both waiting to capitalize on a mistake.
Anjo sitting in guard, not really doing much.
Anjo definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Anjo pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. OShea is keeping the position for now.
OShea is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.#T1#
OShea has his hands on Anjo's head, controlling the position.
Anjo is stalling in the full guard. #REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
OShea fails to land with a series of punches. #TD2#
OShea shoots in from a long way out. He's driving through with the takedown attempt and he eventually gets it, landing in Anjo's guard.#T2#
Anjo is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage. #SUB#
Anjo escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. OShea gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
OShea looking to pass the guard.
Anjo might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Anjo is pulling down on OShea's head to control his posture.
OShea trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
OShea keeps trying to improve his position.#T3#
OShea with a flurry of punches that miss.
OShea trying to control the position from guard on top but Anjo is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #SUB#
Anjo had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. OShea defends it easily.
OShea must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.#SUB#
Anjo escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. OShea gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Anjo is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control.
OShea trying to control the position from guard on top but Anjo is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #SUB#
Anjo working for submissions but it's allowed OShea to get to half guard.
My spies in Tycoon Gym inform me that OShea has been getting involved in the gym's BJJ sparring sessions. Let's see whether that pays dividends!
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#T4##SUB2#
OShea is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Anjo sees it coming and defends easily.
Anjo is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of OShea's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take OShea's back!
OShea is in a world of trouble here. He's outmatched on the ground here and he'd better get Anjo off his back sharpish unless he wants to be submitted.#SUB#
OShea is displaying good submission defense - not really looking in danger of submitting to the rear naked choke at the moment. That could change in an instant of course if Anjo gets his way!
Anjo really has the hooks in deep now - there seems like no escape for OShea.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!#SUB#
Anjo looking for the rear naked choke. And he's got it! OShea taps!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:59 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Yoji Anjo Anjo!
A very excited looking Yoji Anjo Anjo made sure he remembered to thank all the fans both in the arena and on the internet. He said all the coolest people spend all day on MMA websites, which got a big reaction.

 

Event: OFK 295 - Jankovic Vs Santaban     
Date:   May 06, 2023
#R1##TD#
Gomes shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Let's see what he's got on the mat. #SUB#
Gomes postures up as if he's going to throw some strikes but drops back for an ankle! Anjo is in big trouble! He looks ready to tap! But no, he's escaped and dives on top of Gomes, into his guard. #REVB#
Gomes has a butterfly guard looking to sweep but Anjo has passed into side control.
Gomes tries to get back to half guard but can't.#SU2#
Anjo decides to take the fight back to the feet.
Gomes works over Anjo's head and body with a nice combination.#TD#
Anjo gets taken down but at least he's managed to land in guard.
Anjo looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Gomes trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet. #SUB2#
Anjo working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Gomes doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Gomes manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Anjo controls Gomes momentarily but Gomes frees himself. #T1#
Gomes looking to pass the guard.
Anjo working a defensive guard here. #SUB#
Gomes drops back for a leg but he's not going to get it - he lets go and Anjo dives on top into guard.#REVB##SUB#
Gomes working for a triangle but Anjo defends it easily.
Anjo passes easily into side control. Nice work.
Gomes's coaches at have been working on his defensive grappling in preparation for this fight so let's see if he can get out of this tricky position.
Gomes is looking for a sweep.
Gomes is working hard here to advance position.
Anjo takes a little break here. Gomes wants to take advantage but he is being controlled well.#T2#
Anjo lands a knee to the body and follows it up with some ground and pound to the head. That will wear Gomes down.
Gomes is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Anjo controls the position. #SUB2#
Anjo wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Gomes, who protects the arm well.
Anjo scores with a couple of nice shots to the head there. The referee takes a look at Gomes to see if he's OK.#SUB2#
Anjo is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Gomes has escaped the position, nice work there.
Gomes is being controlled here. #SUB2#
Anjo is trying to get an arm triangle but Gomes is defending well.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Gomes is looking to reverse the position.#T3##SU2#
Anjo decides to take the fight back to the feet. #TD#
Anjo gets caught napping as Gomes dives in and scores a takedown. Anjo manages to retain guard.#SUB#
Gomes has gone for a leg lock! Anjo slips out almost immediately though and dives into Gomes's guard.#REVB##SUB#
Gomes is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Anjo defends well.
Anjo controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
Anjo forces his way into half guard.
Anjo controlling the action here.
Gomes slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.#T4##SUB#
Anjo got a little sloppy there for a moment and Gomes has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Anjo has managed to get both his arms back between Gomes's legs - danger averted.#SUB#
Gomes has his foot on Anjo's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Anjo works his way back into a safe position though.
Anjo wants to control from the top but Gomes keeps moving. #SUB#
Gomes has an active guard here but Anjo has managed to pass into half guard.
Anjo trying to control from half guard but Gomes is working away.
Gomes regains full guard. Nicely done.
Anjo controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#SUB#
Gomes looking for a guillotine here but Anjo defends easily.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Yoji Anjo Anjo will probably get the nod.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!#R2##TD#
Gomes throws a loose over hand right and dives in with a double leg takedown. Anjo tries to sprawl but it's too late and the fighters hit the mat. Gomes is in Anjo's guard.

Anjo scrambles and gets back to his feet. #TD#
Gomes dives in and scores a takedown into Anjo's guard.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Anjo is on top in guard. #REVB#
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Gomes wants to sweep here but Anjo controlling him for the moment.
Anjo is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
Gomes looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Gomes wants to improve his position but instead Anjo has moved into half guard. #SUB#
Gomes looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.#T1#
Anjo frees up his trapped foot and advances to mount.
Gomes is wriggling around trying to escape.
Anjo can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Gomes is looking to escape.
Gomes tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Anjo wants to control the pace but Gomes is squirming around nicely.
Anjo content just to control the position here. #T2#
Gomes is working to get back to half guard.
Anjo sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
Gomes tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Anjo with a couple of short strikes.
Gomes keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
Anjo controlling the position easily from mount.
Gomes is looking to get to half guard.#T3#
Anjo tries to control but Gomes wriggling away.
Gomes keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
Anjo controlling the position easily from mount.
Gomes is looking to improve his position but Anjo isn't that keen on the idea.
Yoji Anjo Anjo has got the better of the ground game so far.
Gomes is squirming around, avoiding Anjo's attempts to control the action.
Anjo has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Gomes is working to get back to half guard.
Anjo controlling his opponent.
Anjo scoring with strikes but Gomes is staying in there. #T4#
Gomes stops Anjo from taking his back. Still, being mounted isn't any better.
Gomes regains half guard.
Anjo trying to control the action but Gomes is working from the bottom.
Gomes is trying to get back to full guard.
Anjo content to control rather than advance.
Gomes works his way to full guard. Good work.
Gomes keeping moving, preventing Anjo from controlling successfully.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Yoji Anjo Anjo showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's time! Gomes's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. This is the final round!#R3##TD2#
Anjo scores with a takedown into Gomes's guard.#SUB#
Gomes looks to be working for a triangle here. Oh, it looks like he might have it! Anjo has picked Gomes up and slammed him! Gomes can't keep hold of the triangle and Anjo manages to pass to side control!
Anjo happy to just control the position for now.
Gomes regains half guard.
Anjo is taking a breather. Gomes says something to him but it's hard to make out. Perhaps he's telling him to get on with it and actually do something.
Gomes wants to get back to full guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Anjo trying to control the pace.
Gomes is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Anjo's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Anjo's back!#SUB#
Gomes working for the choke. #SUB#
Gomes is remaining active here, looking for the choke. The more discerning members of the crowd will appreciate his efforts. #T1#
Anjo rolls, trying to escape but Gomes keeps control of the position.
Anjo manages to reverse the position and now he's in Gomes's guard. Nice work there by Anjo.
Gomes has momentary wrist control but Anjo slips an elbow through the middle.#SUB#
Gomes looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Anjo trying to control the position from guard on top but Gomes is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Anjo lands a couple of decent looking shots.
Gomes looking for a sweep. Not yet Gomes, not yet.
Anjo sitting in guard here, content to control.
Gomes 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##SUB#
Gomes is looking for a kimura here.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.#T2#
Anjo trying to hold on to Gomes's head to control him but Gomes postures up.
Anjo moves into full guard.
Gomes trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet. #SUB#
Gomes postures up as if he's going to throw some strikes but drops back for an ankle! Anjo is in big trouble! He looks ready to tap! But no, he's escaped and dives on top of Gomes, into his guard. #REVB#
Anjo is stalling in the full guard. #T3#
Gomes is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.#SUB#
Gomes throws his legs up looking to secure a triangle. Oh, that looks pretty tight, I gotta say! Anjo escapes and throws Gomes's legs to the side, diving into side control!
Anjo staying calm.
Anjo is looking to take a break and control but Gomes is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom. #T4#
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Gomes tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Anjo wants to control but Gomes is keeping him busy.
Anjo controls the position from side control.
Gomes is looking to regain half guard here but Anjo keeps moving and retains side control.
Ronaldo Gomes has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Anjo trying to control the action but Gomes is working from the bottom.
Yoji Anjo Anjo is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.#SUB2#
Anjo working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.

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

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Patrick Alders scores the fight 27:30
Judge Daniel Blasius scores the fight 27:30
Judge Aafke Stam scores the fight 27:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Yoji Anjo Anjo!

Yoji Anjo Anjo thanked the fans post fight for their support.

 

Event: OFK 285 - Granes Vs Wulf     
Date:   Apr 01, 2023
#R1##CL#
Lehto has Anjo up against the cage in a clinch.
Anjo drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Lehto gets the underhooks and prevents it.
Lehto tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked. #TD2#
Anjo tightens his grip and picks Lehto up, before dumping him to the ground. Lehto manages to land in guard.
Anjo passes Lehto's left leg - he's now in half guard.
Lehto avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Anjo.
Anjo missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Anjo in particular looking to stall.
Anjo is looking to advance position but Lehto won't allow it. #SUB2#
Anjo is working for submissions here but there's nothing on. #T1##SU2#
Anjo stands up and beckons Lehto to join him on the feet.
Lehto throws a head kick that half lands. #CUT#It looks like Yoji Anjo Anjo has been cut.#CL#
Lehto moves into the clinch successfully.
Anjo takes a knee to the side of the body.
Anjo tries to score a body lock takedown but Lehto shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
Anjo is working for takedown but Lehto is calmly controlling the position for now.
Tatu Lehto has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Yoji Anjo Anjo.
Anjo jumps guard but Lehto turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.
Lehto misses with a punch on the inside.
Lehto connects with a knee to the head. #T2#
Lehto is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Anjo is defending well for now.
Anjo tries to pull guard but Lehto holds him up against the cage and eventually Anjo drops back down to his feet.
Lehto tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Lehto tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Anjo's elbow.
Lehto with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Anjo wants to break free but Lehto has control.
Lehto lands a nice uppercut.
Lehto tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
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!
Lehto lands a hook that snaps the head of Anjo backwards.
Lehto tries to land a knee to the head but Anjo blocks with his arms.
Lehto tries to throw a body punch but Anjo avoids it by throwing Lehto back against the cage.
Anjo looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.#TD2#
Anjo gets a trip takedown into half guard.#SUB2#
Anjo is working for a submission of some sort.
Anjo sitting and controlling from the half guard. #T3##SU2#
Anjo stands up from half guard... He's had enough of that ground malarky for the time being.
Lehto throws a sloppy head kick and Anjo moves out of range easily.
Lehto scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Tatu Lehto seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.#T4##CL2#
Anjo instigates a clinch.
Lehto swings wildly with an uppercut but Anjo uses good head movement to avoid it.
Lehto scores with a knee to the head. #TD2#
Anjo has dropped down and is working for a takedown. Lehto is trying to keep an underhook but Anjo manages to get the takedown into half guard.
Lehto pushes Anjo off looking to stand but Anjo dives back in and keeps control.
Anjo is controlling the pace. #SU2#
Anjo gets to his feet - back to striking we go!
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Tatu Lehto dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Yoji Anjo Anjo's cut.
That's time! Back to the action!#R2##TD2#
Anjo shoots in with a lovely double leg takedown. Lehto manages to land in full guard to minimise the damage.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Lehto keeping full guard, as Anjo tries to pass.
Anjo slows down the pace of the fight for a moment. He'll need to remain active if he doesn't want to see the fight stood back up.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SU2#
Anjo stands up and waves to Lehto to follow him. #T1#
Anjo throws a head kick but Lehto moves out of range. #CL#
Lehto instigates a clinch.
Anjo wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Lehto is leaning against Anjo and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Anjo looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Lehto keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Anjo's efforts to push away.
Tatu Lehto has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Lehto using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Anjo has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Lehto connects with a knee to the head.
Lehto misses with a knee strike.
Lehto misses with a knee to the head. #T2#
A right hand to the body from Lehto.
Lehto throws a knee to the head but misses.
Lehto with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Anjo tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Lehto throws a knee to the head but misses.
Lehto misses with a knee strike.
Lehto connects with a nasty looking knee right to Anjo's face.
Lehto tries to land a knee to the head but Anjo blocks with his arms.
Lehto is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Anjo can do to turn this around?#TD2#
Anjo successfully pulls guard.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!#SUB2#
Anjo looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Lehto wants to stand but Anjo has a closed guard, so he can't escape.
Lehto stopping the sweep attempt from Anjo.#T3#
Anjo trying to keep a closed guard but Lehto is proving a slippery customer.
Anjo wants to sweep but no luck.
The referee wants the fighters to be more active or he's going to reset them on the feet.
Anjo managing to control the position. #REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Anjo moves away from the strike by Lehto. #CL#
Lehto has taken the fight to the clinch.
Lehto misses with a knee to the head.
Anjo is looking to take this one to the mat.
Anjo stalls. #T4#
Lehto misses with a punch to the body.
Lehto tries a knee to the head but Anjo blocks it.
Anjo has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Lehto with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Lehto using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Anjo has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Anjo is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Lehto pulls him back up using the underhooks.
Tatu Lehto has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Yoji Anjo Anjo.
Anjo is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Lehto to keep the fight standing.
Anjo trying to land knees to the body.
Lehto prevents a takedown attempt there.
Lehto tries to land a knee to the head but Anjo blocks with his arms.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Lehto with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Lehto throws a knee to the head but misses.
Lehto tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Tatu Lehto dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Yoji Anjo Anjo's cut.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! So, we enter the final round. Let's see if either fighter can bring us a finish, or whether we're going to the judges scorecards.#R3##CL#
Lehto rushes Anjo and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Anjo can't get the takedown.
Lehto softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Anjo wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Lehto misses with a punch to the body.
Anjo is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Lehto is keeping busy.#BC2#
Anjo manages to break the clinch.
Anjo blocks a head kick by Lehto. #CL#
Lehto instigates a clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Lehto tries to land a knee to the head but Anjo blocks with his arms.
Lehto scores a nice knee to the body.
Lehto gets underhooks to prevent Anjo's takedown attempt.
Anjo takes a knee right on the jaw! #T1#
Lehto misses with a knee strike.
Lehto tries to throw a body punch but Anjo avoids it by throwing Lehto back against the cage.
Lehto lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Lehto tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Lehto connects with a nasty looking knee right to Anjo's face.
Lehto misses with a knee strike.
Lehto tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Lehto throws a knee to the head but misses.
A right handed body shot lands from Lehto.
Lehto tries to land a knee to the head but Anjo blocks with his arms.
Anjo can't break the clinch.
Lehto lands a body shot.
Lehto looking to throw knees to the head but Anjo is blocking nicely. #TD2#
Anjo drags the fight down to the ground. #T2#
Anjo looking to hit a scissor sweep but Lehto is one step ahead there.
Anjo is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Anjo looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Lehto wants to stand but Anjo has a closed guard, so he can't escape.
Anjo seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now. #T3##SUB2#
Anjo is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Lehto is looking to stand up but Anjo won't let him. #REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.#CL#
Lehto closes the distance and pushes Anjo back into the cage.
Lehto throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Anjo blocks it with crossed arms.
Lehto tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Anjo is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
Tatu Lehto has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Yoji Anjo Anjo.
Lehto with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Lehto tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Lehto lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty! #T4#
Anjo working hard to break the clinch.
Lehto misses with a knee strike.
Lehto with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.
Tatu Lehto is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Anjo is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Lehto gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
Lehto misses with a short punch on the inside.
Lehto prevents the takedown attempt.
Anjo looking for a takedown.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Anjo has Lehto pressed against the cage.

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

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Paul Aken scores the fight 30:27
Judge Albert Achterberg scores the fight 30:27
Judge Saam Ante scores the fight 30:27

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Tatu Lehto!

Tatu Lehto very nearly forgot to thank FinnFighter Nutrition (Five 160Q supps!) amongst all the excitement of his win but just as the interview came to a close, he screamed their name. Hopefully he'll get a few nice freebies in the mail as a thank you.
Yoji Anjo Anjo spoke after the fight, saying 'I feel good! '.

 

Event: OFK 279 - Cubbedge Vs Mircea     
Date:   Mar 11, 2023
#R1##CL#
Anjo clinches with his opponent.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Nawa just misses with a elbow thrown towards Anjo's brow.
Nawa has had enough of the clinch but Anjo keeps him there for the moment.
A short right from Anjo on the inside.
Nawa trying to land knees to the body.
Anjo blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.#TD2#
Nawa gets double underhooks and manages to take the fight to the ground.

Anjo wriggles free and stands up. #TD2#
Nawa looking to score a takedown here. Anjo is defending well but Nawa drives through and ends up in Anjo's guard.

Anjo uses the cage to get back to his feet.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!#CL2#
Nawa has managed to clinch. #TD#
Anjo is working on a single leg takedown against the cage. Nawa can't fight it off and eventually Anjo manages to take the fight to the floor. Nawa looks annoyed but at least he's managed to land in guard.
Anjo sitting in guard, not really doing much.
Anjo definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.#T1#
Nawa has momentary wrist control but Anjo slips an elbow through the middle.
Nawa is trying to keep Anjo in close.
Anjo controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
Nawa is trying to control the position from the bottom.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Anjo is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Anjo controls the pace of the fight for a moment.#T2#
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Anjo's ground tactics aren't going to win him many fans. Let's hope he's got fireworks for us if he gets back to his feet because he's not doing much on the ground.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Anjo landing some decent shots from guard. #T3#
Anjo showing good wrestling skills to control the position. #REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.#CL#
Nawa gets tackled into the cage by Anjo. Anjo maintains the clinch. #TD#
Anjo manages to pull guard. Let's see whether he can land a sub off his back.
Nawa trying to control but Anjo is working from the bottom.
Anjo is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage. #T4#
Nawa working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage. #ES#
Anjo is scooting his butt against the cage and has managed to get back to his feet. Nawa presses him back against the cage, presumably looking to take the fight back to the mat. #TD#
Anjo manages to pull guard. #SUB#
Nawa is trying to tuck his arms in to keep them safe but Anjo has managed to isolate one of them and has got a loose triangle. Nawa is looking to defend but Anjo has done well to lock his legs together - this could be big trouble for Nawa! Anjo pulls down on the head and a little smile comes across his face - he knows he's got it. Yep, Nawa taps out and this one is all over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:35 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle). Yoji Anjo Anjo!
A relieved looking Yoji Anjo Anjo thanked the fans for their support and gave the usual line about them being amazing. They seemed to believe that he actually meant it.

 

Event: OFK 274 - Kosmanov Vs Do Urden     
Date:   Feb 19, 2023
#R1##TD2#
Anjo scores with a takedown into OShea's guard.
OShea is wriggling around but Anjo manages to pass to half guard. #REVR#
Anjo sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. OShea defending well though.
OShea's coaches at have been working on his defensive grappling in preparation for this fight so let's see if he can get out of this tricky position.
Anjo thows a huge punch but OShea dodges it nicely.
OShea is looking to improve his position.
Anjo is trying to control the action in half guard but OShea is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Anjo sitting and controlling from the half guard. #T1#
Ground and pound from Anjo. #SUB2#
Anjo is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so OShea is just riding it out for now. Anjo eventually gives up the hold.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
The fighters are battling for position here. OShea manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Anjo sitting in guard, not really doing much.
Anjo has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.#T2#
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Anjo trying to control the position from guard on top but OShea is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
OShea wants to stand but Anjo is controlling the position. #ES#
OShea pushes Anjo off and gets back to his feet. #T3#
OShea keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
OShea scores with a nice right hand.
OShea jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Anjo takes a body punch but keeps moving.
OShea misses with a lunging right hand
and Anjo cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Anjo has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Anjo there as he acknowledges the shot.
No joy there for OShea, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
OShea sets himself, and Anjo steps forward looking for the clinch! OShea avoids it this time.
A head kick by OShea misses
and OShea takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles. #CL2#
Anjo rushes OShea and presses him up against the cage.
A short right from OShea.
Anjo content to slow the pace in the clinch.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
OShea scores with a shoulder strike.
Anjo is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables OShea to keep the fight standing.
Anjo's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!#T4##BC#
OShea manages to break the clinch.
OShea misses with a two punch combination.
OShea lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Anjo circles away quickly and effectively.#TD2#
Anjo manages to get an easy takedown there - catching OShea on his heels. He'll look to pass OShea's guard now, I'm sure.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Anjo stands and throws OShea's legs to the side, diving into side control.
Anjo looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Anjo is looking to take a break and control but OShea is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
A lull in the action here.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close round but I would say that Conor OShea will probably get the nod.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.#R2#
OShea tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Anjo was well out of range. Poor timing from OShea.
Anjo with the counter takedown but OShea avoids it easily.#TD2#
Anjo throws the overhand right but ducks down into a quick takedown attempt. OShea was covering up waiting for the punch and Anjo finishes the takedown easily into guard.

OShea wriggles free and stands up.
OShea throws a head kick that misses #TD2#
and Anjo counters with a shoot takedown. OShea fights it but they end up in guard.

OShea has scooted to the edge of the canvas and used the cage to get back to his feet. Anjo has stuck on his opponent and is forcing him back against the cage.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.#BC#
OShea manages to break the clinch.
OShea looks to score with a jab to the body but Anjo is just out of range.
Anjo shoots for a takedown but OShea saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Anjo slips under a jab from OShea.
Jab from OShea.
The fight stays on the outside here - Anjo looks like he's thinking about clinching though.#T1#
Sloppy strikes from OShea. Those never looked like landing. #CL#
OShea closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage. #BC#
OShea breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Anjo looks to clinch
and Anjo takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles. #CL#
OShea gets in close and instigates a clinch.
OShea working aggressively here. #TD2#
Anjo gets a nice trip takedown into half guard.#SU2#
Anjo decides he's had enough of the ground and stands up.
OShea misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Conor OShea seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Anjo misses with a series of wild punches.
OShea throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Anjo steps in looking to clinch after the strikes miss from OShea.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!#TD#
OShea dives in and scores a takedown into Anjo's guard.

Anjo kicks OShea off and gets to his feet. #T2##CL#
OShea moves into the clinch.#TD2#
Anjo pulls guard successfully.
OShea stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Anjo swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Anjo trying to keep a closed guard but OShea is proving a slippery customer.
Anjo looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Anjo trying to strike from the bottom but really, it's not the best position to be doing that from!
Anjo is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move. #REVB#
Anjo takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#SU2#
Anjo postures up and decides to stand up, from the half guard. The ref calls for OShea to stand up. #T3#
OShea tries a head kick but it misses. #TD#
OShea bobs and weaves into range and then changes levels and scores with a nice takedown into side control.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Anjo sneaks back into half guard.#SUB#
OShea is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Anjo is doing well to control the position and prevent OShea from advancing to side control.
Anjo wants to control but OShea is keeping busy and won't allow it.
OShea will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.#T4#
OShea wants to advance to full mount but Anjo doesn't think that's going to happen and regains full guard instead.
OShea looking to sit in guard and control but Anjo gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. #REVB#
Anjo is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
Anjo trying to control but OShea is working from the bottom.
Anjo is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close second round but I would say that Conor OShea will probably get the nod.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare each other down, ready to get back to the action. So, we enter the final round. Let's see if either fighter can bring us a finish, or whether we're going to the judges scorecards.#R3#
OShea rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Anjo counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Anjo is trying hard to land a takedown here. OShea sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
OShea dips to his left and cracks Anjo with an uppercut!
OShea really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
OShea thows a left - swing and a miss! #TD#
OShea shoots in and gets a takedown into Anjo's guard.
OShea loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
OShea is fighting to break Anjo's control of his arms but Anjo is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.
Anjo tries to land a sweep but no joy.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB2#
Anjo has his foot on OShea's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. OShea works his way back into a safe position though.
OShea trying to control but Anjo is working from the bottom.
Anjo looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it.
Yoji Anjo Anjo has got the better of the ground game so far.#T1#
OShea pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Anjo is keeping the position for now.
OShea passes into half guard.
Anjo desperately trying to maintain half guard.
Anjo gets full guard.#T2#
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
OShea wants to control from the top but Anjo keeps moving.
Anjo trying to control the position.
Anjo bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in OShea's guard. #REVB#
OShea trying to control the position.
Anjo trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Anjo prevents OShea from getting back to his feet. #T3#
Anjo is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
Let's hope that Anjo has the urge to step up the pace any second now because for the last 15 or 20 seconds he's just been holding on tight.#REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up.
Anjo tries to score a power double leg takedown but OShea sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Anjo somewhat.
Anjo just manages to avoid a counter high kick fromOShea.
OShea misses with a hook. Anjo ducked under it nicely.
Anjo unleashes a big counter combination but OShea bobs and weaves and avoids any damage.
Nice takedown defense from OShea. No joy for Anjo on that attempt.
Conor OShea has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Yoji Anjo Anjo.#TD2#
OShea gets caught flat footed, as Anjo shoots in with a quick takedown into guard.
Anjo is standing up over OShea. OShea looks to escape but Anjo dives into side control. #REVR#
OShea being controlled for a moment.
Conor OShea is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.#T4#
Anjo tries to move to mount but OShea blocks the move with his legs.
Anjo is staying tight to OShea's torso, preventing him from escaping.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
OShea wants to escape from the position here - easier said than done!
Yoji Anjo Anjo has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#SUB2#
Anjo goes for an armbar! This could be all over! Wait, no, OShea rolls with the submission and now he's on top in Anjo's guard! Nice work there by OShea!

And that's the end of the fight!
That was a close round. You could make an argument for either fighter but I would give it to Conor OShea.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for OShea, winning every round. Will the judges agree? They are the ones who matter, even if they are often depressingly incompetent. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Radbod Blank scores the fight 30:27
Judge Daniel Blasius scores the fight 30:27
Judge Nard Betker scores the fight 30:27

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Conor OShea!

Conor OShea took to the microphone after his victory and thanked his sponsors, Brooklyn Apothecary for their support in the buildup to the fight.
Yoji Anjo Anjo was interviewed post fight and said 'I feel good! '.

