Play by Play - Fighter's Fight Commentary

Event: CCC 23 : Kallio vs Harris
Date: Apr 24, 2024

#R1#
Phillips ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Phillips swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Both fighters are looking to counter, which isn't making for the most exciting fight in the world.
Phillips shoots in looking for a takedown but Anstey manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Phillips's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Phillips slips a straight right by Anstey.
Anstey jabs Phillips to the body, keeping him at a distance.
We've been hearing reports that Phillips has been drilling takedowns in recent sessions so let's see if that has an impact on the result of this fight.
Nice takedown defense from Anstey. No joy for Phillips on that attempt.
Phillips slips a jab and a cross from Anstey.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Anstey misses with a wild body shot.
Phillips on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.#CUT2#It looks like Bum Phillips has been cut.
Nice cross by Anstey.#T1#
Anstey displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Phillips.
Anstey looks like he wants to counter punch here.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Bum Phillips. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Phillips throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Anstey on the side of the head.
Anstey ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Phillips moves away.
Phillips fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
A lazy left from Phillips finds it's target.#T2#
Phillips misses with a takedown attempt #KD2#
and Anstey counters with a crisp one two that drops Phillips! Anstey thinks about following him to the mat for a moment but instead steps back and waves Phillips to his feet! Phillips is in big trouble!#ROC2#Phillips is rocked!
Anstey throws an overhand right that has Phillips reeling! Anstey follows up with more punches and Phillips is out cold! This one is all over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:21 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). Corwin Anstey!
Corwin Anstey seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website.

Event: CCC 14 : Shima vs Kallio
Date: Mar 23, 2024

#R1#
Anstey throws a hook but Tarlah blocks it.
Tarlah appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
Anstey shoots in and drives through. Tarlah sprawls well.
Anstey misses with a combination #TD2#
and Tarlah decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in Anstey's guard.
Tarlah is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
Tarlah wants to control from the top but Anstey keeps moving.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Anstey keeping full guard, as Tarlah tries to pass. #T1#
Anstey controls Tarlah momentarily but Tarlah frees himself.
Tarlah stays in close to Anstey's body and controls the position.
Anstey keeping moving, preventing Tarlah from controlling successfully.
Anstey has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall.
Anstey keeping moving, preventing Tarlah from controlling successfully. #REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up.
Anstey just misses with a punch to the body. #T2#
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Anstey misses with a jab, cross combination.
As Anstey backs off Tarlah throws a huge counter combo but Anstey manages to avoid it all.
Anstey scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Anstey rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Tarlah moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
A nice side step and Tarlah releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
Corwin Anstey is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Tarlah uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Anstey.
Anstey lands a jab to Tarlah's midsection.
We've been told by Anstey's head coaches at Sparks mma that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Tarlah slips under a jab from Anstey.
Anstey tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Tarlah was well out of range. Poor timing from Anstey.
Anstey misses with a body shot.
Tarlah appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.#T3#
Tarlah uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Anstey.
Tarlah takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Anstey looks to land a combination but Tarlah avoids it well.
Tarlah unleashes a big counter combination but Anstey bobs and weaves and avoids any damage.
Anstey swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Tarlah counters with a left to the body.
Anstey throws a combination that misses
and Tarlah counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Anstey thinking.
Anstey misses with a wild body shot.
Tarlah is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own.
Anstey tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Tarlah was well out of range. Poor timing from Anstey.#T4#
Anstey connects with a looping right hand.
Anstey jabs Tarlah right on the nose. Tarlah blinks but takes it well.
Anstey is looking to wear down Tarlah with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
Anstey swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Tarlah counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Anstey thinking.
Anstey swings away with a body shot that misses
and Tarlah connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Anstey lands a really nice looking cross but Tarlah seems unphased.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Anstey throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Tarlah counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Anstey throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Tarlah counters with a right hand to the body.
Anstey misses with a body shot.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Corwin Anstey dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!#R2#
No joy there for Anstey, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
The fighters circling - Anstey throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
A countering left hand to the body from Tarlah misses.
Anstey throws a hook but Tarlah avoids it easily.
Tarlah looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Tarlah defending well as Anstey loads up on a big left hand.
Corwin Anstey is winning the standup battle so far.
Anstey lands a body shot.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Anstey misses with an uppercut #TD2#
and Tarlah counters with a nice double leg into half guard.
Tarlah tries to pass to full mount but Anstey defends it.
Tarlah not landing any meaningful shots this time. #T1#
Tarlah trying to control the action but Anstey is working from the bottom.
Tarlah stalling.
Anstey is not content to let Tarlah control the position.
Anstey tries to roll over but Tarlah keeps him under control.
Tarlah passes the guard and advances to mount! #T2#
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Tarlah 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.
Tarlah can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Anstey is looking to escape.
Tarlah tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position. #T3#
Anstey tries to reverse the position but Tarlah maintains control.
Tarlah controlling the position easily from mount.
Tarlah can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Anstey is looking to escape. #T4#
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Tarlah looking to control and managing it successfully.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Tarlah prevents Anstey from getting the reversal.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Tarlah trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Tarlah controlling from mount.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

A close second round but Balink Tarlah will probably get the nod - 10:9.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!#R3#
Anstey misses with a series of wild punches.
Anstey throws a combination that misses
and Tarlah counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Anstey misses with a two punch combination.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Tarlah! But no joy.
Anstey fails to land with a series of punches.
Tarlah keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Tarlah is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Anstey with a body shot.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Anstey misses with a head kick.
Tarlah let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
Anstey waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Tarlah.
Tarlah is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.#T1#
Tarlah has his head slapped from side to side by a 3 punch combination. That must have hurt him.
Anstey misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Tarlah.
It seemed like Tarlah was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Tarlah slips a straight right by Anstey.
Corwin Anstey is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Tarlah dodges the punch combination from Anstey.
Anstey misses with a series of wild punches.
A nice side step and Tarlah releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
Tarlah takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing. #T2#
Tarlah showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Anstey.
A little jabbing left from Tarlah on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Anstey missing with a left hand there. Tarlah was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Anstey throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Tarlah.
Tarlah is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Anstey with a body shot.
Anstey throws a right hand that Tarlah ducks under and follows up with a left that Tarlah also avoids with ease.
Tarlah lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected.
Anstey throws a combination that misses
and Tarlah counters with a one-two to the body. #T3#
Tarlah takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Anstey misses with a hook #TD2#
and Tarlah counters with a nice double leg into half guard.
Anstey is trying to maintain the position but Tarlah is very close to passing his half guard.
Tarlah controlling the action here.
Anstey is looking for a sweep. Tarlah is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Anstey is working hard here to advance position.
Tarlah missing with the ground and pound from half guard. #T4#
Tarlah trying to control the pace.
Tarlah is keen to just control but Anstey is a slippery customer.
Tarlah looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding. #REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up.
Anstey throws a right and a left that Tarlah avoids nicely.
Anstey throws a right and a left that Tarlah avoids nicely.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Anstey lands with a two punch combination before moving back out of range.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Anstey throws a left and a right that both miss
letting Tarlah counter with a right hand.

And that's the end of the fight!
Corwin Anstey showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Anstey 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 Chris Edwards scores the fight 29:28
Judge Sam Margolis scores the fight 29:28
Judge Donald Grub scores the fight 29:28

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Corwin Anstey!
After winning the bout, Corwin Anstey thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility.

Event: Nfld 44
Date: Jan 20, 2024

#R1##TD#
Anstey manages to get an easy takedown there - catching Girard on his heels. He'll look to pass Girard's guard now, I'm sure.
Anstey controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
Girard is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
Anstey is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
Girard wants to get back to his feet but Anstey is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
Anstey 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.
Anstey controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
Anstey keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Girard's head.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Anstey postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
Anstey landing some decent shots from guard.
Anstey is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound. #T1#
Anstey is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
Anstey content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots. #SUB#
Girard wants to stand and escape. He's got his foot on Anstey's hips, looking to push off. But Anstey grabs a hold of the leg and drops back for an ankle lock! It's hard to tell if he's got it. Both fighters look composed - OH, not anymore they don't! Girard screams like a kid who's trapped his fingers in the car door and taps out! Yikes, that must have hurt - hopefully it's not snapped anything!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:34 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Heel Hook). Corwin Anstey!
A very excited looking Corwin Anstey 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: Nfld live 55
Date: Dec 23, 2023

#R1#
Tarlah misses with a looping left.#CL2#
Tarlah rushes Anstey and presses him up against the cage.#TD2#
Tarlah has moved round to his opponent's back and is looking for a suplex! Oh snap! He's tossed Anstey clear over his head and slammed him to the mat!
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Anstey rolls and manages to get back to half guard. Nicely done.
Anstey keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Tarlah not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Tarlah throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Tarlah misses with a head shot. Anstey uses the momentum to regain guard.
Tarlah lands a couple of digs.#T1#
Tarlah wants to control from the top but Anstey keeps moving.
Anstey 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.
Tarlah stays in close to Anstey's body and controls the position.
Tarlah stopping the sweep attempt from Anstey.
Tarlah is looking to advance position but Anstey has hit a scissor sweep - now he's on top in mount!#REVR#
Tarlah is writhing around trying to get back to his feet. #T2#
Anstey trying to control but Tarlah is having none of it.
Tarlah avoids a series of strikes thrown by Anstey.
Anstey content just to control the position here.
The referee warns Tarlah that he has to improve his position here as he takes two more clean shots to the head.
Tarlah is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Tarlah gets back to half guard.#T3#
Anstey works his foot free and advances to mount.
Anstey takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
Anstey trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Tarlah is wriggling around trying to escape. #T4#
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Anstey can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Tarlah is looking to escape.
Tarlah tries to hold on but Anstey pushes him away.
Anstey controlling the position easily from mount.
Tarlah is working to get back to half guard.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Anstey scores with a couple of good head shots there.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Corwin Anstey dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!#R2#
No joy there for Anstey, who threw a few shots but didn't land. #CUT#It looks like Balink Tarlah has been cut.
Tarlah shoots for a double leg takedown but Anstey sprawls well. He's pushed Tarlah's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
The fighters circle momentarily. Tarlah darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Anstey tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Tarlah swivels and escapes.
Tarlah lands with an uppercut that bounces Anstey off the cage and back into range.
Anstey shoots in for a takedown but Tarlah shows good takedown defense.
Anstey with a lazy takedown attempt
The fighters are starting to get sweaty, which will make takedowns a bit more tricky.
and Tarlah connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Corwin Anstey. That's going to take a lot out of him.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Anstey fails with a takedown attempt.#TD#
Anstey shoots in for a takedown and gets it.#T1#
Tarlah on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
Tarlah has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Anstey is working away from the top position though.
Anstey throws a strike but Tarlah avoids it easily and moves to full guard.
Tarlah wants to sweep here but Anstey controlling him for the moment. #T2#
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Tarlah has Anstey pulled in close to control his posture.
Tarlah wants to sweep but no luck.
Corwin Anstey overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Anstey content to stall in guard here.
The referee claps his hands together and tells the fighters to work.#REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.#T3#
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Anstey is defended easily by Tarlah.#TD2#
Tarlah fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. Anstey sprawls well initially but Tarlah persists and gets the takedown into half guard.
Anstey is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Tarlah scores with a couple of nice shots.
Tarlah drops an elbow to the side of Anstey's head. #T4#
Tarlah with the ground and pound but Anstey uses the opportunity to regain guard.
Tarlah in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Tarlah wants to control from the top but Anstey keeps moving.
Tarlah stopping the sweep attempt from Anstey.
Tarlah looking to pass the guard.
Anstey avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Tarlah throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Anstey works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Tarlah won't allow Anstey to sweep him here.
Tarlah throws an elbow that misses. Anstey uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Tarlah's guard. Nice move by Anstey!#REVR#
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Balink Tarlah showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Balink Tarlah's cut.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! This is the final round!#R3#
Anstey closes this distance looking for a takedown but Tarlah circles away.
Anstey fails with the takedown.
Anstey tries for a takedown but Tarlah sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Corwin Anstey. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Tarlah throws the left hand but Anstey avoids the punch easily.
Tarlah tries to clinch there but Anstey circles away. #TD2#
Tarlah looking to score a takedown here. Anstey is defending well but Tarlah drives through and ends up in Anstey's guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Anstey looking to hit a scissor sweep but Tarlah is one step ahead there.
Tarlah wants to control from the top but Anstey keeps moving.
Tarlah must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.#T1#
Tarlah throwing strikes but missing.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Tarlah accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Tarlah accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Tarlah postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Tarlah accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Anstey wants to sweep here but Tarlah controlling him for the moment. #REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Tarlah displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Anstey. #T2#
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Tarlah throws a hook to the side of Anstey's head but Anstey sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.#CL2#
Tarlah closes the distance and pushes Anstey back into the cage.
Tarlah gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Anstey.
Tarlah wants a takedown but no success here.
A bit of stalling here from Anstey. #TD2#
Tarlah gets a nice trip takedown into half guard.
Tarlah scoring with strikes to the body and head.
Tarlah throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man. #T3#
Tarlah is keen to just control but Anstey is a slippery customer.
Tarlah thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Anstey's head.
Tarlah missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Anstey on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
Tarlah thows a huge punch but Anstey dodges it nicely.
Tarlah lands strikes from half guard.
Tarlah throws a strike but Anstey avoids it easily and moves to full guard.
Anstey not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Tarlah wants to control from the top but Anstey keeps moving.
Anstey has control of Tarlah's left arm, preventing Tarlah from doing any damage. #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.
Anstey working a defensive guard here. #REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Anstey shoots and misses
and Tarlah cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.#TD2#
Tarlah shoots in and bounces Anstey off the cage to secure the takedown into guard.
Tarlah stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Anstey swivels though and keeps the full guard.
The step up in weight doesn't seem to be a problem for Tarlah. He's performing admirably here against the bigger man.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Tarlah trying to control but Anstey is working from the bottom.

And that's the end of the fight!
Balink Tarlah comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Tarlah 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 Trevor Gratis scores the fight 28:29
Judge Elvis Blanc scores the fight 28:29
Judge Steve Smith scores the fight 28:29

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Balink Tarlah!
Our winner, Balink Tarlah, made sure he spent some time buttering up the crowd during his post fight interview, which will no doubt bring him a few more fans.

Event: Nfld live 53
Date: Dec 02, 2023

#R1#
A looping hook to the body misses from Durnin. Anstey does a little dance to reset his feet.
Anstey fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Durnin avoids it really well and circles away.
Horrible takedown attempt by Anstey or perhaps it was just good defense by Durnin, which made it look bad. #TD#
Anstey looking to score a takedown here. Durnin is defending well but Anstey drives through and ends up in Durnin's guard.
Anstey stays in close to Durnin's body and controls the position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Anstey stops Durnin from standing up.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Anstey is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
Anstey with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.#T1#
Anstey makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
Durnin avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Anstey accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Durnin wants to stand up but Anstey is controlling him.
Anstey wants to control from the top but Durnin keeps moving. #REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Anstey looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Corwin Anstey. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Durnin goes for a spinning back kick but it misses. #T2#
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Durnin stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Durnin wants it to stay on the feet.
Nice jab there from Durnin. #CUT2#It looks like Corwin Anstey has been cut.#TD#
Anstey throws the overhand right but ducks down into a quick takedown attempt. Durnin was covering up waiting for the punch and Anstey finishes the takedown easily into guard.
Durnin can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Anstey controls the pace.
Anstey looking to pass the guard.
Anstey engaging in some classic timewasting tactics. #T3#
Durnin wants to stand up but Anstey is controlling him.
The referee is asking the fighters to pick up the pace.#T4#
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Anstey postures up in Durnin's guard and throws a big left but Durnin blocks it. #REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Anstey moves out of range of the strikes.
Naoise Durnin seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Durnin throws a push kick but Anstey slaps the foot to one side.
Durnin thows a left - swing and a miss!
Durnin throws a sloppy head kick and Anstey moves out of range easily.
Durnin throws a right and a left that Anstey avoids nicely.
Durnin shuffles to his left behind two crisp jabs. Anstey eats them both and turns towards Durnin to reposition himself and eats a stinging right hand-left hook combo.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Durnin displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Anstey.
Durnin dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Naoise Durnin dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Corwin Anstey's cut.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!#R2#
Anstey uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Durnin.
Anstey tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Durnin defends well and Anstey ends up having to push Durnin into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
Durnin is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own.
Anstey is trying to pull guard but Durnin turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
Anstey tries for a takedown. No joy.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Corwin Anstey. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Durnin lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Anstey backwards.
Anstey definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Durnin is pressed up against the cage. Anstey has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Durnin down to the mat. Durnin avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
Durnin misses with a body shot.
Anstey moves out of range of the strikes.
A swing and a miss from Durnin.
Durnin throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Sloppy strikes from Anstey. Those never looked like landing.
Anstey shoots in for a takedown but Durnin shows good takedown defense.
Durnin lands with a nice body kick.
Anstey fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Durnin lands a nice shot that snaps Anstey's head back. #ROC2#Anstey is rocked!#T1#
Durnin is throwing punches like he's double parked. Oh my word! Huge right hand from Durnin shuts the power down on Anstey. Lights out, game over! Durnin is your winner.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:08 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). Naoise Durnin!
A victorious Naoise Durnin thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter.

Event: Nfld live 49
Date: Oct 28, 2023

#R1##TD#
Averescu gets taken down but at least he's managed to land in guard.#SUB2#
Averescu throws his legs up looking for a submission but Anstey uses it to pass to side control.
Anstey has control of an arm but Averescu manages to advance to Anstey's back!
Averescu trying to control.
Good control from Averescu.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Anstey holding on to Averescu's left wrist, preventing the choke. #T1#
Anstey tries to escape but Averescu has the hooks in and won't let him break free.
Anstey breaks Averescu's hooks off and manages to turn into his guard.
Anstey stands and throws Averescu's legs to the side, diving into side control.
Averescu struggling a bit here.
Averescu holds on tight, trying to prevent any damage.
Anstey working away.
Anstey controlling the position from side mount.
Anstey lands a decent elbow from side control. #T2#
Anstey controls the position.
Averescu can't do much from the bottom here.
Averescu trying to control but Anstey flips him over like a cheap hooker and has his back!
Averescu tries to escape but Anstey has the hooks in and won't let him break free.
Averescu looks to control his opponent's hands but he's not mananging it at the moment.
Anstey is hanging on to Averescu's back as he tries to escape. #T3#
Anstey scores with punches from the back.
Anstey keeps control of the position easily here as Averescu tries to buck him off.
Averescu covers up after taking a massive shot to the side of the head.
Anstey really has the hooks in deep now - there seems like no escape for Averescu.#T4#
Anstey is not going to allow Averescu to sit and survive in this position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Anstey slows the pace down here. Having a little breather whilst he's in a dominant position, looking to rest and regain some energy, ready to go for the finish.
Averescu holding on to Anstey's left wrist, preventing the choke.
Averescu is trying to break free.
Averescu just trying to survive but Anstey is wriggling into a better position, looking to finish.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Averescu is trying to avoid being dragged into an even worse position than he's already in but Anstey is staying active.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Corwin Anstey dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.#R2##TD#
Anstey scores with a nice takedown into half guard. Let's see what he's got on the ground.
Averescu trying to control but Anstey postures up.
Averescu is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Anstey scores with a couple of nice shots.
Averescu is trying to control but can't. #SUB2#
Averescu is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Anstey pulls his head out easily.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB2#
Averescu looking for submissions off his back.
Anstey looks to score some points with some ground and pound.#T1#
Averescu is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Anstey scores with a couple of nice shots.
Anstey controlling the action here.
Anstey slips a nice elbow through Averescu's hands, connecting with Averescu's forehead.
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Anstey in particular looking to stall.
Averescu is trying to maintain the position but Anstey is very close to passing his half guard.
Anstey seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime. #T2##SUB2#
Averescu looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Averescu wants to get back to full guard but Anstey has mounted him!
Corwin Anstey overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Anstey avoids the attempt from Averescu to control.
Averescu is desperately trying to improve his position but Anstey has a good base and remains in mount.
Anstey lands with some strikes.
Averescu tries to hold on but Anstey pushes him away.
Anstey controlling from the full mount.
Anstey lands a shot to the body, followed up by a shot to the exposed head of his trapped opponent. #T3#
Anstey controlling the position easily from mount.
The referee warns Averescu that he has to improve his position here as he takes two more clean shots to the head.
Anstey 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.
Anstey looking to control and managing it successfully.
Anstey avoids the attempt from Averescu to control.
The referee warns Averescu that he has to improve his position here as he takes two more clean shots to the head. #T4#
Averescu working to try and regain half guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Anstey breaks from Averescu's wrist control and lands an elbow.
Anstey definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Averescu regains half guard.#SUB#
Anstey is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game. #SUB2#
Averescu is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Anstey pulls his head out easily.
We've been informed that Averescu has been working hard on his conditioning in the buildup to the fight.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Averescu on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Corwin Anstey dominated that second round.
That's time! Back to the action! Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!#R3#
Averescu 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.
Anstey fails with a takedown attempt.
Averescu throws out a loose jab but Anstey uses good head movement to avoid it.
Averescu jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Anstey feinted with a counter takedown.#TD#
Averescu gets caught flat footed, as Anstey shoots in with a quick takedown into guard.#SUB2#
Averescu is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Anstey defends well.#SUB2#
Averescu has an active guard here but Anstey has managed to pass into half guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Anstey seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime. #T1#
Anstey scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
Anstey looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding. #SUB2#
Averescu looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.#SUB2#
Averescu is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Anstey pulls his head out easily.
Anstey perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there. #T2#
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Anstey passes to side control.
Averescu struggling a bit here.
A bit of a lull in the action. I'm sure it will pick up again soon... even if the ref has to physically pick them up and put them back on their feet.
Anstey creates a bit of distance and throws down some hard shots.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Averescu can do anything to dispel that myth.
Averescu is trying to work for a sweep but Anstey has mounted him!
Averescu taking shots to the head.
Anstey cracks Averescu with a nasty head shot there - the crowd let out an audible gasp there, as the noise reverberated around the arena.
Anstey controlling his opponent. #T3#
Anstey with shots to the head and body - Averescu looks very uncomfortable down there.
Anstey is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Averescu can do to turn this around?
Averescu is desperately trying to improve his position but Anstey has a good base and remains in mount.
Anstey controlling his opponent.
Anstey putting on the heat here with some good ground and pound!
Averescu tries to hold on but Anstey postures up.#SUB#
Anstey looking for a guillotine from mount but Averescu is having none of it.
Anstey content just to control the position here.
Anstey has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.#T4#
Averescu is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Anstey controlling from the full mount.
Dan Averescu has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
This is a sustained period of stalling by Anstey.
Anstey wants to control the pace but Averescu is squirming around nicely.
Corwin Anstey is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Averescu wants to control but Anstey is having none of it.

And that's the end of the fight!
Corwin Anstey showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Anstey, 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 Chad Campbell scores the fight 30:26
Judge Alyssa Summers scores the fight 30:26
Judge Anthony Taglia scores the fight 30:26

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Corwin Anstey!
A very excited looking Corwin Anstey 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: Nfld live 47
Date: Oct 07, 2023

#R1##TD2#
Anstey shoots in and scores a nice double leg takedown into half guard.
Jewish is looking for a sweep. Anstey is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Jewish is doing well to avoid being mounted. He's controlling the position at the moment.
Jewish has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Anstey is working away from the top position though.
Anstey seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Jewish wants to sweep but Anstey has passed to side control!
Jewish is trying to get back to half guard.#T1#
Anstey cracks Jewish with a big elbow.
Anstey wants to control but Jewish is keeping him busy.
Jewish wants to control but Anstey postures up.
Anstey lands a knee to the body and follows it up with some ground and pound to the head. That will wear Jewish down.
Anstey staying calm.
Anstey is looking to take a break and control but Jewish is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom. #T2#
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
A lull in the action here as Anstey stalls from top position.
Anstey in side control, trying to ground and pound but not landing this time.
Anstey tries to move into full mount but can't pass Jewish's legs. #T3#
Jewish is looking to reverse the position.
Jewish takes an elbow right on the bridge of the nose and winces in pain.
Anstey is moving around in side control but his primary objective seems to be to maintain the position. #REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.#T4#
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Anstey shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Jewish cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Anstey looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Anstey fails with the takedown.
Jewish appeared to be looking to counter that last move with a leg kick.
Corwin Anstey seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Anstey shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Jewish as he avoids it easily.
As Anstey backs away, Jewish returns fire with a leg kick that just misses.
I Am Jewish has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Corwin Anstey.
Jewish stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Jewish wants it to stay on the feet.
Jewish swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Anstey goes for a double leg but Jewish avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Jewish continues to drive forward.
And Jewish counters with a quick kick to the body but Anstey blocks it.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Corwin Anstey dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!#R2##TD2#
Anstey shoots in for a takedown! He's got it and he's managed to land in side control! That's better than Anstey was expecting from the takedown attempt, I'm sure!
Jewish bucks up and tries to throw Anstey off but instead Anstey has got his back!
Jewish is trying to break free.
Jewish takes a big shot to the side of the head.
Anstey has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Anstey scores with some strikes to the side of the head there. Good, points scoring shots.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Anstey somehow managing to miss with a strike from the back.
Anstey is working the ground and pound here and the referee is taking a close look at Jewish. He must escape soon or this one will be stopped.#T1#
Jewish is trying to get back to his feet but he's not managed it yet.
Jewish is trying to break free.
Anstey misses with an elbow to the head.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Anstey is looking cool and calm here, just waiting for a good opportunity to attack and finish the fight from this dominant position.
Jewish is trying to get back to his feet but he's not managed it yet.
Anstey lands punches and elbows. #T2#
Jewish tries to escape but Anstey has the hooks in and won't let him break free.
Anstey lands a shot to the head.
Jewish knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Anstey on the ground.
Jewish tries to break free.
Anstey throwing sloppy strikes.
A lull in the action here.
Anstey scores with punches to the body.
Jewish trying to control the hands but Anstey breaks the grip. #T3#
Anstey misses with a punch to the head.
Anstey controls the position.
Anstey lands with a hammerfist to the side of Jewish's head.
Anstey is controlling his opponent, waiting for an opportunity to finish.
Jewish trying to control the action but Anstey just sinks the hooks in. #T4#
Good control from Anstey.
Anstey throwing sloppy strikes.
Jewish is trying to get back to his feet but he's not managed it yet.
Jewish tries to escape the position.
Anstey connects with a big shot to the side of Jewish's head.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Anstey connects with a big shot to the side of Jewish's head.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Corwin Anstey 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! Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!#R3##TD2#
Anstey changes levels and drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. Jewish looks really pissed at himself for not defending that better.
You can see the frustration on Jewish's face as Anstey controls the position.
Jewish wants to control but Anstey postures up.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Jewish is trying to get back to half guard.
A lull in the action here.#T1#
Anstey lands a few punches from side control.
Jewish parries the strikes from Anstey easily there. Anstey is wary of posturing up too much because it might enable Jewish to escape.
Anstey wants to lay and pray for a moment but Jewish keeps working.
Anstey controlling the position from side mount.
Let's hope that Anstey 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.
We may be looking at a referee standup if the pace doesn't pick up soon.#T2#
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Anstey cracks Jewish with a big elbow.
Jewish tries to buck Anstey off but Anstey is having none of it.
Anstey connects with a decent looking elbow from side control that caused Jewish some visible discomfort. #SUB2#
Anstey thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Jewish defending against the ground and pound. #T3#
Jewish is trying to stand back up. He's worked his way up against the cage but Anstey has just dragged him back down to the mat.
Anstey throwing strikes but missing, from side control. #REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Anstey misses with a takedown attempt - Jewish sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Anstey dives in for a single leg takedown but Jewish sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
Anstey shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Jewish as he avoids it easily.
I Am Jewish has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Corwin Anstey.#TD2#
Anstey shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Let's see what he's got on the mat. #T4#
Anstey showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
Jewish wants to control but Anstey passes easily into half guard.
Anstey thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Anstey passes to full mount!
Corwin Anstey is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Anstey controlling his opponent.

And that's the end of the fight!
Corwin Anstey comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Anstey 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 John Kavanagh scores the fight 27:30
Judge David Schapiro scores the fight 27:30
Judge Bruno Lombardi scores the fight 27:30

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

Event: Nfld 39
Date: Sep 09, 2023

#R1#
Broomsdale cracks Anstey with a good jab.
Ezekiel Broomsdale seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
A slow jab from Broomsdale misses its intended target.
Anstey misses with a wild combination.
Anstey on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Broomsdale throws a leg kick that misses.
Broomsdale with a nice cross.
Broomsdale misses with a hook to the body
and Broomsdale takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
A nice leg kick from Broomsdale, right into the meat of the thigh.
Anstey digs a good body shot into Broomsdale's ribs.
Broomsdale listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Broomsdale closes this distance looking for a takedown but Anstey circles away.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Anstey swinging wildly here. #T1#
Broomsdale throws a head kick that looked like it stung.
A chopping leg kick lands by Broomsdale.
Anstey tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Anstey slips under a jab.
Broomsdale looks to land a body kick but Anstey moved away.
Broomsdale avoids a punch combination nicely.
Broomsdale slips under a jab.
Corwin Anstey is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Broomsdale scores with a kick to the body.
Broomsdale throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Broomsdale lands a head kick. Anstey smiles back at him and beckons him forward. #ROC#Anstey is rocked!
Anstey shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Broomsdale defends it nicely.
Anstey is still on wobbly legs! Can Broomsdale finish him?#T2#
Broomsdale walks forward and throws a big overhand right! Anstey drops to the floor like a sack of potatoes! Broomsdale swarms on him with more punches until the referee wrestles him away from Anstey's unconscious body! Wow, that was brutal!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:07 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Ezekiel Broomsdale!
A victorious Ezekiel Broomsdale thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter.

Event: Quick Fight Championship
Date: Aug 12, 2023

#R1##TD#
Bakarow closes the distance and after a bit of a stuggle, scores a takedown into Anstey's guard.
Bakarow definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Bakarow pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Anstey is keeping the position for now.
Anstey is looking to stand up but Bakarow isn't so interested in that idea.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Bakarow throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Bakarow trying to control but Anstey is working from the bottom.
Bakarow won't allow Anstey to get back to his feet. #REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.#T1#
Bakarow wants to clinch up but Anstey keeps it at a distance.
Bakarow takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Bakarow looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Anstey is fending him off so far but Bakarow persists. Nope, Anstey circles away and we're back to standing.
Bakarow takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Bakarow tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Anstey defends well and Bakarow ends up having to push Anstey into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.#BC#
Bakarow breaks from the clinch.
Bakarow staying out of range there.
Anstey throws a wild body kick that Bakarow sees coming a mile off.
Bakarow moves in looking to clinch but Anstey pushes him off.
Anstey jabs Bakarow right on the nose. Bakarow blinks but takes it well.
Bakarow throws a leg kick but Anstey sees it coming and moves out of range.
Anstey lands a head shot.
Bakarow fails to land the takedown.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Sergey Bakarow. That's going to take a lot out of him.#T2#
Bakarow misses with a two punch combination.
Some bone on bone action there as Bakarow checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
Corwin Anstey seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Bakarow is trying hard to land a takedown here. Anstey sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Anstey throws a right and a left that both miss.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Bakarow uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Anstey.
A punch combination from Anstey misses.
Anstey throws a right hand that Bakarow ducks under and follows up with a left that Bakarow also avoids with ease.
Anstey tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Bakarow was well out of range. Poor timing from Anstey.#CL#
Bakarow moves into the clinch.
Bakarow looking to throw knees to the head but Anstey is blocking nicely.
Anstey tries to circle away but Bakarow has him pinned against the cage.
Anstey wants to break free but Bakarow has control. #T3#
Bakarow lands with a short head shot on the inside.
The referee is keeping an eye on Bakarow - much more stalling and he will separate the fighters.
Bakarow tries to pull guard but Anstey won't allow it. #BC#
Bakarow pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Bakarow shoots for a double leg takedown but Anstey sprawls well. He's pushed Bakarow's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Despite the aggression on Anstey's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter.
Bakarow tries a head kick but it misses.
Bakarow avoids a kick to the body.
Anstey throws a big shot that misses.
Bakarow shoots in for a takedown but Anstey shows good takedown defense.
A nice side step and Anstey releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
Bakarow swings away with a body shot that misses
and Anstey counters with a nice uppercut.
Bakarow checks a low kick from Anstey.
Nice takedown defense from Anstey. No joy for Bakarow on that attempt. #T4##TD2#
Anstey shoots in for a takedown and gets it.
Anstey slows the pace down in half guard.
Bakarow is trying to stand.
Anstey is taking a breather. Bakarow 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.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Corwin Anstey 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#
Anstey throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Bakarow appears to be looking for a big counter.
A low kick from Bakarow is predictable there
and Bakarow takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles. #ROC2#Bakarow is rocked!#TD2#
Anstey drives through with a really nice takedown into side control.
Oh Bakarow is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!
Bakarow is being controlled here.
Bakarow can't do much from the bottom here.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Anstey prevents Bakarow from escaping the position.
Bakarow seems to have got his legs back now.
Anstey is moving around in side control but his primary objective seems to be to maintain the position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Bakarow wants to control but Anstey postures up.#T1#
Anstey trying to control the position but Bakarow is working away.
Anstey lands a knee to the body and a forearm to the face.
Bakarow struggling a bit here.
Anstey working the ground and pound.
Bakarow wants to get back to his feet but Anstey drags him back down.
Anstey lands a decent elbow from side control.
Corwin Anstey has got the better of the ground game so far.
Sloppy strikes there by Anstey.
Anstey is looking to take a break and control but Bakarow is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom. #T2#
Bakarow is pushing Anstey's head away, looking to escape. Anstey manages to hold on to the position though.#REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Anstey keeps the fight on the outside.
Anstey looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.#KD2#
Oooooh!!! Anstey has knocked Bakarow down with a huge combo! Anstey steps away and waves a wobbly Bakarow back to his feet! This one might not go much longer!
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Anstey keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Anstey throws out a loose jab but Bakarow uses good head movement to avoid it.
Bakarow is looking to take this fight into the clinch.#T3#
Anstey grits his teeth and throws a big right-left combo! Bakarow takes both shots clean on the chin and is out cold! Anstey cracks him once more on his way down, as the crowd goes wild! They enjoyed that one!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:06 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). Corwin Anstey!
Corwin Anstey thanked the fans post fight for their support.

Event: Nfld 37
Date: Jul 29, 2023

#R1#
Swanson lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.#TD2#
Anstey closes the distance and after a bit of a stuggle, scores a takedown into Swanson's guard.
Anstey won't allow Swanson to sweep him here.
Swanson has his hands on Anstey's head, controlling the position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Anstey works over Swanson with some ground and pound from guard.
Swanson is trying to control the position from the bottom. #SUB#
Swanson is looking for a triangle but Anstey pushes his legs off easily.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Swanson pulls Anstey in close to prevent any damage.
Anstey trying to control but Swanson is working from the bottom. #T1#
Swanson working a defensive guard here.
Anstey must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.#SUB#
Anstey got a little sloppy there for a moment and Swanson has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Anstey has managed to get both his arms back between Swanson's legs - danger averted.
Swanson wants to sweep here but Anstey controlling him for the moment.
Swanson is working hard here to advance position.
Swanson throwing some rather feeble looking strikes off his back. #REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up.
Corwin Anstey seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.#TD2#
Anstey closes the distance, clinches up and gets a nice trip takedown into side control. Very smooth.
Anstey gets to mount! Swanson was on the offensive and wasn't defending properly. #T2#
Swanson keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
Swanson is squirming around, avoiding Anstey's attempts to control the action.
Swanson is looking to improve his position but Anstey isn't that keen on the idea.
Swanson looks to be in better condition than last time we saw him fight. Obviously he's been working hard on his cardio.
Anstey with a couple of short strikes.
Swanson is bucking up trying to escape but Anstey cracks him with another couple of good strikes.
Swanson regains half guard.#T3#
Swanson is trying to maintain the position but Anstey is very close to passing his half guard.
Swanson wants to get back to full guard.
Swanson moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Swanson trying to control the position here.
Swanson is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Swanson is adopting a defensive guard.#T4#
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Swanson not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Anstey looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Swanson tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Swanson is trying to keep Anstey in close.
Anstey throws a strike but Swanson rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top. #REVR#
Anstey avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
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!
Swanson trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Swanson with a flurry of punches that miss.
Anstey avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Corwin Anstey dominated that round.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.#R2#
Swanson lands with a right hand.
Anstey dives in and grabs Swanson's left leg, looking for a takedown. Swanson pushes down on Anstey's head and hops out.
Swanson jinks towards his opponent looking like he wants to counter with a mid kick but doesn't commit.#CL#
Swanson rushes Anstey and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Swanson softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Swanson struggles to land a body shot inside as Anstey controls his hands.
Anstey has Swanson pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Swanson manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A battle for position here, against the cage.
Anstey takes a shot to the head.
Swanson scores with a hook to the body.#T1#
Swanson lands a shot to the body.
Swanson misses with the head strike.
Swanson struggles to land a body shot inside as Anstey controls his hands.
A short right from Swanson.
Anstey looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Swanson tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Swanson scores with a shot to the side of Anstey's head.
Swanson fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Swanson leaning his opponent against the cage.#T2#
Swanson lands with a left to the head.
Swanson lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Swanson.
Swanson prevents a takedown attempt there.
Benedicte Swanson has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Corwin Anstey.
Anstey tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Swanson just stands there and leans against the cage.
Anstey is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.#T3#
Swanson presses Anstey against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Anstey wants to take the fight to the mat but Swanson manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.
Swanson content to slow the pace in the clinch.
Anstey goes for a takedown in the clinch but Swanson prevents it.
Anstey's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Anstey has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Swanson after a bit of a struggle.
Anstey is trying to stall.
Anstey is looking to take this one to the mat.#T4#
Swanson working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Anstey tries to pull guard but Swanson holds him up against the cage and eventually Anstey drops back down to his feet.
Swanson lands an elbow inside that Anstey shrugs off. #TD2#
Anstey has moved round to his opponent's back and is looking for a suplex! Oh snap! He's tossed Swanson clear over his head and slammed him to the mat!
Anstey controls the action.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Anstey is not going to allow Swanson to sit and survive in this position.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Swanson is really stuck here.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Benedicte Swanson dominated that second round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! This is the final round!#R3#
Anstey comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Anstey dives in and grabs Swanson's left leg, looking for a takedown. Swanson pushes down on Anstey's head and hops out.
Swanson is looking to counter punch.
Anstey slips under a jab from Swanson.
Anstey misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Anstey has his takedown stuffed
and Swanson counters with a two punch combo.
Benedicte Swanson has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Corwin Anstey.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Horrible takedown attempt by Anstey or perhaps it was just good defense by Swanson, which made it look bad. #T1#
Swanson slips under a jab.
Swanson seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter.#CL#
Swanson clinches up against the cage.
Benedicte Swanson has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Swanson struggles to land a body shot inside as Anstey controls his hands.
A short uppercut from Swanson.
Swanson is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Anstey can do to turn this around?
Swanson lands a right hand that snaps the head of Anstey backwards.
Anstey is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Swanson to keep the fight standing.
Anstey is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Swanson pulls him back up using the underhooks.
Swanson tries to land a knee to the head but Anstey blocks with his arms.
Swanson works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process. #T2#
Swanson lands an elbow that stopped Anstey in his tracks for a moment. #CUT#It looks like Corwin Anstey has been cut.
Swanson misses with a hook to the ribs.
Swanson stalling.
Anstey drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Swanson gets the underhooks and prevents it.
Swanson digs a right hand into Anstey's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Anstey's gas tank.
Anstey has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Swanson after a bit of a struggle.
Swanson is pressed up against the cage. Anstey has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Swanson down to the mat. Swanson avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance. #T3#
Swanson throws a body kick that misses.
Swanson lands with a kick to the temple. Anstey shrugs as if to say "is that all you've got?" #ROC#Anstey is rocked!#CL#
Swanson clinches up against the cage.
Anstey is still on wobbly legs! Can Swanson finish him?
Swanson lands with a left to the head.
Anstey wants a takedown.
Anstey tries for a takedown. No joy.
A nice right hand lands inside from Swanson.
Swanson lands with a right to the head.
Swanson pushes Anstey against the cage. Swanson is working some dirty boxing. Swanson pushes off with a quick right hook! Anstey goes down! Anstey tries to stand but stumbles back to his kness! Swanson moves in to finish and the ref steps in to prevent any more damage!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:43 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Benedicte Swanson!
An out of breath Benedicte Swanson 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: Jul 21, 2023

#R1#
Strait takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Strait misses with a takedown
letting Anstey counter with a right hand.
Anstey scores with a hook.#CUT#It looks like Kent Strait has been cut.
Anstey punishes Strait's body with a nice straight punch.
Strait looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Anstey is fending him off so far but Strait persists. Nope, Anstey circles away and we're back to standing.
Strait doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Anstey cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Corwin Anstey has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Kent Strait.
Anstey throws a low kick but Strait avoids it.
Anstey throws a shot to the body.
Anstey connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.#KD#
Anstey lands a big right hand that sends Strait crashing to the mat! Anstey stays standing though and waves Strait back to his feet!#ROC#Strait is rocked!
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Anstey lunges in with a left hook that violently twists Strait head around and knocks him out cold! Anstey hops onto the cage and yells out at the top of his lungs - Yeeeeeeeeaaaaaaaaah! They're showing the replay on the big screens now; that was nasty! I hope one of the photographers got a good shot of it.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:59 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Corwin Anstey!
Corwin Anstey thanked the fans post fight for their support.