 

Event: OFK 270 - Bomstærk Vs Kosmanov     
Date:   Feb 05, 2023
#R1#
Anjo darts in looking for a takedown but OShea gets double underhooks and turns Anjo into the cage.
Anjo takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Anjo throws a half hearted mid kick.
OShea's corner calls for a 1, 2 combination and OShea duly obliges.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Anjo.
OShea is looking to counter the offense by Anjo and move into the clinch.
OShea throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
OShea circles away from the clinch attempt.
OShea really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
A head kick misses from OShea. #TD#
OShea fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. Anjo sprawls well initially but OShea persists and gets the takedown into half guard.
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!#SUB#
OShea is working for a kimura but Anjo is defending it quite comfortably.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Anjo trying to keep hold of his opponent's head but OShea manages to pass to mount!
Anjo holding onto his opponent's waist for dear life, as OShea tries to land some strikes to get him to release his grip.
We've been hearing good reports from OShea's training camp. Apparently he has been rolling around with some good quality BJJ practitioners and has been sharpening his skills. Let's see if that has an impact on the fight today.#T1#
Anjo is wriggling around here but as he tries to escape, OShea has taken his back. #SUB#
OShea is working on the RNC. He looks like he's got it but Anjo won't tap... Oh, he's out! The ref rips OShea off his unconscious opponent!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:31 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Conor OShea!
A loyal slave to those sponsorship dollars, Conor OShea made sure he mentioned Brooklyn Apothecary, along with how happy he was to win his fight.
Yoji Anjo Anjo spoke after the fight, saying 'I feel good! '.

 

Event: OFK 262 - Kosmanov Vs Bomstærk     
Date:   Jan 08, 2023
#R1#
Walker dips to his left and cracks Anjo with an uppercut!#CUT#It looks like Yoji Anjo Anjo has been cut.
Walker throws a hook to the side of Anjo's head but Anjo sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Anjo's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Walker connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Anjo scrambles back to his feet.
Walker lands with a nice body kick.
Walker connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.#TD2#
Anjo drives through with a takedown into Walker's guard. Let's see what he can do from the top position.
Walker wants to stand up but Anjo is controlling him.
Walker trying desperately to get back to his feet here but he's not having any joy at all. He's going to tire himself out if he's not careful.#ES#
Walker pushes Anjo off for just long enough to get back to his feet. Very athletic spring there.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Walker throws a jab but it's blocked by Anjo.
Anjo fails to land with a series of punches.
Walker fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Anjo has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Anjo looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Chief Walker seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Anjo slips a jab from Walker.#T1#
Walker throws a right and a left that Anjo avoids nicely.
An inside leg kick lands from Walker.
Walker is looking to score with low kicks.
Anjo changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
Walker dips to his left and cracks Anjo with an uppercut!#CL2#
Anjo gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Anjo tries to stall but Walker uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
Anjo dictating the pace here, as the fighters clinch against the cage.
Anjo blocks an uppercut.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Walker.
Anjo stalls. #TD#
Walker has moved round to his opponent's back and is looking for a suplex! Oh snap! He's tossed Anjo clear over his head and slammed him to the mat!

Anjo manages to stand up with Walker still on his back. Eventually Walker drops to his feet and we're back in the standing position.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Walker lands the left hand.#T2#
Anjo tries to clinch but Walker is having none of it.
Walker avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Walker connects with an inside leg kick.
Anjo shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Walker defends it nicely.
Walker feinted there with a counter leg kick.
Walker misses with a kick to the body.
Walker lands an overhand right.
Anjo tries to move into range but Walker moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Walker throws out a loose jab but Anjo uses good head movement to avoid it.
Good shot there by Walker.
Walker is really peppering his opponent's head with punches.
Anjo fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
A low kick lands for Walker.
Anjo staying out of range there.
Walker sets himself, and Anjo steps forward looking for the clinch! Walker avoids it this time.#T3#
Anjo slips a jab from Walker.
Anjo throws a chopping leg kick but Walker manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Anjo uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Walker has time to react.
Walker misses with a lunging right hand #TD2#
and Anjo counters with a nice double leg into half guard. #ES#
Walker kicks off Anjo and gets to his feet.
Walker throws a leg kick #TD2#
and Anjo counters with a shoot takedown into half guard.

Walker has managed to escape just enough to sneak back to his feet but Anjo is on him like a limpet, forcing Walker back against the cage.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Walker misses with a hook from the clinch.
Anjo jumps guard but Walker stands there with Anjo around his waist. Anjo gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Chief Walker has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Yoji Anjo Anjo.
Anjo blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Walker fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Walker blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Walker scores with a nice hook to the head.
Walker misses with a short punch on the inside.
Walker misses with a punch on the inside. #T4#
Walker lands with a short shot to the head.
Anjo tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Walker lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Anjo goes for a takedown in the clinch but Walker prevents it.
Anjo blocks an uppercut.
Anjo blocks an uppercut.
Anjo blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Walker working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Walker lands a hook that snaps the head of Anjo backwards.
Walker throws a punch but it's blocked by Anjo.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Walker creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.#TD2#
Anjo successfully pulls guard.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Anjo is on top in guard. #REVB##ES#
Walker has managed to wall walk up one of the corner posts to get back to his feet. Anjo is pushing him up against the cage, looking to control the position.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Chief Walker dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Yoji Anjo Anjo'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.#R2#
Anjo defending well as Walker loads up on a big left hand. #TD#
Anjo tries to sprawl but Walker drives through with a takedown into half guard.
Anjo is positioning himself well to prevent Walker advancing to mount.
Anjo is trying to get back to full guard.
Chief Walker overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.#SU#
Walker escapes and gets back to his feet. #TD2#
Excellent takedown into side control there by Anjo.

Walker sneaks out the side door and pushes Anjo away - he's back to his feet. The crowd show their appreciation for the escape.
Walker is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Anjo can do to turn this around?
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!#CL#
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Walker is stalling here. The referee will be looking to step in if he doesn't pick up the pace.
Walker misses with a hook from the clinch.
Anjo tries for a takedown. No joy. #T1#
Walker scores with a nice hook to the head.
Walker tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Walker lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Walker blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Anjo is looking to break free of the clinch but Walker has double underhooks.
Anjo trying to land knees to the body. #TD2#
Anjo ties up his opponent against the cage and manages to drag the fight down to the ground. Anjo no doubt will be looking to work submissions from his guard. #SU#
Walker stands and steps away. Anjo gets to his feet too and we're back to the striking game.
Walker blocks a head kick by Anjo.
Walker blocks a head kick by Anjo. #TD#
Walker scores with a nice takedown into half guard. Let's see what he's got on the ground.

Anjo manages to escape and get back to his feet!
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Walker circles away from the clinch attempt. #CL#
Walker gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.#TD2#
Anjo gets control of Walker's arms and successfully pulls guard. Anjo will no doubt be looking for submissions off his back.#SU#
Walker stands up from Anjo's guard - Walker perhaps looking for a knockout. #T2#
Walker fails to land with a series of punches.
Walker keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.#KD#
Walker lands a left and a right that sends Anjo crashing to the canvas! Walker dives into mount looking to finish!#ROC#Anjo is rocked!
Walker can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Anjo is looking to escape.
Anjo is still in real trouble! Can Walker finish him?#SU#
Walker is standing up, even though he is in mount.
Walker scores with a push kick.
Anjo is breathing heavily.
Walker cracks Anjo with a left hook right on the temple and Anjo goes down! He's out! Referee! Stop the fight! Walker lands a few more punches before the dopey ref steps in - hopefully Anjo is OK!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:43 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Chief Walker!
Chief Walker seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website.
Yoji Anjo Anjo spoke after the fight, saying 'I feel good! '.

 

Event: OFK 259 - New Year Fight Night     
Date:   Dec 31, 2022
#R1##TD#
Gomes looking for a takedown here - he's got it.#SUB#
Gomes has gone for a leg lock! Anjo slips out almost immediately though and dives into Gomes's guard.#REVB##SUB#
Gomes working for submissions but it's allowed Anjo to get to half guard. #SUB2#
Anjo seems to be working for a kimura but Gomes defends the submission attempt.
Anjo looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
Anjo wants to lay and pray for a moment but Gomes keeps working.
Gomes wants to improve his position but Anjo is controlling well.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Gomes makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Gomes.
Gomes looking to hit a scissor sweep but Anjo is one step ahead there. #T1#
Anjo trying to control but Gomes is working from the bottom.
Gomes tries to land a sweep but no joy. #SUB#
Gomes is looking to cinch up a triangle. Anjo throws the leg off to one side though and gets in tight to Gomes's body to avoid the submission. Gomes has instead reached around Anjo's neck and now has a guillotine! Oh, this is biiiig trouble! Gomes arches his back and squeezes and forces the tap from his hapless opponent.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:42 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Guillotine). Ronaldo Gomes!
A very excited looking Ronaldo Gomes made sure he remembered to thank all the fans both in the arena and on the internet. He said all the coolest people spend all day on MMA websites, which got a big reaction.
The defeated Yoji Anjo Anjo had this to say: 'I feel good! '.

 

Event: OFK 251 - Kutlev Vs Hedegaard     
Date:   Dec 03, 2022
#R1#
Herrera goes to the watering hole and comes back with a big thumbs up from the judges as he scores a three punch combo.#CUT2#It looks like Yoji Anjo Anjo has been cut.#CL2#
Herrera gets a clinch. #TD2#
Herrera pulls guard effortlessly.
Anjo stays in close to Herrera's body and controls the position.
Anjo tries to free his leg and advance position but Herrera is retaining full guard.
Anjo slips nicely into half guard.
Anjo looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding.
Herrera trying to control but Anjo postures up.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#T1#
Herrera is trying to get back to full guard.
Herrera misses with some strikes from the bottom.
Anjo content to control rather than advance.
Herrera is trying to get back to full guard.
Herrera looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
The referee calls for the fighters to work. #SUB2#
Herrera looking for submissions off his back.#REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Sloppy strikes from Herrera. Those never looked like landing. #T2#
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Herrera misses with a head kick. #TD2#
Anjo gets caught napping as Herrera dives in and scores a takedown. Anjo manages to retain guard.

Anjo uses the cage to get back to his feet. #TD2#
Herrera changes levels and drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. Anjo looks really pissed at himself for not defending that better.
You can see the frustration on Anjo's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Anjo is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Anjo sneaks a leg under to get back to half guard.#T3#
Anjo won't allow Herrera to pass to mount.
Anjo moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Anjo is pulling down on Herrera's head. It's preventing any offense from Herrera, at least for the moment.#SUB#
Anjo throwing his legs up looking for a triangle. #SUB#
Anjo looking for a triangle here. Herrera is fighting it but it looks tight! Anjo pulls the arm across and this one won't last much longer! Nope, Herrera is tapping out - this one is all over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:59 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle Choke). Yoji Anjo Anjo!
Yoji Anjo Anjo seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website.
In defeat, Paul Herrera stepped up to the mic, saying 'I love you all!'.

 

Event: OFK 245 - Paris Vs Kelly     
Date:   Nov 12, 2022
#R1#
Anjo misses with a few strikes there.
It looked like Reyes wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Anjo wants to clinch.
Anjo tries to clinch but Reyes is having none of it.
Reyes throws a big counter combination but Anjo scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage.
Anjo finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Anjo slips a straight right by Reyes.
Anjo is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Reyes getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Anjo with a poor takedown
and Reyes counters with a stiff right hand.
Reyes is looking to land body kicks.
A shot to the body from Anjo misses
and Reyes counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Yoji Anjo Anjo seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.#T1#
Anjo shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Reyes counters with a left right combination that sends Anjo crashing to the mat - Reyes wastes no time in diving on top of him and pounding Anjo out for a TKO! Devastating finish!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:07 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Roman Reyes!
Roman Reyes tried to hype himself up post fight but didn't word it too well and it ended up with him sounding like a bit of a tool.
In defeat, Yoji Anjo Anjo stepped up to the mic, saying 'I feel good! '.

 

Event: OFK 239 - Walker Vs Barnes     
Date:   Oct 22, 2022
#R1#
Santaban throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Anjo looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.#TD2#
A momentary lapse in concentration from Santaban enables Anjo to shoot in and score with a neat double leg. Santaban manages to secure a closed guard as the fighters hit the mat.
Santaban keeping moving, preventing Anjo from controlling successfully.
Anjo throws a big elbow that misses.
Anjo trying to control the position from guard on top but Santaban is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Santaban really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Santaban is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Anjo is controlling him.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Santaban keeping moving, preventing Anjo from controlling successfully.
The referee is asking the fighters to pick up the pace.#T1#
Santaban being controlled here, momentarily. #REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up.
Anjo doesn't manage to clinch there - Santaban circles away.
Santaban with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Santaban dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Anjo looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Anjo misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Santaban appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
Anjo takes a jab right on the kisser.
Santaban throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Anjo.
Santaban chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Santaban throws a nice looking combination but Anjo bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.#T2#
Anjo tries to close the distance and clinch up but Santaban swats him away and circles back towards the center. #TD2#
Anjo shoots in and bounces Santaban off the cage to secure the takedown into guard.

Santaban has managed to wall walk up one of the corner posts to get back to his feet. Anjo is pushing him up against the cage, looking to control the position.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.#BC#
Santaban escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Santaban looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Santaban waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Anjo.
Anjo looks like he wanted to counter with a high kick but didn't throw it.
A shot to the liver by Santaban. Beautiful body shot.
Nice uppercut there from Santaban.
Santaban rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Anjo moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
A telegraphed right hand from Santaban misses the target.
Anjo throws out a leg kick but Santaban moves out of range and Anjo only half commits.
A looping hook to the body misses from Santaban. Anjo does a little dance to reset his feet.
Santaban misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Anjo. #T3#
Santaban lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Santaban circles away from the clinch attempt.
Santaban uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Good exchange - Santaban coming out on top.
Santaban lands a jab followed by a nice looking cross.
Santaban connects with a right hand. Anjo shakes it off.
Santaban tests Anjo's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Anjo ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Santaban takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
No joy there for Santaban, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Santaban is breathing heavily.
Anjo takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.#TD2#
Anjo is looking for a takedown here. He's shot in and has managed to get it, finishing up in Santaban's half guard.

Santaban has one foot on Anjo's thigh - he pushes off and manages to get back to his feet.#CL2#
Anjo drives through and clinches with Santaban against the cage. #T4#
Both fighters working to control the clinch. #BC2#
Anjo breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Santaban misses with a straight left.
Santaban wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Santaban misses with a two punch combination.
Santaban misses with a double jab.
Horrible takedown attempt by Anjo or perhaps it was just good defense by Santaban, which made it look bad.
Santaban throws a nice looking combination but Anjo bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Anjo swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Uniesky Santaban is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Santaban defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Anjo.
Uniesky Santaban has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Yoji Anjo Anjo.#TD2#
Anjo is looking for a takedown here. He's shot in and has managed to get it, finishing up in Santaban's half guard.

Santaban has managed to escape just enough to sneak back to his feet but Anjo is on him like a limpet, forcing Santaban back against the cage.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Anjo goes for a takedown in the clinch but Santaban prevents it.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Uniesky Santaban dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!#R2#
Good shot there by Santaban.
Santaban is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Anjo can do to turn this around?
Anjo fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Anjo throws a sloppy head kick and Santaban moves out of range easily.
Anjo gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Anjo walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Santaban missing with a left hand there. Anjo was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Santaban throws out a leg kick but Anjo moves out of range and Santaban only half commits.
Anjo shoots for a takedown but Santaban saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Anjo showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Santaban.
Santaban fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Anjo has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.#TD2#
Anjo looking to shoot here. He's gone for it and he's landed a takedown into side control! Oh, that's bad for Santaban!

Santaban bucks up and manages to escape back to his feet!
Uniesky Santaban seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.#T1#
Santaban throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Anjo sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Anjo looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Uniesky Santaban has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Yoji Anjo Anjo.
Santaban lets loose with a powerful body kick. Anjo will feel that in the morning.
A nice leg kick lands there from Santaban.
Santaban throws a lazy body kick #TD2#
and Anjo counters with a shoot takedown into half guard.

Santaban has managed to escape just enough to sneak back to his feet but Anjo is on him like a limpet, forcing Santaban back against the cage.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Anjo tries to break the clinch but Santaban is controlling the position.
Anjo jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Santaban walks away with a smile on his face. Anjo gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
Anjo fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.#T2#
Anjo blocks a head kick by Santaban.
Santaban misses with a straight right.
Santaban is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
Santaban misses with a two punch combination.
Anjo thinks about the counter body kick.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
No joy there for Santaban, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Anjo slips a jab and a cross from Santaban.
Anjo is looking to clinch but Santaban is avoiding it.
Santaban throws a right hand that Anjo ducks under and follows up with a left that Anjo also avoids with ease.
Anjo throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Santaban fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Anjo dodges the punch combination from Santaban.
Anjo goes for a double leg but Santaban avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Santaban continues to drive forward.
Anjo tries to clinch but Santaban moves out of range. #T3##CL2#
Anjo has managed to clinch.
Anjo wants to get back to striking at distance but Santaban won't allow it. #BC#
Santaban breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Anjo fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Santaban avoids it really well and circles away.
Santaban jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Anjo slips a straight right by Santaban.
Anjo changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
Santaban throws a body kick that misses.
Anjo changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
Anjo gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Santaban.
Anjo wants to clinch.
Santaban half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.#T4##CL2#
Anjo moves into the clinch successfully.
Anjo misses with a knee to the head.
Santaban blocks an elbow strike.#TD2#
Anjo lands a takedown into guard.

Santaban uses the cage to get back to his feet.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Santaban jabs at Anjo's body.
Anjo tries to close the distance and clinch but Santaban swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Santaban lands a slapping body shot.
Anjo doesn't manage to clinch there - Santaban circles away.
Santaban stuffs the takedown attempt from Anjo. Anjo gets slowly back to his feet.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Uniesky Santaban dominated that second round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. This is the final round!#R3#
Anjo has his head slapped from side to side by a 3 punch combination. That must have hurt him.
Anjo shoots in but no luck this time.
Anjo tries to clinch but Santaban is having none of it.
Santaban lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Santaban dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Anjo dodges the punch combination from Santaban. #CL2#
Anjo gets in close and instigates a clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#BC#
Santaban breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Anjo tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Santaban manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Santaban thuds a left hand into Anjo's body.
Anjo tries to clinch up but Santaban circles away and keeps his distance.
Santaban swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.#T1#
Santaban throws a nice looking combination but Anjo bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Anjo is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Santaban loads up on a big right hand but Anjo slips the punch.
Uniesky Santaban is winning the standup battle so far.
Anjo tries to clinch up but Santaban circles away and keeps his distance.
Santaban changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.#TD2#
Anjo decides to change it up a bit and drives through with a nice takedown into half guard.

Santaban manages to create a bit of space in order to work his way back to his feet. Anjo keeps hold of his opponent and drives him back against the cage.
Santaban gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Anjo.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.#BC#
Santaban pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Anjo fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Uniesky Santaban has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Yoji Anjo Anjo.#T2#
Anjo takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Santaban lands a jab to the nose.
Santaban connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Anjo tries to clinch up.
A nice leg kick from Santaban, right into the meat of the thigh.
Santaban throws a series of punches but Anjo moves out of range.
Anjo dives in for a single leg takedown but Santaban sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
Santaban scores with a one two! Anjo had his feet all tangled up there and couldn't avoid the strikes.
Anjo tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Anjo feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Santabans jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!#CL2#
Anjo has Santaban up against the cage in a clinch. #BC#
Santaban breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Santaban punishes Anjo's body with a nice straight punch.#T3#
Anjo tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Santaban defends well and Anjo ends up having to push Santaban into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
Anjo tries to clinch but Santaban moves out of range.
Anjo's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Santaban connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Anjo scrambles back to his feet.
Santaban fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Anjo is out of range.
Anjo is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Anjo checks a leg kick.
Anjo drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Santaban defends it well.#TD2#
A momentary lapse in concentration from Santaban enables Anjo to shoot in and score with a neat double leg. Santaban manages to secure a closed guard as the fighters hit the mat.
Santaban is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
Anjo looking to pass the guard. #ES#
Santaban is edging up against the cage. He's using the cage to get back to his feet. Nice work there - the fighters are clinched. #T4#
The referee is keeping an eye on Santaban - much more stalling and he will separate the fighters.
A short uppercut from Santaban.
Anjo is trying to push Santaban away but Santaban has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.#BC#
Santaban escapes the clinch and we're back to striking. #CL2#
Anjo instigates a clinch.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Santaban blocks an uppercut. #BC2#
Anjo escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Santaban takes a swing at Anjo's ribcage but misses.
Santaban takes a swing at Anjo's ribcage but misses.
Santaban looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Yoji Anjo Anjo has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Uniesky Santaban is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Santaban tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.

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

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Patrick Alders scores the fight 30:27
Judge Radbod Blank scores the fight 30:27
Judge Albert Achterberg scores the fight 30:27

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Uniesky Santaban!

Uniesky Santaban decided to go for the less than humble approach in his post fight interview, telling everyone how he is going to conquer the world. The crowd seemed to like it when really that sort of approach could have gone either way.
Yoji Anjo Anjo spoke after the fight, saying 'I feel good! '.

 

Event: OFK 233 - Pellegrini Vs Dokov     
Date:   Oct 01, 2022
#R1#
Walker takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Walker connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.#CUT#It looks like Yoji Anjo Anjo has been cut.
Walker checks a leg kick nicely.
A big left from Walker misses.
Walker scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Walker finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Anjo blocks a head kick by Walker. #TD#
Anjo gets taken down but at least he's managed to land in guard.

Anjo has managed to wall walk up one of the corner posts to get back to his feet. Walker is pushing him up against the cage, looking to control the position.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Walker.
Anjo fails to pull guard.
Walker swings away with an uppercut that misses.
A head punch on the inside from Walker fails to land.
Anjo is trying to break the clinch but Walker is controlling him.
Walker managing to block the knees to the body from Anjo. #BC2#
Anjo breaks the clinch.
Walker shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Anjo looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Walker is fending him off so far but Anjo persists. Nope, Walker circles away and we're back to standing.#T1#
Anjo has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Walker.
Walker throws a series of punches but Anjo avoids them all with ease.
Anjo tries to close the distance and clinch up but Walker swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Walker showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Anjo.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Anjo.
Chief Walker has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Yoji Anjo Anjo.
Walker connects with a good right hand that stumbles Anjo. Anjo circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Walker feints and then cracks Anjo's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Anjo down.
Walker avoids a low kick by using good footwork.#CL#
Walker closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Anjo blocking some punches.
Walker lands a right hand.
A head punch on the inside from Walker fails to land.
Walker tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage. #T2#
Walker softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Walker lands with a left to the head.
Still in the clinch, Walker scores with a nice short uppercut.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Walker.
Anjo blocks a punch to the side of the head. #TD2#
Anjo decides to pull guard.
Anjo is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move. #REVB##ES#
Walker has one foot on Anjo's thigh - he pushes off and manages to get back to his feet.
Walker throws a leg kick #TD2#
so Anjo counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility.

Walker is scooting his butt against the cage and has managed to get back to his feet. Anjo presses him back against the cage, presumably looking to take the fight back to the mat.
Walker misses with the head strike.
Anjo is trying to drag Walker to the mat but Walker just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.#BC2#
Anjo pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Anjo is defended easily by Walker.#T3#
Anjo tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Walker swivels and escapes.
Anjo looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Walker connects with a jab.
Nice takedown defense from Walker. No joy for Anjo on that attempt.
Walker feints a jab promting Anjo to slip. Walker then demonstrates his capabilities by jabbing again. Anjo slips again and ducks right into an uppercut.#CL#
Walker clinches up against the cage.
Walker misses with a short punch on the inside.
Walker swings wildly with an uppercut but Anjo uses good head movement to avoid it.
Anjo blocking some punches.
Anjo tries for a takedown but Walker manages to get underhooks.
Walker misses with some punches.
Walker keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Anjo's efforts to push away.
Walker misses with a short punch on the inside. #T4#
Anjo tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
A nice left hand lands by Walker.
Walker lands a right hand that snaps the head of Anjo backwards.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Walker throws a punch but it's blocked by Anjo.
A short right from Walker on the inside.
A nice right hand lands inside from Walker.
Walker scores with a shot to the side of Anjo's head. #BC#
Walker breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
The crowd cheers as Walker lands an impressive looking overhand right. Anjo doesn't seem phased though.
Anjo looks for a takedown but Walker sprawls well.
Walker smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.#ROC#Anjo is rocked!
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Anjo moves out of range of the leg kick from Walker.#TD#
Walker closes the distance and clinches up, looking for a takedown. He shifts his weight and gets a nice trip into half guard.

Anjo pushes Walker off and gets back to his feet.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Chief Walker dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Yoji Anjo Anjo's cut.
That's time! Back to the action!#R2#
BOOM! Walker lands a beautiful left hook that drops Anjo. Anjo tries to recover but Walker is having none of it, landing more punishing shots from mount. One final crushing shot and Anjo lies motionless on the canvas. The fight is over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:05 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Chief Walker!
An out of breath Chief Walker thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career.
Yoji Anjo Anjo was interviewed post fight and said 'I feel good! '.