Event: Nfld liive 38
Date: Jul 15, 2023

#R1#
Averescu throws a right hand that misses
and Anstey counters with a straight right hand.
Anstey stalks Averescu and leaps in with a furious combination of punches. Uppercuts and crosses smash into Averescu's face. Averescu staggers backwards, shaken.#CUT#It looks like Dan Averescu has been cut.
Anstey uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Averescu.
Anstey doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Averescu counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Averescu stuns Anstey with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.#CL#
Anstey forces Averescu back against the cage and clinches.
Averescu is defending well against a takedown attempt.
Anstey is trying to pull guard but Averescu has him pressed against the cage.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Corwin Anstey. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Averescu tries to land knees in the clinch but Anstey avoids the damage to the body.
Anstey is looking for a takedown.#T1#
Anstey trying to control the position but instead, Averescu has worked for underhooks and has pushed Anstey into the cage.
A battle for position here, against the cage.#BC2#
Averescu manages to break the clinch.
Averescu connects with the punch.
Averescu pushes forward with a 1-2 combination that forces Anstey back to the cage. Averescu follows up with a solid lead hook to the liver.#TD#
Anstey gets a takedown into half guard.
Averescu scrambles, trying to get to his feet, but Anstey manages to mount him! #T2#
Averescu tries to hold on but Anstey postures up.
Anstey looking to control and managing it successfully.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Averescu regains half guard.
Anstey passes the half guard and he's now in mount! Big trouble for Averescu!
Anstey controlling the pace for now. #T3#
Averescu is bucking up trying to escape but Anstey cracks him with another couple of good strikes.
Averescu tries to lock up and control but Anstey gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Anstey scoring with some good ground and pound from mount here. Will he manage to finish Averescu?
Averescu wants to hold on but Anstey pushes him away.
Anstey takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Averescu can do anything to dispel that myth.
Anstey prevents Averescu from getting the reversal.
Anstey controlling from mount. #T4#
Anstey with the ground and pound from mount.
Averescu is trying to escape the mount.
Anstey working away from the top, dropping strikes.
Anstey looking to control and managing it successfully.
Averescu tries to lock up and control but Anstey gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Anstey working away from the top, dropping strikes.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Corwin Anstey dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Dan Averescu's cut.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!#R2#
Anstey misses with an uppercut. Averescu saw that one coming.
Averescu looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Averescu misses with a combination
and Anstey counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Averescu misses with a series of wild punches.
Anstey throwing a counter right hand but Averescu manages to avoid it.
Anstey shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Averescu sprawls well. Averescu wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Anstey gets slowly back to his feet.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Averescu lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Anstey circles away quickly and effectively.
Anstey tries to close the distance and clinch up but Averescu swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Averescu tries to bum rush Anstey with a series of wild strikes but Anstey uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Anstey is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Averescu can do to turn this around?#T1#
Anstey misses with a few strikes there.
Anstey tries to clinch but Averescu moves away
and Averescu counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
Nice cross by Averescu.
Anstey lands an overhand right.
Dan Averescu is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Anstey is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Averescu.
Anstey looks to score with a jab to the body but Averescu is just out of range.
We've been told by Anstey's head coaches at Cozad MMA Montreal that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Averescu misses with a hook.
Nice defenses there by Averescu.
Averescu circles away from the clinch attempt
and Averescu counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.#T2#
Anstey misses with a double jab.
Anstey misses with a right hand
and Averescu counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Averescu showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Anstey.
Despite the aggression on Averescu's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter.
Dan Averescu seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Averescu leaves Anstey with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Averescu misses with an uppercut
and Anstey counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Averescu thinking.
Averescu clobbers Anstey with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Anstey defending well as Averescu loads up on a big left hand.
Anstey is looking to counter punch.#T3#
Anstey has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Averescu finds it's way round the side to connect with Anstey's head.
Anstey just misses with a punch to the body.
Averescu looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.#TD#
Anstey drives through with a takedown into guard.

Averescu has managed to wall walk up one of the corner posts to get back to his feet. Anstey is pushing him up against the cage, looking to control the position.
The fighters are pressed against the cage, as the pace of the fight slows.
Averescu putting his Muay Thai to good use. He has Anstey in a tight clinch and is doing some damage with knees to the body.
Anstey wants to take the fight to the mat but Averescu manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Corwin Anstey. That's going to take a lot out of him.#T4#
Averescu leaning against his opponent.
Averescu misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Anstey. #BC2#
Averescu breaks from the clinch.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!#TD#
Anstey bobs and weaves into range and then changes levels and scores with a nice takedown into side control.
Anstey controls the position from side control.
Anstey advances to mount.
Averescu wants to hold on but Anstey pushes him away.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Dan Averescu showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Dan Averescu'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#
Averescu takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Anstey moves out of range of the strikes.
Nice shot by Averescu.
Dan Averescu is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Averescu misses with a wild body shot.
Averescu 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.
Averescu misses with an uppercut
enabling Anstey to counter with a crisp jab.
Averescu lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Anstey misses the shot to the body.
Anstey on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Averescu catches Anstey with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!#T1#
Averescu blocks a head kick by Anstey.
Averescu might want to mix his strikes up a bit more. He's just going for head shots at the moment and that can become a bit predictable.
Anstey moves out of range as Averescu strikes.
Averescu misses with the combination.
Anstey gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Averescu loads up on a big right hand but Anstey slips the punch.
Averescu lands a jab to Anstey's midsection.
Averescu throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Anstey swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Anstey throws out a loose jab but Averescu uses good head movement to avoid it. #T2#
Averescu lands with a straight right. Anstey didn't see that one coming.
Averescu takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing. #CUT#That has opened up Dan Averescu's cut even more.
Anstey tries to close the distance and clinch but Averescu swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Despite the aggression on Averescu's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter.
Nice straight punches there by Anstey. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Anstey.
Anstey tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Averescu manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.#TD#
Anstey is looking for a takedown here. He's shot in and has managed to get it, finishing up in Averescu's half guard.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Still in half guard, Anstey seems content to control.
Anstey looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
Anstey sitting and controlling from the half guard. #T3#
Averescu wants to control but Anstey is keeping busy. #SUB2#
Averescu looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Anstey works his way into side control.
Averescu really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Anstey. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Anstey scoring with punches from side control.
Anstey controlling the position. #T4#
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Averescu is looking to reverse the position.
Corwin Anstey overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Anstey content to control the pace. The referee will try and keep them active though.
Averescu is putting a lot of effort into getting back to his feet here.
Averescu wants to control but Anstey postures up.
Averescu tries to slip a leg under to move to half guard but Anstey presses down on the leg and jumps into full mount! #ES2#
Averescu somehow manages to escape the mount and get back to his feet!

And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Dan Averescu.
I think Averescu 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 William Peck scores the fight 28:29
Judge Robert Douchet scores the fight 28:29
Judge Elvis Blanc scores the fight 28:29

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Dan Averescu!
Dan Averescu decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.

Event: Nfld live 36
Date: Jun 24, 2023

#R1#
Tamdfjsmf throws a head kick that misses
and Anstey counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
A looping hook to the body misses from Anstey. Tamdfjsmf does a little dance to reset his feet.#CL2#
Tamdfjsmf gets in close and instigates a clinch. #BC#
Anstey pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Tamdfjsmf tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Anstey paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Anstey feinted with a counter takedown.
The fight stays on the outside here - Tamdfjsmf looks like he's thinking about clinching though.#CL2#
Tamdfjsmf gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Tamdfjsmf is looking to take this one to the mat.
Anstey stops a takedown attempt from Tamdfjsmf.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A battle for position here, against the cage.
Tamdfjsmf has Anstey pressed against the cage, preventing Anstey from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Tamdfjsmf can't get the takedown.
Corwin Anstey has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Psmfisd Tamdfjsmf.
Anstey wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.#T1#
Tamdfjsmf keeps control of Anstey as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks. #TD2#
Tamdfjsmf works for the underhooks and manages to get a trip takedown into guard.
Tamdfjsmf throws an elbow that misses. Anstey uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Tamdfjsmf's guard. Nice move by Anstey!#REVR#
Anstey looking to pass the guard.
Anstey passes Tamdfjsmf's left leg - he's now in half guard.
Tamdfjsmf is trying to get back to full guard.
Anstey trying to control the pace. #T2#
Tamdfjsmf slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Anstey won't allow Tamdfjsmf to sweep him here.
Tamdfjsmf 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#
Nice strikes from Tamdfjsmf there.
Anstey wants to get back to full guard.
In the pre-fight buildup videos we saw Tamdfjsmf working his ground and pound in the gym.
Anstey keeping control of the position.
Tamdfjsmf is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position. #T3#
Tamdfjsmf prevents Anstey from improving his position.
Tamdfjsmf passes to full mount!
Tamdfjsmf controlling the position easily from mount.
Tamdfjsmf wants to control the pace but Anstey is squirming around nicely. #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.
Tamdfjsmf controlling his opponent.
Tamdfjsmf looking to control but Anstey is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Tamdfjsmf unloads with some shots from mount but Anstey bucks and avoids them well.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Anstey holds on to Tamdfjsmf around his waist, trying desperately to prevent any attacks.
Tamdfjsmf tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Psmfisd Tamdfjsmf 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#
Tamdfjsmf tries to clinch but Anstey moves out of range.
We've been told by Anstey's head coaches at Cozad MMA Montreal that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Tamdfjsmf wants to clinch.
Anstey lands with a right hand.
Tamdfjsmf tries to close the distance and clinch up but Anstey swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Anstey misses with an uppercut.
Tamdfjsmf's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Anstey connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Tamdfjsmf scrambles back to his feet.
Tamdfjsmf looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Anstey misses with a hook.
Anstey throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Anstey 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. #CL2#
Anstey tries to keep at a distance but Tamdfjsmf has taken the fight into the clinch.#BC#
Anstey breaks from the clinch. #T1#
Tamdfjsmf tries to clinch up
and Anstey counters with a straight right hand.#ROC#Tamdfjsmf is rocked!
Tamdfjsmf wants to clinch.#CL2#
Tamdfjsmf moves into the clinch.
Tamdfjsmf drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Anstey gets the underhooks and prevents it.
Anstey stalling the fight.
Tamdfjsmf goes for a takedown attempt but Anstey pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
Corwin Anstey has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Psmfisd Tamdfjsmf.#T2##TD#
Excellent takedown into side control there by Anstey.
Tamdfjsmf is not content to let Anstey control the position.
Tamdfjsmf is trying to improve his position.
Tamdfjsmf looking for a sweep but Anstey has passed into full mount! Oh no!
Tamdfjsmf is writhing around trying to get back to his feet. #T3#
Tamdfjsmf regains half guard.
Tamdfjsmf taking some punishment here, with Anstey in his half guard.
Anstey is nestled in close to Tamdfjsmf, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Tamdfjsmf is trying to maintain the position but Anstey is very close to passing his half guard.
Tamdfjsmf is trying to stand back up but Anstey is controlling him
Anstey is keen to just control but Tamdfjsmf is a slippery customer.
Tamdfjsmf moves into full guard.
Anstey has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.#T4#
Anstey not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
Anstey wants to control from the top but Tamdfjsmf keeps moving.
Anstey's corner is telling him to maintain position.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Tamdfjsmf trying to control the position. #REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Anstey scores with a jab to the head.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Corwin Anstey dominated that second round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!#R3#
Tamdfjsmf throws a head kick but Anstey moves out of range.
Anstey throws a body shot but no joy. #CL2#
Tamdfjsmf forces Anstey back against the cage and clinches.
Tamdfjsmf can't get the takedown.
Anstey wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Tamdfjsmf keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Anstey's efforts to push away.#BC#
Anstey pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Tamdfjsmf wants to clinch
and Anstey counters with a stiff right hand.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Tamdfjsmf slaps away a takedown attempt from Anstey, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Anstey circles away from the clinch attempt.
Tamdfjsmf tries to close the distance and clinch but Anstey swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Anstey misses with a kick to the body.
Tamdfjsmf steps in looking to clinch after the strikes miss from Anstey.#T1#
Anstey lands with a hook. Tamdfjsmf tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Corwin Anstey is winning the standup battle so far.
Tamdfjsmf keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Anstey connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Tamdfjsmf momentarily. #CL2#
Tamdfjsmf has Anstey up against the cage in a clinch.
Tamdfjsmf misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Anstey.
Anstey gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Tamdfjsmf.
Anstey looking to stall.
Tamdfjsmf is clearly stalling here... Pick up the pace son.
Anstey manages to get underhooks and slows down the pace for a moment. #T2#
Anstey wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch. #TD2#
Tamdfjsmf manages to pull guard.
Tamdfjsmf pulls Anstey in close to his closed guard and prevents Anstey from doing any damage or advancing position.#SUB2#
Tamdfjsmf looking for a guillotine here but Anstey defends easily.
Anstey slips nicely into half guard, despite the strikes coming from Tamdfjsmf.#T3#
Tamdfjsmf is controlling Anstey's trapped leg to prevent Anstey from advancing to side control.
Anstey content to sit in half guard and control for a moment.
Tamdfjsmf trying to control from the bottom.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Anstey looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding. #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.
Anstey is thwarting Tamdfjsmf's attempts to control the position.
Tamdfjsmf wants to get back to full guard.
Anstey keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.
Psmfisd Tamdfjsmf has got the better of the ground game so far.#REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Anstey lets the fists fly and connects with a left straight followed by a right hook.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Tamdfjsmf doesn't manage to clinch there - Anstey circles away.
Tamdfjsmf tries to clinch there but Anstey circles away.
Anstey throwing a counter right hand but Tamdfjsmf manages to avoid it.
An inside leg kick from Anstey misses.
Anstey rushes Tamdfjsmf and starts throwing punches like they are going out of style! Tamdfjsmf is up against the cage and has nowhere to go. Anstey piles on the pressure and Tamdfjsmf crumples to the floor! This one is all over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:57 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Corwin Anstey!
During a confident post fight interview, Corwin Anstey thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.

Event: Nfld live 34
Date: Jun 03, 2023

#R1##TD#
Anstey decides to change it up a bit and drives through with a nice takedown into half guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Anstey is thwarting Tarlah's attempts to control the position.
Tarlah tries to get to full guard but Anstey has control of the leg.
Well, if Anstey 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.
Anstey seems to have a rather negative gameplan on the ground. He seems keen to just score the takedown and hold down Tarlah for as long as he can get away with.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Tarlah wants to improve his position but Anstey is controlling well.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#T1#
Anstey takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
Anstey seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Tarlah does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Tarlah is looking to control Anstey's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Tarlah avoid being mounted?
Tarlah won't allow Anstey to pass to mount. #T2#
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Anstey seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Tarlah does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back. #REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Tarlah takes one to the chin there.
Anstey throws a head kick that misses.
Anstey uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Tarlah.#TD#
Anstey shoots in and bounces Tarlah off the cage to secure the takedown into guard.
Anstey controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
Anstey stopping the sweep attempt from Tarlah.#T3#
Anstey looking to sit in guard and control but Tarlah gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. #REVB#
Tarlah works over Anstey with some ground and pound from guard.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Tarlah's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
Tarlah wants to control from the top but Anstey keeps moving.
Tarlah stopping the sweep attempt from Anstey.
Anstey bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Tarlah's guard. #REVR##T4#
Tarlah looking for a sweep. Not yet Tarlah, not yet.
Tarlah pulls Anstey in close to his closed guard and prevents Anstey from doing any damage or advancing position.
Anstey content to stall in guard here.
Tarlah wants to control the position but Anstey says "no thanks buddy" and passes to half guard.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Anstey performing his best blanket impression for a moment.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Corwin Anstey dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!#R2#
Tarlah tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Anstey manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
It looked like Anstey wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Tarlah is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Anstey.
Tarlah throws a jab when Anstey was well out of range.
Anstey blocks a jab.
Tarlah swings widly with a right hand
and Tarlah takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
A punch lands to the side of Anstey 's head but he takes it in his stride.
A big left from Tarlah misses.
Tarlah throws an off balance right hand
and Anstey counters with a series of strikes. Tarlah will be more careful next time no doubt.
Tarlah throws an overhand right that lands on Anstey's shoulder, as Anstey tries to avoid the shot. #TD#
Anstey closes the distance and clinches up, looking for a takedown. He shifts his weight and gets a nice trip into half guard.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Well, if Anstey 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.
Tarlah tries to roll over but Anstey keeps him under control.
Anstey not doing much here. #T1#
Anstey thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Tarlah's head.
Tarlah is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Anstey seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
Anstey controlling the action here.
Anstey tries to pass the half guard into mount. Tarlah knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt. #T2#
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Tarlah is looking to control Anstey's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Tarlah avoid being mounted?
Anstey winds up and cracks Tarlah with a swinging punch to the side of the head.
Tarlah avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Anstey.
Tarlah regains full guard, whilst avoiding punches from Anstey.
Anstey controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling. #T3#
Tarlah tries to land a sweep but no joy. #REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Tarlah pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Tarlah misses with a left hand
and Anstey makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Anstey moves in looking to clinch but Tarlah pushes him off.#TD#
Anstey shoots in looking for a single leg takedown. Tarlah is trying to defend but Anstey finishes it well and ends up in half guard. Let's see if he can advance position further.

Tarlah kicks off Anstey and gets to his feet. #T4#
The crowd cheers as Anstey lands an impressive looking overhand right. Tarlah doesn't seem phased though.
Balink Tarlah is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.#TD#
Anstey looking to score a takedown here. Tarlah is defending well but Anstey drives through and ends up in Tarlah's guard.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Anstey controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
Anstey preventing the sweep.
Anstey 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.
Anstey continues to stall.
Anstey wants to control from the top but Tarlah keeps moving.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Corwin Anstey 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#
Anstey digs a good body shot into Tarlah's ribs.
Nice shot by Tarlah.
Anstey connects with a good right hand that stumbles Tarlah. Tarlah circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Balink Tarlah seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.#TD#
Anstey shoots in from a long way out. He's driving through with the takedown attempt and he eventually gets it, landing in Tarlah's guard.
Tarlah looking for a sweep. Not yet Tarlah, not yet.
Anstey postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Anstey with a flurry of punches that miss.
Anstey wants to control from the top but Tarlah keeps moving.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Tarlah is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
Tarlah looking to sweep here. No luck so far. #T1#
Anstey content to stall in guard here. #REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Tarlah looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple. #TD#
Anstey looks for a takedown. He's got it. We're now in half guard.
Anstey not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Anstey keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.
Tarlah blocking the ground and pound attempt from Anstey.
Tarlah wants to improve his position but Anstey is controlling well. #T2#
Tarlah keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Tarlah trying to hold on to Anstey's head to control him but Anstey postures up.
The referee wants the fighters to be more active or he's going to reset them on the feet.
Anstey throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage. #REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Tarlah gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Anstey cracks Tarlah with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.#ROC#Tarlah is rocked!
Tarlah is starting to get sloppy and is letting his hands down. Anstey just took advantage and landed a stinging jab. Oh! Now a right hook, right on the button! Tarlah has gone limp and this one is over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:53 of round 3, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). Corwin Anstey!
During a confident post fight interview, Corwin Anstey thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.