 

Event: OFK 228 - Okafor Vs Tiramanti     
Date:   Sep 11, 2022
#R1#
Porfirigo throws a lazy body kick #TD#
and Anjo counters with a single leg into guard. Porfirigo didn't expect that.
Porfirigo is trying to keep Anjo in close.
Porfirigo keeping moving, preventing Anjo from controlling successfully.
Porfirigo looking to control.
Anjo definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Anjo won't allow Porfirigo to sweep him here.
Porfirigo keeping moving, preventing Anjo from controlling successfully.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Porfirigo is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Anjo is stalling in the full guard. #T1#
Anjo would like to get this fight back to the feet but can't get free from the closed guard. #REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up.
Anjo fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Anjo tries for a takedown but Porfirigo circles away easily#CL2#
and Porfirigo counters by moving into the clinch. #BC#
Anjo escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Anjo shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Porfirigo counters with a left and a right that stings Anjo.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Yoji Anjo Anjo. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Anjo slaps away a takedown attempt from Porfirigo, before circling back to the center of the mat.#TD2#
Porfirigo gets a double leg takedown into Anjo's guard.#T2##SUB#
Anjo is looking for a triangle but Porfirigo pushes his legs off easily.
Porfirigo engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
Anjo has a closed guard, preventing Porfirigo from standing up.
Porfirigo is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
Porfirigo preventing the sweep. #T3#
Anjo controls Porfirigo momentarily but Porfirigo frees himself.
The referee must be thinking about standing these guys back up.
Porfirigo working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Anjo's head.#SUB#
Anjo has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Porfirigo can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Anjo trying to keep a closed guard but Porfirigo is proving a slippery customer.
Porfirigo looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
Porfirigo throws a big right hand that misses. #REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.#T4#
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Porfirigo tries to close the distance and clinch but Anjo swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Porfirigo darts in trying to clinch#TD#
and Anjo counters with a takedown into side control! That could mean trouble for Porfirigo!
Porfirigo is trying to stand back up. He's worked his way up against the cage but Anjo has just dragged him back down to the mat.
Anjo is looking to take a break and control but Porfirigo is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Anjo gets to mount! Porfirigo was on the offensive and wasn't defending properly.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Tayaen Porfirigo will probably get the nod.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!#R2#
Anjo stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Anjo wants it to stay on the feet.
Porfirigo shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Anjo pinned against the cage. Anjo gets the underhooks and manages to circle away. #TD2#
Porfirigo shoots in looking for a single leg takedown. Anjo is trying to defend but Porfirigo finishes it well and ends up in half guard. Let's see if he can advance position further.
Anjo regains full guard. Nicely done.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Anjo trying to keep a closed guard but Porfirigo is proving a slippery customer. #T1##SUB#
Anjo is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Porfirigo is aware though and is defending well.
Porfirigo trying to control the position from guard on top but Anjo is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Porfirigo throwing strikes but missing. #SUB#
Anjo working for a triangle but Porfirigo defends it easily.
Porfirigo sitting in guard, not really doing much. #T2#
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Anjo can't keep his opponent in guard - Porfirigo advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
Anjo trying to control but Porfirigo postures up.
Porfirigo thows a huge punch but Anjo dodges it nicely.
Anjo manages to get to full guard.
Porfirigo wants to stand but Anjo has a closed guard, so he can't escape.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#T3##ES#
Anjo scrambles and gets back to his feet.
No luck for Anjo with that takedown attempt.
Anjo is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Anjo keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Yoji Anjo Anjo has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Tayaen Porfirigo.
Anjo walks into a stiff left hand from Porfirigo.#CL2#
Porfirigo rushes Anjo and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.#TD#
Anjo ties up his opponent against the cage and manages to drag the fight down to the ground. Anjo no doubt will be looking to work submissions from his guard. #T4#
Anjo looking to hit a scissor sweep but Porfirigo is one step ahead there.
Anjo manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Porfirigo manages to get himself to full guard. #REVR#
Porfirigo controls Anjo momentarily but Anjo frees himself.
Anjo trying to control but Porfirigo is working from the bottom.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Porfirigo controls Anjo momentarily but Anjo frees himself.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Yoji Anjo Anjo dominated that second round.
That's time! Anjo's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!#R3#
Anjo changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Porfirigo tries to avoid it but Anjo manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Porfirigo to the ground. Porfirigo escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Nice takedown defense from Porfirigo. No joy for Anjo on that attempt.
Porfirigo is trying to avoid his opponent's strikes and get into the clinch.#TD2#
Porfirigo dives in and scores a takedown into Anjo's guard.

Anjo has managed to wall walk up one of the corner posts to get back to his feet. Porfirigo is pushing him up against the cage, looking to control the position.#TD2#
Porfirigo drags the fight down to the ground.
Porfirigo throws a couple of shots from the bottom but they don't land.
Porfirigo keeping moving, preventing Anjo from controlling successfully.
Anjo controls from within his opponent's guard.
Porfirigo is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.#T1##ES2#
Porfirigo has managed to wall walk up one of the corner posts to get back to his feet. Anjo is pushing him up against the cage, looking to control the position.
Porfirigo misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Anjo.
Anjo tries to pull guard but Porfirigo holds him up against the cage and eventually Anjo drops back down to his feet.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Yoji Anjo Anjo. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Anjo avoids the elbow strike from Porfirigo, against the cage.
Anjo goes for a takedown in the clinch but Porfirigo prevents it.
Anjo tries to score a body lock takedown but Porfirigo shows good agility there to stay on his feet.#BC2#
Porfirigo breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Porfirigo tries to clinch up.#TD2#
Porfirigo bobs and weaves into range and then changes levels and scores with a nice takedown into side control.#T2#
Anjo keeping his opponent close.
Yoji Anjo Anjo overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Porfirigo working away.
Anjo tries to improve position but can't.
Anjo is working hard here to advance position.
Porfirigo cracks Anjo with a big right hand but Anjo just smiles back at him and invites him to have another go.
Porfirigo wants to control but Anjo is keeping him busy.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!#T3#
Anjo is trying to control Porfirigo's posture but Porfirigo avoids it.
Anjo stops Porfirigo from passing to mount.
Anjo wants to control but Porfirigo postures up.
This fight is sponsored by Chainsaw 7. More blood and guts and stuff like that, in cinemas everywhere now!#SU2#
Porfirigo decides to take the fight back to the feet. #T4#
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.#CL2#
Porfirigo darts in and clinches Anjo up against the cage.#BC#
Anjo pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.#TD#
Anjo closes the distance, clinches up and gets a nice trip takedown into side control. Very smooth.

Porfirigo throws his opponent off and manages to get back to his feet! Nicely done!
Porfirigo slaps away a takedown attempt from Anjo, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Porfirigo will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Anjo closes this distance looking for a takedown but Porfirigo circles away.
Some wild striking there from Porfirigo.
Yoji Anjo Anjo is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Porfirigo tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Anjo swivels and escapes.
Porfirigo tries to close the distance and clinch but Anjo swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.

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

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Saam Ante scores the fight 28:29
Judge Paulsen Ambrosius scores the fight 28:29
Judge Paul Aken scores the fight 28:29

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Tayaen Porfirigo!

A relieved looking Tayaen Porfirigo thanked the fans for their support and gave the usual line about them being amazing. They seemed to believe that he actually meant it.
Yoji Anjo Anjo was interviewed post fight and said 'I feel good! '.

 

Event: OFK 219 - Tiramanti vs Trump     
Date:   Aug 13, 2022
#R1#
Anjo has a takedown stuffed.
Maximus Jr lands with a head kick! That's gotta hurt.
Anjo looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Anjo.
Anjo showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Maximus Jr.
Maximus Jr stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Maximus Jr wants it to stay on the feet.
Marcus Megnus Maximus Jr Maximus Jr has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Yoji Anjo Anjo.
Maximus Jr scores with a punch to the head.
Maximus Jr throws a head kick that Anjo semi-blocks. #CUT#It looks like Yoji Anjo Anjo has been cut.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A low kick lands for Maximus Jr.
Anjo fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Maximus Jr explodes with a nice body kick and back out of range. Nice work.#T1#
Maximus Jr throws a head kick that looked like it stung.
Maximus Jr throws a head kick that half lands.
Anjo misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Maximus Jr has been working on his boxing with his coaches at Puncher's Chance in the buildup to the fight.
Maximus Jr lands a jab.
Maximus Jr scores with a leg kick.
Anjo ducks right into an uppercut from Maximus Jr.
Maximus Jr lands a nice looking kick to the body. Anjo takes a step back to recover. #TD2#
Anjo looking to shoot here. He's gone for it and he's landed a takedown into side control! Oh, that's bad for Maximus Jr!
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.#SUB2#
Anjo is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Maximus Jr has escaped the position, nice work there.
Maximus Jr is trying to get back to half guard. He's pushing on Anjo's leg. He's managed it. Nice work.#T2##SUB2#
Anjo is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Maximus Jr doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Anjo.
Anjo throwing shots but Maximus Jr is blocking nicely.
Anjo keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.
Maximus Jr is trying to control but Anjo manages to pass to mount!
Maximus Jr tries to reverse the position but Anjo maintains control.#T3#
Anjo tries to control but Maximus Jr wriggling away.
Maximus Jr sneaks a leg under to get to half guard.
Maximus Jr wants to control but Anjo is keeping busy. #SUB2#
Anjo is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Maximus Jr works his way to full guard. Good work.#SUB#
Anjo got a little sloppy there for a moment and Maximus Jr has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Anjo has managed to get both his arms back between Maximus Jr's legs - danger averted.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Maximus Jr looking for a sweep. Not yet Maximus Jr, not yet. #T4#
Maximus Jr managing to control the position.
Maximus Jr trying to keep a closed guard but Anjo is proving a slippery customer.
Anjo trying to control but Maximus Jr is working from the bottom.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#SUB#
Maximus Jr is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Anjo defends well.
Anjo wants to get up but he can't break Maximus Jr's closed guard. He needs to be careful trying to break the legs open, as he's open to submissions here.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Marcus Megnus Maximus Jr Maximus Jr dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Yoji Anjo Anjo's cut.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare each other down, ready to get back to the action.#R2#
Anjo takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Anjo dives in and grabs Maximus Jr's left leg, looking for a takedown. Maximus Jr pushes down on Anjo's head and hops out.
Maximus Jr displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Anjo.
Maximus Jr with a nice calf kick.
Anjo shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Maximus Jr as he jumps to the side.
Marcus Megnus Maximus Jr Maximus Jr has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Yoji Anjo Anjo.
Nice shot by Maximus Jr.
Maximus Jr slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Maximus Jr scores with a kick to the body.
Anjo misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Marcus Megnus Maximus Jr Maximus Jr seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Anjo closes this distance looking for a takedown but Maximus Jr circles away.
Anjo tries to score a power double leg takedown but Maximus Jr sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Anjo somewhat.#T1#
Maximus Jr lands with a nice body kick.
Anjo tries to move into range but Maximus Jr moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Maximus Jr fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Anjo on the side of the head.
Anjo looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Maximus Jr tests Anjo's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Nice cross by Maximus Jr.
Anjo finds himself stumbling back on wobbly legs after being clipped by a right hand. He's up against the cage, ducking and weaving under Maximus Jr's strikes but an uppercut finds it's way through and Anjo falls! - He's completely out of it and the ref jumps in to save him!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:52 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Marcus Megnus Maximus Jr Maximus Jr!
A very excited looking Marcus Megnus Maximus Jr Maximus Jr made sure he remembered to thank all the fans both in the arena and on the internet. He said all the coolest people spend all day on MMA websites, which got a big reaction.
In defeat, Yoji Anjo Anjo stepped up to the mic, saying 'I feel good! '.

 

Event: OFK 213 - Hilly Vs Spice     
Date:   Jul 23, 2022
#R1#
OShea throws a series of punches but Anjo moves out of range.
Anjo has been talking about how he's improved his wrestling in the run up to the fight so let's see if that's enough to sway the balance.
Anjo tries to move into range but OShea moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Nice shot lands for OShea.
Anjo tries to clinch but fails miserably
and OShea counters with a left and a right that stings Anjo. #CL2#
OShea clinches up against the cage.#BC2#
OShea escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Anjo takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing. #CL#
Anjo forces OShea back against the cage and clinches.
OShea throws a head punch that misses.
This has been an exciting period of action!
OShea lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage. #TD2#
OShea pulls guard.
Anjo trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Anjo stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. OShea swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Anjo trying to control the position from guard on top but OShea is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Anjo prevents OShea from getting back to his feet.
Anjo has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.#T1#
Anjo trying to control but OShea is working from the bottom.
Anjo tries to free his leg and advance position but OShea is retaining full guard.
OShea controls Anjo momentarily but Anjo frees himself. #SU#
Anjo gets to his feet - OShea follows without any prompting.
OShea lands a jab to the head.
OShea shuffles to his left behind two crisp jabs. Anjo eats them both and turns towards OShea to reposition himself and eats a stinging right hand-left hook combo.
Anjo is looking to clinch but OShea is avoiding it.
Anjo is looking to clinch but OShea is avoiding it.
Anjo ducks right into an uppercut from OShea.
OShea shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Anjo but Anjo pushes him off and we're back to square one.#T2#
Anjo takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.#CL#
Anjo has managed to clinch.
OShea lands a right hand that snaps the head of Anjo backwards.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!#BC2#
OShea breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
OShea missing with a left hand there. Anjo was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
OShea tries a head kick but it misses.
OShea avoids a punch combination nicely.
OShea is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
OShea looks for a takedown but Anjo sprawls well.
OShea has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
OShea tries to bum rush Anjo with a series of wild strikes but Anjo uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
A counter left hand to the body from Anjo misses its target.
Anjo throws a head kick but OShea moves out of range.
OShea unleashes a big counter combination but Anjo bobs and weaves and avoids any damage.
OShea swings for the body but Anjo moves out of range.
Anjo appears to be looking for a big counter.
Anjo misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.#T3#
OShea leaves Anjo with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.#TD2#
OShea closes the distance, clinches up and gets a nice trip takedown into side control. Very smooth.

Anjo throws OShea to one side and escapes!
OShea misses with a head kick.
Anjo changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
Anjo fails to land the takedown.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Yoji Anjo Anjo. That's going to take a lot out of him.
OShea throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Anjo stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
OShea throws a head kick but Anjo moves out of range.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Anjo shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has OShea pinned against the cage. OShea gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
OShea tries to counter with a clinch but Anjo shakes him off and moves away.
Anjo goes for a double leg but OShea avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as OShea continues to drive forward.#T4##BC2#
OShea breaks from the clinch.
OShea slaps away a takedown attempt from Anjo, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Anjo fails to land the takedown.
Anjo on the wrong end of a nice jab.#TD2#
OShea throws a loose over hand right and dives in with a double leg takedown. Anjo tries to sprawl but it's too late and the fighters hit the mat. OShea is in Anjo's guard.#SUB#
OShea avoids a guillotine attempt easily. #SUB#
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Anjo is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Anjo not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Conor OShea dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!#R2#
OShea lands with a kick to the temple. Anjo shrugs as if to say "is that all you've got?" #TD2#
OShea closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - OShea lands in his opponent's guard.
OShea trying to pass the guard. He's being very persistent here but Anjo manages to land a sweep and now he's on top! #REVR#
Anjo stopping the sweep attempt from OShea.
Anjo lands a couple of digs.
Anjo stops OShea from standing up.
Anjo might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB2#
OShea is looking for a triangle but Anjo pushes his legs off easily.
Anjo scoring with punches to the head and body. #T1#
OShea wants to sweep here but Anjo controlling him for the moment.
Yoji Anjo Anjo overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Anjo passes into half guard.
OShea is looking for a sweep. Anjo is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#SUB#
Anjo seems to be working for a kimura but OShea defends the submission attempt.
Anjo content to control rather than advance. #ES2#
OShea pushes Anjo off and gets back to his feet.#T2#
Anjo takes a jab right on the kisser.
Conor OShea seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Anjo shoots for a takedown but OShea saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
OShea is using his reach advantage to land shots from outside his opponent's range.
OShea misses with a takedown attempt - Anjo sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Anjo appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
OShea ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Anjo tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but OShea swivels and escapes.
OShea let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
Yoji Anjo Anjo is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Anjo showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from OShea.
Anjo feinted with a counter takedown.#TD#
Anjo shoots in looking for a single leg takedown. OShea is trying to defend but Anjo finishes it well and ends up in half guard. Let's see if he can advance position further.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
OShea controlling the position well. #T3##SUB#
Anjo wants to work for an arm triangle but OShea is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Anjo trying to control from OShea's half guard. OShea has other ideas though and has regained full guard.
Anjo stopping the sweep attempt from OShea.
OShea keeping moving, preventing Anjo from controlling successfully.
OShea has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Anjo won't allow OShea to get back to his feet. #T4#
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.
Anjo pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. OShea is keeping the position for now.
OShea looking for a sweep. Not yet OShea, not yet.
OShea wants to stand and escape but Anjo is having none of it. #REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.#TD2#
Anjo gets caught flat footed, as OShea shoots in with a quick takedown into guard.
OShea trying to control but Anjo is working from the bottom.
OShea stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Anjo swivels though and keeps the full guard.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.#SU2#
Anjo is working an open guard so OShea takes the opportunity to get back to his feet.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Conor OShea showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business. And we move into the final round!#R3#
OShea tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
OShea wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Anjo stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Anjo wants it to stay on the feet.
OShea throws a head kick but Anjo moves out of range. #TD#
Anjo gets the takedown into side control.

OShea throws Anjo to one side and escapes!
OShea shoots in and drives through. Anjo sprawls well.
Anjo half committed to a counter leg kick.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
OShea misses with a two punch combination.
OShea looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
OShea leaves Anjo with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Anjo will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
OShea takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Anjo is defended easily by OShea.
OShea throws a fast counter high kick but Anjo manages to duck under it in time.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Yoji Anjo Anjo. That's going to take a lot out of him.#T1#
Anjo shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts OShea as he jumps to the side.
OShea jabs at Anjo's body.
Anjo takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
OShea misses with a head kick.
OShea throws the left hand but Anjo avoids the punch easily.
Conor OShea seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Anjo changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. OShea tries to avoid it but Anjo manages to keep hold of a leg and drag OShea to the ground. OShea escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
OShea misses with a straight left.
OShea throws a lazy uppercut
and Anjo counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
OShea throws the left hand but Anjo avoids the punch easily.#TD#
Anjo looks for a takedown. He's got it. We're now in half guard.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.#SUB2#
OShea actively working from the bottom here.#T2##SUB#
Anjo is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there. #ES2#
OShea kicks Anjo off and gets back to his feet.#CL2#
Anjo gets tackled into the cage by OShea. OShea maintains the clinch.
Anjo blocks an uppercut.
Anjo digs a right hand into OShea's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on OShea's gas tank.
Anjo has OShea pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. OShea manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
Anjo leaning against his opponent. #BC2#
OShea breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat. #T3#
OShea throws a combination. Anjo tries to block but a couple of punches get through.#TD2#
OShea feints and as Anjo raises his hands in defense, OShea changes levels and drives through with a takedown into guard.

Anjo has managed to wall walk up one of the corner posts to get back to his feet. OShea is pushing him up against the cage, looking to control the position.
OShea lands with a short head shot on the inside.
OShea scores with a shot to the side of Anjo's head.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
OShea is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Anjo to keep the fight standing.
OShea is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Anjo to keep the fight standing.
Anjo keeps control of OShea as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
OShea wants to break free but Anjo has control.
OShea is trying to break the clinch but Anjo has him pressed against the cage.
Anjo looking for a takedown. #BC2#
OShea manages to break the clinch.
Anjo keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Anjo tries to score with a low kick but OShea moves his leg out of the way.
Conor OShea is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.#T4#
OShea rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Anjo moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Anjo throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around OShea's waist but OShea gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Anjo off to one side.
OShea lands a jab followed by a nice looking cross.
Anjo throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
OShea swinging wildly here.
Anjo is trying to close the distance and clinch up, after that failed offence from OShea.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from OShea.#TD#
Anjo closes the distance and scores a nice trip takedown into half guard. OShea did well to prevent Anjo getting side control.
OShea is trying to get back to full guard.
Anjo is keen to just control but OShea is a slippery customer.

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

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Radbod Blank scores the fight 27:30
Judge Albert Achterberg scores the fight 27:30
Judge Wagner Zegers scores the fight 27:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Conor OShea!

Conor OShea took to the microphone after his victory and thanked his sponsors, Brooklyn Apothecary for their support in the buildup to the fight.
The defeated Yoji Anjo Anjo had this to say: 'I feel good! '.

 

Event: OFK 207 - Line Vs Gomez     
Date:   Jul 02, 2022
#R1#
Mendy throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Mendy keeps the fight on the outside.
Mendy attempts a counter takedown but Anjo avoids it well and moves away.
Mendy takes a swing at Anjo's ribcage but misses.
Mendy defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Anjo.
Anjo tries to clinch there but Mendy circles away.
Anjo fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Mendy lands a glancing blow to the side of Anjo's head.#TD2#
Anjo closes the distance and clinches up, looking for a takedown. He shifts his weight and gets a nice trip into half guard.
Mendy tries to roll over but Anjo keeps him under control.
Anjo not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Anjo throwing shots but Mendy is blocking nicely.
Anjo thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Mendy's head.
Mendy is staying active underneath Anjo, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Mendy has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Anjo is working away from the top position though.
Anjo is trying to control. Mendy wants to improve his position but can't escape this time. #T1#
Mendy is doing well to avoid being mounted. He's controlling the position at the moment.
Anjo looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Mendy wants to get back to full guard.
Mendy is looking to escape.
Mendy is staying active underneath Anjo, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Anjo prevents Mendy from standing back up.
Mendy trying to control here.
Anjo is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.#REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Anjo closes this distance looking for a takedown but Mendy circles away.
Pierre Ragout Mendy has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Yoji Anjo Anjo.
Anjo dives in and grabs Mendy's left leg, looking for a takedown. Mendy pushes down on Anjo's head and hops out.
Mendy tries to counter with a takedown but Anjo is quick to defend against it.
Anjo fails to land with a series of punches.
Mendy keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Mendy changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.#TD2#
Anjo throws the overhand right but ducks down into a quick takedown attempt. Mendy was covering up waiting for the punch and Anjo finishes the takedown easily into guard.

Mendy has managed to wall walk up one of the corner posts to get back to his feet. Anjo is pushing him up against the cage, looking to control the position.#T2#
Mendy is trying to drag Anjo to the mat but Anjo just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
Anjo has Mendy pushed against the cage.
Anjo is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Mendy is defending well.
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!
Anjo wants to take the fight to the mat but Mendy manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.
Anjo has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Mendy is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
Mendy is looking for a takedown.
Mendy is looking to take this one to the mat.#TD#
Mendy has hold of one of Anjo's legs. Anjo is fighting the takedown attempt but Mendy gets the trip and lands the takedown into guard.#T3#
Mendy throws a big right hand that misses.
Mendy working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Anjo's head.
Anjo wants to sweep here but Mendy controlling him for the moment.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Anjo keeping full guard, as Mendy tries to pass.
Mendy trying to control the position from guard on top but Anjo is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Mendy stops Anjo from standing up. #SUB2#
Mendy avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Mendy distracts Anjo with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.#T4#
Mendy pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Anjo is keeping the position for now.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#SUB2#
Anjo is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Mendy has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Mendy landing with the ground and pound.
Mendy throws a strike but Anjo rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top. #REVB#
Mendy wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now.
Mendy bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Anjo's guard. #REVR#
Mendy trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Mendy throws a strike but Anjo rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top. #REVB#
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Pierre Ragout Mendy dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!#R2#
Anjo tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Mendy defends well and Anjo ends up having to push Mendy into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
Anjo walks into a jab.
Anjo dives in for a single leg takedown but Mendy sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
Anjo avoids a punch combination nicely.
Anjo moves away from the strike by Mendy.
Anjo swings for the body but Mendy moves out of range.
Anjo is looking to clinch.
Mendy misses with a series of wild punches. #TD2#
Anjo shoots in with a lovely double leg takedown. Mendy manages to land in full guard to minimise the damage.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Mendy not looking particularly offensive just at the moment. #ES#
Mendy pushes Anjo off and gets back to his feet.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Anjo shoots for a takedown but Mendy saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Pierre Ragout Mendy has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Yoji Anjo Anjo.#T1#
Anjo fails miserably with a takedown attempt.#TD2#
Anjo decides to change it up a bit and drives through with a nice takedown into half guard.
Mendy is staying active underneath Anjo, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Mendy is looking to escape.
Anjo looks to land a strike but Mendy avoids it nicely and regains full guard.
Mendy not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Pierre Ragout Mendy overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Mendy keeping moving, preventing Anjo from controlling successfully.
Anjo slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.
Mendy tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Mendy is working hard here to advance position.#T2#
Mendy isn't going anywhere.
The strikes coming from Anjo are missing the target in this wave of attacks.
Mendy stops Anjo from passing to mount.
Mendy tries to buck Anjo off but Anjo is having none of it.
Mendy gets one leg under and gets the fight to half guard.
Mendy is looking for a sweep. Anjo is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Mendy is not content to let Anjo control the position.
The referee calls for the fighters to work. #T3#
Anjo prevents Mendy from improving his position.
Mendy is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Anjo's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Anjo's back!
Anjo is trying to remain composed but Mendy is hammering down strikes to the side of his head.
Anjo looking very determined here, making life difficult for Mendy.
Mendy is punishing Anjo with strikes - can he finish him?!
Mendy lands a punch to the side of the head from the back.
Anjo wants to control his opponent's hands but Mendy gets his hands free.
Mendy lands a couple of good shots to his opponent's body and a final shot to the head. Good little attack there by Mendy.
Mendy landing with strikes.
Mendy has the hooks in. Anjo is trying to push off one leg but he has to do so cautiously to avoid being submitted. #T4#
Anjo is still trying to improve position.
Mendy lands with a hammerfist to the side of Anjo's head.
The referee is taking a good look at Anjo as he is on the wrong end of some big shots from Mendy!
This has been an exciting period of action!
Mendy controls the action.
Mendy lands shots from the back.
Mendy is trying to stick to Anjo's back but Anjo is turning into Mendy. He's managed to reverse the position - now he's in Mendy's guard. Polite applause from the crowd in appreciation of some nice Jiu Jitsu by Anjo.
Anjo is fighting to break Mendy's control of his arms but Mendy is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.
Mendy utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Pierre Ragout Mendy dominated that second round.
That's time! Back to the action! This is the final round!#R3#
Mendy swats away the attempt to clinch by Anjo.
Mendy is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Anjo can do to turn this around?
Anjo misses with a wild body shot.
Anjo misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Mendy half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.#TD2#
Anjo fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. Mendy sprawls well initially but Anjo persists and gets the takedown into half guard.

Mendy kicks off Anjo and gets to his feet.
Mendy slips a jab and a cross from Anjo.
Mendy changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
Anjo shoots in for a takedown but Mendy shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Mendy stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Mendy wants it to stay on the feet.
Pierre Ragout Mendy has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Yoji Anjo Anjo.
Mendy changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Anjo tries to avoid it but Mendy manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Anjo to the ground. Anjo escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
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!
Anjo fails to land the takedown.
Anjo takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Mendy fails to land with a series of punches.
Anjo uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Mendy. #T1#
Mendy stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Mendy wants it to stay on the feet.
Mendy connects with a nice looking jab.
Anjo dodges the punch combination from Mendy.
Mendy lands a head shot.
The fight stays on the outside here - Anjo looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Mendy tries to counter with a takedown but Anjo is quick to defend against it.
Mendy shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.#TD#
Mendy throws the overhand right but ducks down into a quick takedown attempt. Anjo was covering up waiting for the punch and Mendy finishes the takedown easily into guard.
Mendy is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.#T2#
Anjo is controlling Mendy's posture.
Anjo not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Mendy lands a couple of elbows.
Mendy working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Anjo's head.#SUB2#
Mendy avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
We've been hearing that Mendy has been drilling a lot of ground and pound in training, so let's see if he get the finish.
Mendy trying to control but Anjo is working from the bottom. #T3#
Mendy is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Mendy pushes down on Anjo's leg and manages to get into half guard.
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
Anjo wants to get back to his feet.
Mendy working some ground and pound from close in. He's looking to maintain this position and strike for a while by the looks of things... although he'll probably advance to full mount in a minute now I've said that.
Mendy working Anjo over with strikes.
Ground and pound from Mendy.
Anjo trying to control from the bottom. #T4#
Anjo is trying to stand.
Ground and pound from Mendy.
Anjo preventing any damage for now, controlling his opponent's head.
Mendy scoring with strikes to the body and head.
Mendy wants to lay and pray for a moment but Anjo keeps working.
Mendy drops an elbow to the side of Anjo's head.
Nice strikes from Mendy there.
Yoji Anjo Anjo has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Pierre Ragout Mendy is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Mendy winds up and cracks Anjo with a swinging punch to the side of the head.