Event: Nfld 34
Date: May 06, 2023

#R1#
Anstey cracks Frankies with a right hand to the side of the head.#CUT#It looks like Edgar Frankies has been cut.
Anstey keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Frankies misses with a takedown #KD#
and Anstey counters with a crisp right hand that drops Frankies! Anstey lets Frankies back up to his feet, looking for a finish!#ROC#Frankies is rocked!
Frankies with a lazy takedown attempt
and Anstey counters with a big left hand that crumples Frankies! He was out before he hit the floor! Brutal knockout!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:21 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Corwin Anstey!
Our winner, Corwin Anstey, made sure he spent some time buttering up the crowd during his post fight interview, which will no doubt bring him a few more fans.

Event: Nfld FN 40
Date: Apr 27, 2023

#R1#
Anstey is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Hamada works over Anstey's head and body with a nice combination.#CUT#It looks like Corwin Anstey has been cut.
Anstey tries to clinch
and Hamada counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Hamada throws a series of punches but Anstey moves out of range.
Anstey walks into a jab.#ROC#Anstey is rocked!
Anstey misses with a combination
and Hamada counters with a body kick that brings a smile to the face of both fighters.
Anstey is still on wobbly legs! Can Hamada finish him?
Anstey looks winded!
A head kick by Hamada - that's a beauty! Anstey is out but he's somehow still standing... he's going... going... gone. Like a drunk walking down the middle of the road, the inevitable face plant follows and the delayed knockout arrives. Even Hamada can't help but laugh at the bizarre end to this one!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:24 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Head Kick). Ryo Hamada!
Ryo Hamada decided to hype himself up post fight. It was going well but he went on about it a bit too long and the crowd turned on him a little.

Event: Nfld live 29
Date: Apr 22, 2023

#R1##TD#
Anstey looks for a takedown. He's got it. We're now in half guard.
We could do with one of the fighters taking the initiative a bit more on the ground - they're both waiting to capitalize on a mistake.
Anstey with a momentary lay and pray from half guard.
Anstey working over Nasmfus with some ground and pound. Nasmfus looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
Nasmfus flails away from the bottom but he's not doing any damage.
Nasmfus trying to control but Anstey postures up.
Nasmfus is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Nasmfus flails away from the bottom but he's not doing any damage.
Anstey wants to advance to full mount but Nasmfus doesn't think that's going to happen and regains full guard instead.
Nasmfus has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.#T1#
Anstey sitting in guard here, content to control.
Nasmfus looking for a sweep. Not yet Nasmfus, not yet.
Nasmfus is looking to stand back up... there's a bit of a scramble and Anstey dives into side control.
Anstey slows the pace down.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Nasmfus is trying to strike from the bottom but Anstey has passed into full mount.#T2#
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Nasmfus wants to hold on but Anstey pushes him away.
Nasmfus is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
Nasmfus tries to hold on but Anstey pushes him away.
Anstey controlling from mount.
Anstey won't let Nasmfus get back to his feet... He wants to keep the fight where it is for now. #T3#
Nasmfus is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Nasmfus can't escape the position.
Anstey controlling from the full mount.
Nasmfus is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
Nasmfus keeps trying to improve his position.
Nasmfus is looking to get back to his feet - it's going to be hard from this position.
Anstey takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.#T4#
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Nasmfus is trying to stand.
Anstey tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
Anstey looking to ground and pound his opponent to a finish here.
Anstey controlling from the full mount.
Nasmfus tries to hold on but Anstey pushes him away.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Anstey lands with some vicious ground and pound - can Nasmfus hang on?
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Corwin Anstey dominated that round.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare each other down, ready to get back to the action.#R2#
Anstey circles away from the clinch attempt. #CL2#
Nasmfus clinches.
A frustrated look appears on Anstey's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Nasmfus stalling the fight.
Anstey jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Nasmfus walks away with a smile on his face. Anstey gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
A low kick from Anstey is predictable there #TD2#
and Nasmfus counters with a nice double leg into side control. Anstey won't be happy with that.
Anstey tries to bench press Nasmfus off him but Nasmfus keeps the position.
Nasmfus wants to stand but Anstey has his arm trapped. #SUB2#
Nasmfus goes for an armbar! This could be all over! Wait, no, Anstey rolls with the submission and now he's on top in Nasmfus's guard! Nice work there by Anstey!
Anstey preventing the sweep. #T1##SUB2#
Nasmfus looking for submissions from the bottom but instead Anstey passes into side control.
A lull in the action here.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Nasmfus is looking for a sweep.
Nasmfus struggling a bit here.
Anstey gets to mount! Nasmfus was on the offensive and wasn't defending properly. #T2#
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Anstey lands a shot to the body, followed up by a shot to the exposed head of his trapped opponent.
Nasmfus is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
Anstey looking to finish Nasmfus with some ground and pound. This is bad for Nasmfus!
Nasmfus gets back to half guard.
Anstey takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.
Anstey seems to have a rather negative gameplan on the ground. He seems keen to just score the takedown and hold down Nasmfus for as long as he can get away with.
Nasmfus is trying to stand back up but Anstey is controlling him #T3#
Nasmfus wants to improve his position but Anstey is controlling well.
Anstey trying to control the pace.
Anstey scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
Nasmfus is concentrating on defense, preventing Anstey from advancing position.
Nasmfus regains full guard. Nicely done. #T4#
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Nasmfus preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Anstey not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
Anstey landing some decent shots from guard.
Nasmfus trying to control the position.
Anstey content to stall in guard here. #REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up.
Bsmds Nasmfus is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Nasmfus takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Corwin Anstey dominated that second round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. This is the final round!#R3#
Nasmfus slips under a jab from Anstey.#CUT#It looks like Bsmds Nasmfus has been cut.
Nasmfus tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Anstey paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Nasmfus tries to clinch but Anstey moves away
and Anstey counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Anstey cracks Nasmfus with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.#ROC#Nasmfus is rocked!
Nasmfus is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Nasmfus is still on wobbly legs! Can Anstey finish him?
Anstey is throwing punches like he's double parked. Oh my word! Huge right hand from Anstey shuts the power down on Nasmfus. Lights out, game over! Anstey is your winner.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:25 of round 3, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). Corwin Anstey!
A very excited looking Corwin Anstey 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: Nfld FN 38
Date: Mar 30, 2023

#R1#
Durnin tries a head kick but it misses.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Anstey.
Anstey tries to clinch there but Durnin circles away.
Durnin tests Anstey's chin there with a solid looking shot.#CUT#It looks like Corwin Anstey has been cut.
A head kick misses from Durnin.
Anstey slips a jab and a cross from Durnin.
Anstey throws a looping overhand right but Durnin ducks down to avoid it.
Anstey shoots for a takedown but Durnin saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.#KD#
Durnin lands a big head kick that sends Anstey tumbling to the mat! Durnin takes a step backwards and waves Anstey back to his feet - he wants the finish!#ROC#Anstey is rocked!
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Durnin lands with a big right hook that stumbles Anstey - he's out on his feet here! Durnin follows up with another monster hook that separates Anstey from consciousness! Anstey falls, almost in slow motion to the canvas! Durnin stands and admires his work as the crowd go wild.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:39 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). Naoise Durnin!
A very excited looking Naoise Durnin 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: Quick Fight Championship
Date: Mar 07, 2023

#R1#
Sabatory tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Sabatory on the wrong end of a nice jab.#CUT#It looks like Lou Sabatory has been cut.
Anstey uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Sabatory misses with a takedown attempt - Anstey sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Sabatory tries for a takedown but Anstey circles away easily
and Anstey counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Anstey goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Anstey throws a left jab followed by a right to the body, Oh Sabatory colapses and takes a barrage of punches from Anstey as he moves to mount! the ref stops the fight and Sabatory is left battered and dazed whilst Anstey and his camp cheer!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:29 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Corwin Anstey!
Our winner, Corwin Anstey, made sure he spent some time buttering up the crowd during his post fight interview, which will no doubt bring him a few more fans.

Event: Nfld 31
Date: Mar 04, 2023

#R1#
Anstey ducks down and throws a hook to the body but IronSide moves away.
IronSide throws out a leg kick but Anstey moves out of range and IronSide only half commits.
Anstey was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.#CL2#
IronSide clinches up with Anstey and pushes him back against the cage.#BC2#
IronSide breaks from the clinch. #CL2#
IronSide closes the distance and clinches.
Anstey is working for takedown but IronSide is calmly controlling the position for now.
Anstey changes levels and goes for a takedown here. IronSide fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Anstey wants to clinch.
IronSide is trying to avoid his opponent's strikes and get into the clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Anstey misses with a few strikes there. #CL2#
IronSide fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Anstey, pushing him back against the cage.#BC#
Anstey's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
IronSide misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick. #T1#
IronSide stalks Anstey and leaps in with a furious combination of punches. Uppercuts and crosses smash into Anstey's face. Anstey staggers backwards, shaken.
Corwin Anstey seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Anstey swats away the attempt to clinch by IronSide.
We've been told by Anstey's head coaches at Sparks gym that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Anstey throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Anstey swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by IronSide.#CL2#
IronSide closes the distance and clinches. #BC#
Anstey breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
IronSide shoots in for a takedown but Anstey shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.#KD#
Anstey drops IronSide with a beautiful combination! IronSide stares up at his opponent, who ushers him back to his feet - Anstey is looking for the KO!#ROC#IronSide is rocked!#CUT#It looks like Bjorn IronSide has been cut.
We've been informed that IronSide has been sparring a lot of Muay Thai in the buildup to this fight so let's see if that has an impact on the result.
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!
Anstey misses with a leg kick.
IronSide is still on wobbly legs! Can Anstey finish him?
IronSide misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
IronSide throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.#CL#
The fight moves into the clinch position.
IronSide seems to have recovered his senses.
IronSide gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Anstey.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Corwin Anstey. That's going to take a lot out of him.#T2#
IronSide wants a takedown.
IronSide looking to throw knees to the head but Anstey is blocking nicely.
Anstey tries to score a body lock takedown but IronSide shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
Anstey tries to break free but IronSide pushes him back against the cage.#BC2#
IronSide manages to break the clinch.
IronSide takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Anstey throws a good cross that connects. #T3#
Anstey throws a right and a left that both miss.#CL2#
IronSide fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Anstey, pushing him back against the cage.#TD#
Anstey has moved round to his opponent's back and is looking for a suplex! Oh snap! He's tossed IronSide clear over his head and slammed him to the mat!
IronSide is trying to break free.
IronSide looks to control his opponent's hands but he's not mananging it at the moment.
IronSide covering up well under a series of strikes from Anstey.
Anstey biding his time, looking for the opening. #T4#
Anstey'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.
IronSide is trying to break free.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Corwin Anstey dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Bjorn IronSide'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##CL#
Anstey gets in close and instigates a clinch. #TD#
Anstey gets double underhooks and manages to take the fight to the ground.
IronSide is looking to stand back up but Anstey counters by passing into half guard. Oops... bit sloppy there by IronSide. #REVB#
Anstey keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.
IronSide has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Anstey is working away from the top position though.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Well, if Anstey 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.
Anstey is keen to just control but IronSide is a slippery customer.#T1#
Anstey stalling.
IronSide gets back to full guard.
Anstey wants to control from the top but IronSide keeps moving. #SUB2#
IronSide is active off his back here, looking for submissions. #T2#
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
IronSide trying to control the position.
Anstey is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that IronSide can do to turn this around?
IronSide utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound. #SUB2#
IronSide throwing his legs up looking for a triangle. #REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Anstey fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but IronSide is out of range.
IronSide is looking to take this fight into the clinch.#CL2#
IronSide forces Anstey back against the cage and clinches.#T3#
Anstey prevents the takedown attempt. #TD#
Anstey gets a nice trip takedown into half guard.
IronSide is not content to let Anstey control the position.
IronSide is trying to maintain the position but Anstey is very close to passing his half guard.
Anstey tries to pass to full mount but IronSide defends it.
IronSide is trying to control but can't.
Anstey not throwing his punches with enough precision this time. #T4#
Anstey thows a huge punch but IronSide dodges it nicely.
IronSide keeping control of the position. #REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Anstey blocks a head kick by IronSide.
IronSide pushes forward with a 1-2 combination that forces Anstey back to the cage. IronSide follows up with a solid lead hook to the liver.
Anstey dodges the punch combination from IronSide.
Anstey punishes IronSide's body with a nice straight punch.
IronSide is breathing heavily.
Anstey misses with a wild combination.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Anstey finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
IronSide wants to counter the offense by Anstey and move into the clinch position.#KD#
Anstey cracks IronSide with a big right hand that sends him to the floor! IronSide looks wobbly but he's sprung back up to his feet straight away… can Anstey finish him?
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Corwin Anstey dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Bjorn IronSide's cut.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!#R3##CL2#
IronSide pushes Anstey up against the cage in a clinch.#TD#
Anstey lands a nice trip takedown into half guard.
Anstey keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.
IronSide is trying to get back to full guard.
Anstey lands with a punch from half guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Anstey moves into full mount! IronSide won't be happy about that!
Corwin Anstey overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
IronSide tries to hold on but Anstey pushes him away. #T1#
Anstey sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
Further stalling from Anstey.
IronSide keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
Anstey has his opponent pinned against the cage, landing some nasty ground and pound that is really making a bit of a mess out of IronSide's face.
IronSide regains half guard.
Anstey looks to score some points with some ground and pound.#T2#
Anstey wants to control but IronSide is keeping him busy.
Anstey not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Anstey slips a nice elbow through IronSide's hands, connecting with IronSide's forehead.
IronSide is holding on to half guard well.
Anstey thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed IronSide's head.
IronSide tries to kick Anstey off but Anstey keeps his base steady and stays in half guard.
IronSide trying to control from the bottom. #T3#
Anstey sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. IronSide defending well though.
The referee must be thinking about standing these guys back up.
Anstey is taking a breather. IronSide 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.#REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Anstey is using his reach advantage well here, landing the more effective single shots from range.
Anstey lands a jab to the head.
IronSide steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Anstey.#CL#
Anstey pushes IronSide up against the cage in a clinch.
Bjorn IronSide has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#TD#
Anstey turns his hips and lands a very nice judo throw into side control!
A lull in the action here.
Anstey trying to control the action but IronSide is working from the bottom. #T4#
A lull in the action here.
IronSide wants to control but Anstey postures up.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Anstey wants to lay and pray for a moment but IronSide keeps working.
Corwin Anstey is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
IronSide managing to avoid any damage from the strikes thrown by Anstey.

And that's the end of the fight!
Corwin Anstey showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Anstey, 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 Franklin scores the fight 30:27
Judge Frank Dennis scores the fight 30:27
Judge Alan Glass scores the fight 30:27

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Corwin Anstey!
A victorious Corwin Anstey thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter.

Event: Nfld FN 34
Date: Feb 09, 2023

#R1#
Anstey shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Rios sprawls well. Rios wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Anstey gets slowly back to his feet.
Anstey takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Anstey shoots for a double leg takedown but Rios sprawls well. He's pushed Anstey's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Anstey shoots in for a takedown but Rios shows good takedown defense.
Rios let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Corwin Anstey. That's going to take a lot out of him.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Rios throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Anstey attempts a counter takedown but Rios avoids it well and moves away.
Rios swinging wildly here. #T1#
Rios connects with a good right hand that stumbles Anstey. Anstey circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Anstey gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Rios.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Anstey.
Anstey fails miserably with a takedown attempt.#TD#
Anstey dives in and scores a takedown into Rios's guard.
Anstey working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Anstey is stalling in the full guard. #T2#
Anstey has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.
Anstey wants to pass the guard but Rios is keeping the position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#T3#
Anstey's corner is telling him to maintain position.
We may be looking at a referee standup if the pace doesn't pick up soon.
Anstey'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.#REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Anstey is defended easily by Rios.
Rios appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
Rios stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Anstey misses with a wild combination.
Rios appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.#T4#
Rios misses the shot to the body.
Rios throws a right and a left that both miss.
Anstey looks to be in better condition than last time we saw him fight. Obviously he's been working hard on his cardio.
Anstey shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Rios pinned against the cage. Rios gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Anstey closes the distance and clinches up with Rios, looking for a takedown. Anstey pushes Rios against the cage but Rios circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
A nice side step and Rios releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
Anstey takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Anstey doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Rios counters with a nice uppercut.
Rios lands a head shot.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Manuel Rios dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!#R2#
A big right from Rios misses.
Rios throws a left and a right that both miss #TD#
and Anstey counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by Anstey.
Anstey sitting in guard here, content to control.
Rios wants to stand but Anstey is controlling the position.
Anstey has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Anstey trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Rios wants to get back to his feet but Anstey is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
Anstey 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. #T1#
We may be looking at a referee standup if the pace doesn't pick up soon.#REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Anstey tries to score a power double leg takedown but Rios sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Anstey somewhat.#T2#
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Rios throws a sloppy head kick and Anstey moves out of range easily.
Anstey attempts a counter takedown but Rios avoids it well and moves away.
Rios throws a lazy right hand but Anstey sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Anstey shoots in but no luck this time.
Anstey throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Rios's waist but Rios gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Anstey off to one side.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Corwin Anstey. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Anstey tries to score a power double leg takedown but Rios sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Anstey somewhat.
Rios has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Rios takes a swing at Anstey's ribcage but misses.
Anstey tries to counter with a takedown but Rios is quick to defend against it.
Rios misses with a straight right.
Rios scores with a nice looking left hook and follows it up with an uppercut!
Rios leaves Anstey with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.#T3#
Rios throws a series of punches but Anstey moves out of range.
Anstey shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Rios counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Rios misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Anstey.
Anstey throws a shot from downtown. Rios moves away and avoids it.
Rios scores with the left hand. Anstey knows he should have avoided that one.
Anstey with a lazy takedown attempt
letting Rios counter with a right hand. #ROC2#Anstey is rocked!
Anstey looks up at the clock. Bad move! Rios lands a right hand from hell, dropping Anstey. Rios pounces and finishes the fight with a flurry of punches and elbows.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:59 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Manuel Rios!
Manuel Rios 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.

Event: Nfld FN 33
Date: Jan 26, 2023

#R1##TD#
Anstey manages to get an easy takedown there - catching Silver on his heels. He'll look to pass Silver's guard now, I'm sure.
Anstey trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Silver wants to improve his position but instead Anstey has moved into half guard.
Silver is trying to get back to full guard.
Silver trying to control here.
Anstey controlling the pace.
Silver won't allow Anstey to pass to mount.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Anstey not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Anstey prevents Silver from improving his position.
Anstey perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#T1#
Anstey not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Silver wants to get back to his feet.
Silver 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.
Anstey sitting and controlling from the half guard.
If this pace continues, the referee will definitely step in and force a standup.
Anstey prevents Silver from improving his position.
Still in half guard, Anstey seems content to control.#REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Anstey walks into a left hand. #T2#
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Silver defending well as Anstey loads up on a big left hand.
Terry Silver is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Silver misses with a double jab.
Anstey tries to clinch up
and Anstey takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Anstey uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Silver.
We've been told by Anstey's head coaches at Sparks gym that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Silver scores with a jab. Anstey acknowledges it with a nod of the head. #ROC2#Anstey is rocked!
Terry Silver seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Silver stuffs the takedown attempt from Anstey. Anstey gets slowly back to his feet.
Despite the aggression on Silver's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter.
Oh Anstey is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Silver sees an opening and throws a straight punch right through Anstey's defenses. It connects perfectly with Anstey's jaw and knocks him out cold! Wow - that's a contender for knockout of the year - absolutely brutal!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:52 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Terry Silver!
A loyal slave to those sponsorship dollars, Terry Silver made sure he mentioned PWNAGE Elite, along with how happy he was to win his fight.

Event: Nfld new years end
Date: Dec 31, 2022

#R1#
Falcon with a poor takedown
and Falcon takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Anstey works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
A looping hook to the body misses from Anstey. Falcon does a little dance to reset his feet.
Falcon checks the leg kick nicely there.
Falcon uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Anstey.
Falcon throws a combination. Anstey tries to block but a couple of punches get through.#CUT2#It looks like Corwin Anstey has been cut.
Falcon takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Falcon dodges the punch combination from Anstey.
Anstey shoots in for a takedown but Falcon shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Falcon drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Anstey defends it well.#CL#
Anstey darts in and clinches Falcon up against the cage.
Anstey can't get the takedown.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!#BC2#
Falcon breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance. #T1#
Falcon tries to clinch but fails miserably
and Anstey counters with a left to the body.
Falcon stuns Anstey with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Anstey digs a good hook to Falcon's body.
Falcon throws a right and a left that Anstey avoids nicely.
Falcon feints a jab promting Anstey to slip. Falcon then demonstrates his capabilities by jabbing again. Anstey slips again and ducks right into an uppercut.#ROC2#Anstey is rocked!
Falcon lands with a big right hook that stumbles Anstey - he's out on his feet here! Falcon follows up with another monster hook that separates Anstey from consciousness! Anstey falls, almost in slow motion to the canvas! Falcon stands and admires his work as the crowd go wild.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:29 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). Jack Falcon!
An out of breath Jack Falcon thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career.

Event: Nfld live 17
Date: Dec 03, 2022

#R1#
Silver connects with a leg kick.
Silver throws a right and a left that both miss.#TD#
Anstey fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. Silver sprawls well initially but Anstey persists and gets the takedown into half guard.
Silver wants to improve his position but Anstey is controlling well.
Anstey not doing much here.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Silver wants to control but Anstey passes into side. #T1#
Anstey wants to lay and pray for a moment but Silver keeps working.
What's Silver going to do here then? He's in a bit of a pickle.
Anstey throws a knee to the body but it doesn't do much damage.
Anstey tries to move into full mount but can't pass Silver's legs.
Silver is trying to improve his position.#T2#
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Anstey throws an elbow but Silver slips to the side and avoids it well.
You can see the frustration on Silver's face as Anstey controls the position.
You can see the frustration on Silver's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Anstey working the body and head with strikes.
Anstey working the ground and pound but he's contacting the mat, not the fighter.
Silver looks to move to half guard but instead Anstey has passed into mount! Damn!
Anstey raining down hammerfists from mount.
Anstey lands a nice shot to the head.
Anstey controlling from the full mount.
Silver keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard. #T3#
Anstey punishing his opponent with strikes.
Silver is trying desperately to improve position.
Anstey controlling the position easily from mount.
Silver holds of for dear life.
Silver is in a horrible position here. Anstey smacks him with another shot as he tries to escape the position.
Silver is trying to stand up.#T4#
Silver is trying desperately to improve position.
Silver is in a horrible position here. Anstey smacks him with another shot as he tries to escape the position.
Anstey controlling the position easily from mount.
Anstey has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Anstey cracks Silver with a nasty head shot there - the crowd let out an audible gasp there, as the noise reverberated around the arena.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Corwin Anstey dominated that round.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.#R2#
Silver tries to close the distance and clinch but Anstey swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Anstey tries for a takedown but Silver circles away easily
and Silver counters with a stiff right hand.
Silver misses with a body shot
and Anstey counters with a nice body shot.
We've been told by Anstey's head coaches at Sparks gym that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Silver fails with an attempt to clinch. #TD#
Anstey closes the distance, clinches up and gets a nice trip takedown into side control. Very smooth.
Anstey is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Silver can do to turn this around?
Silver is not content to let Anstey control the position.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Silver can do anything to dispel that myth.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Silver tries to escape but Anstey is in control.
Anstey staying calm.#T1#
Silver looks to move to half guard but instead Anstey has passed into mount! Damn!
Silver tries to lock up and control but Anstey gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Anstey sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Silver tries to hold on but Anstey postures up.#T2#
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Silver is desperately trying to improve his position but Anstey has a good base and remains in mount.
Anstey content just to control the position here.
Anstey lands a shot to the body, followed up by a shot to the exposed head of his trapped opponent.
Anstey can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Silver is looking to escape.
Silver is trying to stand.
Silver really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Anstey. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Silver tries to hold on but Anstey pushes him away.
Silver tries to reverse the position but Anstey maintains control.
Silver 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.
Silver wants to try and get back to his feet.
Anstey controlling his opponent. #T3#
Silver reaches up and holds on to Anstey to control the position.
Anstey trying to control but he's not successful this time.
BOOM! Anstey connects with a massive shot to the dome!
Silver is wriggling around trying to escape.
Anstey with good strikes from the mount here!
Silver tries to lock up and control but Anstey gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.#T4#
Anstey controlling from mount.
Silver tries to reverse the position but Anstey maintains control.
Anstey 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.
Silver is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Anstey can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Silver is looking to escape.
Silver manages to regain half guard. Good work.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Anstey is thwarting Silver's attempts to control the position.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Corwin Anstey 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#
Silver looks to land a left hand but Anstey moved out of range nicely.
Anstey appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
Anstey tries for a takedown but Silver sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
A little jabbing left from Silver on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Terry Silver is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Silver throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Anstey.
Silver feints a jab promting Anstey to slip. Silver then demonstrates his capabilities by jabbing again. Anstey slips again and ducks right into an uppercut.
Anstey on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Anstey avoids the body shot from Silver.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Silver misses with a hook #TD#
and Anstey counters with a nice double leg into guard.
Silver is controlling Anstey's posture.
Corwin Anstey overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Silver controls Anstey momentarily but Anstey frees himself. #T1#
Anstey with a flurry of punches that miss.
Anstey looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
Silver wants to stand but Anstey is controlling the position.
Anstey works over Silver with some ground and pound from guard.
Anstey preventing the sweep.
Anstey controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
The referee is asking the fighters to pick up the pace.#T2#
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Anstey throwing strikes from guard but Silver blocks nicely.
Silver controlling the position.#REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up.
Silver misses with an uppercut. Anstey saw that one coming.
Silver dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Silver throws a nice looking combination but Anstey bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Anstey throws a hook to the side of Silver's head but Silver sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Silver now looks to counter with a shot at the body.#TD#
Anstey looking to shoot here. He's gone for it and he's landed a takedown into side control! Oh, that's bad for Silver!
Silver is looking to get back to his feet here but Anstey is keeping cool and he's managed to take Silver's back.
Terry Silver has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
You know, I was talking to some of our celebrities at ringside tonight and they were split right down the middle on who was going to win this fight. #T3#
Silver is defending well here and trying to improve his position.
Anstey looking to soften up his opponent with punches.
Silver wants to escape the position but for the time being he's just trying to control the pace.
Silver wants to control his opponent's hands but Anstey gets his hands free. #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.
Anstey is looking cool and calm here, just waiting for a good opportunity to attack and finish the fight from this dominant position.
Silver holding on to Anstey's left wrist, preventing the choke.
Anstey gets his hands free as Silver looks to control.
Anstey biding his time, controlling Silver.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
I really don't envy Silver right now.

And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Terry Silver.
I think Anstey 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 Ian Loll scores the fight 29:28
Judge Alec Ball scores the fight 30:28
Judge Gregory Folan scores the fight 29:28

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Corwin Anstey!
Corwin Anstey decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.

Event: Nfld 27
Date: Nov 26, 2022

#R1#
Dell rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Anstey moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Dell misses with a hook.
A punch combination from Anstey misses.
Dell ducks down and throws a hook to the body.#TD#
Anstey feints and as Dell raises his hands in defense, Anstey changes levels and drives through with a takedown into guard.
Dell trying to control the position.
Anstey is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Anstey prevents Dell from getting back to his feet. #T1#
Dell being controlled here, momentarily.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Anstey seems to have a rather negative gameplan on the ground. He seems keen to just score the takedown and hold down Dell for as long as he can get away with.
It looks like the ref is thinking about a standup.
Dell looking to sweep here. No luck so far. #REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.#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.
Anstey is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Dell.
Anstey keeps the fight on the outside.
Anstey drops down looking for a counter takedown but Dell sprawls and moves away.
Dell cracks Anstey with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Nice defenses there by Anstey.
Dell throws a hook but Anstey blocks it.
Dell scores with a nice strike.
Anstey looks for the body kick but Dell saw that one coming. #TD#
Anstey closes the distance and gets a trip takedown into side control. Dell quickly recovers to half guard.#T3#
Anstey slows the pace down in half guard.
Anstey sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Dell defending well though.
Anstey seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense.
Dell 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.
Anstey not throwing his punches with enough precision this time. #T4#
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Dell tries to roll over but Anstey keeps him under control.
We've had a lack of effective grappling in the last minute or so, which could well see a referee standup.
Anstey thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Dell is looking to control Anstey's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Dell avoid being mounted?#REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
We've been told by Anstey's head coaches at Sparks gym that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Dell feints and then cracks Anstey's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Anstey down.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!#TD#
Anstey decides to change it up a bit and drives through with a nice takedown into half guard.
Dell is trying to maintain the position but Anstey is very close to passing his half guard.
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 Corwin Anstey will probably get the nod.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!#R2#
Dell displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Anstey throws out the jab. #TD2#
Dell looking for a takedown here - he's got it.
Anstey pulls Dell in to control the position.
Corwin Anstey overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Anstey can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Dell controls the pace.
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.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#T1#
Dell wants to pass the guard but Anstey is keeping the position.
Dell is looking to advance position but Anstey has hit a scissor sweep - now he's on top in mount!#REVR#
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Dell bucks up and manages to get a nice reversal! He's in guard on the top - nicely done!
Dell wants to pass the guard but Anstey is keeping the position.#T2#
Dell looking to sit in guard and control but Anstey gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. #REVR#
Anstey trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Anstey cracks Dell with a solid left hand.
Dell keeping full guard, as Anstey tries to pass.
Dell is looking to stand up but Anstey isn't so interested in that idea. #T3##SUB2#
Anstey got a little sloppy there for a moment and Dell has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Anstey has managed to get both his arms back between Dell's legs - danger averted.
Dell trying to control the position here.
Anstey postures up and lands a big shot to Dell's brow.
Anstey is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
Dell keeping moving, preventing Anstey from controlling successfully. #T4#
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Anstey controls from within his opponent's guard. #REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Dell loads up on a big right hand but Anstey slips the punch.#TD#
Anstey closes the distance, clinches up and gets a nice trip takedown into side control. Very smooth.
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 Corwin Anstey will probably get the nod.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. And we move into the final round!#R3#
Anstey looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Dell swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Anstey misses with an attempted mid kick.
Dell misses with a right hand #TD#
and Anstey counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by Anstey.
Dell wants to sweep but no luck.
Anstey is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
Dell controls Anstey momentarily but Anstey frees himself.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Anstey preventing the sweep. #T1#
Anstey controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
Anstey works over Dell with some ground and pound from guard.
Anstey 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.
Anstey trying to control but Dell is working from the bottom. #REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Dell is trying hard to land a takedown here. Anstey sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Anstey went nuts there looking for a big combo counter but none of the flurry connected.
Dell throws a left and a right that both miss
and Anstey counters with a one-two to the body.
Anstey cracks Dell with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.#T2#
Dell wants to clinch but Anstey slips to the side#TD#
and Anstey counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by Anstey.
Dell controls Anstey momentarily but Anstey frees himself.
Anstey throwing strikes but missing.
Dell keeping full guard, as Anstey tries to pass.
Dell wants to improve his position but instead Anstey has moved into half guard. #T3#
Anstey slows the pace down in half guard.
Anstey continues to stall.#REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.#T4#
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Dell swings for the body but Anstey moves out of range.
Anstey appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
Anstey walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Joshi Dell seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Anstey goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Dell misses the jab.
Joshi Dell has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Dell looks to throw the jab but Anstey is out of range.
Dell scores with a nice one two combo and darts back out of range to avoid anything coming in the opposite direction. #TD#
Anstey shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Let's see what he's got on the mat.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Anstey controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
Corwin Anstey is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Dell wants to sweep here but Anstey controlling him for the moment.
Anstey sitting in guard here, content to control.

And that's the end of the fight!
Corwin Anstey showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Anstey, 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 William Peck scores the fight 29:29
Judge Dillan Fox scores the fight 30:27
Judge Steve Smith scores the fight 30:27

In favor of your winner, by majority decision... Corwin Anstey!
A relieved looking Corwin Anstey 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: Nfld FN 26
Date: Nov 03, 2022

#R1#
Dude rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Anstey moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Anstey dives in and grabs Dude's left leg, looking for a takedown. Dude pushes down on Anstey's head and hops out.
Dude throws a lazy uppercut
and Anstey counters with a one-two to the body.
Dude tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Anstey manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
And Anstey tries to counter it with a takedown but Dude pushes his down on his head and steps out.
Dude misses with a double jab #TD2#
and Anstey counters with a takedown into side control.
Dude wants to get back to his feet but Anstey is dominant here and he's now got Dude's back!
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Dude trying to get back to his feet but Anstey is in full control for now.
Anstey controls the position.
Anstey looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.#T1#
Dude avoids the strikes from Anstey.
Anstey is looking to finish with some ground and pound!
Dude is trying to get back to his feet but he's not managed it yet.
Anstey controls the action.#T2#
Dude is trying to get back to his feet but Anstey has full control of the position and if anything, Dude has just worked his way into a worse spot.
Dude 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.
Anstey controlling from the back.
It looks like Anstey 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.
Dude trying to get back to his feet but Anstey is in full control for now. #T3#
Even with his hooks in, Anstey manages to miss with strikes from the back.
Anstey is controlling his opponent, waiting for an opportunity to finish.
Anstey controlling well, preventing Dude from escaping the position.
Anstey just keeping the dominant position. He can't wait too long though, otherwise the referee will stand them back up. #T4#
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Dude wants to get back to his feet.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Anstey controlling from the back.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Corwin Anstey dominated that round.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare each other down, ready to get back to the action.#R2#
Dude misses with a straight right.
Dude misses with a two punch combination.
Anstey changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.#TD2#
Anstey scores with a nice takedown into half guard. Let's see what he's got on the ground.
Anstey trying to control the pace.
Corwin Anstey 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.
Anstey stops Dude from getting back to his feet.
Anstey is controlling the pace.
Anstey has been the more effective fighter overall so far.#T1#
Anstey works his way into full mount!
Dude squirming around on the bottom, looking to escape.
Dude in a bad spot here, taking shots to the head. #T2#
Dude is looking to get back to his feet - it's going to be hard from this position.
Anstey landing strikes from the mount and Dude is in trouble!
Anstey controlling from the full mount.
Anstey with the ground and pound from mount.
Anstey controlling the pace for now.
You get the feeling that Dude really doesn't like being in this position too much.
Anstey controlling from mount. #T3#
Anstey dominating with strikes here.
Anstey sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
Anstey won't let Dude get back to his feet... He wants to keep the fight where it is for now.
Anstey content just to control the position here.
Let's hope that Anstey 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.#T4#
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Anstey scoring with strikes but Dude is staying in there.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Anstey landing shots from mount.
Anstey takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Corwin Anstey 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#
Dude tries a switch kick but it misses it's target. #TD2#
Anstey gets the takedown into side control.
Dude parries the strikes from Anstey easily there. Anstey is wary of posturing up too much because it might enable Dude to escape.
Anstey cracks Dude with a big right hand but Dude just smiles back at him and invites him to have another go.
Dude takes a big shot right to the temple there but he's taken it well.
Anstey landing a few strikes.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A lull in the action here.
Anstey's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige.#T1#
Dude is trying to escape and get back to his feet.
Anstey slows the pace down. #T2#
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Anstey is continuing to stall.
It looks like the ref is thinking about a standup.#REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Dude misses the shot to the body.
Dude throws a series of punches but Anstey moves out of range. #TD2#
Dude gets caught on his heels momentarily as he allows Anstey to score an easy takedown into full guard.
Dude is wriggling around but Anstey manages to pass to half guard. #T3##REVR#
Anstey takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.
Dude is trying to stand up here but Anstey is controlling him well.
The Dude has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T4#
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Anstey sitting and controlling from the half guard.
Anstey is nestled in close to Dude, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Dude avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Anstey.
Corwin Anstey is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Dude pushes Anstey off but Anstey dives into side control.
Dude is trying to strike from the bottom but Anstey has passed into full mount.

And that's the end of the fight!
Corwin Anstey comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Anstey 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 Yves DeLean scores the fight 27:30
Judge William Peck scores the fight 27:30
Judge Steve Smith scores the fight 27:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Corwin Anstey!
An out of breath Corwin Anstey thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career.

Event: Nfld FN 25
Date: Oct 27, 2022

#R1#
Averescu misses with a looping left.
Averescu uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Anstey has time to react.
Averescu with a hook.
Averescu takes one on the button.
Anstey uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Averescu.
Averescu pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Averescu works the jab nicely.
Averescu throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Anstey on the side of the head.
Averescu cracks Anstey with a right hand to the side of the head.
Anstey slips under a jab from Averescu.
Averescu misses with an uppercut.
Dan Averescu seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Averescu swings widly with a right hand
letting Anstey counter with a right hand.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Averescu tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Anstey was well out of range. Poor timing from Averescu.
Anstey was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Anstey misses the jab.#T1#
Anstey swings for the body but Averescu moves out of range.
Anstey avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Anstey ducks under a wild hook from Averescu.
Anstey 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 been told by Anstey's head coaches at Sparks gym that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Anstey lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Averescu at a distance.
A jab from Averescu finds it's way through Anstey's defenses.
A swing and a miss from Averescu.
Anstey throws a nice looking combination but Averescu bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Averescu throws a combination that misses
and Anstey counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.#CUT#It looks like Dan Averescu has been cut.
Anstey displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Averescu throws out the jab.
Anstey tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Averescu throws a counter combo.
Anstey scores with a nice right hand.
Averescu lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering. #T2#
Anstey takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
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!
Averescu rushes in with a sloppy looking punch #TD#
and Anstey counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground.
Anstey is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
Anstey postures up.
Anstey controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
Anstey advances to half guard. #T3#
Anstey controlling the pace.
Averescu tries to roll over but Anstey keeps him under control.
The referee is pacing around the two fighters, thinking about a standup.
Anstey looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding. #REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Averescu throws a big shot that misses.
Anstey swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
Anstey gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.#T4#
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
A jab lands there for Averescu.
Anstey tries to move into range but Averescu moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Anstey slips a straight right by Averescu.
Averescu scores with the left hand. Anstey knows he should have avoided that one.
Anstey comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Averescu is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Anstey.
Anstey cracks Averescu with an open hand slap.
Averescu might want to mix his strikes up a bit more. He's just going for head shots at the moment and that can become a bit predictable.
Averescu jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Averescu scores with a jab to the jaw.
Averescu connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Averescu connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Anstey slips a jab from Averescu.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Dan Averescu dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Dan Averescu's cut.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.#R2#
Averescu throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Averescu shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Dan Averescu seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Anstey connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Averescu throws a jab when Anstey was well out of range.
Averescu walks into a jab.
Anstey listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
A telegraphed right hand from Averescu misses the target.
Anstey lands a jab to the head.
Averescu misses with an uppercut #TD#
and Anstey counters with a nice double leg into side control. Averescu won't be happy with that.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Averescu tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Anstey wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
The referee tells the fighters to keep busy.
Anstey gets to mount! Averescu was on the offensive and wasn't defending properly. #T1#
BOOM! Anstey connects with a massive shot to the dome!
Averescu really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Anstey with good strikes from the mount here!
Anstey tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
Anstey avoids the attempt from Averescu to control.
Anstey lands a big shot there that rocks Averescu but he's holding on and managing to survive for now. #T2#
Anstey controlling his opponent.
Averescu looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Anstey landing strikes, looking to finish!
Anstey lands a big shot there that rocks Averescu but he's holding on and managing to survive for now. #T3#
Anstey controlling the pace for now.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Averescu can do anything to dispel that myth.
Averescu is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
Anstey tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
Anstey landing strikes, looking to finish! #T4#
Anstey controlling the pace for now.
Anstey punishing his opponent with strikes.
Anstey with the ground and pound from mount.
Anstey looking to control and managing it successfully.
Anstey has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.
This is a sustained period of stalling by Anstey.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Corwin Anstey dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Dan Averescu's cut.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! This is the final round!#R3#
Anstey avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Anstey lands a two punch combo.
Anstey misses the shot to the body.
Anstey uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Averescu.
Averescu misses with a looping left.
Averescu looks to land a right hand but Anstey moved out of range.
Averescu throws a right hand that misses
and Anstey cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Nice defenses there by Anstey.
Anstey takes one to the side of the head.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Averescu pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Averescu tests Anstey's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Anstey lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Averescu circles away quickly and effectively.
Averescu throws out a token jab with nothing on it.#T1#
Anstey blocks a jab.
Jab from Averescu.
Averescu jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Anstey appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
Averescu with a nice cross.
Anstey gets off balance looking for a body kick
and Averescu counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Averescu lands with a cross.
Anstey slips under a jab from Averescu.
Anstey tries to close the distance and clinch but Averescu swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Anstey throws a shot from downtown. Averescu moves away and avoids it.
Averescu scores with a sloppy right hand. Anstey should have avoided that one.
A jab lands there for Averescu.
Averescu with a jab.
Anstey has a takedown stuffed.#T2#
Anstey tries to clinch up.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
A jab from Averescu misses.
Averescu throws a jab when Anstey was well out of range.
Anstey defending well as Averescu loads up on a big left hand.
Averescu fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Anstey manages to avoid it.
Donk. Averescu catches Anstey right on the button with a cross.
Averescu sizes up Anstey with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
A slow jab from Averescu misses its intended target.
Averescu keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Averescu throws a lazy uppercut
and Anstey counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
Anstey keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Averescu.#T3#
Averescu takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Anstey lands a nice shot to the body.
Anstey defending well as Averescu loads up on a big left hand.
Averescu is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Averescu misses with a lunging right hand
and Anstey counters with a nice uppercut.
Anstey staying out of range there.
Averescu throws a shot from downtown. Anstey moves away and avoids it.
Averescu pushing out the jab but it's not landing. #TD#
Anstey dives in and scores a takedown into Averescu's guard.
Anstey 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.
Anstey controls from within his opponent's guard. #T4#
Anstey with a nice head shot there.#SUB2#
Averescu looking for subs off his back but Anstey has passed one foot through into half guard.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Anstey looks to score some points with some ground and pound.