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

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Luis Engracia scores the fight 30:27
Judge Alexandre Firmino scores the fight 30:27
Judge Felipe Paraventi scores the fight 30:27

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Pierre Ragout Mendy!

Pierre Ragout Mendy managed to slip a mention for his sponsors, Altitude Clothing, into his post fight interview.
The defeated Yoji Anjo Anjo had this to say: 'I feel good! '.

 

Event: OFK 202 - Line Vs Do Urden     
Date:   Jun 12, 2022
#R1#
Mendy throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect. #TD#
Mendy looking to shoot here. He's gone for it and he's landed a takedown into side control! Oh, that's bad for Anjo!
Anjo is looking to regain half guard here but Mendy keeps moving and retains side control.
Anjo sneaks back into half guard.
Mendy works his way into full mount! #SUB#
Mendy working to secure an arm triangle but it's not happening for him just yet.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Mendy raining down shots from the mount!
Anjo working to try and regain half guard.
Anjo looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.#T1#
Anjo sneaks a leg under to get to half guard.
Anjo wants to improve his position but Mendy is controlling well.
Anjo wants to control but Mendy is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Anjo moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Mendy connects with a couple of short punches.
Mendy controls from within his opponent's guard.
Mendy lands a couple of digs.
Mendy has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Anjo is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far. #T2#
Mendy's corner is telling him to maintain position.
Anjo keeping moving, preventing Mendy from controlling successfully.
Mendy stopping the sweep attempt from Anjo.
Mendy postures up in Anjo's guard and throws a big left but Anjo blocks it.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Mendy is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
Anjo working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Mendy.
Anjo looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it.
Anjo controls Mendy momentarily but Mendy frees himself.
Mendy won't allow Anjo to get back to his feet. #T3#
Anjo lands with a heel strike from the guard.
Mendy stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Anjo swivels though and keeps the full guard. #REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Anjo takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Mendy throws a hook but Anjo blocks it.
Mendy throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Anjo is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Mendy drops down looking for a counter takedown but Anjo sprawls and moves away.#TD2#
Anjo gets a double leg takedown into Mendy's guard.
Anjo is fighting to break Mendy's control of his arms but Mendy is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.
Anjo looking to pass the guard.
Mendy is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Anjo is controlling him.
Mendy looking to hit a scissor sweep but Anjo is one step ahead there. #T4#
Anjo is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
Anjo trying to control but Mendy is working from the bottom.
Mendy has control of Anjo's left arm, preventing Anjo from doing any damage.
Mendy keeping moving, preventing Anjo from controlling successfully. #REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Anjo throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Anjo throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Mendy's waist but Mendy gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Anjo off to one side. #CL2#
Anjo forces Mendy back against the cage and clinches.
Mendy has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Anjo is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
Mendy tries to break free but Anjo pushes him back against the cage.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Pierre Ragout Mendy dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!#R2#
Mendy swings and misses with a hook to the body. #TD#
Mendy drives through with a takedown into Anjo's guard. Let's see what he can do from the top position.
Mendy wants to control from the top but Anjo keeps moving.
Mendy chips away with some ground and pound.#SUB2#
Anjo looking for a guillotine here but Mendy defends easily.
Mendy throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Anjo works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Pierre Ragout Mendy overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Mendy postures up. #SUB2#
Anjo is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Mendy is aware though and is defending well.
Mendy landing with the ground and pound.
Mendy trying to control the position from guard on top but Anjo is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #T1#
We've been hearing that Mendy has been drilling a lot of ground and pound in training, so let's see if he get the finish.
Mendy throwing strikes but missing.
Mendy landing some decent shots from guard.
Mendy throwing strikes but missing.
Mendy is working Anjo over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
Mendy makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
Anjo avoiding any damage from the ground and pound. #SUB2#
Anjo has his foot on Mendy's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Mendy works his way back into a safe position though.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#T2#
Anjo lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.#REVB#
Anjo controls from within his opponent's guard.
Mendy wants to sweep but no luck.
Mendy wants to control but instead he gets his guard passed and Anjo is now in half guard. #SUB#
Mendy looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Mendy tries to roll over but Anjo keeps him under control.
Mendy is looking to escape.
Anjo not throwing his punches with enough precision this time. #T3#
Mendy is refusing to be controlled, as Anjo sits in half guard.
Mendy wants to control but Anjo is keeping busy.
Mendy is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Anjo's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Anjo's back!
I really don't envy Anjo right now.
Mendy is controlling his opponent, waiting for an opportunity to finish.
Anjo rolls, trying to escape but Mendy keeps control of the position.
Mendy is not going to allow Anjo to sit and survive in this position.
Anjo looking very determined here, making life difficult for Mendy. #T4#
Anjo tries to roll but Mendy sticks to his back.
Anjo takes a big shot to the side of the head.
Mendy trying to secure his dominant position for a moment - making sure Anjo doesn't escape.
Mendy throwing strikes from the back - he gets a warning from the referee for striking the back of the head but all these shots are hurting Anjo!
Mendy keeps control of the position as Anjo tries to break free.
Mendy scores with strikes from the back.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Mendy has good solid back control here. #SUB#
Mendy is working hard for the rear naked choke here.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Pierre Ragout Mendy dominated that second round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! This is the final round!#R3#
Sloppy strikes from Mendy. Those never looked like landing. #TD#
Mendy shoots in and gets a takedown into Anjo's guard.#SUB2#
Anjo has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Mendy can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Mendy lands a couple of digs.#SUB2#
Anjo working for a triangle but Mendy defends it easily.
Mendy postures up.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB2#
Anjo throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Anjo wants to sweep but no luck. #T1#
Mendy wants to control from the top but Anjo keeps moving.
Mendy loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Anjo keeping moving, preventing Mendy from controlling successfully.
Mendy throwing strikes from guard but Anjo blocks nicely.
Mendy wants to control from the top but Anjo keeps moving. #SUB2#
Anjo working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Mendy doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Mendy manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Anjo keeping moving, preventing Mendy from controlling successfully. #T2#
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Mendy throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent. #SUB2#
Anjo escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Mendy gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Mendy slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
Mendy trying to control the position from guard on top but Anjo is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Mendy swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Mendy throws a body punch but Anjo moves out of range.
Pierre Ragout Mendy seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Mendy scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Anjo fails with a takedown attempt. #T3#
A telegraphed right hand from Anjo misses the target.
Anjo fails with the takedown.
Anjo ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Mendy circles away from the clinch attempt. #TD#
Mendy manages to get an easy takedown there - catching Anjo on his heels. He'll look to pass Anjo's guard now, I'm sure.
Anjo not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Anjo working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Mendy.
Mendy is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
Mendy working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Anjo wants to sweep but no luck.
Anjo avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Mendy trying to control but Anjo is working from the bottom. #T4##SUB2#
Anjo throws his legs up looking to secure a triangle. Oh, that looks pretty tight, I gotta say! Mendy escapes and throws Anjo's legs to the side, diving into side control!
Anjo takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Mendy landing strikes.
Mendy working the head and body with strikes.
Anjo is trying to control Mendy's posture but Mendy avoids it.
Mendy cracks Anjo with a big right hand but Anjo just smiles back at him and invites him to have another go.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Anjo takes a nasty elbow to the side of the head.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Mendy in side control lands a decent elbow.
Anjo regains half guard.
Yoji Anjo Anjo has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Pierre Ragout Mendy is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Mendy keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.

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

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Paul Aken scores the fight 30:27
Judge Nard Betker scores the fight 30:27
Judge Radbod Blank scores the fight 30:27

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Pierre Ragout Mendy!

Pierre Ragout Mendy managed to slip a mention for his sponsors, Altitude Clothing, into his post fight interview.
The defeated Yoji Anjo Anjo had this to say: 'I feel good! '.

 

Event: OFK 198-Sinisterra vs Ironfeld     
Date:   May 29, 2022
#R1##CL2#
Anjo has managed to clinch. #BC#
Rhino escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Anjo is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Rhino uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Anjo shoots in looking for a takedown but Rhino manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Anjo's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.#TD#
Rhino shoots in for a takedown from distance. He catches Anjo napping and manages to drive through into side control!#SUB#
Rhino tries for a kimura but Anjo is defending well.
Anjo looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Rhino trying to control the position but Anjo is working away.
Anjo is looking to get back to his feet here but Rhino is keeping cool and he's managed to take Anjo's back.
I really don't envy Anjo right now.
Rhino really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.#SUB#
Rhino has his opponent's back and is working for the choke. #T1##SUB#
Anjo is in a bad position with Rhino working for a choke. Anjo manages to spin nicely into guard and the danger is over for the moment.
Anjo throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Rhino looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Rhino is working hard here to advance position.
Rhino will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Rhino keeping moving, preventing Anjo from controlling successfully.
Anjo must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Anjo wanted to stand there but Rhino had control of the position. #SUB#
Rhino looking for a guillotine here but Anjo defends easily.
Anjo content to stall in guard here.
Rhino looks to be in better condition than last time we saw him fight. Obviously he's been working hard on his cardio.#T2#
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Rhino bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Anjo's guard. #REVR#
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Rhino distracts Anjo with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.#SUB2#
Anjo throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Anjo can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Rhino controls the pace.
Rhino passes easily into side control. Nice work.
Anjo tries to get back to half guard but can't.#T3#
Anjo can't do much from the bottom here.
Rhino lands an elbow.
Anjo can't do much from the bottom here.
Rhino wants to lay and pray for a moment but Anjo keeps working.
You can see the frustration on Anjo's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.#SUB#
Rhino swings around for an armbar but Anjo sees it coming a mile off and turns beautifully into Rhino's guard.#SUB#
Rhino is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Anjo wants to control from the top but Rhino keeps moving. #T4#
Rhino wants to stand up but Anjo is controlling him.
Rhino 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##SUB2#
Anjo has hold of a guillotine but he's not going to be able to crank on it really with only half guard, so it's no trouble for Rhino. Oh but Anjo has got full guard now! Oh boy! This one could be over very soon! Rhino goes limp - he's gone! Anjo jumps up and celebrates with the crowd - fantastic submission finish!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:39 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Guillotine). Yoji Anjo Anjo!
An out of breath Yoji Anjo Anjo thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career.

 

Event: OFK 191 - Kelly Vs Wanker     
Date:   May 07, 2022
#R1#
Anjo pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Anjo shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Walker defends it nicely.
Walker throws a looping overhand right but Anjo ducks down to avoid it.
Walker throws a hook but Anjo avoids it easily.#CL2#
Walker clinches.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Walker.
Anjo can't break the clinch.
Walker lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Walker has a couple of punches blocked by Anjo.
Anjo has had enough of the clinch but Walker keeps him there for the moment.
Walker tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#BC#
Anjo's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Anjo slips under a jab.#TD#
Anjo throws the overhand right but ducks down into a quick takedown attempt. Walker was covering up waiting for the punch and Anjo finishes the takedown easily into guard.
Anjo wants to pass the guard but Walker is keeping the position.#T1#
Anjo postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Walker is looking to stand up but Anjo isn't so interested in that idea.
Anjo 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.
Anjo wants to pass the guard but Walker is keeping the position.#ES2#
Walker manages to wriggle out and sneak his way back up to his feet, so the fighters are now clinched up against the cage.
Walker misses with a short punch on the inside.
A shot in the inside from Walker.
Stalling in the clinch from Anjo.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
Anjo misses with a hook to the ribs.
Walker lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Anjo backwards. #TD#
Anjo jumps guard. #SU2#
Walker gets to his feet and steps away from his opponent.
Anjo shoots for a takedown but Walker saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.#TD#
Walker gets caught napping as Anjo dives in and scores a takedown. Walker manages to retain guard.#T2#
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.#ES2#
Walker has scooted to the edge of the canvas and used the cage to get back to his feet. Anjo has stuck on his opponent and is forcing him back against the cage.
Walker lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Walker has a couple of punches blocked by Anjo.
Anjo definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Walker prevents the takedown attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Yoji Anjo Anjo. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Walker misses with a punch on the inside.
Anjo blocks an uppercut.
Anjo blocks an uppercut.
Walker misses with the head strike. #TD#
Anjo gets the body lock takedown. After a quick scramble, Walker regains guard.

Walker wriggles free and stands up. #CL2#
Walker fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Anjo, pushing him back against the cage.
Walker lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Walker misses with a hook from the clinch.
Walker lands a shoulder strike.
Walker throws a head punch that misses. #T3#
Anjo blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Walker lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Anjo backwards.
Anjo jumps guard but Walker turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.
Anjo tries for a takedown. No joy.
Walker fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Walker creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
A head punch on the inside from Walker fails to land.
Anjo tries to pull guard but Walker won't allow it.
Walker scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Anjo tries to score a body lock takedown but Walker shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
Walker misses with a punch on the inside.
Walker misses with a hook from the clinch.
Walker lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Anjo backwards.
Anjo blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Walker stalling here - the referee won't stand for too much of that.
Anjo tries to stall but Walker uses the opportunity to gain a better position. #T4#
Walker lands with a left to the head.
Walker swings wildly with an uppercut but Anjo uses good head movement to avoid it.
Walker blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Anjo blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Anjo wants to get back to striking at distance but Walker won't allow it.
Walker lands a right hand that snaps the head of Anjo backwards.
Walker lands with a short shot to the head.
The fighters are pressed against the cage, as the pace of the fight slows.
Walker throws a head punch that misses.
Walker misses with a hook from the clinch.
Anjo blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Walker softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Walker.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Chief Walker dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!#R2#
Anjo moves out of range as Walker strikes.
It looked like Anjo was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit.
Chief Walker seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Decent striking displayed by Walker there.
Walker misses with a straight right.
A jab from Walker misses.
Anjo moves away from the strike by Walker.
Walker misses with a low kick as Anjo jumps back.
Nice sprawl there from Walker as Anjo shoots in.
Anjo tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Walker swivels and escapes.
Anjo closes the distance and clinches up with Walker, looking for a takedown. Anjo pushes Walker against the cage but Walker circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Yoji Anjo Anjo. That's going to take a lot out of him.
A punch lands to the side of Anjo 's head but he takes it in his stride.#CUT2#It looks like Yoji Anjo Anjo has been cut.
A decent looking body kick lands there for Walker.
Yoji Anjo Anjo is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Anjo shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Walker as he avoids it easily.
Walker rushes Anjo and starts throwing punches like they are going out of style! Anjo is up against the cage and has nowhere to go. Walker piles on the pressure and Anjo crumples to the floor! This one is all over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:45 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Chief Walker!
After winning the bout, Chief Walker thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility.
The defeated Yoji Anjo Anjo had this to say: 'I feel good! '.

 

Event: OFK 182 - Goodman Vs Cuba     
Date:   Apr 03, 2022
#R1#
OShea leaves Anjo with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
A nice combination there by OShea. #CUT2#It looks like Yoji Anjo Anjo has been cut.
Anjo moves to clinch but OShea breaks away
and OShea counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
Anjo takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
OShea on the wrong end of a nice jab.#TD#
Excellent takedown into side control there by Anjo.

OShea throws Anjo to one side and escapes!
This has been an exciting period of action!
OShea throws a lazy head kick
and Anjo counters with a head kick. #TD2#
OShea fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. Anjo sprawls well initially but OShea persists and gets the takedown into half guard.
Anjo definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Anjo tries to kick OShea off but OShea keeps his base steady and stays in half guard.
Anjo might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.#SUB2#
OShea seems to be looking for submissions.
OShea is looking to take a break and control but Anjo is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom. #T1#
Anjo tries to get to full guard but OShea has control of the leg.
OShea throwing shots but Anjo is blocking nicely.
Anjo trying to control from the bottom.
OShea sitting and controlling from the half guard.
OShea is trying to control. Anjo wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Anjo is looking to control OShea's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Anjo avoid being mounted?
The referee is pacing around the two fighters, thinking about a standup.#SUB#
Anjo is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but OShea pulls his head out easily. #T2#
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
OShea content to sit in half guard and control for a moment. #REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.#TD#
Anjo bobs and weaves into range and then changes levels and scores with a nice takedown into side control.

OShea throws his opponent off and manages to get back to his feet! Nicely done!#TD2#
OShea bobs and weaves into range and then changes levels and scores with a nice takedown into side control.
OShea trying to control the action but Anjo is working from the bottom.
Anjo is moving his hips around well on the bottom and has managed to get back to half guard.
Anjo is trying to get back to full guard.
OShea is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.#T3#
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
OShea working some ground and pound from close in. He's looking to maintain this position and strike for a while by the looks of things... although he'll probably advance to full mount in a minute now I've said that.
OShea prevents Anjo from improving his position.#SUB#
Anjo looking for submissions off his back.
OShea thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Anjo's head.
Anjo is looking for a sweep. OShea is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
OShea is thwarting Anjo's attempts to control the position.
Anjo makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Anjo.
Anjo keeping moving, preventing OShea from controlling successfully. #T4#
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.
OShea passes into half guard.
Anjo won't allow OShea to pass to mount.
Anjo trying to control but OShea postures up.
Anjo looks like he's trying to stand up.
OShea wants to control but Anjo is keeping him busy.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Conor OShea dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Yoji Anjo Anjo's cut.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!#R2#
OShea misses with a double jab.
Anjo tries to move into range but OShea moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Anjo takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Conor OShea seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Anjo moves into range and throws a lovely three punch combination.#TD#
Excellent takedown into side control there by Anjo.
An elbow from Anjo crashes against the mat.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.#SUB#
Anjo swings around for an armbar but OShea sees it coming a mile off and turns beautifully into Anjo's guard.
OShea keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Anjo's head.
Anjo keeping moving, preventing OShea from controlling successfully.
OShea might have to switch it up a bit here because his efforts to control Anjo haven't been going to plan, at least at the current moment in time.
Anjo trying to punch from his back but it's not doing any damage. #T1#
OShea tries to free his leg and advance position but Anjo is retaining full guard. #SUB2#
OShea has gone for a leg lock! Anjo slips out almost immediately though and dives into OShea's guard.#REVR#
Anjo postures up in OShea's guard and throws a big left but OShea blocks it.
Anjo pushing down on OShea's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work. #SUB#
Anjo is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and OShea defends it well. #SUB#
Anjo is looking for a kimura here. #T2#
OShea gets full guard.
OShea trying to control the position here.
Anjo is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
Anjo stays in close to OShea's body and controls the position.
OShea looking to hit a scissor sweep but Anjo is one step ahead there. #T3##SU#
Anjo decides he's had enough of playing guard and decides to stand. Come on OShea, up you get!
Conor OShea seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Anjo dodges the punch combination from OShea.
Yoji Anjo Anjo is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
OShea tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Anjo tries to counter by moving into the clinch but OShea manages to circle out of the way.
OShea lands with a shot to the body.
OShea has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Anjo shoots in for a takedown but OShea shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Anjo tries to clinch there but OShea circles away.
OShea is trying to avoid his opponent's strikes and get into the clinch.
Anjo fails in his attempt to clinch. #TD#
Anjo changes levels and drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. OShea looks really pissed at himself for not defending that better.
Conor OShea has got the better of the ground game so far.
OShea is trying to escape and get back to his feet.#SUB#
Anjo goes for an armbar! This could be all over! Wait, no, OShea rolls with the submission and now he's on top in Anjo's guard! Nice work there by OShea! #T4#
Anjo tries to strike from the bottom.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
OShea wants to pass the guard but Anjo is keeping the position.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Anjo wants to stand and escape but OShea is having none of it.
OShea looking to pass the guard.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Conor OShea showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Yoji Anjo Anjo's cut.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare each other down, ready to get back to the action. This is the final round!#R3#
Anjo tries to close the distance and clinch but OShea swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away. #CL2#
OShea has taken the fight to the clinch.
A short left from OShea.
OShea effectively controlling the action here.#BC2#
OShea escapes the clinch and we're back to striking. #TD#
Anjo closes the distance and after a bit of a stuggle, scores a takedown into OShea's guard.

OShea is scooting his butt against the cage and has managed to get back to his feet. Anjo presses him back against the cage, presumably looking to take the fight back to the mat.
A nice left hand lands by OShea.
This has been an exciting period of action!
OShea is defending well against a takedown attempt.
OShea lands with a left to the head.
OShea lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Anjo wants a takedown but no success here.
A short uppercut from OShea.
OShea gets through Anjo's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.#T1#
Anjo has OShea pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. OShea manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Yoji Anjo Anjo. That's going to take a lot out of him.#BC2#
OShea breaks the clinch.
OShea stuffs the takedown.
Anjo leaves OShea with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
OShea displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Anjo.
OShea lets the fists fly and connects with a left straight followed by a right hook. #CL2#
OShea takes the fight into the clinch.
OShea lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty! #TD#
Anjo turns his back and goes for a hip toss. It's a bit messy but it gets the job done and Anjo manages to end up in side control.

OShea throws his opponent off and manages to get back to his feet! Nicely done!
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Anjo tries to clinch there but OShea circles away.
Anjo throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle. #T2#
OShea throws a right and a left that Anjo avoids nicely.
OShea is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
OShea lands the left hand.
A punch lands to the side of Anjo 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Anjo fails with a takedown attempt.
It seemed like OShea was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Anjo shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says OShea as he avoids it easily.
OShea works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
OShea keeps the fight on the outside.
Anjo swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
OShea lands with an uppercut that bounces Anjo off the cage and back into range.
OShea closes the distance and clinches up with Anjo, looking for a takedown. OShea pushes Anjo against the cage but Anjo circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
OShea throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Anjo.
OShea shuffles to his left behind two crisp jabs. Anjo eats them both and turns towards OShea to reposition himself and eats a stinging right hand-left hook combo.
Anjo dives in and grabs OShea's left leg, looking for a takedown. OShea pushes down on Anjo's head and hops out.#TD2#
OShea looking to score a takedown here. Anjo is defending well but OShea drives through and ends up in Anjo's guard.#T3#
OShea with a nice head shot there.
OShea pushes down on Anjo's leg and manages to get into half guard.
OShea looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Anjo with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position. #SUB2#
OShea is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Anjo defends it well.
Anjo is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
OShea wants to pass to mount but Anjo is defending the position. #SUB2#
OShea is actively looking for submissions here but good counter grappling here from Anjo as he works his way to full guard.
Conor OShea is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.#T4#
Anjo keeping moving, preventing OShea from controlling successfully.
Anjo keeping full guard, as OShea tries to pass.
OShea advances to half guard.
OShea is trying to advance to mount but he's lost his balance and Anjo reverses the position - he's now on top in OShea's guard.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Anjo sitting in guard here, content to control.

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

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Paulsen Ambrosius scores the fight 27:30
Judge Nard Betker scores the fight 27:30
Judge Wagner Zegers scores the fight 27:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Conor OShea!

A loyal slave to those sponsorship dollars, Conor OShea made sure he mentioned Brooklyn Apothecary, along with how happy he was to win his fight.
Yoji Anjo Anjo spoke after the fight, saying 'I feel good! '.

 

Event: OFK 176 - Barnes Vs Dunn     
Date:   Mar 13, 2022
#R1#
Mendy throws a hook but Anjo avoids it easily.
Anjo fails with an attempt to clinch. #TD2#
Anjo gets the takedown into side control.

Mendy throws his opponent off and manages to get back to his feet! Nicely done!
Anjo keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Anjo slips a jab from Mendy.
Mendy moves out of range as Anjo throws a body kick.
Mendy tries to counter with a takedown but Anjo is quick to defend against it.
Anjo shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Anjo displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Mendy.
Anjo is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Anjo shoots in looking for a takedown but Mendy manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Anjo's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Mendy pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Mendy looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Anjo tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
Anjo throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Mendy changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
Anjo throws a sloppy head kick #TD#
and Mendy counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground.
Mendy stands up over Anjo, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
Mendy passes Anjo's right leg, so he's now in half guard. #T1#
Mendy is taking a breather. Anjo says something to him but it's hard to make out. Perhaps he's telling him to get on with it and actually do something.
Anjo wants to get back to his feet.
Mendy keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.
Mendy lands with a punch from half guard.
Anjo on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
Mendy wants to pass to mount but Anjo is defending the position.
Mendy is trying to control. Anjo wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Mendy prevents Anjo from improving his position.
Mendy is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
Mendy missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Anjo has hold of Mendy's hands but Mendy slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
We've been hearing that Mendy has been drilling a lot of ground and pound in training, so let's see if he get the finish.#T2#
Mendy drops an elbow to the side of Anjo's head.
Nice strikes from Mendy there.
Mendy keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.
Mendy working some ground and pound from close in. He's looking to maintain this position and strike for a while by the looks of things... although he'll probably advance to full mount in a minute now I've said that. #SUB2#
Anjo looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Mendy wants to take a breather but Anjo is having none of it.
Anjo is trying to control but can't.
Nice strikes from Mendy there.
The two fighters exchange a few words. I couldn't hear what they were saying but maybe it's more fun if you make it up yourself. Mendy connects with a nice short shot to Anjo's temple.
Mendy is thwarting Anjo's attempts to control the position.
Anjo has found himself in a tricky position here. He's been working his transitions in training so let's see if he can work his way out of it.
Mendy throwing shots but Anjo is blocking nicely. #T3#
Mendy not doing much here.
Anjo is looking for a sweep. Mendy is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Mendy stops Anjo from getting back to his feet.
Anjo is staying active underneath Mendy, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Mendy landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
Mendy looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Anjo with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position.
Mendy throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Anjo is trying to stand.
Mendy slips a nice elbow through Anjo's hands, connecting with Anjo's forehead.
Anjo is trying to maintain the position but Mendy is very close to passing his half guard.
Anjo is looking for a sweep. Mendy is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.#T4#
Mendy landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
Mendy wants to free his trapped foot but Anjo is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Mendy scoring with strikes to the body and head.
Nice strikes from Mendy there.
Anjo is looking for a sweep. Mendy is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Anjo has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Mendy is working away from the top position though.
Anjo keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Anjo is trying to get back to full guard.
Anjo gets full guard.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Pierre Ragout Mendy dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!#R2#
Mendy throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Mendy cracks Anjo with a good jab.
Mendy swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Anjo shoots in for a takedown but Mendy shows good takedown defense.
Mendy feinted with a counter takedown.#CL2#
Anjo closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage. #TD#
Mendy lands a takedown into guard.
Anjo is trying to keep Mendy in close.
Anjo keeping moving, preventing Mendy from controlling successfully.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Mendy lands a couple of digs.
Anjo is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control.
Mendy trying to control the position from guard on top but Anjo is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #T1##SUB2#
Anjo working for a triangle but Mendy defends it easily.
Mendy has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Mendy not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
Mendy is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Anjo can do to turn this around?
Mendy stands up over Anjo, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
Mendy wants to control from the top but Anjo keeps moving.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Mendy accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Mendy won't allow Anjo to sweep him here.
Mendy trying to control the position from guard on top but Anjo is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #T2#
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Mendy stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Anjo swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Mendy trying to control but Anjo is working from the bottom.
Anjo is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.#REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Anjo fails with an attempt to clinch. #TD2#
Anjo drives through with a takedown into guard.
Mendy is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
Anjo trying to control the position from guard on top but Mendy is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Anjo preventing the sweep.
Mendy keeping moving, preventing Anjo from controlling successfully. #T3#
Mendy seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now.
Mendy working a defensive guard but Anjo manages to pass into side control anyway.
Mendy is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Mendy takes an elbow right on the bridge of the nose and winces in pain.
You can see the frustration on Mendy's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Mendy wants to get back to his feet.#T4#
Mendy is in a bad spot here and he knows it... just holding on for now.
Anjo wants to lay and pray for a moment but Mendy keeps working.
Anjo tries to score with some ground and pound. Mendy controls his posture well this time though and the shots don't do any damage.
Anjo grinds an elbow into Mendy's temple.
Anjo misses with a strike but at least he's keeping busy, looking to cause some damage - that will still help him when it comes to the judges scorecards.
Mendy tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!#SUB2#
Anjo is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Mendy has escaped the position, nice work there. #SU2#
Anjo decides to stand back up. Anjo steps back and let's Mendy get back to his feet.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

A close second round but Yoji Anjo Anjo will probably get the nod - 10:9.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!#R3#
Anjo dodges the punch combination from Mendy.
Mendy ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Anjo moves away.
Mendy looks to land a right hand but Anjo moved out of range.
Anjo throws a leg kick but Mendy sees it coming and moves out of range.
Anjo wants to clinch up but Mendy keeps it at a distance.
Anjo tries to close the distance and clinch up but Mendy swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Anjo tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Mendy paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Mendy stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Anjo dives in for a single leg takedown but Mendy sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.#TD#
Mendy feints and as Anjo raises his hands in defense, Mendy changes levels and drives through with a takedown into guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Mendy connects with a couple of short punches.
Mendy wants to control from the top but Anjo keeps moving.
Mendy with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
Mendy in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time. #T1#
Mendy looking to sit in guard and control but Anjo gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. #REVB#
Anjo trying to control but Mendy is working from the bottom.
Anjo is looking to stand up but Mendy won't let him.
Mendy has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall.
Mendy is trying to control the position but Anjo postures up.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Anjo stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Mendy swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Mendy seems keen to control Anjo's posture.
Mendy working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Anjo. #T2#
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Mendy has his hands on Anjo's head, controlling the position.
Mendy 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#
Mendy thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Anjo's head.
Anjo is trying to stand up here but Mendy is controlling him well.
Mendy working the head and body with strikes.
Anjo is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Mendy scores with a couple of nice shots.
Mendy working some ground and pound from close in. He's looking to maintain this position and strike for a while by the looks of things... although he'll probably advance to full mount in a minute now I've said that.
Anjo is not content to let Mendy control the position.
Mendy is just content to waste time from the top position. Anjo takes advantage of the situation and regains full guard. #T3#
Anjo is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Mendy working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Anjo has momentary wrist control but Mendy slips an elbow through the middle.
Anjo is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Mendy throws a big elbow that misses.
Anjo is pulling down on Mendy's head. It's preventing any offense from Mendy, at least for the moment.#T4#
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Mendy landing some decent shots from guard.
Mendy throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Mendy stays in close to Anjo's body and controls the position.
Mendy trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
The referee is asking the fighters to pick up the pace.
Mendy looking to pass the guard. #REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up.
Mendy jabs at Anjo's body.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Anjo slips under a jab.
Anjo tries to clinch but Mendy moves out of range. #CL2#
Anjo has closed the distance and engaged Mendy in a clinch.
Anjo is defending well against a takedown attempt.

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

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Aafke Stam scores the fight 30:27
Judge Wagner Zegers scores the fight 30:27
Judge Paul Aken scores the fight 29:28

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Pierre Ragout Mendy!

Pierre Ragout Mendy really struggled to get his t-shirt on before his hand was raised. Making sure that Altitude Clothing logo gets some air time is pretty tricky when you're all sweaty.
The defeated Yoji Anjo Anjo had this to say: 'I feel good! '.

 

Event: OFK 165 - Trump Vs Pinochet     
Date:   Feb 05, 2022
#R1#
Anjo fails with a takedown attempt.
Anjo fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Layer manages to avoid it.
Anjo throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Layer displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Anjo.
Layer cracks Anjo with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Layer blocks a head kick by Anjo.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#TD#
Anjo closes the distance, clinches up and gets a nice trip takedown into side control. Very smooth.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Layer can do anything to dispel that myth.
Anjo is looking to take a break and control but Layer is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
The strikes coming from Anjo are missing the target in this wave of attacks. #T1##SU#
Anjo decides to take the fight back to the feet.
Layer stuffs the takedown.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Yoji Anjo Anjo. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Anjo shoots in for a double leg but Layer sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.#CL#
Anjo instigates a clinch.
Anjo is trying to pull guard but Layer has him pressed against the cage.
Layer swings wildly with an uppercut but Anjo uses good head movement to avoid it.
Layer swings away with an uppercut that misses. #TD#
Layer is fighting off a takedown attempt but Anjo is just too persistent for him and manages to trip Layer to the mat. Layer regains guard as soon as the fighters hit the mat.
Anjo passes into half guard. #SU#
Anjo stands up out of the half guard. #T2#
Anjo shoots in looking for a takedown but Layer manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Anjo's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Anjo goes for a double leg but Layer avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Layer continues to drive forward.
A head punch on the inside from Layer fails to land.
Layer misses with a hook from the clinch.
Anjo definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Anjo stalling against the cage.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
Anjo blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Anjo goes for a takedown attempt but Layer pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
Layer moves into range and connects with a jab.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Anjo throws a hard body shot but it just misses. #T3#
A shot to the body from Anjo misses
and Layer counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt. #TD#
Anjo dives in and scores a takedown into Layer's guard.
Layer wants to get back to his feet but Anjo passes into half guard. #REVB##SUB#
Anjo is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Layer is just riding it out for now. Anjo eventually gives up the hold. #SUB#
Anjo is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Layer doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Anjo. #T4##SUB#
Anjo seems to be looking for submissions.
Anjo throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Anjo content to control rather than advance.
Anjo seems to have a rather negative gameplan on the ground. He seems keen to just score the takedown and hold down Layer for as long as he can get away with.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close round but I would say that Yoji Anjo Anjo will probably get the nod.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare each other down, ready to get back to the action.#R2#
Anjo closes the distance and clinches up with Layer, looking for a takedown. Anjo pushes Layer against the cage but Layer circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Anjo closes the distance and clinches up with Layer, looking for a takedown. Anjo pushes Layer against the cage but Layer circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
It seemed like Layer was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Anjo shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Layer counters with a stiff right hand.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Yoji Anjo Anjo. That's going to take a lot out of him.#CL#
Anjo clinches up against the cage.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Anjo.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Anjo. #BC#
Anjo breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Yoji Anjo Anjo is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Anjo shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Layer pinned against the cage. Layer gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Layer scores with a punch to the head.#T1#
Anjo tries to score a power double leg takedown but Layer sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Anjo somewhat.
Layer uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Anjo has time to react.#TD#
Anjo scores with a takedown into Layer's guard.
Anjo throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Anjo sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Layer's guard.
Layer is trying to stand back up but Anjo is controlling him
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#T2#
Anjo thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Layer's head. #SUB#
Anjo is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Anjo seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense.
Layer avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Anjo.
Anjo trying to control the pace.
Anjo is trying to control. Layer wants to improve his position but can't escape this time. #T3#
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Anjo in particular looking to stall.#SUB#
Anjo is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there. #SUB#
Layer is defending against the submission attempts here by Anjo.
Layer really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Anjo. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.#SUB#
Anjo is working for a submission of some sort. #T4#
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Anjo seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Layer does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Anjo slips a nice elbow through Layer's hands, connecting with Layer's forehead.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!#SUB#
Anjo is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Layer has managed to free his arm - good work.
Anjo wants to take a breather but Layer is having none of it.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close second round but I would say that Yoji Anjo Anjo will probably get the nod.
That's time! Back to the action! This is the final round!#R3##CL#
Anjo moves into the clinch successfully.
Layer swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Anjo looking to throw knees to the head but Layer is blocking nicely.
Layer swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Anjo wants a takedown but no success here.
Anjo misses with the head strike.
A short right from Layer.
Layer holding his opponent close, against the cage.
Layer tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage. #BC#
Anjo pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#TD#
Anjo drives through with a takedown into guard.
Anjo stops Layer from standing up.
Anjo looking to pass the guard. #T1##SU#
Anjo stands and steps away. Layer gets to his feet too and we're back to the striking game.
Layer avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
An inside leg kick from Anjo misses.
Anjo shoots and misses
and Anjo takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Willie Layer seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Layer throws a hook but Anjo avoids it easily.
Layer misses with a straight left.
Anjo tries to clinch but Layer moves out of range.
Anjo tries for a takedown but Layer circles away easily
and Layer counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Yoji Anjo Anjo. That's going to take a lot out of him.#TD#
Anjo gets a takedown into half guard.#SU#
Anjo stands up out of the half guard. #T2#
Anjo fails to land the takedown.
Willie Layer is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Anjo fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Layer avoids it really well and circles away.
Yoji Anjo Anjo seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Anjo tries to grapple but his opponent circles
letting Layer counter with a right hand.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Anjo lands with a head kick! That's gotta hurt. #T3#
Anjo shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Layer as he avoids it easily.
Layer throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Anjo wants to clinch.
Willie Layer has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Anjo shoots in for a takedown but Layer shows good takedown defense.
Layer misses with a double jab.
Anjo tries for a takedown but Layer circles away easily
and Layer counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Layer is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Anjo has his takedown stuffed
and Layer counters with a straight right hand.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.#T4#
Anjo tries for a takedown but Layer circles away easily#KD2#
and Layer counters with a series of strikes that sends Anjo to the canvas! Layer follows down into guard, looking to finish the fight! #ROC2#Anjo is rocked!
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.#SUB#
Layer got a little sloppy there for a moment and Anjo has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Layer has managed to get both his arms back between Anjo's legs - danger averted.
Anjo is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Anjo is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far. #SUB#
Anjo is actively looking for submissions from his back. He's worked himself a little space on the bottom and seems to be going for a triangle. No, he's switched into an armbar! That was slick! Layer rolls with it to try and escape but Anjo cranks on the arm and Layer is forced to tap out! This one is aaaaaaaaall over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:59 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Yoji Anjo Anjo!
A less than humble Yoji Anjo Anjo misjudged his post fight interview somewhat and came across a little too arrogant whilst trying to hype up his own abilities.

 

Event: OFK 153 - Bagwis Vs Mustonen     
Date:   Dec 25, 2021
#R1#
St Pierre scores with a head kick.
Anjo looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Anjo lands a nice hook to St Pierre's body. St Pierre takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
St Pierre throws a wild body kick that Anjo sees coming a mile off.#TD#
Anjo shoots in for a takedown from distance. He catches St Pierre napping and manages to drive through into side control!
St Pierre is trying to stand back up. He's worked his way up against the cage but Anjo has just dragged him back down to the mat.#SUB#
St Pierre is wriggling around trying to escape but Anjo has hooked up a rear naked choke! Is it over??? Is it... you're damn right it is! St Pierre taps out and Anjo picks up the big win! Great work there by Anjo!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:24 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Yoji Anjo Anjo!
Yoji Anjo Anjo decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.
Georges St Pierre spoke after the fight, saying 'I'm training all the time. My goal is perfection. But I will never reach perfection'.

 

Event: OFK 146 - Foley Vs Harwath     
Date:   Nov 28, 2021
#R1#
Porfirigo shoots for a takedown but Anjo saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.#TD#
Anjo throws the overhand right but ducks down into a quick takedown attempt. Porfirigo was covering up waiting for the punch and Anjo finishes the takedown easily into guard. #SUB2#
Porfirigo looking for submissions from the bottom but instead Anjo passes into half guard.
Porfirigo throws a strike from the bottom that misses.
Porfirigo is trying to control but can't.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Porfirigo avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Anjo.
Anjo thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Anjo performing his best blanket impression for a moment.
Porfirigo trying to control but Anjo postures up. #T1#
Anjo performing his best blanket impression for a moment. #SUB2#
Porfirigo looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Anjo looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Porfirigo with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position. #SU#
Anjo stands up from half guard... He's had enough of that ground malarky for the time being. #T2#
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Porfirigo tries for a takedown but Anjo sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.#TD#
Anjo darts in and lands a nice takedown into half guard.
Porfirigo missing with punches from the bottom.
Anjo lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
Porfirigo trying to control here.
Porfirigo tries to roll over but Anjo keeps him under control.
Anjo is trying to control. Porfirigo wants to improve his position but can't escape this time. #T3##SUB#
Anjo is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Porfirigo is just riding it out for now. Anjo eventually gives up the hold.
Anjo wants to control but Porfirigo is keeping him busy.
Anjo is really struggling to control Porfirigo but he's trying to hold on to the position.
Porfirigo tries to roll over but Anjo keeps him under control.
Anjo trying to control the action but Porfirigo is working from the bottom. #SUB#
Anjo is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Porfirigo is just riding it out for now. Anjo eventually gives up the hold. #T4#
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Porfirigo moves into full guard.
Anjo is looking to work some ground and pound but Porfirigo has wrist control.#SUB2#
Porfirigo is looking for a triangle but Anjo pushes his legs off easily.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!#SUB2#
Porfirigo had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Anjo defends it easily.#SUB2#
Porfirigo isolates an arm and boxes in a triangle. Anjo stacks Porfirigo on his neck as he steps over and passes to the side. He's now in a much more dominant position where he can look to do some serious damage. Nice move by Anjo!
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Yoji Anjo Anjo dominated that round.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.#R2#
Porfirigo shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Anjo pinned against the cage. Anjo gets the underhooks and manages to circle away. #TD#
Anjo shoots in looking for a single leg takedown. Porfirigo is trying to defend but Anjo finishes it well and ends up in half guard. Let's see if he can advance position further.
Porfirigo has found himself in a tricky position here. He's been working his transitions in training so let's see if he can work his way out of it.
Anjo looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Porfirigo with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Anjo working some ground and pound from close in. He's looking to maintain this position and strike for a while by the looks of things... although he'll probably advance to full mount in a minute now I've said that.
Porfirigo is refusing to be controlled, as Anjo sits in half guard. #T1#
Anjo seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense.
Yoji Anjo Anjo overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.#SUB#
Anjo is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Porfirigo is looking to control Anjo's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Porfirigo avoid being mounted?#SUB#
Anjo wants to work for an arm triangle but Porfirigo is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Anjo trying to control the pace. #T2#
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.#SUB#
Porfirigo makes his way to full guard, as Anjo worked for a kimura.
Anjo won't allow Porfirigo to get back to his feet. #SUB2#
Porfirigo throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Anjo content to stall in guard here. #T3#
The referee is pacing around the two fighters, thinking about a standup.
Anjo tries to free his leg and advance position but Porfirigo is retaining full guard.
Anjo is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Porfirigo can do to turn this around?
Porfirigo is trying to control the position but Anjo postures up. #REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.#TD#
Excellent takedown into side control there by Anjo.
Anjo trying to control the position but Porfirigo is working away.
Porfirigo is looking to reverse the position.#T4##SU#
Anjo decides to stand back up. Anjo steps back and let's Porfirigo get back to his feet.
Porfirigo is on the wrong end of a nice combination from Anjo.#TD#
Porfirigo gets caught flat footed, as Anjo shoots in with a quick takedown into guard.
Anjo works over Porfirigo with some ground and pound from guard.
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!
Anjo content to stall in guard here.
Porfirigo wants to sweep but no luck.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!#SUB2#
Porfirigo is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Anjo is aware though and is defending well.
Anjo missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Anjo stands up over Porfirigo, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Yoji Anjo Anjo dominated that second round.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business. This is the final round!#R3##TD#
Anjo darts in and lands a nice takedown into half guard.#SUB2#
Porfirigo looking for submissions off his back.
Porfirigo is trying to get back to full guard.#SUB#
Anjo is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Anjo is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position. #T1#
Anjo keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.
Anjo throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Anjo is trying to control. Porfirigo wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Well, if Anjo is going to just lie there, perhaps we should talk about what we're having for dinner tonight… I'm having a ham and pineapple pizza… Yum. Can't wait.
Porfirigo wants to control but Anjo is keeping busy and won't allow it.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#T2#
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.
Anjo seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Porfirigo does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back. #SU#
Anjo postures up and decides to stand up, from the half guard. The ref calls for Porfirigo to stand up.
Yoji Anjo Anjo is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.#TD#
Anjo scores with a nice takedown into half guard. Let's see what he's got on the ground.
Anjo thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Anjo missing with the ground and pound from half guard. #SU#
Anjo stands up and beckons Porfirigo to join him on the feet.
Anjo throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Porfirigo throws a counter combo.
Porfirigo misses with a takedown
and Anjo counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Porfirigo thinking. #TD#
Anjo drives through with a takedown into Porfirigo's guard. Let's see what he can do from the top position.#SUB2#
Porfirigo is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Anjo defends well.
Porfirigo takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.#T3##SU#
Anjo stands up from guard. Let's bang! #CL#
Anjo moves into the clinch successfully.
Anjo misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Porfirigo. #BC#
Anjo breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat. #TD2#
Porfirigo throws the overhand right but ducks down into a quick takedown attempt. Anjo was covering up waiting for the punch and Porfirigo finishes the takedown easily into guard.
Anjo controls Porfirigo momentarily but Porfirigo frees himself.
Anjo trying to control the position here. #T4#
Anjo wants to sweep here but Porfirigo controlling him for the moment.
Anjo keeping moving, preventing Porfirigo from controlling successfully. #SUB#
Anjo has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Porfirigo can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Anjo wants to sweep but no luck.

And that's the end of the fight!
Yoji Anjo Anjo showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Anjo has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Topper Green scores the fight 30:27
Judge John Mangel scores the fight 30:27
Judge Chris Dean scores the fight 30:27

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Yoji Anjo Anjo!

During a confident post fight interview, Yoji Anjo Anjo thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.
Tayaen Porfirigo spoke after the fight, saying 'I like the taste off my blod!!!'.

 

Event: OFK 139 - Trump Vs Bagwis     
Date:   Nov 06, 2021
#R1#
Anjo misses with a takedown attempt - Layer sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Layer throws a body shot but no joy.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Anjo.
Layer wants to counter the offense by Anjo and move into the clinch position.
Anjo throws a lazy head kick
and Layer counters with a stiff right hand. #CUT2#It looks like Yoji Anjo Anjo has been cut.
Layer swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.#TD#
Anjo changes levels and drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. Layer looks really pissed at himself for not defending that better.
Anjo taking a breather here. #SUB#
Anjo is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Layer is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
Layer can't do much from the bottom here. #T1#
Anjo trying to control the action but Layer is working from the bottom. #SUB#
Anjo is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Layer knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
Anjo wants to lay and pray for a moment but Layer keeps working.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#T2#
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Anjo misses with the ground and pound.
Anjo controlling the position from side mount.
Anjo is looking to take a break and control but Layer is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom. #SUB#
Anjo tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
Layer really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Anjo. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Layer is not content to let Anjo control the position. #T3#
Anjo works to advance to full mount. Layer defends for a few seconds but eventually he succumbs.
Anjo tries to control but Layer wriggling away.
BOOM! Anjo connects with a massive shot to the dome!
Anjo wants to control the pace but Layer is squirming around nicely. #T4#
Anjo controlling from mount.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Anjo trying to control but he's not successful this time.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Layer avoids a series of strikes thrown by Anjo.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Yoji Anjo Anjo dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Yoji Anjo Anjo'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.#R2##TD#
Anjo shoots in looking for a single leg takedown. Layer is trying to defend but Anjo finishes it well and ends up in half guard. Let's see if he can advance position further.#SUB#
Anjo is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Anjo takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Nice strikes from Anjo there. #T1#
Anjo thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Anjo looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding.
Anjo's ground tactics aren't going to win him many fans. Let's hope he's got fireworks for us if he gets back to his feet because he's not doing much on the ground.
Layer blocking the ground and pound attempt from Anjo.
Anjo thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas. #SUB#
Anjo is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Layer sees it coming and defends easily.
Anjo is trying to control the action in half guard but Layer is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard. #T2#
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.#SU#
Anjo gets to his feet - back to striking we go!
Anjo shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Anjo gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Layer counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Anjo closes the distance looking to clinch
and Layer counters with a left to the body.
Willie Layer is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Anjo has a takedown stuffed.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Yoji Anjo Anjo. That's going to take a lot out of him.#T3#
Anjo gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
letting Layer counter with a right hand.
Anjo gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Layer counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Anjo thinking.
Yoji Anjo Anjo seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Anjo is looking to clinch but Layer is avoiding it.
Layer lands with a hook. Anjo tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Anjo tries for a takedown but Layer circles away easily
and Layer counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
Anjo closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Anjo closes the distance and clinches up with Layer, looking for a takedown. Anjo pushes Layer against the cage but Layer circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.#T4#
Nice uppercut lands for Layer. That snapped Anjo's head back.
Layer scores with a jab to the body.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Layer bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Anjo's head backwards.#ROC2#Anjo is rocked!
A swing and a miss from Layer.
Layer has been working his punching technique in the buildup to the fight and it appears to be paying off.
Anjo doesn't succeed with the takedown#CL2#
and Layer counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by Layer.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Anjo.
Anjo drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Layer gets the underhooks and prevents it.
Layer lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Anjo has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Layer after a bit of a struggle.
Layer stops a takedown attempt from Anjo.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Willie Layer showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Yoji Anjo Anjo's cut.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare each other down, ready to get back to the action. Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!#R3#
Anjo misses with a takedown attempt #KD2#
and Layer counters with a right hand that sends Anjo tumbling to the canvas! Can Layer finish him? He dives into Anjo's guard looking to do just that!
Oh Anjo is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!
Layer postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Layer throws a strike but Anjo rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top. #REVR#
Anjo seems to have got his legs back now.
Anjo controls from within his opponent's guard. #SUB#
Anjo thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Layer has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Anjo wants to control from the top but Layer keeps moving.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Anjo accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Anjo is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact. #T1#
Anjo preventing the sweep.
Anjo sitting in guard here, content to control.
Anjo trying to control but Layer is working from the bottom.
Anjo throwing strikes from guard but Layer blocks nicely.
Layer can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Anjo controls the pace.
Layer looking to hit a scissor sweep but Anjo is one step ahead there. #T2#
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Anjo tries to free his leg and advance position but Layer is retaining full guard.
Layer has momentary wrist control but Anjo slips an elbow through the middle.
Layer is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
Anjo looking to pass the guard. #REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up.
Anjo tries for a takedown but Layer sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Anjo tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Layer swivels and escapes.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Yoji Anjo Anjo. That's going to take a lot out of him.#T3#
Layer throws a right and a left that Anjo avoids nicely.
Horrible takedown attempt by Anjo or perhaps it was just good defense by Layer, which made it look bad.
Anjo misses with a takedown attempt - Layer sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Anjo closes this distance looking for a takedown but Layer circles away.
Layer looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Layer stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Layer wants it to stay on the feet.
Layer swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Anjo has his takedown stuffed
and Layer counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Anjo is looking to clinch.
Layer wants to counter the offense by Anjo and move into the clinch position.
Anjo is looking light on his feet compared to last time was saw him fight.
Anjo gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
letting Layer counter with a right hand. #T4#
Anjo shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Layer as he jumps to the side.
Willie Layer seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Layer scores with a body shot.
Anjo throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped #KD2#
and Layer lands a stunning uppercut that sends Anjo to the mat!
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Anjo keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Layer sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Anjo defending well though.
Anjo avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Layer.
Layer thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Anjo is looking for a sweep. Layer is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Layer not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.

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

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Paulsen Ambrosius scores the fight 28:29
Judge Paul Aken scores the fight 28:29
Judge Daniel Blasius scores the fight 28:29

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Willie Layer!

Willie Layer gave a mention to Redemption ink in his post fight interview. That will please them (and hopefully generate some sales).
Yoji Anjo Anjo spoke after the fight, saying 'I feel good! '.