And that's the end of the fight!
Dan Averescu comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Averescu 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 Elvis Blanc scores the fight 28:29
Judge Steve Smith scores the fight 28:29
Judge Alec Ball scores the fight 28:29

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Dan Averescu!
Dan Averescu seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website.

Event: Nfld FN 22
Date: Sep 29, 2022

#R1#
Bolleke lands a lovely overhand right.
Anstey pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Bolleke seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter.
Anstey throws out a loose jab but Bolleke uses good head movement to avoid it.
Anstey throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Anstey tries to bum rush Bolleke with a series of wild strikes but Bolleke uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Jab, jab by Bolleke - just one landing.
Anstey defending well as Bolleke loads up on a big left hand.
Bolleke blocks a jab.
Bolleke throwing a counter right hand but Anstey manages to avoid it.
Anstey goes to the watering hole and comes back with a big thumbs up from the judges as he scores a three punch combo.
Anstey throws a body punch but Bolleke moves out of range.
Corwin Anstey seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Bolleke uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Anstey.
Anstey will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Anstey takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
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!#KD#
Bolleke cracks Anstey with a big right hand that sends him crashing to the floor. Bolleke has the opportunity to follow him to the ground but instead he's beckoning Anstey to stand back up!#ROC#Anstey is rocked!#CUT#It looks like Corwin Anstey has been cut.
Bolleke has been working on his boxing with his coaches at Doom's Gym in the buildup to the fight.
Anstey is aggressively charging in as Bolleke backs up avoiding any damage. Bolleke tosses out a jab and Anstey runs right into it face first! Anstey is out cold! Bolleke dropped down on all fours and is barking in Anstey's face like a pit bull in celebration until the ref was finally able to pull him away!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:57 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Oscar Bolleke!
Oscar Bolleke seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website.

Event: Nfld FN 19
Date: Sep 08, 2022

#R1#
Anstey pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Hank closes the distance and clinches up with Anstey, looking for a takedown. Hank pushes Anstey against the cage but Anstey circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Anstey is looking for the big counter here.
Anstey fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.#CL#
Hank forces Anstey back against the cage and clinches.
Anstey has had enough of the clinch but Hank keeps him there for the moment.
Hank has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Anstey after a bit of a struggle.
Hank is trying to drag Anstey to the mat but Anstey just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Hill Billy Hank. That's going to take a lot out of him.#TD#
Hank gets double underhooks and manages to take the fight to the ground.
Anstey wants to stand and escape but Hank is having none of it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Anstey 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#
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Hank is looking to escape.
Hank avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Anstey.
Anstey looking to pass the half guard. Not this time. #T1#
Anstey tries to stand but his hand is stuck under Hank.
Anstey seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
Anstey wants to take a breather but Hank is having none of it.
Hank is trying to stand back up but Anstey is controlling him
Anstey is looking to advance position but Hank won't allow it.
Hank looks like he's trying to stand up.
Anstey sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Hank defending well though.
Hank is looking to escape.
Anstey throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage. #ES#
Hank has managed to escape just enough to sneak back to his feet but Anstey is on him like a limpet, forcing Hank back against the cage.
Hank pushes Anstey back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.#BC2#
Anstey escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Hank doesn't manage to clinch there - Anstey circles away. #T2#
Horrible takedown attempt by Anstey or perhaps it was just good defense by Hank, which made it look bad. #CL#
Hank moves into range and clinches up with Anstey.
I was talking to Hank's coach per-fight and he was telling me that they'd been working on the clinch in the runup to this fight.
Hank tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Anstey avoids it.#TD#
Hank has clasped his hands together around Anstey's back... aaand, he's got a takedown into side control. Nicely done.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!#SUB#
Hank is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Anstey is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
A bit of a lull in the action here.
Anstey manages to get one leg in to regain half guard.
Hank takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.#T3#
Anstey wants to stand back up but Hank manages to pass into side control.
You can see the frustration on Anstey's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Hank misses with an attempted head punch from side control.
Hank landing a few strikes.
Anstey gets back to half guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Hank is trying to control the action in half guard but Anstey is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard. #T4#
Anstey pushes Hank off looking to stand but Hank dives back in and keeps control.
Hank drops an elbow to the side of Anstey's head.
Anstey is trying to stand.
Anstey keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Hank is trying to control. Anstey wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Anstey is trying to get back to full guard.
We've been informed that Anstey has been working hard on his conditioning in the buildup to the fight.
Anstey regains full guard. Nicely done.
Anstey wants to stand but Hank is controlling the position.
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 Hill Billy Hank 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#
Anstey circles away from the clinch attempt. #CL2#
Anstey clinches up with Hank and pushes him back against the cage.#BC2#
Anstey manages to break the clinch.
Hank is looking to clinch.
Anstey looks to land a combination but Hank avoids it well.
Anstey slaps away a takedown attempt from Hank, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Anstey scores with a hook to the body. Hank takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Anstey stuffs the takedown.
Anstey tries to bum rush Hank with a series of wild strikes but Hank uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Anstey throws a right and a left that both miss.#CL#
Hank has managed to clinch.
Anstey blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Hank slowing the pace effectively.
Anstey prevents the takedown attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Hill Billy Hank. That's going to take a lot out of him.#T1#
Anstey has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Hank after a bit of a struggle.
Hank misses with a knee strike.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
Hank can't find room to land a body shot as Anstey controls the action.
Anstey drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Hank gets the underhooks and prevents it.
Hank misses with a punch on the inside.
Anstey is trying to push Hank away but Hank has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
Hank wants a takedown.
Hank wants to take the fight to the mat but Anstey manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.
Hank tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Anstey avoids it.
Anstey wants to get back to striking at distance but Hank won't allow it. #TD#
Hank turns his back and goes for a hip toss. It's a bit messy but it gets the job done and Hank manages to end up in side control.#T2#
Anstey is pushing Hank's head away, looking to escape. Hank manages to hold on to the position though.
Hank is moving around in side control but his primary objective seems to be to maintain the position.
Anstey manages to land a sweep and he's now on top! Lovely Jiu Jitsu!
Hank is refusing to be controlled, as Anstey sits in half guard.
Both fighters have adopted an aggressive gameplan on the ground!
Anstey trying to control the pace.
Hank pushes Anstey off looking to stand but Anstey dives back in and keeps control.
Hank 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.#T3#
Anstey working the head and body with strikes.
Anstey is pressing down on Hank's thigh, looking to free his foot. Hank is holding on for now.
Hank wants to get back to his feet.
Anstey lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
Anstey is keen to just control but Hank is a slippery customer.
Hank has hold of Anstey's hands but Anstey slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
Hank wants to get back to his feet.
Anstey frees up his trapped foot and advances to mount.
Hank wants to use the cage to get back to his feet here.
Anstey is landing with some decent strikes but Hank is trying to advance his position so the referee is letting the fight continue.#T4#
Hank is trying to stand.
Anstey raining down shots from the mount!#ES#
Hank somehow manages to escape the mount and get back to his feet!
Hank goes for a double leg but Anstey avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Anstey continues to drive forward.
Hank has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Anstey is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Hank has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Anstey after a bit of a struggle.
Hank is clearly stalling here... Pick up the pace son.
Anstey has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Hank is working for takedown but Anstey is calmly controlling the position for now.
Hank is looking to control Anstey's arms but Anstey gets an underhook and turns him. Now Hank has his back to the cage.
Anstey is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Corwin Anstey showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! This is the final round!#R3#
Anstey tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Anstey throws a right and a left that Hank avoids nicely.
Hill Billy Hank seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Anstey throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air. #CL#
Hank pushes Anstey up against the cage in a clinch.
Hank missing with knees to the body.
Anstey fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Anstey can't get the takedown.
Anstey is trying to drag Hank to the mat but Hank just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
Hill Billy Hank has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Corwin Anstey.
Anstey has Hank pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Hank manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Anstey has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Hank after a bit of a struggle.
Hank wants to take the fight to the mat but Anstey manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.
Anstey looking for a takedown. #T1#
Hank has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Anstey is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
Anstey tries to circle away but Hank has him pinned against the cage.
Anstey can't break the clinch.
Hill Billy Hank has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Anstey is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Hank is defending well.
Anstey drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Anstey takes an elbow to the temple. #CUT#It looks like Corwin Anstey has been cut.
Hank misses with a punch to the body.
Hank wants a takedown but no success here.
Anstey is pressed up against the cage. Hank has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Anstey down to the mat. Anstey avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
Anstey lands a jab. Then a cross. Then finally a nice hook to the body. Good work there by Anstey.
Hank looks for a takedown but Anstey sprawls well.#T2#
Anstey looks to land a combination but Hank avoids it well.
Hank tries for a takedown but Anstey sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.#CL#
Hank rushes Anstey and presses him up against the cage.
Hank lands an elbow that stopped Anstey in his tracks for a moment.
Anstey has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Hank avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Hank tries to land knees in the clinch but Anstey avoids the damage to the body.
Hank stops a takedown attempt from Anstey.
Anstey can't break the clinch.
Hank working aggressively here.
Hank is clearly stalling here... Pick up the pace son. #TD2#
Anstey jumps guard and drags Hank to the mat. He's obviously going to be looking for submissions off his back. #T3#
Hank trying to control but Anstey is working from the bottom.
Anstey keeping full guard, as Hank tries to pass.
Anstey wants to get back to his feet but Hank is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
Anstey has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Hank lands a couple of elbows.#T4#
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Anstey wants to stand up but Hank is controlling him.
Hank working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage. #REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.#CL#
Hank gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Anstey wants a takedown but no success here.
Hank is stalling here.
Hank swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Anstey wants a takedown.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Anstey is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Hank pulls him back up using the underhooks.
Anstey drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it. #TD#
Hank is trying to trip Anstey. He has hold of a leg but Anstey is hopping around, keeping his balance for the moment. Hank persists though and gets the takedown into guard.
Anstey is wriggling around but Hank manages to pass to half guard.

And that's the end of the fight!
Corwin Anstey comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I have no idea who won that fight. Let's wait and see whether the judges are as confused as me! Time for a split decision perhaps?!. 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 Elvis Blanc scores the fight 28:29
Judge Ian Loll scores the fight 28:29
Judge Steve Smith scores the fight 28:29

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Corwin Anstey!
Corwin Anstey decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.
Hill Billy Hank was interviewed post fight and said 'Beats going hungry '.

Event: Nfld live 5
Date: Jul 30, 2022

#R1#
Ragnarsson misses with an uppercut. Anstey saw that one coming.
Anstey is trying to close the distance and clinch up, after that failed offence from Ragnarsson.
Anstey throws a nice looking combination but Ragnarsson bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Anstey walks into a stiff left hand from Ragnarsson.
Ragnarsson throws a hook but Anstey avoids it easily.
Ragnarsson throws a hook but Anstey avoids it easily.
Anstey wants to clinch but Ragnarsson slips to the side
and Ragnarsson counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Ragnarsson circles away from the clinch attempt
and Ragnarsson counters with a lovely shot to the body.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ragnarsson wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Ragnarsson loads up on a big right hand but Anstey slips the punch.
Anstey went nuts there looking for a big combo counter but none of the flurry connected.
Ragnarsson scores with a decent looking hook.
Ragnarsson swats away the attempt to clinch by Anstey.#T1#
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Anstey is defended easily by Ragnarsson.
Ragnarsson looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.#TD#
Anstey decides to change it up a bit and drives through with a nice takedown into half guard.
Ragnarsson trying to control from the bottom.
Anstey controlling the pace.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Ragnarsson can do anything to dispel that myth.#T2#
Anstey is keen to just control but Ragnarsson is a slippery customer.
Anstey looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding. #REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
We've been told by Anstey's head coaches at Sparks gym that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Ragnarsson swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.#TD#
Ragnarsson gets caught flat footed, as Anstey shoots in with a quick takedown into guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Anstey looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
Anstey forces his way into half guard.#T3#
Anstey controlling the action here.
Ragnarsson trying to control from the bottom.
Anstey sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Ragnarsson defending well though.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Anstey seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Ragnarsson does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
The fighters are battling for position here. Ragnarsson manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Anstey trying to control but Ragnarsson is working from the bottom.
Anstey will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.#T4#
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Ragnarsson is trying to keep Anstey in close.
Anstey not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
Anstey'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.
Ragnarsson pulls Anstey in to control the position. #REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.#CL#
Anstey moves into the clinch.#BC2#
Ragnarsson breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Ragnarsson is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Anstey.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Ragnar Ragnarsson 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#
Anstey tries to clinch up.
Ragnarsson has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Anstey doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Anstey blocks a jab.
Ragnarsson keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.#CL#
Anstey drives through and clinches with Ragnarsson against the cage. #BC2#
Ragnarsson's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ragnarsson slaps away a takedown attempt from Anstey, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Anstey has his takedown stuffed
and Ragnarsson cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Corwin Anstey. That's going to take a lot out of him.#T1#
Ragnarsson keeps the fight on the outside.
Anstey tries to close the distance and clinch but Ragnarsson swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Anstey tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Ragnarsson paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Anstey tries for a takedown but Ragnarsson circles away easily
and Ragnarsson counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Ragnar Ragnarsson is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.#TD#
Anstey bobs and weaves into range and then changes levels and scores with a nice takedown into side control.
Anstey throws an elbow but Ragnarsson slips to the side and avoids it well.
Ragnarsson seems a little lost for a moment, as Anstey dominates the positioning.
Anstey working away.
Anstey trying to control the action but Ragnarsson is working from the bottom.
Anstey throws a strike aimed at the side of Ragnarsson's head but Ragnarsson avoids it well.#T2#
Anstey wants to control but Ragnarsson is keeping him busy.
The referee tells the fighters to keep busy.
Corwin Anstey overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Anstey wants to control but Ragnarsson is keeping him busy.
Ragnarsson is trying to improve his position.
Anstey is working Ragnarsson over with some ground and pound from side control. #T3#
Ragnarsson is being controlled here.
Ragnarsson is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Anstey wants to lay and pray for a moment but Ragnarsson keeps working.
Anstey tries to cartwheel into mount but he doesn't manage it.
Anstey happy to just control the position for now. #REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Anstey looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Ragnarsson looks like he wants to counter punch here.#T4#
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Anstey shoots in but Ragnarsson avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Ragnarsson with a nice cross.#CUT2#It looks like Corwin Anstey has been cut.#KD2#
Ragnarsson cracks Anstey with a big right hand that sends him to the floor! Anstey looks wobbly but he's sprung back up to his feet straight away… can Ragnarsson finish him? #ROC2#Anstey is rocked!
Ragnarsson lands hard precision jab right on the jaw that stiffens Anstey up and sends him tumbling to the mat! The ref grabs Ragnarsson from behind before he can pounce. Some folks in the crowd didn't like that stoppage, but I saw Anstey's eyes roll way back in his head, he was done.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:41 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Ragnar Ragnarsson!

Event: Nfld live 3
Date: Jul 09, 2022

#R1#
Anstey feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Leals jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Anstey moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Anstey definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
A nice combination there by Anstey.
Leal slips under a jab.
It seemed like Leal was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Anstey misses with a few strikes there.
It seemed like Leal was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Anstey scores with a decent looking hook.#TD#
Anstey shoots in for a takedown from distance. He catches Leal napping and manages to drive through into side control!
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.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Leal is looking to reverse the position.
Anstey wants to stand but Leal is controlling his arm.#T1#
Leal is looking to reverse the position.
Anstey wants to stand but Leal has his arm trapped.
The referee is pacing around the two fighters, thinking about a standup.#REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Anstey tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Leal was well out of range. Poor timing from Anstey.
Anstey is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Leal.
Anstey looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.#CL#
Anstey gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.#T2#
Anstey wants to break free but Leal has control.
Both guys are working to get underhooks. #BC#
Anstey breaks the clinch.
Leal avoids a punch combination nicely. #TD#
Anstey shoots in looking for a single leg takedown. Leal is trying to defend but Anstey finishes it well and ends up in half guard. Let's see if he can advance position further.
Anstey sitting and controlling from the half guard. #T3#
Anstey is trying to get back to his feet now but his leg is trapped.
Leal wants to get back to full guard but Anstey has mounted him!
Anstey controlling the position easily from mount.
Leal is desperately trying to get back to half guard. #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.
Anstey wants to get back to his feet but Leal is holding on tight.
Anstey controlling his opponent.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Anstey wants to stand but Leal is holding on to him, trying to stop him posturing up.
Anstey takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Corwin Anstey dominated that round.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare each other down, ready to get back to the action.#R2#
Leal keeps the fight on the outside.
Anstey's corner calls for a 1, 2 combination and Anstey duly obliges.
Anstey misses with a two punch combination.
Despite the aggression on Leal's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter.
Anstey tries to grapple but his opponent circles
letting Leal counter with a right hand. #CUT2#It looks like Corwin Anstey has been cut.
Anstey misses the jab.
As Anstey backs off Leal throws a huge counter combo but Anstey manages to avoid it all.
Anstey is looking to land body kicks.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Anstey lands a glancing blow to the side of Leal's head.
Anstey throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Leal counters with a monster hook and another for good measure! Anstey falls to the ground, out cold! Stick some heavy metal music over the top of that clip and it's one for the highlight makers!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:56 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Strikes). Nathan Leal!
A victorious Nathan Leal thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter.