 

Event: OFK 124 - Foley Vs Tepes Lii     
Date:   Sep 12, 2021
#R1##TD2#
Anjo looks for a takedown. He's got it. We're now in half guard.#SUB2#
Anjo is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Hasselhoff sees it coming and defends easily.
Hasselhoff has hold of Anjo's hands but Anjo slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.#SUB#
Hasselhoff actively working from the bottom here.#SUB2#
Anjo is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there. #SUB#
Hasselhoff looking for submissions off his back.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Hasselhoff manages to get to full guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Anjo is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Anjo content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
Hasselhoff keeping full guard, as Anjo tries to pass. #T1#
Anjo is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
It looks like Anjo might be adopting somewhat of a lay and pray gameplan here, which I'm sure won't go down too well with the paying fans in attendance... Or the ring announcers come to think of it.
Anjo is working Hasselhoff over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
Anjo sitting in guard here, content to control. #SUB#
Hasselhoff escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Anjo gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance. #SUB#
Hasselhoff working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Anjo doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Anjo manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem. #SUB#
Hasselhoff working for submissions but it's allowed Anjo to get to half guard. #T2#
Anjo content to control rather than advance. #SUB#
Hasselhoff looking for submissions from an awkward position here.#SU2#
Anjo stands up from half guard. #CL2#
Anjo has managed to clinch.
Anjo using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Hasselhoff has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Anjo lands with a left to the head.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Anjo. #TD2#
Anjo drags the fight down to the ground.
Hasselhoff trying to control but Anjo is working from the bottom. #T3#
Anjo looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Anjo trying to keep a closed guard but Hasselhoff is proving a slippery customer. #SUB2#
Anjo is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Anjo is trying to keep Hasselhoff in close.
Hasselhoff trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Anjo looking to control.
Hasselhoff stopping the sweep attempt from Anjo.
Anjo trying to keep a closed guard but Hasselhoff is proving a slippery customer.
Hasselhoff trying to control the position from guard on top but Anjo is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Hasselhoff accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand. #T4#
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Hasselhoff prevents Anjo from getting back to his feet.
Hasselhoff looking to pass the guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Anjo preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Anjo trying to control the position here. #SUB2#
Anjo looking for a guillotine here but Hasselhoff defends easily. #SUB#
Hasselhoff drops back looking for a leg! Anjo is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Anjo manages to kick Hasselhoff off! Hasselhoff jumps back into Anjo's guard. #SUB#
Hasselhoff drops back for a leg but he's not going to get it - he lets go and Anjo dives on top into guard.#REVB#
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.#SU2#
Anjo gets to his feet. Hasselhoff looking to butt scoot but the ref puts an end to that. On your feet son!
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Yoji Anjo Anjo dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!#R2##TD2#
Anjo looking to shoot here. He's gone for it and he's landed a takedown into side control! Oh, that's bad for Hasselhoff!#SU2#
Anjo stands up and we're back to a striking position.
Yoji Anjo Anjo seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.#TD2#
Hasselhoff gets caught napping as Anjo dives in and scores a takedown. Hasselhoff manages to retain guard.
Hasselhoff keeping moving, preventing Anjo from controlling successfully. #SUB#
Hasselhoff is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Anjo defends well.#SUB#
Anjo avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB#
Hasselhoff working for submissions but it's allowed Anjo to get to half guard. #SUB2#
Anjo is trying for a kimura here. Hasselhoff looks like he's in a lot of pain... and he's tapping out! Anjo wins by kimura!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:55 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Yoji Anjo Anjo!
Yoji Anjo Anjo seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website.

 

Event: OFK 111 - Plutov Vs Holloway     
Date:   Jul 31, 2021
#R1##CL2#
Claypool pushes Anjo up against the cage in a clinch.
Claypool stalling.
Claypool is stalling here. The referee will be looking to step in if he doesn't pick up the pace.
Claypool working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Claypool lands a shoulder strike.
Claypool stalling.
Anjo is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage.
Anjo is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
Claypool goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Claypool.
Anjo wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Anjo working some nice short punches in the clinch.
A bit of stalling here from Anjo. #T1#
Claypool tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Anjo's elbow.
Anjo blocks a body shot from Claypool.
Anjo stalling in the clinch but Claypool improves position.
Claypool cracks Anjo with a nice body shot.#BC2#
Claypool escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Anjo has his takedown stuffed#CL2#
and Claypool counters into the clinch. Nicely done.
A frustrated look appears on Anjo's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Claypool lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.#BC2#
Claypool breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Anjo definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Anjo misses with a takedown attempt - Claypool sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.#CL2#
Claypool moves into the clinch.
Claypool stalling here - the referee won't stand for too much of that.
Claypool can't find room to land a body shot as Anjo controls the action. #T2#
Claypool stalling in the clinch.
Claypool displaying some good clinch control by pressing Anjo up against the cage.
Anjo is clearly stalling here... Pick up the pace son. #BC#
Anjo's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.#CL#
Anjo clinches.
Anjo being controlled against the cage.#BC2#
Claypool's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.#T3##CL2#
Claypool rushes Anjo and presses him up against the cage.
A body shot lands from Claypool.
Claypool misses with a body punch.
Claypool struggles to land a body shot inside as Anjo controls his hands. #BC2#
Claypool breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Claypool with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Anjo is trying hard to land a takedown here. Claypool sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Yoji Anjo Anjo. That's going to take a lot out of him.#CL2#
Claypool closes the distance and clinches.
Anjo stalling against the cage.
Claypool lands with a left to the head.
Claypool lands a shoulder strike.
Anjo lands a right hand that snaps the head of Claypool backwards.
Claypool lands with a short shot to the head.
Anjo goes for a takedown in the clinch but Claypool prevents it. #T4#
Anjo's corner are urging him to control the action in the clinch for a moment, rather than mount any serious offense. I'm sure the crowd appreciate those instructions... not.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
The two fighters are working to gain dominance in the clinch.
Anjo lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Claypool tries a body shot but Anjo blocks it. #BC2#
Claypool manages to break the clinch.
Anjo looks to land a left hand but Claypool moved out of range nicely.
No luck for Anjo with that takedown attempt.
Claypool throws a body kick, spinning off balance#TD#
and Anjo decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in Claypool's guard.
Anjo trying to control but Claypool is working from the bottom.
Anjo is going to have to think about doing something other than just controlling because Claypool is managing to avoid having the position dictated to him.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Kenny Claypool dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.#R2##CL2#
Claypool clinches up against the cage.
Claypool lands a right hand.
Claypool lands with a right to the head.
Anjo is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Claypool to keep the fight standing.
Claypool tries to work over Anjo's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Claypool taking a break, stalling in the clinch.
Claypool blocks an elbow strike.
A right handed body shot lands from Claypool.
Claypool lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Anjo.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Anjo has Claypool pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Claypool manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
Anjo has Claypool pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Claypool manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Yoji Anjo Anjo. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Claypool lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Anjo backwards. #BC2#
Claypool breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat. #CL2#
Claypool closes the distance and pushes Anjo back into the cage.#T1#
Claypool doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Claypool has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Anjo tries to score a body lock takedown but Claypool shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
Claypool displaying some good clinch control by pressing Anjo up against the cage.
Kenny Claypool seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Anjo is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Claypool gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
Anjo tries to pull guard but Claypool forces him back to his feet, against the cage.
A short uppercut from Claypool.
Claypool lands with a right to the head.
Anjo is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Claypool pulls him back up using the underhooks.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Claypool presses Anjo against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Anjo looking for a takedown.
Claypool misses with a hook to the ribs.
Anjo is working for takedown but Claypool is calmly controlling the position for now.#T2##BC2#
Claypool's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Kenny Claypool seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.#CL2#
Claypool clinches up against the cage.
Claypool is stalling here. The referee will be looking to step in if he doesn't pick up the pace.
Claypool lands with a left to the head.
Come on Claypool - let's have some action - none of this stalling nonsense.
Claypool digs a right hand into Anjo's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Anjo's gas tank. #BC2#
Claypool pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Anjo shoots in for a double leg but Claypool sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.#CL2#
Claypool clinches.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Anjo changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Claypool fights it off and pushes away nicely. #CL2#
Claypool moves into range and clinches up with Anjo.#T3#
Claypool will no doubt start fighting again in a minute but for now he's just having a little rest, leaning Anjo up against the cage.
Claypool struggles to land a body shot inside as Anjo controls his hands.
Claypool tries to throw a body punch but Anjo avoids it by throwing Claypool back against the cage.
Claypool has Anjo pushed against the cage.
Claypool gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Anjo.
Claypool gets underhooks to prevent Anjo's takedown attempt.
Anjo is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Claypool is defending well.
The fighters are pressed against the cage, as the pace of the fight slows.
Claypool lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Anjo backwards. #T4#
Anjo fails to pull guard.
Anjo fails to pull the fight into his guard. #TD#
Anjo gets control of Claypool's arms and successfully pulls guard. Anjo will no doubt be looking for submissions off his back.
Claypool content to stall in guard here.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.#SUB#
Anjo looking for a guillotine here but Claypool defends easily.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Kenny Claypool showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's time! Back to the action! This is the final round!#R3#
Claypool punishes Anjo's body with a nice straight punch.#CL2#
Claypool has taken the fight to the clinch. #TD#
Anjo manages to pull guard.
Claypool sitting in guard here, content to control.
Claypool tries to stand but Anjo is controlling from the bottom.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Claypool slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
Claypool throws an elbow that misses. Anjo uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Claypool's guard. Nice move by Anjo!#REVR##T1#
Anjo throws a big right hand that misses.
Anjo trying to control but Claypool is working from the bottom.
Claypool is looking to stand up but Anjo isn't so interested in that idea.
Anjo passes into half guard.
Claypool holds on for dear life, maintaining half guard for now.
Claypool 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.#T2#
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Anjo prevents Claypool from standing back up.
Claypool regains full guard, whilst avoiding punches from Anjo.
Claypool wants to stand and escape but Anjo is having none of it.
Anjo trying to control but Claypool is working from the bottom.
Anjo scoring with punches to the head and body.
Claypool working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Anjo.
Anjo working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage. #SUB#
Anjo 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 ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.#CL2#
Claypool clinches with his opponent. #T3#
Claypool doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Anjo's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Claypool is pressed up against the cage. Anjo has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Claypool down to the mat. Claypool avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance. #CL2#
Anjo tries to keep at a distance but Claypool has taken the fight into the clinch.
Claypool is struggling to control the position.
Claypool is leaning against Anjo and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Claypool is leaning against Anjo and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Claypool misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Anjo presses Claypool against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
A right handed body shot lands from Claypool. #T4#
Claypool lands a nice shot to the body.
Claypool scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Claypool is pressed up against the cage. Anjo has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Claypool down to the mat. Claypool avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
Anjo tries to score a power double leg takedown but Claypool sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Anjo somewhat.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Yoji Anjo Anjo. That's going to take a lot out of him.#CL2#
Claypool closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Claypool is defending well against a takedown attempt.#BC2#
Claypool manages to break the clinch.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Claypool lands a jab-cross combination.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Claypool fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Anjo looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Anjo takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Yoji Anjo Anjo has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Kenny Claypool is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.#CL2#
Claypool pushes Anjo up against the cage in a clinch.

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

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Saam Ante scores the fight 26:30
Judge Paulsen Ambrosius scores the fight 26:30
Judge Nard Betker scores the fight 27:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Kenny Claypool!

Yoji Anjo Anjo spoke after the fight, saying 'I feel good! '.

 

Event: OFK 103-Avetisyan Vs Tepes Lii     
Date:   Jul 03, 2021
#R1#
Mendy throws a leg kick that is checked#TD2#
and Anjo counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by Anjo.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Anjo trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Anjo throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Mendy works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Mendy is pulling down on Anjo's head. It's preventing any offense from Anjo, at least for the moment.
Mendy has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.
Mendy keeping moving, preventing Anjo from controlling successfully.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Mendy is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
Anjo trying to control the position from guard on top but Mendy is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #T1#
Mendy lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.#REVR#
Mendy lands a couple of digs.
Mendy throws a big elbow that misses. #SUB2#
Anjo working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Mendy doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Mendy manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Anjo has control of Mendy's left arm, preventing Mendy from doing any damage.
Mendy forces his way into half guard.
Anjo trying to control from the bottom.
Mendy sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Anjo defending well though. #ES2#
Anjo has managed to escape just enough to sneak back to his feet but Mendy is on him like a limpet, forcing Anjo back against the cage.#T2#
Mendy tries for a takedown. No joy.
Anjo looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Mendy wants to take the fight to the mat but Anjo manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.
Mendy has Anjo pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Anjo manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Pierre Ragout Mendy. That's going to take a lot out of him.#BC#
Mendy breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Anjo dives in for a single leg takedown but Mendy sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
The fighters circling - Mendy throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Anjo shoots in for a takedown but Mendy shows good takedown defense.
Mendy stuffs the takedown.#TD2#
Anjo looking to score a takedown here. Mendy is defending well but Anjo drives through and ends up in Mendy's guard.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Anjo's corner is telling him to maintain position.
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as Mendy holds on and takes a little breather.
Mendy wants to get back to his feet but Anjo is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
Mendy looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#T3#
Anjo won't allow Mendy to sweep him here.
Mendy wants to get back to his feet but he's too absorbed in his own little project and Anjo manages to pass to side control. #SUB2#
Anjo seems to be working for a kimura but Mendy defends the submission attempt.
Anjo wants to take a breather but Mendy is having none of it.
Mendy slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Mendy not looking particularly offensive just at the moment. #T4#
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Anjo being controlled here momentarily.
Mendy wants to stand up but Anjo is controlling him.
Anjo with a flurry of punches that miss.
Anjo wants to control from the top but Mendy keeps moving. #REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.#CL2#
Anjo gets a clinch.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Anjo is working for takedown but Mendy is calmly controlling the position for now.
Anjo stops a takedown attempt from Mendy.
Anjo looking for a takedown.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Yoji Anjo Anjo dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!#R2#
Mendy has a takedown stuffed.
Anjo misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Mendy is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
Mendy throws a shot to the body.
Anjo shoots in for a takedown but Mendy shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Mendy lunges at Anjo with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Anjo's hand.
Mendy swings for the body but Anjo moves out of range.
Anjo shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Mendy connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Mendy stuffs the takedown.
Pierre Ragout Mendy has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Yoji Anjo Anjo.#CL2#
The fight moves into the clinch position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#BC#
Mendy's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Mendy misses with a looping right.
The fight stays on the outside here - Anjo looks like he's thinking about clinching though.#T1#
Mendy looks to score with a jab to the body but Anjo is just out of range.
And Anjo tries to counter it with a takedown but Mendy pushes his down on his head and steps out.
Mendy slaps away a takedown attempt from Anjo, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Mendy throws a half hearted mid kick.
Anjo uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Mendy.
Mendy throws a right hand that Anjo ducks under and follows up with a left that Anjo also avoids with ease.#TD2#
Mendy gets taken down but at least he's managed to land in guard.
Anjo trying to control but Mendy is working from the bottom.
Anjo preventing the sweep. #ES#
Mendy kicks Anjo off and gets to his feet.
Pierre Ragout Mendy seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Mendy throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect. #TD#
Mendy closes the distance, clinches up and gets a nice trip takedown into side control. Very smooth.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
You can see the frustration on Anjo's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.#T2#
Mendy works a knee to the body and follows up with a nice elbow to the head.
Mendy cracks Anjo with an elbow. That is naaassty.
Mendy working the ground and pound from side control.
Mendy advances to mount.
Mendy avoids the attempt from Anjo to control.
Pierre Ragout Mendy overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.#SUB#
Mendy working to secure an arm triangle but it's not happening for him just yet.
Mendy landing strikes from the mount and Anjo is in trouble! #T3##SUB#
Mendy swings around for an armbar but it's a sloppy attempt and Anjo is now in Mendy's guard. A big mistake from Mendy there, giving up the dominant position!
Mendy seems to have improved his submission grappling technique since last time we saw him. Let's see if he can pull off a submission.
Mendy looking to hit a scissor sweep but Anjo is one step ahead there.
Anjo prevents Mendy from getting back to his feet.
Anjo is fighting to break Mendy's control of his arms but Mendy is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.
Anjo wants to control from the top but Mendy keeps moving.
Anjo might have to switch it up a bit here because his efforts to control Mendy haven't been going to plan, at least at the current moment in time.#T4#
Mendy is pulling down on Anjo's head. It's preventing any offense from Anjo, at least for the moment.
Anjo trying to control the position from guard on top but Mendy is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Anjo slips nicely into half guard.
Anjo is looking to take a break and control but Mendy is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Mendy wants to improve his position but Anjo is controlling well.
Mendy tries to kick Anjo off but Anjo keeps his base steady and stays in half guard. #SUB2#
Anjo is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Pierre Ragout Mendy dominated that second round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. This is the final round!#R3#
Mendy circles away from the clinch attempt#TD#
and Mendy counters with a nice double leg into half guard.

Anjo manages to create a bit of space in order to work his way back to his feet. Mendy keeps hold of his opponent and drives him back against the cage.
Mendy prevents a takedown attempt there. #BC#
Mendy breaks the clinch.
The fighters circling - Mendy throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Anjo moves away from the strike by Mendy.
Mendy takes a swing at Anjo's ribcage but misses.
Mendy tests Anjo's chin there with a solid looking shot.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Anjo avoids a punch combination nicely.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Anjo is defended easily by Mendy.
Pierre Ragout Mendy is winning the standup battle so far.#T1#
Mendy fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Mendy misses the shot to the body.
A leg kick checked by Anjo.
Mendy throws a hook to the side of Anjo's head but Anjo sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Anjo is defended easily by Mendy.
Pierre Ragout Mendy has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Yoji Anjo Anjo.
Mendy defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Anjo.
Anjo tries to clinch but Mendy moves out of range.
Mendy throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Anjo on the side of the head.
Anjo tries to clinch up.
Mendy misses with the combination.
Mendy lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.#T2#
Mendy swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Mendy is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Anjo can do to turn this around?
Anjo fails with an attempt to clinch.
Anjo will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.#TD#
Mendy changes levels and drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. Anjo looks really pissed at himself for not defending that better.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Anjo is working to avoid the ground and pound but Mendy connects with a decent elbow.
Anjo sneaks a leg under to get back to half guard.
Anjo is looking for a sweep. Mendy is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Mendy wants to lay and pray for a moment but Anjo keeps working. #SUB#
Mendy is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Anjo sees it coming and defends easily.
Anjo is refusing to be controlled, as Mendy sits in half guard. #T3#
Anjo slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Mendy working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Anjo's head.
Mendy stopping the sweep attempt from Anjo.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Mendy's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
Mendy is working Anjo over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
Mendy sitting in guard, not really doing much.
Mendy trying to control but Anjo is working from the bottom.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Anjo is on top in guard. #REVB##T4#
Mendy is looking to sweep but instead, Anjo has passed into half guard.
Anjo working some ground and pound from close in. He's looking to maintain this position and strike for a while by the looks of things... although he'll probably advance to full mount in a minute now I've said that.
Mendy is trying to maintain the position but Anjo is very close to passing his half guard.
Mendy is going to have to think about doing something other than just controlling because Anjo is managing to avoid having the position dictated to him.
Anjo keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.#SUB2#
Anjo is looking for a kimura here.

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

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Daniel Blasius scores the fight 29:28
Judge Aafke Stam scores the fight 29:28
Judge Paulsen Ambrosius scores the fight 29:28

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Pierre Ragout Mendy!

The defeated Yoji Anjo Anjo had this to say: 'I feel good! '.

 

Event: OFK 94 - Sector Vs Do Urden     
Date:   Jun 02, 2021
#R1##TD#
Jones manages to get an easy takedown there - catching Anjo on his heels. He'll look to pass Anjo's guard now, I'm sure.
We could do with one of the fighters taking the initiative a bit more on the ground - they're both waiting to capitalize on a mistake.
Jones postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
Jones in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Jones trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Jones in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Jones's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
Anjo keeping moving, preventing Jones from controlling successfully.
Jones throwing strikes but missing.
Jones missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Jones throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Anjo works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Jones knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Anjo on the ground.
Jones is looking to work some ground and pound but Anjo has wrist control.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Jones throws an elbow that misses. Anjo uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Jones's guard. Nice move by Anjo!#REVB#
Anjo stays in close to Jones's body and controls the position.
Anjo throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent. #T1#
Anjo postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
Anjo trying to control the position from guard on top but Jones is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Jones trying to control the position here.
Anjo sitting in guard here, content to control.
Anjo with a flurry of punches that miss.
Anjo won't allow Jones to sweep him here. #T2#
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Anjo stands and throws Jones's legs to the side, diving into side control.
Anjo is chipping away with strikes.
Anjo wants to control but Jones is keeping him busy.
Anjo throwing ground and pound but whilst doing so, he forgets to control position and Jones works his way back to half guard. Good composure under pressure.
Anjo content to control rather than advance.
Anjo prevents Jones from improving his position.#T3#
Jones trying to control here.
Jones controlling the position well. #SU2#
Anjo stands, ready to strike. The ref makes him back up and allows Jones to get to his feet. #TD2#
Anjo drives through with a takedown into Jones's guard. Let's see what he can do from the top position.
Anjo slows down the pace of the fight for a moment. He'll need to remain active if he doesn't want to see the fight stood back up.
Anjo told us pre-fight that he has been working on his escapes in training. Let's see if he can call on some of his new skills to get back to his feet.#T4#
Anjo stands and throws Jones's legs to the side, diving into side control.
The referee tells the fighters to keep busy.
Jones tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Anjo wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Anjo in side control, throwing shots but Jones defends.
Anjo sitting in side control, looking to soften his opponent up with elbows and hammerfists but Jones is avoiding damage well and looking to escape the position. #SUB2#
Anjo swings around for an armbar but Jones sees it coming a mile off and turns beautifully into Anjo's guard.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Jones throws an elbow that misses. Anjo uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Jones's guard. Nice move by Anjo!#REVB#
Anjo working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Yoji Anjo Anjo dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.#R2##TD2#
Excellent takedown into side control there by Anjo.
Jones is looking to regain half guard here but Anjo keeps moving and retains side control.
Jones is not content to let Anjo control the position. #SUB2#
Anjo is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Jones has escaped the position, nice work there.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Anjo wants to stand but Jones is controlling his arm.#T1#
Anjo looking to punish the body of his opponent here but Jones is avoiding damage well.
Anjo is looking to take a break and control but Jones is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Anjo creates some space and throws a big elbow, but Jones sees it coming and moves his head just enough to avoid the strike.
Anjo moving around in side mount but really he's just happy to control for now.
Jones is not content to let Anjo control the position. #T2#
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.
Anjo passes to full mount! That's big trouble for Jones!
Anjo wants to control the pace but Jones is squirming around nicely.
Jones working to try and regain half guard.
Jones is squirming around, avoiding Anjo's attempts to control the action.
Jones avoids a series of strikes thrown by Anjo. #T3##SUB2#
Anjo goes for an armbar but Jones turns quickly into his guard - lovely anticipation from Jones.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Jones lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
Jones trying to control the position from guard on top but Anjo is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Anjo is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move. #REVB#
Jones moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Anjo is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Anjo looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
Anjo has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.#T4#
Anjo stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Jones swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Anjo controlling from the top position.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!#SUB2#
Anjo thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Yoji Anjo Anjo showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! This is the final round!#R3##TD#
Jones bobs and weaves into range and then changes levels and scores with a nice takedown into side control.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
The strikes coming from Jones are missing the target in this wave of attacks.
Anjo is trying to get back to half guard.
Jones working the ground and pound but he's contacting the mat, not the fighter.
Anjo is trying to get back to half guard.
Jones lands a decent elbow from side control.
Jones scores with punches from side control.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Jones grinds an elbow into Anjo's temple. #SUB#
Jones is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Anjo has escaped the position, nice work there.
Jones working away.#T1#
Jones in side control, trying to ground and pound but not landing this time.
We've been hearing that Jones has been drilling a lot of ground and pound in training, so let's see if he get the finish.
Jones lands a decent elbow from side control.
The strikes coming from Jones are missing the target in this wave of attacks.
Jones landing strikes.
Anjo can't do much from the bottom here.
An elbow from Jones crashes against the mat.
Jones throws an elbow but Anjo slips to the side and avoids it well.
Yoji Anjo Anjo has got the better of the ground game so far.
Anjo parries the strikes from Jones easily there. Jones is wary of posturing up too much because it might enable Anjo to escape.
Jones in side control, trying to ground and pound but not landing this time.
Anjo is trying to control Jones's posture but Jones avoids it.
Anjo tries to bench press Jones off him but Jones keeps the position.
Jones postures up a little and throws a couple of hammerfists but they don't connect properly.
Jones misses with an attempted head punch from side control. #T2##SUB#
Jones is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Anjo is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now. #SUB#
Jones goes for an armbar! This could be all over! Wait, no, Anjo rolls with the submission and now he's on top in Jones's guard! Nice work there by Anjo!
Anjo wants to get up but he can't break Jones's closed guard. He needs to be careful trying to break the legs open, as he's open to submissions here.
Anjo controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
Jones not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Alex Jones has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Anjo looking to pass the guard.
Jones wants to sweep here but Anjo controlling him for the moment. #T3#
Jones trying to keep a closed guard but Anjo is proving a slippery customer.
Anjo working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Anjo is stalling in the full guard.
Anjo trying to control the position from guard on top but Jones is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Anjo trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
The referee claps his hands together and tells the fighters to work.#T4#
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Anjo is looking to work some ground and pound but Jones has wrist control.#REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Anjo displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Jones.
Anjo changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Jones tries to avoid it but Anjo manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Jones to the ground. Jones escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Anjo shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Jones as he avoids it easily. #TD#
Jones gets a takedown into half guard.
Jones stops Anjo from getting back to his feet.
Yoji Anjo Anjo is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Anjo keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound. #SUB#
Jones is looking for a kimura here.

And that's the end of the fight!
Alex Jones showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Anjo has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Paulsen Ambrosius scores the fight 28:29
Judge Saam Ante scores the fight 28:29
Judge Patrick Alders scores the fight 28:29

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Yoji Anjo Anjo!

A very excited looking Yoji Anjo Anjo made sure he remembered to thank all the fans both in the arena and on the internet. He said all the coolest people spend all day on MMA websites, which got a big reaction.

 

Event: OFK 87 - Harper Vs Gay G     
Date:   May 08, 2021
#R1##TD#
Peter gets caught on his heels momentarily as he allows Anjo to score an easy takedown into full guard.
Peter keeping full guard, as Anjo tries to pass.
Peter being controlled here, momentarily.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#SUB2#
Anjo is posturing up here but Peter has hold of an arm and he's gone for an armbar! Anjo tries to roll out but it's too tight and Anjo has to tap! Slick submission there by Peter!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:39 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Alex Peter!
Alex Peter took to the mic after the fight and begged the organizational hierarchy for a shot at the title.
Yoji Anjo Anjo was interviewed post fight and said 'I feel good! '.

 

Event: OFK 73 - Cusumano Vs Horn     
Date:   Mar 20, 2021
#R1#
The fight stays on the outside here - Anjo looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Foley scores with a nice body kick.
Anjo gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Foley counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Foley lands with a thumping leg kick.
Foley tests Anjo's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Anjo misses with a hook. Foley ducked under it nicely.
A little feinted left hand from Foley on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Anjo throws a front kick aimed at Foley's knee but Foley avoids it well.
Foley listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Foley connects with an inside leg kick.
Foley bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Anjo's head.
Foley lunges at Anjo with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Anjo's hand.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Foley misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Anjo steps in looking to clinch after the strikes miss from Foley.
Foley thuds a left hand into Anjo's body.
Anjo has done a lot of speed work in the buildup to this fight.
Foley scores with a kick to the body.
Foley looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Foley is looking to slow Anjo down with leg kicks.
Anjo shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Foley pinned against the cage. Foley gets the underhooks and manages to circle away. #T1#
Anjo takes a body kick right on the floating rib. Ouchie.
Thud! ouch! good body kick from Foley - that will leave a mark!
Anjo has a nice red mark on his side after a thudding body kick by Foley.
Anjo takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Anjo takes a kick to the body and keeps moving.
Anjo has developed a nice purple lump on his ribcage, as a result of some heavy body kicks from Foley.
Foley digs a good body shot into Anjo's ribs.
Anjo looks winded!
Foley lands a jab. Then a cross. Then finally a nice hook to the body. Good work there by Foley.
Anjo takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
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!
Foley lands a brutal head kick. Anjo looks out on his feet and Foley throws more strikes until the ref is forced to stop the fight!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:49 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Kick and Punches). Zak Foley!
During a confident post fight interview, Zak Foley thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.
Yoji Anjo Anjo spoke after the fight, saying 'I feel good! '.

 

Event: OFK 70 - Williams Vs Harper     
Date:   Mar 10, 2021
#R1#
Anjo tries to move into range but Four moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Anjo fails with the takedown
letting Four counter with a right hand.
Nice shot lands for Four.
Anjo tries a head kick but it misses.
Four lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Anjo circles away quickly and effectively.
Four wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Four swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Anjo takes a jab right on the kisser.
Four keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Anjo slips a straight right by Four.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.#CL#
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Four being controlled against the cage.#T1#
Four has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Anjo is looking to take this one to the mat.
The two fighters are working to gain dominance in the clinch. #TD#
Anjo ties up his opponent against the cage and manages to drag the fight down to the ground. Anjo no doubt will be looking to work submissions from his guard.
Four wants to get up but he can't break Anjo's closed guard. He needs to be careful trying to break the legs open, as he's open to submissions here.
Anjo trying to strike off his back. #T2#
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Anjo has a closed guard, preventing Four from standing up.
Four has been taking part in the yoga sessions down at Tycoon Gym. Presumably he's going to look for a slick submission... Or maybe he's looking to avoid one.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Four throws an elbow that misses. Anjo uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Four's guard. Nice move by Anjo!#REVR#
Anjo is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact. #SU#
Anjo stands up and waves to Four to follow him.
Four changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Four feints a jab promting Anjo to slip. Four then demonstrates his capabilities by jabbing again. Anjo slips again and ducks right into an uppercut.#CUT2#It looks like Yoji Anjo Anjo has been cut.
Four throws a lazy right hand but Anjo sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.#T3#
Anjo takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Four stuffs the takedown.
Four is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Anjo with a body shot.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Yoji Anjo Anjo. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Anjo shoots for a takedown but Four saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
A countering left hand to the body from Four misses.#TD#
Anjo scores with a nice takedown into half guard. Let's see what he's got on the ground.
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Anjo in particular looking to stall.#SUB#
Anjo in half guard on the top. He's looking for a kimura... He's got it locked and he's managed to free his trapped foot. Four tries to escape but it's on too tight and he has to tap! Great BJJ skills there from Anjo!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:47 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Yoji Anjo Anjo!
After the big win, Yoji Anjo Anjo made sure to do all the important stuff like thanking his sponsors Knock Out Clothing and telling the interviewer how much he loves him.

 

Event: OFK 64 - Harwath Vs Moreno     
Date:   Feb 17, 2021
#R1#
Anjo walks into a left hand. #CUT2#It looks like Yoji Anjo Anjo has been cut.
Anjo is looking to clinch but Walker is avoiding it.
Walker misses with the combination. #TD#
Walker gets taken down but at least he's managed to land in guard.

Walker uses the cage to get back to his feet.
Walker chopping away at his opponent's legs.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Walker is looking to slow Anjo down with leg kicks. #CL#
Anjo closes the distance and clinches.#BC#
Anjo breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance. #TD#
Anjo throws the overhand right but ducks down into a quick takedown attempt. Walker was covering up waiting for the punch and Anjo finishes the takedown easily into guard.
Walker wants to get back to his feet but Anjo passes into half guard. #REVB##SUB#
Anjo is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Walker defends it well. #T1#
Anjo is looking to take a break and control but Walker is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Anjo slips a nice elbow through Walker's hands, connecting with Walker's forehead.
Walker wants to get back to his feet.
Anjo thows a huge punch but Walker dodges it nicely.
Nice strikes from Anjo there.
Anjo is looking to take a break and control but Walker is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Anjo is stalling here. Walker is in no mood to hang around though. He's locked up a kimura from the bottom! Anjo seems to be keeping calm but he's forced to roll out of the hold and Walker has ended up in side control on the top. Nice work.
Walker working away.
Anjo is positioning himself to get back to half guard. #SU2#
Walker decides to stand back up. #T2#
Walker delivers a nice body kick.
Anjo tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Walker manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Walker lands a glancing blow to the side of Anjo's head.
Walker displaying good standup as he scores with a three punch combination.
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!
Anjo throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Walker's waist but Walker gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Anjo off to one side. #CL2#
Walker closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
A short right from Walker on the inside.
Walker prevents Anjo from breaking the clinch.
Walker misses with a hook from the clinch.
Walker lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Anjo backwards. #BC#
Anjo escapes the clinch and we're back to striking. #KD2#
A jab-cross combination lands for Walker and sends Anjo crashing to the mat! Walker follows him down to the mat - Anjo regains half guard but he's not out of trouble yet! #ROC2#Anjo is rocked!
The fighters are battling for position here. Anjo manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Walker trying to stand up but can't free himself from Anjo's guard.#SU2#
Walker gets to his feet. Anjo looking to butt scoot but the ref puts an end to that. On your feet son!
Walker lands an uppercut out of nowhere! Anjo falls backwards - clearly groggy! Walker dives in and finishes the fight with more strikes for a TKO finish!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:58 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Chief Walker!
An out of breath Chief Walker thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career.
Yoji Anjo Anjo was interviewed post fight and said 'I feel good! '.

 

Event: OFK 59 - Vanorden Vs Dall     
Date:   Jan 30, 2021
#R1#
Barnes lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Anjo at a distance. #TD#
Barnes fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. Anjo sprawls well initially but Barnes persists and gets the takedown into half guard.
Barnes keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.
Barnes throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Barnes sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Anjo defending well though.
Barnes not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Barnes sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Anjo defending well though.
Barnes is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
Anjo is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Anjo preventing any damage for now, controlling his opponent's head.
Well, if Barnes is going to just lie there, perhaps we should talk about what we're having for dinner tonight… I'm having a ham and pineapple pizza… Yum. Can't wait. #SUB2#
Anjo looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Anjo is not content to let Barnes control the position.#T1#
Anjo has hold of Barnes's hands but Barnes slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
Barnes controlling the action here.
Anjo wants to control but Barnes is keeping busy.
Anjo wants to get back to his feet.
Barnes seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense.
Anjo avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Barnes.
Barnes stops Anjo from getting back to his feet. #T2#
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.
Anjo controlling the leg, holding on to half guard.
Anjo trying to control but Barnes postures up.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Barnes lands a nice short elbow.
Anjo keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Anjo keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Barnes tries to pass to full mount but Anjo defends it.
Barnes is stalling here. Anjo is in no mood to hang around though. He's locked up a kimura from the bottom! Barnes seems to be keeping calm but he's forced to roll out of the hold and Anjo has ended up in side control on the top. Nice work.
Barnes is trying to improve his position.
Anjo wants to lay and pray for a moment but Barnes keeps working. #T3#
Barnes managing to avoid any damage from the strikes thrown by Anjo.
Barnes is trying to improve his position.
Barnes wants to control but Anjo postures up.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Barnes is looking for a sweep.
We've been informed that Anjo has been working hard on his conditioning in the buildup to the fight.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#SUB2#
Anjo tries for a kimura but Barnes is defending well.
Anjo cracks Barnes with a big right hand but Barnes just smiles back at him and invites him to have another go.
Anjo wants to control but Barnes is keeping him busy.
Barnes is trying to control Anjo's posture but Anjo avoids it. #T4#
Anjo tries to move to mount but Barnes blocks the move with his legs.
Barnes tries to improve position but can't.
Barnes struggling a bit here.
Barnes gets one leg under and gets the fight to half guard.
Anjo scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
Barnes wants to improve his position but Anjo is controlling well. #SUB2#
Anjo is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Barnes has managed to free his arm - good work.
Barnes is not content to let Anjo control the position.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Barnes keeps control of the position for the meantime.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Don Barnes dominated that round.
That's time! Barnes's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.#R2#
Anjo avoids a punch combination nicely.
Anjo tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Barnes defends well and Anjo ends up having to push Barnes into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
A left lands for Barnes.
Barnes seems to be moving with more speed, compared to his last bout. He must have been working on that in the gym.
A jab from Barnes does it's job there.
Anjo shoots for a takedown but Barnes saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Barnes connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Anjo on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Nice takedown defense from Barnes. No joy for Anjo on that attempt.
Don Barnes has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Yoji Anjo Anjo.
Anjo doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Barnes lands a slapping body shot.
Barnes moves into range and throws a lovely three punch combination.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Anjo doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Don Barnes is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.#TD#
Anjo gets caught on his heels momentarily as he allows Barnes to score an easy takedown into full guard.
Barnes chips away with some ground and pound.#T1#
Anjo is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Barnes throws a big elbow that misses.
Barnes with a nice head shot there.
Barnes working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage. #SUB2#
Anjo looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Barnes trying to pass the guard. He's being very persistent here but Anjo manages to land a sweep and now he's on top! #REVB##SUB#
Barnes has an active guard here but Anjo has managed to pass into half guard. #SUB2#
Barnes is defending against the submission attempts here by Anjo.
Barnes is pressing down on Anjo's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.#T2#
Barnes wants to sweep but no luck. #SUB#
Barnes looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Barnes lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.#REVR#
Barnes slows down the pace of the fight for a moment. He'll need to remain active if he doesn't want to see the fight stood back up.
Barnes throws a big right hand that misses.
Anjo wants to sweep here but Barnes controlling him for the moment.
Barnes is pushing down on Anjo's leg trying to pass to half guard. Anjo is fighting to maintain full guard but Barnes has managed to sneak the leg through.
Barnes wants to take a breather but Anjo is having none of it. #T3#
Anjo tries to roll over but Barnes keeps him under control.
Anjo is looking to control Barnes's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Anjo avoid being mounted?
Barnes working the head and body with strikes.
Barnes thows a huge punch but Anjo dodges it nicely.
Barnes trying to mount his opponent but Anjo defends it.
Anjo tries to get to full guard but Barnes has control of the leg.
Anjo is looking to control Barnes's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Anjo avoid being mounted?
Barnes looks to land a strike but Anjo avoids it nicely and regains full guard.#T4#
Barnes working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Anjo's head.
Barnes showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
Barnes is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Anjo can do to turn this around?
Barnes trying to control the position from guard on top but Anjo is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Don Barnes overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.#SUB2#
Barnes got a little sloppy there for a moment and Anjo has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Barnes has managed to get both his arms back between Anjo's legs - danger averted.
Barnes wants to pass the guard but Anjo is keeping the position.
Barnes wants to control from the top but Anjo keeps moving.
Barnes working some strikes from top position.
Barnes throws a strike but Anjo rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top. #REVB#
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Don Barnes dominated that second round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. This is the final round!#R3#
Barnes lands a nice hook to Anjo's body. Anjo takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Anjo on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Barnes 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.
Barnes throws a quick inside leg kick.
Anjo fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Anjo dives in and grabs Barnes's left leg, looking for a takedown. Barnes pushes down on Anjo's head and hops out.
Barnes is looking for a counter combo.
Barnes throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Barnes lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Barnes throws a body shot but no joy.
Barnes lands a jab. Then a cross. Then finally a nice hook to the body. Good work there by Barnes.
Barnes dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Barnes circles away from the clinch attempt.
Barnes throws a series of punches but Anjo avoids them all with ease.
Anjo tries to score a power double leg takedown but Barnes sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Anjo somewhat.
Don Barnes has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Yoji Anjo Anjo.#T1#
Anjo shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Barnes counters with a nice body shot.
Barnes looks for the body kick but Anjo saw that one coming.
Anjo fails with a takedown attempt.
Anjo takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Some wild striking there from Barnes.
Anjo shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Barnes as he avoids it easily. #TD#
Barnes gets the takedown into side control.
Barnes in side control lands a nice looking series of punches and elbows.
Barnes working the ground and pound from side control.
Check out the look on Barnes's face as he threw that strike - that's one determined fighter!
Anjo is working to avoid the ground and pound but Barnes connects with a decent elbow.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Barnes wants to lay and pray for a moment but Anjo keeps working. #T2#
Barnes is chipping away with strikes.
Check out the look on Barnes's face as he threw that strike - that's one determined fighter!
Barnes throws a knee to the body but it doesn't do much damage.
Barnes trying to control the action but Anjo is working from the bottom.
An elbow from Barnes crashes against the mat.
Anjo parries the strikes from Barnes easily there. Barnes is wary of posturing up too much because it might enable Anjo to escape.
Barnes working away diligently from side control. Landing strikes effectively there - that will score him some points on the judges scorecards.
Anjo regains half guard, as Barnes was trying to land strikes.
Barnes is nestled in close to Anjo, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.#T3#
Barnes wants to control but Anjo is keeping him busy.
Barnes landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
Barnes thows a huge punch but Anjo dodges it nicely.
Barnes not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Anjo is positioning himself well to prevent Barnes advancing to mount.
Anjo is looking for a sweep. Barnes is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Barnes working over Anjo with some ground and pound. Anjo looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
Anjo taking some punishment here, with Barnes in his half guard.
Barnes works his way into side control.
Anjo taking punishment in the form of punches.
Barnes cracks Anjo with an elbow. That is naaassty.#T4#
Barnes controlling from side mount.
Barnes working the ground and pound.
Barnes cracks Anjo with a big right hand but Anjo just smiles back at him and invites him to have another go.
Barnes lands a decent elbow from side control.
Anjo tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Barnes wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Barnes trying to control the position but Anjo is working away.
Barnes throws a knee to the body but it doesn't do much damage.
Barnes landing strikes.
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!
Barnes scores with a couple of short elbows.
Barnes trying to control the position but Anjo is working away.
Yoji Anjo Anjo has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Barnes scoring with punches and elbows.

And that's the end of the fight!
Don Barnes showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Barnes has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Paul Aken scores the fight 30:26
Judge Saam Ante scores the fight 30:26
Judge Radbod Blank scores the fight 30:26

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Don Barnes!

A very excited looking Don Barnes made sure he remembered to thank all the fans both in the arena and on the internet. He said all the coolest people spend all day on MMA websites, which got a big reaction.
Yoji Anjo Anjo spoke after the fight, saying 'I feel good! '.

 

Event: OFK 52- Herrington Vs Tudekiks     
Date:   Jan 06, 2021
#R1##CL2#
Krasov gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Anjo is looking for a takedown.#TD#
Anjo has picked Krasov up - he's going for a ride! Anjo dumps his opponent to the mat with a thud and settles into half guard.
Anjo has improved his flexibility recently so we will have to see if he can use that to his advantage.#SUB#
Anjo is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there. #SUB#
Anjo is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Krasov is just riding it out for now. Anjo eventually gives up the hold.
Anjo not doing much here.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#T1#
Anjo throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Anjo is taking a breather. Krasov says something to him but it's hard to make out. Perhaps he's telling him to get on with it and actually do something.
Anjo sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Krasov defending well though. #SU#
Anjo decides he's had enough of the ground and stands up. #CL#
Anjo closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
A battle for position here, against the cage.#T2#
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Anjo fails to land with a short punch on the inside. #TD#
Anjo jumps guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Anjo lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.#REVR#
Anjo wants to pass the guard but Krasov is keeping the position.
Anjo slows down the pace of the fight for a moment. He'll need to remain active if he doesn't want to see the fight stood back up.
Krasov keeping full guard, as Anjo tries to pass.
Anjo controlling from the top position. #T3#
Anjo's ground tactics aren't going to win him many fans. Let's hope he's got fireworks for us if he gets back to his feet because he's not doing much on the ground.
Anjo pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Krasov is keeping the position for now.
Anjo showing good wrestling skills to control the position. #T4#
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Anjo forces his way into half guard.
Anjo keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.
Anjo throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Anjo in particular looking to stall.
Anjo not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Krasov taking some punishment here, with Anjo in his half guard.
Anjo is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Yoji Anjo Anjo dominated that round.
That's time! Anjo's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.#R2##TD#
Anjo drives through with a takedown into Krasov's guard. Let's see what he can do from the top position.
Anjo loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Anjo slows down the pace of the fight for a moment. He'll need to remain active if he doesn't want to see the fight stood back up. #SU#
Anjo gets to his feet and steps away from his opponent.
Anjo stuffs the takedown attempt from Krasov. Krasov gets slowly back to his feet.
As Krasov looks to move away, Anjo throws a big counter combo but Krasov just gets out of the way.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#TD#
Anjo throws the overhand right but ducks down into a quick takedown attempt. Krasov was covering up waiting for the punch and Anjo finishes the takedown easily into guard. #SU#
Krasov is working an open guard so Anjo takes the opportunity to get back to his feet.#T1##TD#
Anjo feints and as Krasov raises his hands in defense, Anjo changes levels and drives through with a takedown into guard.
Anjo pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Krasov is keeping the position for now.
Anjo controls from within his opponent's guard.
Krasov is looking to stand back up but Anjo counters by passing into half guard. Oops... bit sloppy there by Krasov.
Krasov blocking the ground and pound attempt from Anjo. #T2##SUB#
Anjo wants to work for an arm triangle but Krasov is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt. #SUB#
Anjo is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Krasov sees it coming and defends easily.
Anjo looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding.
Krasov really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Anjo. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Anjo throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage. #SU#
Anjo stands up and beckons Krasov to join him on the feet.
Anjo fails with the takedown
and Krasov connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.#T3##TD#
Anjo manages to get an easy takedown there - catching Krasov on his heels. He'll look to pass Krasov's guard now, I'm sure.

The fighters are working up against the cage. Krasov manages to wriggle his way back to his feet, so the fighters are now clinched against the cage.
Krasov goes for a body shot but it's blocked. #TD#
Anjo gets a nice trip takedown into half guard.
Anjo slips a nice elbow through Krasov's hands, connecting with Krasov's forehead.#SUB#
Anjo seems to be looking for submissions.
Krasov keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound. #SU#
Anjo stands up and beckons Krasov to join him on the feet. #TD#
Anjo darts in and lands a nice takedown into half guard.#T4#
This has been an exciting period of action!
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Anjo in particular looking to stall.#SUB#
Krasov is defending against the submission attempts here by Anjo.
Anjo has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.#SUB#
Anjo is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Krasov defends it well.
Anjo is controlling the pace.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Yoji Anjo Anjo dominated that second round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. This is the final round!#R3#
Krasov throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Krasov displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Anjo.
Anjo shoots in for a takedown but Krasov shows good takedown defense.
Yoji Anjo Anjo is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Anjo misses with a takedown
and Krasov counters with a head kick.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Yoji Anjo Anjo. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Anjo shoots for a takedown but Krasov saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.#TD#
Anjo shoots in for a takedown and gets it.
Anjo not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Anjo is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Krasov can do to turn this around?
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Anjo in particular looking to stall.#T1##SUB#
Anjo is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Anjo throwing shots but Krasov is blocking nicely.
Krasov is not content to let Anjo control the position.
Krasov wants to get back to his feet. #SUB#
Krasov is defending against the submission attempts here by Anjo. #T2#
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Anjo trying to control from half guard but Krasov is working away.
Anjo thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Krasov's head.
Krasov keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Anjo stalling. #REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.#CL#
Anjo closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage. #T3##TD#
Anjo pulls guard effortlessly. #SUB#
Anjo is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle. #ES#
Anjo has his feet on Krasov's hips. He pushes off and gets to his feet. Nice work. #TD#
Anjo closes the distance and scores a nice trip takedown into half guard. Krasov did well to prevent Anjo getting side control.

Krasov has managed to escape just enough to sneak back to his feet but Anjo is on him like a limpet, forcing Krasov back against the cage.#T4#
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!#BC#
Anjo pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.#CL2#
Krasov has taken the fight to the clinch.
Krasov is defending well against a takedown attempt.
Krasov gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Anjo.
Anjo has Krasov pushed against the cage.
Anton Krasov has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Krasov lands a right hand.
Krasov working hard to break the clinch.
Anjo has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Krasov after a bit of a struggle.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Krasov is looking to control Anjo's arms but Anjo gets an underhook and turns him. Now Krasov has his back to the cage.
Krasov gets underhooks to prevent Anjo's takedown attempt. #TD#
Anjo lands a takedown into guard.
Yoji Anjo Anjo is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Krasov preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.

And that's the end of the fight!
That was a close round. You could make an argument for either fighter but I would give it to Yoji Anjo Anjo.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Anjo, winning every round. Will the judges agree? They are the ones who matter, even if they are often depressingly incompetent. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Wagner Zegers scores the fight 29:28
Judge Daniel Blasius scores the fight 30:27
Judge Saam Ante scores the fight 30:27

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Yoji Anjo Anjo!

A very excited looking Yoji Anjo Anjo made sure he remembered to thank all the fans both in the arena and on the internet. He said all the coolest people spend all day on MMA websites, which got a big reaction.

 

Event: OFK 46 - Kasamsun Vs Mcarthy     
Date:   Dec 16, 2020
#R1##CL2#
Rack clinches up with Anjo and pushes him back against the cage.
Rack is looking for a takedown.#TD2#
Rack wants the takedown. Anjo is fighting it off but Rack persists and manages to bring the fight to the ground, ending up in Anjo's guard against the cage.#SUB#
Anjo had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Rack defends it easily.
Rack stopping the sweep attempt from Anjo.#SUB#
Rack stands up over his opponent, looking to dive in with a big punch. Here he comes, superman style! Oh, the punch misses and Anjo has got him in a triangle choke for good measure! Oh no! Rack manages to get his head free but now Anjo has transitioned to an armbar! Rack grimaces and is forced to tap! Beautiful Jiu Jitsu from Anjo! I'd be surprised if that didn't end up as submission of the night!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:42 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Yoji Anjo Anjo!

 

Event: OFK 39 - Wanker Vs Roffen     
Date:   Nov 21, 2020
#R1#
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Anjo takes a nasty kick to the mid section... That should keep him thinking. Does he try and block and risk a head kick landing? #CL#
Anjo moves into range and clinches up with Two.
Two wants to take the fight to the mat but Anjo manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.#TD#
Anjo has clasped his hands together around Two's back... aaand, he's got a takedown into side control. Nicely done. #SUB#
Anjo tries for a kimura but Two is defending well.
Two is trying to escape the position but Anjo is controlling the position.
Two is pushing Anjo's head away, looking to escape. Anjo manages to hold on to the position though.#SUB#
Anjo has hold of Two's arm. He's looking for a kimura. Two seems comfortable defending it but Anjo has shifted his position slighty and is cranking on the arm! Two is real pain and he's forced to tap out! Two is disgusted with himself for not defending it better but Anjo couldn't care less - he's delighted!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:47 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Yoji Anjo Anjo!

 

Event: OFK 32 - Eikmeyer Vs Cuba     
Date:   Oct 28, 2020
#R1#
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Dixon stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Dixon wants it to stay on the feet.
Despite the aggression on Dixon's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter.
Anjo looks to clinch
and Dixon counters with a head kick.
Anjo misses with the combination.
Anjo shoots for a double leg takedown but Dixon sprawls well. He's pushed Anjo's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Dixon only half commits to the counter leg kick.
Anjo shoots in and drives through. Dixon sprawls well.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Yoji Anjo Anjo. That's going to take a lot out of him.#TD#
Anjo changes levels and drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. Dixon looks really pissed at himself for not defending that better.
Dixon is pushing Anjo's head away, looking to escape. Anjo manages to hold on to the position though.#SUB#
Anjo looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
Check out the look on Anjo's face as he threw that strike - that's one determined fighter! #T1#
Anjo trying to control the action but Dixon is working from the bottom.
Anjo has knee on belly and now moves to full mount! Trouble for Dixon!
Anjo won't let Dixon get back to his feet... He wants to keep the fight where it is for now.
Dixon in a bad spot here, taking shots to the head.
Dixon is trying to escape but when you're mounted that's not too easy. #SUB#
Anjo is in full mount, looking to secure a guillotine but Dixon is surviving well by controlling Anjo's body position as best he can.
Anjo working away from the top, dropping strikes.#T2#
Dixon is trying to get to the cage to help him get back to his feet.
Anjo postures up and cracks his opponent a couple of times before moving back into close ground control. Dixon looks a forlorn figure.
Anjo lands a big elbow.
Anjo takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
Anjo 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.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Anjo scoring with strikes but Dixon is staying in there.
Anjo controlling from mount.
Dixon is in a horrible position here. Anjo smacks him with another shot as he tries to escape the position.
Dixon is trying to get back to his feet but can't. #T3##SU#
Anjo stands up from the dominant position. He obviously fancies his chances standing.#CL#
Anjo pushes Dixon up against the cage in a clinch.
Anjo looking for a takedown. #TD#
Anjo has Dixon pressed up against the cage. He's trying to work for a single leg takedown. Anjo pulls back from the cage and twists to the side, sending Dixon tumbling to the mat - Anjo dives into Dixon's guard.
Anjo controlling from the top position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Dixon wants to get back to his feet but Anjo is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
Dixon really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Anjo. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.#T4##SU#
Dixon is working an open guard so Anjo takes the opportunity to get back to his feet.
Anjo shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it. #CL#
Anjo gets in close and instigates a clinch. #TD#
Anjo lands a takedown into guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Anjo is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
Dixon preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Anjo not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Yoji Anjo Anjo dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.#R2#
Anjo looks to clinch
and Anjo takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Anjo shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Dixon counters with a low kick, right behind Anjo 's knee.
Anjo will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Anjo dives in and grabs Dixon's left leg, looking for a takedown. Dixon pushes down on Anjo's head and hops out.
Dixon is clearly looking to counter with head kicks.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Yoji Anjo Anjo. That's going to take a lot out of him.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Anjo is defended easily by Dixon.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Dixon tries a head kick but it misses.
Anjo half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
Anjo misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too. #CL#
Anjo gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.#T1##TD#
Anjo gets control of Dixon's arms and successfully pulls guard. Anjo will no doubt be looking for submissions off his back.
Anjo controlling the position.
Anjo trying to keep a closed guard but Dixon is proving a slippery customer.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Anjo is on top in guard. #REVR#
Anjo stops Dixon from standing up.
Anjo working some strikes from top position.#SU#
Anjo decides he's had enough of playing guard and decides to stand. Come on Dixon, up you get! #T2#
Anjo tries to bum rush Dixon with a series of wild strikes but Dixon uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Dixon is looking for the big counter here.
Yoji Anjo Anjo is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Anjo wants to clinch up but Dixon keeps it at a distance.
Dixon wants to counter with a clinch but Anjo pushes him away.
Anjo fails with the takedown
and Dixon makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Yoji Anjo Anjo seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Anjo tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Dixon is trying to avoid his opponent's strikes and get into the clinch.
Anjo shoots for a double leg takedown but Dixon sprawls well. He's pushed Anjo's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Dixon connects with a single shot there.
Anjo moves to clinch but Dixon breaks away
and Dixon counters with a lovely straight right hand!
An inside leg kick lands from Anjo. #T3#
Nice sprawl there from Dixon as Anjo shoots in.
Dixon tries to counter by closing the distance.
Anjo misses with a takedown attempt
and Dixon counters with a left and a right that stings Anjo.
Anjo shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Dixon but Dixon pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Anjo shoots and misses
and Dixon counters with a slapping leg kick.
Dixon lands a front kick.
Anjo fails with the takedown
letting Dixon counter with a right hand.
Dixon scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.#T4#
Anjo looks to clinch
and Dixon counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Anjo misses with a takedown
and Dixon counters with a low kick, right behind Anjo 's knee.
Anjo gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Anjo takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Anjo shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Dixon as he avoids it easily.
Dixon displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Anjo.
Dixon looks like he wanted to counter with a high kick but didn't throw it.
Dixon scores with a head kick. Anjo tried to block it but didn't get his arm up in time.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Joe Dixon showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
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. So, we enter the final round. Let's see if either fighter can bring us a finish, or whether we're going to the judges scorecards.#R3#
Dixon scores with a head kick.
A shot to the liver by Dixon. Beautiful body shot.
Anjo moves in looking to clinch but Dixon pushes him off.
Nice takedown defense from Dixon. No joy for Anjo on that attempt.
Dixon has been working his punching technique in the buildup to the fight and it appears to be paying off.
Good leg kick by Dixon.
Anjo throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Dixon steps in looking to clinch after the strikes miss from Anjo.
Anjo fails with the takedown
and Dixon counters with a thumping low kick.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Anjo darts in trying to clinch
and Dixon counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head. #T1#
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Anjo is defended easily by Dixon.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Yoji Anjo Anjo. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Anjo misses with a wild combination.
Dixon wants to counter the offense by Anjo and move into the clinch position.
Anjo shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Dixon counters with a two punch combo.
Dixon thumps Anjo with a low kick.
Dixon swats away the attempt to clinch by Anjo.#T2#
Anjo fails with a takedown attempt.
Dixon flicks out a counter leg kick but Anjo steps away.#CL2#
Dixon has taken the fight to the clinch.
Dixon has a couple of punches blocked by Anjo. #BC#
Anjo escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Dixon swats away the attempt to clinch by Anjo.
Dixon is looking for the big counter here.
Anjo looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.#T3#
No luck with that takedown attempt from Anjo.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Dixon's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Anjo connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Dixon scrambles back to his feet.
Anjo tries to score a power double leg takedown but Dixon sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Anjo somewhat.
Anjo fails with the takedown
and Dixon counters with a one-two to the body. #T4#
Anjo moves in looking to clinch but Dixon pushes him off.
Anjo tries to clinch up.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Anjo.
Dixon tries to counter by closing the distance.
Anjo gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Dixon counters with a flying knee. Nice. #CL2#
Dixon closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Dixon has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Dixon tries to land knees in the clinch but Anjo avoids the damage to the body.
Anjo has Dixon pressed against the cage, preventing Dixon from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Anjo keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Dixon's efforts to push away.
Dixon is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage.