Event: Nfld 19 Savage vs shima 2
Date: Jun 18, 2022

#R1#
Anstey lands with a nice combination. Brook backs away looking to recover.#CUT2#It looks like Danny Brook has been cut.
Brook walks into a straight right hand from Anstey.
Anstey throws out a loose jab but Brook uses good head movement to avoid it.
Anstey looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Anstey misses with a straight left. #CL#
Brook fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Anstey, pushing him back against the cage.
Brook has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Anstey after a bit of a struggle. #BC2#
Anstey breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
A swing and a miss from Anstey.
Anstey throws a right hand that Brook ducks under and follows up with a left that Brook also avoids with ease.#CL2#
Anstey moves into the clinch.
Brook is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Anstey pulls him back up using the underhooks. #TD#
Brook turns his back and goes for a hip toss. It's a bit messy but it gets the job done and Brook manages to end up in side control.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Anstey wants to escape from the position here - easier said than done!
Brook misses with the ground and pound.#T1#
Brook creates some space and throws a big elbow, but Anstey sees it coming and moves his head just enough to avoid the strike.
Brook is looking to take a break and control but Anstey is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Anstey really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Brook. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Anstey is trying to buck Brook off.
Anstey managing to avoid any damage from the strikes thrown by Brook.
Anstey is trying to control Brook's posture but Brook avoids it.
Brook throwing shots but missing, from side control. #SUB#
Brook tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Brook has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
Brook throws a strike aimed at the side of Anstey's head but Anstey avoids it well.#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.
Anstey tries to escape but Brook is in control. #SUB#
Brook tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
Anstey is pushing Brook's head away, looking to escape. Brook manages to hold on to the position though.
Anstey prevents Brook from moving into mount.
Anstey parries the strikes from Brook easily there. Brook is wary of posturing up too much because it might enable Anstey to escape. #SUB#
Brook looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
Brook tries to score with some ground and pound. Anstey controls his posture well this time though and the shots don't do any damage. #SUB#
Brook tries for a kimura but Anstey is defending well. #T3#
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Brook passes to full mount! That's big trouble for Anstey!
Poor strikes thrown by Brook there. More accuracy and less frantic strikes would help!
Brook throws an elbow from mount that misses. Lucky escape for Anstey because Brook loaded up on that one.
Brook won't let Anstey get back to his feet... He wants to keep the fight where it is for now.
Poor strikes thrown by Brook there. More accuracy and less frantic strikes would help!
Anstey tries to buck Brook off but he can't manage it.
Brook sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
Brook working the ground and pound effectively.
Anstey's corner are shouting for him to stand up but that's bad cornering - how is he meant to stand up when he's mounted? He should be looking to improve his position on the ground before trying to stand back up.
Brook 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.#T4#
Brook putting on the heat here with some good ground and pound!
Brook trying to control but Anstey is having none of it.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Brook lands a couple of nice shots there from mount.
Anstey squirming around on the bottom, looking to escape.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Brook looking to control but Anstey is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Anstey is trying to stand up.
Anstey is in a horrible position here, under a barrage of strikes, he's managing to avoid any damage.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Danny Brook dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Danny Brook's cut.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!#R2##CL2#
Anstey gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Anstey prevents the takedown attempt. #TD#
Brook lands a nice trip takedown into half guard.
Brook thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Anstey's head.
Anstey keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound. #SUB#
Brook is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Anstey doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Brook. #SUB#
Brook seems to be working for a kimura but Anstey defends the submission attempt.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Brook throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man. #T1#
Anstey regains full guard, whilst avoiding punches from Brook.
Brook wants to control from the top but Anstey keeps moving.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Brook's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
Anstey wants to stand but Brook is controlling the position.
Brook throws a big right hand that misses.
Anstey preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Anstey preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Brook trying to control but Anstey is working from the bottom.
Brook tries to free his leg and advance position but Anstey is retaining full guard. #T2#
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Anstey wants to stand but Brook is controlling the position.
Brook pushes down on Anstey's leg and manages to get into half guard.#SUB#
Brook is working for a submission of some sort.
Anstey wants to get back to his feet. #REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up.
Anstey throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Brook slips a jab and a cross from Anstey.
Brook changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.#T3#
Anstey swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Anstey throws a right and a left that both miss.
Brook lands a body shot.
Anstey lets the fists fly and connects with a left straight followed by a right hook.
Anstey throws a series of punches but Brook moves out of range. #CL#
Brook drives through and clinches with Anstey against the cage. #BC2#
Anstey breaks from the clinch.
Anstey throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Brook dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Brook misses the jab.
Brook shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Anstey sprawls well. Anstey wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Brook gets slowly back to his feet.
Anstey circles away from the clinch attempt.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Anstey misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too. #T4#
Brook wants to clinch.
Anstey misses with a wild combination.
Anstey lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Brook circles away quickly and effectively.#TD#
Brook closes the distance and after a bit of a stuggle, scores a takedown into Anstey's guard.
Anstey wants to stand and escape but Brook is having none of it.
Brook wants to control from the top but Anstey keeps moving.
Brook is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

A close second round but Corwin Anstey will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The cut man is working on Danny Brook's cut.
That's time! Brook's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. This is the final round!#R3##CL2#
Anstey gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Anstey tries to break free but Brook pushes him back against the cage.
Anstey is pressed up against the cage. Brook has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Anstey down to the mat. Anstey avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
Left hook, right uppercut from Anstey.
Nice defenses there by Brook.#TD#
Brook looks for a takedown. He's got it. We're now in half guard.
Brook is looking to take a break and control but Anstey is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom. #SUB#
Brook is looking for a kimura here.
Brook slips a nice elbow through Anstey's hands, connecting with Anstey's forehead.#T1#
Anstey keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Anstey is looking to escape.
Anstey regains full guard, whilst avoiding punches from Brook.
Anstey wants to stand but Brook is controlling the position. #REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.#T2#
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Anstey tries to score a power double leg takedown but Brook sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Anstey somewhat.
It looked like Brook wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.#CL#
Brook clinches with his opponent.
Brook tries for a takedown. No joy. #BC2#
Anstey breaks the clinch.
Brook tries to clinch but Anstey moves out of range.
Brook clobbers Anstey with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
A looping hook to the body misses from Brook. Anstey does a little dance to reset his feet.
Brook avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Brook seems to be moving with more speed, compared to his last bout. He must have been working on that in the gym.#CL#
Brook gets a clinch.
Anstey wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Anstey is pushing Brook up against the cage, for a bit of lean and pray action. Action being used the in the loosest possible sense of the word. #T3#
Brook tries for a takedown but Anstey manages to get underhooks.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Danny Brook. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Brook goes for a takedown in the clinch but Anstey prevents it. #TD#
Brook works for the underhooks and manages to get a trip takedown into guard.
Brook landing some decent shots from guard.
Anstey wants to stand up but Brook is controlling him.
Brook trying to control the position from guard on top but Anstey is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Anstey is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
Anstey keeping moving, preventing Brook from controlling successfully. #T4#
Anstey is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Brook is controlling him.
Brook pushing down on Anstey's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
Brook with the ground and pound but Anstey uses the opportunity to regain guard.
Anstey wants to stand and escape but Brook is having none of it.
Brook is looking to work some ground and pound but Anstey has wrist control.
Brook passes into half guard.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Brook trying to control from half guard but Anstey is working away.
Brook missing with the ground and pound from half guard.

And that's the end of the fight!
Danny Brook showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Brook 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 Alec Ball scores the fight 29:28
Judge Dillan Fox scores the fight 29:28
Judge Robert Douchet scores the fight 29:28

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

Event: Nfld FN 6
Date: Jun 02, 2022

#R1##CL#
Anstey closes the distance and pushes Rusev back into the cage.
Anstey blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Rusev tries to break the clinch but Anstey is controlling the position.
Anstey stalling the fight. #BC#
Anstey breaks from the clinch. #CL#
Anstey gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.#BC#
Anstey escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Rusev is on the wrong end of a nice combination from Anstey.#CUT#It looks like Alexander Rusev has been cut.#TD#
Anstey closes the distance and after a bit of a stuggle, scores a takedown into Rusev's guard.
Anstey definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Anstey content to stall in guard here.
Anstey lands a couple of digs.
Rusev looking to sweep here. No luck so far. #SUB2#
Rusev working for submissions but it's allowed Anstey to get to 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!
Anstey drops an elbow to the side of Rusev's head. #T1#
Rusev is looking for a sweep. Anstey is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Rusev trying to control here.
Anstey tries to pass to full mount but Rusev defends it.
Anstey working over Rusev with some ground and pound. Rusev looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
Rusev trying to control here.
Anstey working over Rusev with some ground and pound. Rusev looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
Rusev wants to sweep but Anstey has passed to side control!
Rusev tries to buck Anstey off but Anstey is having none of it.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Anstey lands a knee to the body and follows it up with some ground and pound to the head. That will wear Rusev down.
Anstey is maintaining the dominant position - no doubt Rusev will start to get frustrated soon if he's not already.
Rusev is not content to let Anstey control the position. #T2#
Rusev tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Anstey wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Rusev is moving his hips around well on the bottom and has managed to get back to half guard.
Anstey seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
Rusev is looking to improve his position.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Anstey working over Rusev with some ground and pound. Rusev looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
Anstey lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
Anstey lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
Rusev is trying to maintain the position but Anstey is very close to passing his half guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Rusev tries to roll over but Anstey keeps him under control.
Rusev 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.#T3#
Anstey seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime. #SUB2#
Rusev is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Anstey pulls his head out easily.
Rusev gets back to full guard. #SUB2#
Rusev working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Anstey doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Anstey manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Anstey makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
Anstey has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.#SUB2#
Rusev working for a triangle but Anstey defends it easily. #SUB2#
Rusev working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Anstey doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Anstey manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem. #T4#
Rusev 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.
Anstey lands a couple of elbows.
Anstey trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Anstey trying to control the position from guard on top but Rusev is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #SUB2#
Rusev working away from the bottom but not quite defensive enough there because Anstey has passed into half guard!
Anstey is nestled in close to Rusev, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
Rusev tries to roll over but Anstey keeps him under control.#SUB2#
Rusev looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Corwin Anstey dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Alexander Rusev's cut.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!#R2#
Anstey throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Anstey is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Rusev looks to score with a jab to the body but Anstey is just out of range.
Anstey works over Rusev's head and body with a nice combination.
Rusev looks to throw the jab but Anstey is out of range.
As Rusev looks to move away, Anstey throws a big counter combo but Rusev just gets out of the way.
Anstey misses with the combination.
A big right from Rusev misses.
Anstey misses with a two punch combination. #TD2#
Rusev closes the distance and scores a nice trip takedown into half guard. Anstey did well to prevent Rusev getting side control.
Rusev looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Anstey is not content to let Rusev control the position.
Rusev is looking to pass the guard... He's managed it - he's now in full mount!
Anstey is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Rusev can do to turn this around?#T1#
Rusev trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Anstey's corner are shouting for him to stand up but that's bad cornering - how is he meant to stand up when he's mounted? He should be looking to improve his position on the ground before trying to stand back up.
Rusev is looking to work his way around to Anstey's back. He needs to be careful though, as he's in danger of losing this dominant position.
Anstey tries to lock up and control but Rusev gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Anstey really wants to buck Rusev off and get back to his feet.
Rusev fails to take his opponent's back. #SUB2#
Rusev is looking to secure an arm. He's managed it! He's pivoting for an armbar - that looks tight! But Anstey has managed to get out of it and now he's in a dominant position. Nice work from Anstey! #SUB2#
Rusev has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Anstey can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself. #T2#
Anstey with a nice head shot there.
Anstey is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Anstey wants to control from the top but Rusev keeps moving.
Rusev controls Anstey momentarily but Anstey frees himself.
Anstey scoring with punches to the head and body.
Anstey trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Anstey wants to control from the top but Rusev keeps moving. #SUB2#
Rusev has his foot on Anstey's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Anstey works his way back into a safe position though.
Rusev is trying to control the position but Anstey postures up. #T3##SUB2#
Rusev looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Anstey preventing the sweep.
Anstey trying to stand up but can't free himself from Rusev's guard.
Rusev is trying to control the position but Anstey postures up.
Anstey is pushing down on Rusev's leg trying to pass to half guard. Rusev is fighting to maintain full guard but Anstey has managed to sneak the leg through.
Anstey is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.
Rusev trying to control here.
Rusev is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Anstey trying to control from half guard but Rusev is working away. #T4#
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Anstey landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
Rusev trying to get back to full guard but Anstey takes advantage of the position and moves to full mount!
Anstey tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
Rusev can't escape the position.
Anstey lands a big shot there that rocks Rusev but he's holding on and managing to survive for now.
Rusev regains half guard.
Nice strikes from Anstey 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. Anstey connects with a nice short shot to Rusev's temple. #CUT#The cut above Alexander Rusev's eye is starting to cause him problems now.
Rusev slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Anstey cracks Rusev with a solid left hand.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Corwin Anstey dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Alexander Rusev's cut.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.#R3#
Rusev misses with a body shot. #TD#
Anstey scores a trip takedown into side control. Nice.
Rusev is trying to get back to half guard. He's pushing on Anstey's leg. He's managed it. Nice work.
Anstey is trying to control the action in half guard but Rusev is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Rusev moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Anstey postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
Anstey 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.
Anstey won't allow Rusev to sweep him here.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Anstey keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Rusev's head.
Anstey wants to control from the top but Rusev keeps moving. #SUB2#
Rusev looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening. #T1#
Rusev trying to keep a closed guard but Anstey is proving a slippery customer. #SUB2#
Anstey avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Rusev is on top in guard. #REVB#
Rusev pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Anstey is keeping the position for now.
Rusev keeps trying to improve his position.
Anstey is looking to stand up but Rusev isn't so interested in that idea. #T2#
Rusev wants to pass the guard but Anstey is keeping the position.
Rusev slips nicely into half guard.
Anstey tries to kick Rusev off but Rusev keeps his base steady and stays in half guard. #SUB2#
Rusev is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Anstey doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Rusev. #SUB2#
Rusev seems to be working for a kimura but Anstey defends the submission attempt.
Rusev stops Anstey from getting back to his feet. #T3#
Rusev trying to mount his opponent but Anstey defends it.
Anstey pushes Rusev off looking to stand but Rusev dives back in and keeps control.
Rusev tries to pass to full mount but Anstey defends it.
Anstey is looking to escape.#REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Rusev throws a jab when Anstey was well out of range.
Rusev keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Rusev just misses with a punch to the body.
A punch combination from Anstey misses. #TD#
Anstey shoots in for a takedown from distance. He catches Rusev napping and manages to drive through into side control!
Rusev gets one leg under and gets the fight to half guard. #T4#
Rusev tries to roll over but Anstey keeps him under control.
Rusev moves into full guard.
Rusev looking to sweep here. No luck so far. #SUB2#
Rusev looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Rusev looking to hit a scissor sweep but Anstey is one step ahead there.
Rusev being controlled here, momentarily.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Rusev keeping full guard, as Anstey tries to pass.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close round but Corwin Anstey did the better work so I'd imagine he'll take it.
The cut man is working on Alexander Rusev's cut.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.#R4##CL#
Anstey closes the distance and clinches.#BC#
Anstey breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Anstey misses with an uppercut. Rusev saw that one coming.
Rusev feints the counter takedown.#CL#
Anstey rushes Rusev and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Rusev has a couple of punches blocked by Anstey.
Anstey slowing the pace effectively.
Anstey taking a break, stalling in the clinch.
Anstey seems to have come into the fight with the intention of avoiding any damage in the clinch, rather than actually showing any aggression.#TD#
Anstey is trying to trip Rusev. He has hold of a leg but Rusev is hopping around, keeping his balance for the moment. Anstey persists though and gets the takedown into guard.#SUB2#
Anstey avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Anstey is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
Rusev bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Anstey's guard. #REVB##T1#
Anstey wants to get back to his feet but Rusev is in a dominant position and won't allow it. #SUB2#
Rusev drops back for a leg but he's not going to get it - he lets go and Anstey dives on top into guard.#REVR#
Corwin Anstey overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Anstey keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Rusev's head.
Anstey trying to control but Rusev is working from the bottom.
Rusev not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Anstey wants to control from the top but Rusev keeps moving.
Anstey controls from within his opponent's guard. #T2#
Anstey stopping the sweep attempt from Rusev.
Rusev has momentary wrist control but Anstey slips an elbow through the middle.#SUB2#
Rusev is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Rusev looking to control.
Anstey wants to pass the guard but Rusev is keeping the position.
Anstey is working Rusev over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
Rusev looking for a sweep. Not yet Rusev, not yet.
Rusev looking to control but Anstey passes into half guard.
Rusev slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.#T3#
Anstey is working Rusev over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
Rusev looking to control. #SUB2#
Rusev throws his legs up looking to secure a triangle. Oh, that looks pretty tight, I gotta say! Anstey escapes and throws Rusev's legs to the side, diving into side control!
Anstey is looking to take a break and control but Rusev is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Anstey lands some shots froms side control.
Anstey lands a few punches from side control.#CUT#Alexander Rusev's cut is absolute horrible now. This looks like something out of a horror film with blood covering both fighters.

The referee calls the doctor in to look at Alexander Rusev's cut. Oh no, the doctor has called an end to the bout!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:56 of round 4, we have a winner by way of TKO (Cut). Corwin Anstey!
A very excited looking Corwin Anstey 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: Nfld 15
Date: May 14, 2022

#R1#
Kyshenko with a poor takedown
and Anstey counters with a one-two to the body.
Kyshenko takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Kyshenko shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Anstey counters with a stiff right hand.
Kyshenko will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Anstey drops down looking for a counter takedown but Kyshenko sprawls and moves away.
Corwin Anstey has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Raul Kyshenko.
Anstey tries to bum rush Kyshenko with a series of wild strikes but Kyshenko uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Kyshenko shoots in for a double leg but Anstey sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Anstey stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Anstey wants it to stay on the feet.
Kyshenko looks winded!
Kyshenko shoots and misses
and Anstey counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.#KD#
Anstey drops Kyshenko with a beautiful combination! Kyshenko stares up at his opponent, who ushers him back to his feet - Anstey is looking for the KO!#CUT#It looks like Raul Kyshenko has been cut.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!#KD#
Anstey sends Kyshenko crashing to the mat with a devastating uppercut! Anstey is motioning to the referee to let Kyshenko up. He wants to try and finish this one on the feet!#ROC#Kyshenko is rocked!#TD#
Anstey fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. Kyshenko sprawls well initially but Anstey persists and gets the takedown into half guard.
Kyshenko is still in real trouble! Can Anstey finish him?
Anstey lands a massive shot from half guard that has rocked Kyshenko! More strikes land and this one is all over! Anstey jumps to his feet and is applauded loudly by the crowd!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:58 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Corwin Anstey!
Corwin Anstey decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.

Event: Nfld 13
Date: Apr 30, 2022

#R1#
Barns tries to clinch #TD#
and Anstey counters with a nice double leg into guard. #SUB2#
Barns throws his legs up looking to secure a triangle. Oh, that looks pretty tight, I gotta say! Anstey escapes and throws Barns's legs to the side, diving into side control!
Anstey working the ground and pound from side control.
Anstey controls the position.
Anstey works a knee to the body and follows up with a nice elbow to the head.
Anstey creates a bit of distance and throws down some hard shots.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Barns is not in a great position here, taking some shots.
Barns on the wrong end of some ground and pound.
Anstey lands a knee to the body and a forearm to the face.
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!
Anstey moves into full mount!
Anstey controlling his opponent. #T1#
Anstey seems to have a rather negative gameplan on the ground. He seems keen to just score the takedown and hold down Barns for as long as he can get away with.
Anstey lands a couple of good shots and Barns has given up his back, trying to escape the position!
Anstey 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 Barns!
Barns tries to break free.
A bit of a pause in the action here. Anstey controlling the positon.
Barns covers up after taking a massive shot to the side of the head. #ROC#Barns is rocked!
Anstey scores with some strikes to the side of the head there. Good, points scoring shots.
Barns is still in real trouble! Can Anstey finish him?
Anstey just keeping the dominant position. He can't wait too long though, otherwise the referee will stand them back up.
Barns seems to have recovered his senses.
Anstey cracks Barns with a big shot to body and one to the head - really punishing Barns from the back mount here, looking to soften him up. #T2#
Anstey controls the action.
Barns trying to control the hands but Anstey won't let him.
Anstey controlling from the back.
Anstey is punishing Barns with some ground and pound.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Anstey connects with a series of strikes and the referee is calling for Barns to escape the position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
What can Barns do to escape this position? He's going to have to figure it out pretty quick if he wants to stay in the fight!
Anstey has his opponent trapped and is landing shots. Not a good position for Barns. #T3#
Anstey trying to secure his dominant position for a moment - making sure Barns doesn't escape.
Anstey lands a massive punch from the back that knocks Barns out cold! Anstey jumps to his feet and celebrates wildly with his corner.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:25 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Strikes). Corwin Anstey!
Corwin Anstey is the new light heavyweight champion!
Corwin Anstey decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.