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

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Paulsen Ambrosius scores the fight 28:29
Judge Aafke Stam scores the fight 28:29
Judge Paul Aken scores the fight 28:29

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Joe Dixon!

A victorious Joe Dixon thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter.

 

Event: The Island Season 11, 170 lbs, Round 1     
Date:   Oct 08, 2020
#R1#
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
A big right from Tre misses.
Anjo fails to land the takedown.
Tre tests Anjo's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Tre stuffs the takedown.
Tre blocks the body kick.
Anjo shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Tre defends it nicely.
te Tre has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Yoji Anjo Anjo.
Anjo is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Tre avoids a punch combination nicely.
Tre jabs at Anjo's body.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#TD2#
Anjo throws the overhand right but ducks down into a quick takedown attempt. Tre was covering up waiting for the punch and Anjo finishes the takedown easily into guard.
Tre tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Tre is looking to stand up but Anjo isn't so interested in that idea.
Tre on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Tre tries to get out of the position.#SUB2#
Anjo drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Anjo jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position. #T1#
Tre wants to sweep here but Anjo controlling him for the moment.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Anjo trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Tre wants to stand and escape but Anjo is having none of it.
Anjo is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
Tre is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage.
Anjo prevents Tre from getting back to his feet. #REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Tre cracks Anjo with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.#CUT#It looks like Yoji Anjo Anjo has been cut.
Tre digs a good hook to Anjo's body.
Anjo dives in and grabs Tre's left leg, looking for a takedown. Tre pushes down on Anjo's head and hops out.
Tre lands with a cross. #T2#
Anjo takes one on the button.
Tre lands a slapping body shot.
Anjo takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Tre scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.#ROC#Anjo is rocked!
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Tre scores with a jab to the jaw.
Anjo is still on wobbly legs! Can Tre finish him?
Tre measures up his opponent and throws a superman punch that connects to the jaw! Down goes Anjo! The ref steps in, and that's the ball game folks!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:21 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Superman Punch). te Tre!
An out of breath te Tre thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career.

 

Event: Quick Fight Championship     
Date:   Aug 08, 2020
#R1#
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Anjo finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Anjo shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Turner counters with a nice uppercut. #CL2#
Anjo clinches up against the cage.#BC2#
Anjo pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.#CL2#
Anjo instigates a clinch.
A frustrated look appears on Turner's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Anjo jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Turner walks away with a smile on his face. Anjo gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
Anjo shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Turner but Turner pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Junior Turner has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Yoji Anjo Anjo.
Anjo takes a punch to the jaw and another one to the bread basket.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Turner fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Anjo manages to avoid it.
Turner blocks a head kick by Anjo.
Anjo misses with a takedown
and Turner makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.#T1##CL2#
Anjo darts in and clinches Turner up against the cage.
Anjo misses with a punch to the body.
Anjo can't get the takedown. #BC2#
Anjo breaks the clinch.
Horrible takedown attempt by Anjo or perhaps it was just good defense by Turner, which made it look bad.
Nice cross by Turner.
Anjo has his takedown stuffed
and Turner cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Turner lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Anjo tries to clinch up but Turner circles away and keeps his distance.
Anjo tries to clinch but Turner moves away
and Turner counters with a two punch combo.
Anjo's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Turner connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Anjo scrambles back to his feet.
Yoji Anjo Anjo seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.#T2#
Anjo takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
A combination from Turner does no damage.
Anjo throws a series of punches but Turner avoids them all with ease.
Turner moves into range and connects with a jab.
Anjo misses with a takedown
and Turner counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head. #TD2#
Anjo decides to change it up a bit and drives through with a nice takedown into half guard.
Turner is breathing heavily.
Turner keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Turner is trying to stand.
Anjo sitting and controlling from the half guard. #SUB2#
Anjo in half guard on the top. He's looking for a kimura... He's got it locked and he's managed to free his trapped foot. Turner tries to escape but it's on too tight and he has to tap! Great BJJ skills there from Anjo!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:56 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Yoji Anjo Anjo!
Junior Turner spoke after the fight, saying 'fuck that bitch'.

 

Event: Kings 16: Mongrel vs Gouging     
Date:   May 17, 2020
#R1#
Anjo fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Bitch changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
Bitch definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Bitch swats away the attempt to clinch by Anjo.
Anjo fails with a takedown attempt.
Anjo looks to score with a jab to the body but Bitch is just out of range.
Bitch tries to counter by moving into the clinch but Anjo manages to circle out of the way.
Anjo on the wrong end of a nice jab.#CUT#
It looks like Yoji Anjo Anjo has been cut.
Anjo shoots in looking for a takedown but Bitch manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Anjo's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Little Bitch has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Yoji Anjo Anjo.#TD#
Bitch looking to score a takedown here. Anjo is defending well but Bitch drives through and ends up in Anjo's guard.#ES2#
Anjo is edging up against the cage. He's using the cage to get back to his feet. Nice work there - the fighters are clinched. #TD2#
Anjo has double underhooks and is working for a body lock takedown. He's got it. The fighters land in half guard but Bitch regains guard immediately.
This has been an exciting period of action!#ES#
Bitch is scooting his butt against the cage and has managed to get back to his feet. Anjo presses him back against the cage, presumably looking to take the fight back to the mat. #TD2#
Anjo lands a nice trip takedown into half guard. #ES#
Bitch manages to create a bit of space in order to work his way back to his feet. Anjo keeps hold of his opponent and drives him back against the cage. #TD2#
Anjo has clasped his hands together around Bitch's back... aaand, he's got a takedown into side control. Nicely done.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#T1#
Bitch is trying to improve his position.
Bitch manages to work his way to half guard, despite Anjo's best efforts.
Bitch is looking for a sweep. Anjo is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Bitch trying to control but Anjo postures up. #SUB#
Bitch actively working from the bottom here.
Anjo prevents Bitch from improving his position.#T2#
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.
Bitch trying to hold on to Anjo's head to control him but Anjo postures up.
Bitch on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Bitch tries to get out of the position.
Bitch makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Bitch.
Bitch keeping moving, preventing Anjo from controlling successfully. #SUB2#
Anjo thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position. #SUB#
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Bitch working for submissions but it's allowed Anjo to get to half guard.
Bitch wants to get back to his feet. #T3#
Anjo is thwarting Bitch's attempts to control the position.
Anjo is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
Bitch wants to improve his position but Anjo is controlling well. #SUB2#
Anjo is looking for a kimura but Bitch is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Anjo to get the leverage.
Bitch is looking to improve his position. #SUB#
Bitch looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.#SUB#
Bitch actively working from the bottom here.#T4#
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Bitch is trying to get back to full guard.#SUB2#
Anjo is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Bitch manages to get to full guard.
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 Little Bitch will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Yoji Anjo Anjo'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.
#R2#
Anjo shoots for a takedown but Bitch saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Anjo tries to close the distance and clinch but Bitch swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Bitch appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
Anjo will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Anjo keeps Bitch at a distance using the push kick.
Anjo misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick. #TD#
Bitch feints and then dives in with a takedown. That was a long way out but the feint bought him enough time to close the distance and complete the takedown. Now we'll play guard for a bit and see who can get the better of that position.#ES2#
Anjo pushes Bitch off and gets back to his feet.
Bitch scores with a jab to the body.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.#TD2#
Anjo fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. Bitch sprawls well initially but Anjo persists and gets the takedown into half guard.
Bitch is trying to get back to full guard.
Bitch regains full guard. Nicely done.
Anjo postures up.
Anjo is in close to Bitch's body, working some short punches and elbows.
Anjo is breathing heavily.#T1#
Anjo looking to sit in guard and control but Bitch gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. #REVR##SUB2#
Anjo is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Bitch is aware though and is defending well.
Bitch trying to control the position from guard on top but Anjo is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Bitch throws an elbow that misses. Anjo uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Bitch's guard. Nice move by Anjo!#REVB#
Anjo preventing the sweep. #SU2#
Anjo gets to his feet and steps away from his opponent.
Nice straight punches there by Bitch. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Bitch.
Anjo shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Little Bitch has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Yoji Anjo Anjo.#TD#
Bitch dives in and scores a takedown into Anjo's guard.
Bitch pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Anjo is keeping the position for now. #T2##SUB#
Bitch drops back looking for a leg! Anjo is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Anjo manages to kick Bitch off! Bitch jumps back into Anjo's guard.
Bitch trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Yoji Anjo Anjo has got the better of the ground game so far.
Bitch loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Anjo is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move. #REVB#
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.#SUB2#
Bitch is looking to regain full guard. He's left an arm up in the air though and Anjo has latched onto it... Big trouble! Anjo pivots for an armbar - it's in tight and it Bitch is tapping in no time flat! Great counter grappling there from Anjo!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:58 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Yoji Anjo Anjo!

 

Event: Kings 11: Hilly vs Manner     
Date:   May 06, 2020
#R1#
Anjo shoots in for a double leg but Gilligan sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Anjo tries to bum rush Gilligan with a series of wild strikes but Gilligan uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Anjo tries to bum rush Gilligan with a series of wild strikes but Gilligan uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Gilligan avoids the head kick by Anjo.
Gilligan throws a fast counter high kick but Anjo manages to duck under it in time.
Gilligan scores with a push kick.
A nice inside leg kick there by Gilligan. That's going to slow Anjo down.
A punch combination from Anjo misses.
Gilligan looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Anjo dives in for a single leg takedown but Gilligan sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
Anjo shoots in for a double leg but Gilligan sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Yoji Anjo Anjo. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Gilligan turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Anjo throws a left and a right that both miss
and Gilligan counters with a low kick, right behind Anjo 's knee.
Anjo is breathing heavily.
A nice inside leg kick there by Gilligan. That's going to slow Anjo down.
Gilligan thumps Anjo with a low kick.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!#CL2#
Gilligan has taken the fight to the clinch.
Gilligan scores with a knee to the head.
Gilligan lands a nice knee to the body.
Gilligan with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head. #CUT2#
It looks like Yoji Anjo Anjo has been cut.
Gilligan with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.
Knees in the clinch landing for Gilligan. #T1#
Gilligan connects with a knee to the head.
Gilligan throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Anjo blocks it with crossed arms.
Gilligan with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.
Gilligan lands a knee to the head.
Gilligan with a knee to the head.
Gilligan landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.
Gilligan with a knee to the head.
Gilligan just leaning against Anjo, taking a breather.
Gilligan tries to land a knee to the head but Anjo blocks with his arms.
Gilligan looking to throw knees to the head but Anjo is blocking nicely.
Gilligan unloads a knee to the mid-section.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Gilligan connects with a nasty looking knee right to Anjo's face.
Gilligan misses with a knee to the head.
Anjo is looking to take this one to the mat.
Gilligan landing knees to the head.
Gilligan utilising his Muay Thai to score with a knee to the body.
Gilligan with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head. #T2#
Anjo is trying to pull guard but Gilligan turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
Gilligan connects with a nasty looking knee right to Anjo's face.
Gilligan crunches a lovely knee into Anjo's ribcage.
Gilligan lands a knee to the head.
Gilligan connects with a knee to the head.
Knees to the body from Gilligan.
Anjo takes a knee to the side of the body.
Anjo tries to stall but Gilligan uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
Gilligan with a knee to the head.
Anjo is trying to pull guard but Gilligan turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
Gilligan scores with a knee to the head.
Gilligan lands a knee to the head.
Gilligan connects with a nasty looking knee right to Anjo's face.
Gilligan has Anjo pressed against the cage, preventing Anjo from circling away and getting back to striking at range.#T3#
Gilligan with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Gilligan pressing his opponent against the cage.
Gilligan lands a good knee to the midsection. Anjo won't want to take too many of those.
Gilligan tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Gilligan on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Anjo fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Gilligan with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Gilligan misses with a knee to the head.
Gilligan lands a knee to the body.
Anjo wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Gilligan throws a knee to the head but misses.
Anjo wants to break the clinch but can't.
Gilligan throws a knee to the head but misses.
Knees to the body from Gilligan. #T4#
Anjo tries to pull guard but Gilligan holds him up against the cage and eventually Anjo drops back down to his feet.
Knees in the clinch landing for Gilligan.
Anjo fails to pull guard.
Kneeeeees! The crowd are calling for knees to the body. Gilligan obliges.
Gilligan lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
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!
Gilligan with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.
Gilligan connects with a knee to the head.
Anjo is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
Gilligan lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
Gilligan landing knees to the head.
Anjo looks to be in better condition than last time we saw him fight. Obviously he's been working hard on his cardio.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Gilligan misses with a knee strike.
Gilligan misses with a knee to the head.
A battle for position here, against the cage.
A knee to the head by Gilligan.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Joe Gilligan dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Yoji Anjo Anjo's cut.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
#R2#
Anjo tries to bum rush Gilligan with a series of wild strikes but Gilligan uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Anjo darts in looking for a takedown but Gilligan gets double underhooks and turns Anjo into the cage.
Gilligan moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Anjo throws a sloppy head kick
and Gilligan counters with a good, hard body kick but Anjo shrugs it off. #CL2#
Gilligan gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Anjo fails to pull guard.
Gilligan tries to land a knee to the head but Anjo blocks with his arms.
Gilligan throws a knee to the head but misses.
Anjo takes a knee right on the jaw!
Gilligan looking to throw knees to the head but Anjo is blocking nicely. #TD#
Anjo gets a trip takedown into half guard.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Anjo seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Gilligan does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Gilligan wants to control but Anjo is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.#SUB#
Gilligan is looking to regain full guard. He's left an arm up in the air though and Anjo has latched onto it... Big trouble! Anjo pivots for an armbar - it's in tight and it Gilligan is tapping in no time flat! Great counter grappling there from Anjo!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:55 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Yoji Anjo Anjo!

 

Event: Kings 9: Mongrel vs Chief     
Date:   May 02, 2020
#R1##CL#
Anjo gets a clinch.
Aurelios is stalling here.
Aurelios is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.#TD#
Anjo works for the underhooks and manages to get a trip takedown into guard.
Aurelios wants to get back to his feet but Anjo is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
Anjo trying to stand up but can't free himself from Aurelios's guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Aurelios avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Aurelios wants to sweep here but Anjo controlling him for the moment.
Aurelios striking off his back but it's not causing Anjo any problems.
Anjo being controlled here momentarily. #T1##SUB2#
Aurelios has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Anjo can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself. #SUB2#
Aurelios working for a triangle but Anjo defends it easily.
Aurelios working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Anjo.
Anjo is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact. #T2#
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Anjo trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Aurelios keeping moving, preventing Anjo from controlling successfully.
Aurelios is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Anjo 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.#REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Anjo fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Anjo misses with a takedown attempt
and Aurelios counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Nice takedown defense from Aurelios. No joy for Anjo on that attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Yoji Anjo Anjo. That's going to take a lot out of him.#CL2#
Aurelios instigates a clinch.
Aurelios prevents the takedown attempt. #TD#
Anjo has hold of one of Aurelios's legs. Aurelios is fighting the takedown attempt but Anjo gets the trip and lands the takedown into guard.#T3#
Aurelios is looking to stand up but Anjo isn't so interested in that idea.
Aurelios is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Aurelios is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
We've been informed that Aurelios has been working hard on his conditioning in the buildup to the fight.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Aurelios can do anything to dispel that myth.#SUB2#
Aurelios is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Aurelios bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Anjo's guard. #REVB#
Aurelios throwing strikes but missing. #T4#
Aurelios sitting in guard here, content to control. #SUB#
Anjo looks to be working for a triangle here. Oh, it looks like he might have it! Aurelios has picked Anjo up and slammed him! Anjo can't keep hold of the triangle and Aurelios manages to pass to side control!
Anjo is looking to regain half guard here but Aurelios keeps moving and retains side control.
A lull in the action here.
Aurelios wants to control but Anjo is keeping him busy.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Marcus Aurelios will probably get the nod.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.
#R2##CL#
Anjo closes the distance and clinches.#TD#
Anjo has managed to pull guard. Let's see whether he can work an aggressive guard. It will also be interesting to see what tactics Aurelios uses from the top position. #SUB#
Anjo has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Aurelios can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Aurelios showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Aurelios postures up and lands a big shot to Anjo's brow. #T1#
Aurelios working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Anjo's head.
Anjo keeping moving, preventing Aurelios from controlling successfully.
Anjo trying to keep a closed guard but Aurelios is proving a slippery customer.
Aurelios slips nicely into half guard.
Aurelios seems to have lost interest with the ground game and is thinking about standing back up.
Anjo is trying to stand back up but Aurelios is controlling him
Aurelios wants to free his trapped foot but Anjo is holding on for dear life with his legs. #T2#
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
It looks like Aurelios is going to stand back up. #SUB2#
Aurelios seems to be looking for submissions.
Aurelios trying to control the pace. #REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.#TD2#
Aurelios gets the takedown into side control.
Aurelios tries to get to his feet but he's trapped momentarily.
Aurelios cracks Anjo with a big right hand but Anjo just smiles back at him and invites him to have another go. #T3#
Anjo is looking for a sweep.
Anjo holding on.
Aurelios advances to mount.
Aurelios controlling the pace for now.
Aurelios looking to control but Anjo is working nicely, looking to advance position himself. #T4#
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Aurelios might have to switch it up a bit here because his efforts to control Anjo haven't been going to plan, at least at the current moment in time.
Anjo manages to regain half guard. Good work.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Aurelios lands a nice short elbow.
Aurelios looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Anjo is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Aurelios's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Aurelios's back!
Aurelios looks to control his opponent's hands but he's not mananging it at the moment.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close second round but Marcus Aurelios will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action. Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!
#R3##TD2#
Aurelios closes the distance and gets a trip takedown into side control. Anjo quickly recovers to half guard.
Aurelios trying to control from half guard but Anjo is working away.
Anjo tries to strike from the bottom but it doesn't land.
Aurelios trying to control the action but Anjo is working from the bottom.
Anjo is trying to get back to full guard.
Anjo looks to be in better condition than last time we saw him fight. Obviously he's been working hard on his cardio.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Anjo is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Aurelios's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Aurelios's back!#T1#
Aurelios rolls, trying to escape but Anjo keeps control of the position.
Aurelios looks to control his opponent's hands but he's not mananging it at the moment.
You can see the frustration on Aurelios's face… He knows he is in trouble unless he improves his position sooner rather than later.
Anjo throwing lazy shots from the back mount that aren't doing any damage.
Aurelios rolls, trying to escape but Anjo keeps control of the position.
Anjo gets his hands free as Aurelios looks to control.
Aurelios is trying to break free. #T2##SUB#
Aurelios fending off the submission attempt from Anjo.
Aurelios rolls and manages to get back to half guard. Nicely done.
Aurelios tries to get to full guard but Anjo has control of the leg.
Anjo perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there.
Yoji Anjo Anjo overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Aurelios blocking the ground and pound attempt from Anjo. #T3##SUB2#
Aurelios looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Aurelios is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Aurelios trying to hold on to Anjo's head to control him but Anjo postures up.
Aurelios controlling the leg, holding on to half guard.
The referee looks like he's ready to step in and stand the fighters back up.
Anjo is looking to take a break and control but Aurelios is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom. #REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.#T4#
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.#TD2#
Aurelios feints and as Anjo raises his hands in defense, Aurelios changes levels and drives through with a takedown into guard.
Aurelios slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.
Anjo gets one leg under and gets the fight to half guard.
Aurelios wants to get back to his feet.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!#SUB2#
Aurelios is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Anjo sees it coming and defends easily.

And that's the end of the fight!
That was a close round. You could make an argument for either fighter but I would give it to Yoji Anjo Anjo.
I think Aurelios has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Sandra Marshall scores the fight 28:30
Judge Michael Johnstone scores the fight 28:29
Judge Santiago Holmes scores the fight 28:29

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Marcus Aurelios!

A victorious Marcus Aurelios thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter.

 

Event: Kings 4: Canyon vs Mongrel     
Date:   Apr 19, 2020
#R1#
A swing and a miss from Dweller .
Anjo tries to close the distance and clinch up but Dweller swats him away and circles back towards the center. #TD2#
Dweller scores with a nice takedown into half guard. Let's see what he's got on the ground.
Dweller lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
Anjo trying to control here.
Dweller working over Anjo with some ground and pound. Anjo looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
Dweller landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
Dweller landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Dweller working some ground and pound from close in. He's looking to maintain this position and strike for a while by the looks of things... although he'll probably advance to full mount in a minute now I've said that.
Anjo wants to improve his position but Dweller is controlling well. #T1#
Dweller controlling the action here.
Dweller lands strikes from half guard.
Dweller is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
Dweller working some ground and pound from close in. He's looking to maintain this position and strike for a while by the looks of things... although he'll probably advance to full mount in a minute now I've said that.
Dweller seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Anjo does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Anjo is trying to get back to full guard.
Dweller stalling.
Dweller working Anjo over with strikes.
Nice strikes from Dweller there. #T2#
Anjo is looking to improve his position.
Dweller looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
Dweller working over Anjo with some ground and pound. Anjo looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
Dweller looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
Dweller lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
Anjo is breathing heavily.
Dweller wants to free his trapped foot but Anjo is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Dweller slips a nice elbow through Anjo's hands, connecting with Anjo's forehead.
Dweller looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Anjo with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position.
Dweller is taking a breather. Anjo says something to him but it's hard to make out. Perhaps he's telling him to get on with it and actually do something.
Dweller lands with a punch from half guard. #ROC2#
Anjo is rocked!
Anjo taking some punishment here, with Dweller in his half guard.
Oh Anjo is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!#T3#
Anjo taking some punishment here, with Dweller in his half guard.
Dweller lands a big elbow - Anjo is out of it! He's waving his arms around but his eyes are closed and he's not intelligently defending himself - the ref has no choice but to jump in and stop the fight! This one is in the books! A TKO win for Dweller !

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:24 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Tiny Dweller !
Tiny Dweller thanked the fans post fight for their support.

 

Event: Kings 1: Grand Opening     
Date:   Apr 11, 2020
#R1#
Anjo takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Anjo tries to clinch there but White circles away.
White cracks Anjo with a right hand to the side of the head.
The fight stays on the outside here - Anjo looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Anjo moves in looking to clinch but White pushes him off.
A punch combination from White misses.
Anjo half committed to a counter leg kick.
A shot to the liver by White. Beautiful body shot.
Anjo misses with a takedown attempt
and White counters with a stiff right hand.
White misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Anjo fails with a takedown attempt.
Anjo moves in looking to clinch but White pushes him off.
White lands a glancing blow to the side of Anjo's head.#T1#
Anjo takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Anjo fails with the takedown
and White counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Yoji Anjo Anjo. That's going to take a lot out of him.
White with a nice cross.
Anjo fails to land the takedown.
White moves into range and connects with a jab.
White scores with a nice head shot.
Anjo fails in his attempt to clinch.
White keeps the fight on the outside.#T2#
White throws a one two combo.
White throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.#TD#
Anjo looking to shoot here. He's gone for it and he's landed a takedown into side control! Oh, that's bad for White!
Anjo tries to land with some ground and pound but misses. #SUB#
Anjo tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
White can't do much from the bottom here. #T3#
Anjo wants to lay and pray for a moment but White keeps working.
Anjo throws an elbow but White slips to the side and avoids it well.
Anjo trying to control the action but White is working from the bottom.
Anjo working the ground and pound but he's contacting the mat, not the fighter.
Anjo wants to control but White is keeping him busy. #T4#
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.#SUB#
Anjo working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it. #SUB#
Anjo is in a dominant position here, looking for a kimura. White looks calm but he's in trouble here. Anjo gets his leg over his opponent's head and yanks on the arm. White is tapping like a morse code operator on the titanic! SOS! SOS! Anjo lets go of the hold and White can pop his arm back in it's socket.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:35 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Yoji Anjo Anjo!

 

 
 
 
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