Event: Nfld 12
Date: Apr 23, 2022

#R1#
Anstey uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Smith.
Anstey feints the counter takedown.
Smith tries to close the distance and clinch but Anstey swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
We've been told by Smith's head coaches at NY Savages that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Smith missing with a left hand there. Anstey was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one. #TD#
Smith gets a double leg takedown into Anstey's guard.
Anstey looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it.
Smith prevents Anstey from getting back to his feet.
Anstey lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.#REVB#
Anstey won't allow Smith to sweep him here.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Smith has control of Anstey's left arm, preventing Anstey from doing any damage.
Smith strikes from his own guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Anstey is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
Smith throwing strikes off his back to little effect. #T1#
Anstey is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
Smith trying to strike off his back.
Anstey trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Anstey showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
Anstey landing with the ground and pound.
Smith on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Smith tries to get out of the position.
Smith has Anstey pulled in close to control his posture.
Smith throwing some rather feeble looking strikes off his back.
Anstey controls from within his opponent's guard.
Anstey scoring with punches to the head and body. #T2#
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Anstey lands a couple of elbows.
Smith doesn't do any damage with a couple of strikes from the bottom.
Smith managing to control the position.
Anstey trying to control but Smith is working from the bottom. #REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.#TD#
Smith looking to shoot here. He's gone for it and he's landed a takedown into side control! Oh, that's bad for Anstey!
Anstey is trying to control Smith's posture but Smith avoids it.
Anstey is looking for a sweep.#T3#
Smith wants to control but Anstey is keeping him busy.
Smith looks up at the clock and then as Anstey takes his cue and looks up at the clock too, Smith smacks him right in the chops with a big elbow! How rude!
Smith in side control lands a nice looking series of punches and elbows.
Smith working the body and head with strikes.
Anstey is looking for a sweep.
Smith wants to control but Anstey is keeping him busy.
Anstey is trying to improve his position.
Smith working the ground and pound but Anstey is defending the strikes.
Smith connects with a decent looking elbow from side control that caused Anstey some visible discomfort.
Smith throws a knee to the body but it doesn't do much damage.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#T4#
Anstey is trying to get back to half guard. He's pushing on Smith's leg. He's managed it. Nice work.
Smith seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
Anstey avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Smith.
Smith trying to control from Anstey's half guard. Anstey has other ideas though and has regained full guard.
Anstey is pulling down on Smith's head to control his posture.
Anstey wants to get back to his feet but Smith passes into half guard.
Smith prevents Anstey from standing back up.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Smith wants to control but Anstey is keeping him busy.
Smith is really struggling to control Anstey but he's trying to hold on to the position.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Rob Smith dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!#R2#
Anstey shoots in for a takedown but Smith shows good takedown defense.
Anstey throws a lazy body kick
and Smith counters with a stiff right hand. #TD#
Smith changes levels and drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. Anstey looks really pissed at himself for not defending that better.
Anstey tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Rob Smith overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Anstey manages to work his way to half guard, despite Smith's best efforts.
Smith trying to control the pace.
Smith is looking to take a break and control but Anstey is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Smith is sitting in half guard. He's postured up and lands a nice elbow. Oh, Anstey is hurt! He's hurt bad - Smith fires away with more strikes and the referee jumps in to save Anstey from any more punishment! Congratulations to Smith! Great finish!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:57 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Rob Smith!
Rob Smith retains his light heavyweight title!

Event: Nfld FN 1
Date: Apr 14, 2022

#R1##TD#
Anstey looking for a takedown here - he's got it.
Anstey postures up in Whang's guard and throws a big left but Whang blocks it. #SUB2#
Whang is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Whang is looking to sweep but instead, Anstey has passed into half guard.
Anstey lands strikes from half guard.#SUB2#
Whang is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Anstey pulls his head out easily.
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. Anstey connects with a nice short shot to Whang's temple.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Anstey lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
Whang has been taking part in the yoga sessions down at Beast Nest. Presumably he's going to look for a slick submission... Or maybe he's looking to avoid one.
Anstey is looking to advance position but Whang won't allow it.
Anstey landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent. #T1#
Anstey is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
Anstey lands with a punch from half guard. #ROC#Whang is rocked!
Whang trying to get back to full guard but Anstey takes advantage of the position and moves to full mount!
Whang is still in real trouble! Can Anstey finish him?
Anstey controlling his opponent.
Whang seems to have recovered his senses.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
A big strike lands for Anstey! That's really hurt Whang and he's turned his back - Anstey keeps firing away and the ref dives in to stop the fight! Anstey jumps to his feet to celebrate the victory!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:49 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Corwin Anstey!
Corwin Anstey seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website.
The defeated Hyseon Whang had this to say: 'I should have done better and I will be heading back to the gym immediately to work on those holes in my game.'.

Event: Nfld 9
Date: Apr 02, 2022

#R1#
Anstey looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Smith is fending him off so far but Anstey persists. Nope, Smith circles away and we're back to standing.
Anstey fails to land the takedown.
Anstey looks to score with a jab to the body but Smith is just out of range.
Smith misses with a takedown attempt - Anstey sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Anstey seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter.
Anstey scores with a punch to the head.
We can't be sure of the tactics at this early stage but we have heard that Smith has been working on his takedowns a lot in the buildup to the fight and we can only assume he's going to look to take this to the mat.
Smith tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Anstey defends well and Smith ends up having to push Anstey into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
Smith throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Anstey ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Smith lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Anstey at a distance.
Smith avoids a punch combination nicely.
Anstey throws a body shot but no joy. #T1#
Smith dips down and scores with a jab to the body.#CL2#
Smith fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Anstey, pushing him back against the cage.#TD2#
Smith has hold of one of Anstey's legs. Anstey is fighting the takedown attempt but Smith gets the trip and lands the takedown into guard.
Anstey utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Smith won't allow Anstey to get back to his feet.
Anstey looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it.
Smith with a nice head shot there.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Smith trying to control but Anstey is working from the bottom.
Smith is fighting to break Anstey's control of his arms but Anstey is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.#T2#
Smith postures up in Anstey's guard and throws a big left but Anstey blocks it.
Anstey is pulling down on Smith's head to control his posture.
Smith throwing strikes from guard but Anstey blocks nicely.
Smith postures up in Anstey's guard and throws a big left but Anstey blocks it.
Smith wants to control from the top but Anstey keeps moving.
Anstey looking to hit a scissor sweep but Smith is one step ahead there.
Smith throwing strikes but missing. #T3#
Anstey has control of Smith's left arm, preventing Smith from doing any damage. #REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Anstey with a poor takedown
and Smith counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Corwin Anstey. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Smith tries to close the distance and clinch up but Anstey swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Smith rushes in with a sloppy looking punch #TD#
and Anstey counters with a nice double leg into guard.
Smith throws a couple of shots from the bottom but they don't land.
Smith trying to control the position.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Smith keeping moving, preventing Anstey from controlling successfully.
Smith wants to sweep here but Anstey controlling him for the moment.
Smith punching from the bottom.
Anstey with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.#T4#
Smith lands a decent shot there.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Smith can do anything to dispel that myth.
Anstey trying to control but Smith is working from the bottom.
Smith throws a couple of weedy looking strikes off his back.
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as Smith holds on and takes a little breather.
Smith is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Smith avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Smith throws a couple of weedy looking strikes off his back. #REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Smith throws a body shot but no joy.
Anstey appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Smith takes a swing at Anstey's ribcage but misses.
Smith looks to score with a jab to the body but Anstey is just out of range.
Anstey keeps the fight on the outside.
Anstey seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter.
Smith is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Anstey rather than just go for the knockout.
Smith throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Anstey feinted with a counter takedown.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Rob Smith will probably get the nod.
That's time! Anstey's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.#R2##CL2#
Anstey tries to keep at a distance but Smith has taken the fight into the clinch.
Smith misses with a hook to the ribs.
Smith is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Anstey is defending well.#TD#
Smith is fighting off a takedown attempt but Anstey is just too persistent for him and manages to trip Smith to the mat. Smith regains guard as soon as the fighters hit the mat.
Smith lands some strikes from the bottom.
Anstey in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Anstey sitting in guard, not really doing much.
Smith thows some rabbit punches from the bottom but they don't do any damage.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Smith trying to control the position.
Anstey stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Smith swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Anstey trying to control the position from guard on top but Smith is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #T1#
Smith looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Anstey wants to control from the top but Smith keeps moving.
The referee wants the fighters to be more active or he's going to reset them on the feet.#REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Anstey moves away from the strike by Smith.
Smith throws a big shot that misses.
Smith avoids a punch combination nicely.
Smith tries to close the distance and clinch but Anstey swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Anstey dives in for a single leg takedown but Smith sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
Smith pushes Anstey back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.#T2#
Smith lands a left hand.
Anstey wants a takedown. #TD2#
Smith is working on a single leg takedown against the cage. Anstey can't fight it off and eventually Smith manages to take the fight to the floor. Anstey looks annoyed but at least he's managed to land in guard.
Anstey tries to strike from the bottom.
Smith is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
Smith is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Anstey is on top in guard. #REVR#
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Smith manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Anstey manages to get himself to full guard. #REVB#
Smith won't allow Anstey to get back to his feet. #T3#
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Smith landing some decent shots from guard.
Anstey is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
Anstey 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#
Smith lands a couple of sideways elbows.
Smith misses with some strikes from the bottom.
Anstey takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
Smith has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Anstey is working away from the top position though.
Smith won't allow Anstey to pass to mount. #T4#
Anstey lands strikes from half guard.
Smith has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Anstey is working away from the top position though.
Anstey content to sit in half guard and control for a moment.
Anstey working Smith over with strikes.
Smith tries to get to full guard but Anstey has control of the leg.
Anstey is thwarting Smith's attempts to control the position.
Anstey thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Smith's head.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Smith trying to control here.
Anstey lands with a punch from half guard.
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 Corwin Anstey will probably get the nod.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!#R3#
Anstey fails with a takedown attempt from distance.#CL2#
Smith moves into the clinch.#TD2#
Smith has double underhooks and is working for a body lock takedown. He's got it. The fighters land in half guard but Anstey regains guard immediately.
Anstey trying to control the position here.
Smith throwing strikes but missing.
Anstey trying to keep a closed guard but Smith is proving a slippery customer.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Smith with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
Smith with a flurry of punches that miss.
Anstey preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage. #T1#
Smith preventing the sweep.
Smith keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Anstey's head.#CUT2#It looks like Corwin Anstey has been cut.
Corwin Anstey overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Smith throws a big right hand that misses.
Smith won't allow Anstey to get back to his feet.
Smith loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Smith chips away with some ground and pound.#ROC2#Anstey is rocked!
Smith slips nicely into half guard.
Oh Anstey is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!
Smith is sitting in half guard. He's postured up and lands a nice elbow. Oh, Anstey is hurt! He's hurt bad - Smith fires away with more strikes and the referee jumps in to save Anstey from any more punishment! Congratulations to Smith! Great finish!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:51 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Rob Smith!
Rob Smith is the new light heavyweight champion!

Event: Nfld 8
Date: Mar 26, 2022

#R1#
Wei throws a body kick despite being completely out of range
and Anstey counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Wei lands a jab-cross combination.
Anstey cracks a nice hook into Wei's ribs.
Wei takes one on the button.#CUT#It looks like Phil Wei has been cut.
Wei tries to clinch up.#TD#
Anstey decides to change it up a bit and drives through with a nice takedown into half guard.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Wei wants to get back to full guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Anstey looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
Anstey lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Anstey working Wei over with strikes.
Anstey takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
Wei wants to get back to full guard.#T1#
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Anstey in particular looking to stall.
Anstey'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.
Anstey lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
Anstey scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
Anstey slips a nice elbow through Wei's hands, connecting with Wei's forehead.
Ground and pound from Anstey.
Anstey is figuring out what he wants to do next.
Further stalling from Anstey.
Wei scrambles, trying to get to his feet, but Anstey manages to mount him! #T2#
Anstey content just to control the position here.
Anstey working Wei over with strikes here.
Anstey controlling from mount.
Anstey dominating with strikes here.
Anstey lands a heavy elbow.
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!
Anstey controlling from mount.
Wei taking shots to the head.
Anstey landing shots from mount.
Anstey breaks from Wei's wrist control and lands an elbow. #T3#
Oooooh, big shot lands for Anstey! Wei is hurt baaadly! Anstey is firing away with more strikes - Wei is covering up... the ref is warning him to do something. He's just covering up though still and the ref has to step in to end the fight! This one is all over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:21 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Corwin Anstey!
Corwin Anstey seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website.

Event: Nfld 7
Date: Mar 19, 2022

#R1##CL#
Shima has closed the distance and engaged Anstey in a clinch.
Shima swings wildly with an uppercut but Anstey uses good head movement to avoid it.
Shima has a couple of punches blocked by Anstey.
Anstey goes for a takedown attempt but Shima pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
Anstey misses with a few strikes there.
Shima 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.#CL#
Shima instigates a clinch.
Shima lands a shoulder strike.
Anstey working aggressively here.
Shima blocking some punches.
Anstey misses with the head strike.
Anstey misses with some punches.
Anstey has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Shima after a bit of a struggle.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Shima lands a left hand.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Anstey.
Shima lands a body punch in the clinch.
Shima can't find room to land a body shot as Anstey controls the action.
Anstey fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Shima lands with a light punch inside. #T1#
Shima lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Anstey.
Anstey tries to score a body lock takedown but Shima shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
Tetsuo Shima has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Corwin Anstey.
Shima blocks an uppercut.
Shima tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Anstey's elbow.
Anstey throws a punch but it's blocked by Shima.
Shima presses Anstey against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
A right hook to the body lands for Shima.
Anstey drops down looking for an ankle pick but Shima pulls his leg out and moves away.
Anstey has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Shima finds it's way round the side to connect with Anstey's head.
Anstey takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Shima scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
The fighters circling - Shima throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Shima tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion. #T2#
A big right from Shima misses. #CL#
Shima closes the distance and clinches.
Shima scores with a shot to the side of Anstey's head.
Shima makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Shima lands a body shot.
Anstey goes for a takedown attempt but Shima pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
No joy there for Anstey, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Shima is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
Shima stuns Anstey with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Shima scores with a jab.#CL#
Shima closes the distance and pushes Anstey back into the cage.
Anstey changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Shima fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Anstey throws a left and a right that both miss
and Shima counters with a straight punch to the midsection.#CL#
Shima clinches.
A short body shot lands from Shima as the two fighters clinch. #T3#
Nice body punch from Shima - that landed with a thud.
Shima misses with a hook to the ribs.
Shima lands a right hand.
Shima lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Anstey prevents a body shot from Shima.
Shima lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Anstey or not.
Anstey throws a punch but it's blocked by Shima.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Shima.
Anstey misses with a hook from the clinch.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Anstey.
Shima lands a right hand that snaps the head of Anstey backwards.
Shima lands a body shot in the clinch.
Shima pushes Anstey back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Shima misses with the head strike.
Shima lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Shima working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Shima has a couple of punches blocked by Anstey. #T4#
Shima lands with a right to the head.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Shima lands with a short shot to the head.
Shima leaning against his opponent.
Shima is struggling to control the position.
Stalling in the clinch from Shima.
Anstey misses with the head strike.
Anstey misses with a short punch on the inside.
Anstey is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Shima gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
Shima softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Anstey has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Shima after a bit of a struggle.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Shima.
Anstey drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Shima gets the underhooks and prevents it.
Shima presses Anstey against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Shima lands a body shot in the clinch.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Tetsuo Shima dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.#R2#
Shima scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Anstey doesn't seem bothered though.
Anstey misses with a jab to the body
and Shima counters with a straight right hand.
Shima fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Anstey gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily #CL#
and Shima holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch.
Shima lands a hook to the side of the head.
Shima stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
A body shot lands from Shima.
Shima gets through Anstey's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Shima lands with a good tight uppercut to the head. #ROC#Anstey is rocked!
Anstey goes for a takedown in the clinch but Shima prevents it.
Anstey is still on wobbly legs! Can Shima finish him?
Shima fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Shima.
Anstey blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Shima misses with the head strike.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Shima throws a head punch that misses.
Shima throws a punch but it's blocked by Anstey.
Anstey blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Tetsuo Shima has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Shima misses with a short punch on the inside.
Anstey blocks an uppercut.
Shima is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Anstey can do to turn this around?
Shima swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Anstey blocks an uppercut.
Shima tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Shima blocks a couple of punches on the inside. #T1#
Anstey blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Anstey seems to have recovered his senses.
Shima lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Anstey misses with the head strike.
A right handed body shot lands from Shima.
Anstey is breathing heavily.
Anstey has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Shima avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Tetsuo Shima has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Corwin Anstey.
Shima lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Anstey backwards.
Stalling in the clinch from Shima.
Good body shot from Shima.
A nice right hand lands inside from Shima.
Shima scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Shima lands a left hand.
A short left from Shima.
Anstey misses with the head strike.
Shima is pressed up against the cage. Anstey has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Shima down to the mat. Shima avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
Shima lands a nice looking body shot.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Shima throws a hook but Anstey avoids it easily.
Shima is looking to wear down Anstey with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
Shima lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.#T2#
Shima tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Anstey paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Anstey tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
Anstey misses with a takedown attempt #CL#
and Shima holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch.
Shima lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Anstey.
Shima stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Shima lands a hook that snaps the head of Anstey backwards.
Anstey wants a takedown.
Shima slows down the pace here.
Shima tries a body shot but Anstey blocks it.
Shima lands a right hand.
Shima tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Anstey is trying to drag Shima to the mat but Shima just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
Shima makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.#T3#
Anstey misses with some punches.
Shima lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Anstey or not.
Anstey misses with the head strike.
Nice body punch from Shima.
A body shot lands from Shima.
Anstey has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Shima is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
Shima works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Shima lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Shima lands a left hand that snaps the head of Anstey backwards.
Shima throws a big uppercut that drops Anstey! More strikes from Shima and the referee jumps in to stop the fight! Anstey lies dazed against the cage as Shima celebrates with his cornermen!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:44 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Tetsuo Shima!
Tetsuo Shima retains his super heavyweight title!
A very excited looking Tetsuo Shima 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: Nfld 6
Date: Mar 12, 2022

#R1##TD#
Anstey closes the distance, clinches up and gets a nice trip takedown into side control. Very smooth.
Anstey is working Eh over with some ground and pound from side control.
Anstey is looking to take a break and control but Eh is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Anstey sitting in side control, looking to soften his opponent up with elbows and hammerfists but Eh is avoiding damage well and looking to escape the position.
Anstey is pausing for a moment. What's he doing? It looks like he's clearing his nose. Oh dude! He's shot a load of snot all down Eh's shoulder. That is not cool.
Anstey seems to have a rather negative gameplan on the ground. He seems keen to just score the takedown and hold down Eh for as long as he can get away with.
Anstey looks up at the clock and then as Eh takes his cue and looks up at the clock too, Anstey smacks him right in the chops with a big elbow! How rude!
Anstey in side control, just content to control the action for now.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Anstey misses with the ground and pound.#T1#
Anstey landing strikes.
Eh takes a nasty elbow to the side of the head.#ROC#Eh is rocked!
Anstey scoring with punches from side control.
Eh is still in real trouble! Can Anstey finish him?
Anstey cracks Eh with a big elbow. Oh, he's hurt! Anstey immediately mounts and start dropping bombs! Eh is done! The referee jumps in and saves him from any more punishment - a quick and decisive finish by Anstey!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:31 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Corwin Anstey!
A relieved looking Corwin Anstey 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: Nfld 5
Date: Mar 05, 2022

#R1#
Lait misses with a takedown attempt - Anstey sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Anstey changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
Lait shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Anstey cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Anstey circles away from the clinch attempt#TD#
and Anstey counters with a single leg into guard. Lait didn't expect that.
Anstey stays in close to Lait's body and controls the position.
Anstey keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Lait's head.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Anstey scoring with punches to the head and body.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Lait can do anything to dispel that myth.
Anstey slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
Anstey works over Lait with some ground and pound from guard.#T1#
Anstey content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
Anstey content to stall in guard here.
Lait has momentary wrist control but Anstey slips an elbow through the middle.#ROC#Lait is rocked!
Anstey loads up on a big left hand. Lait felt that one! He's just covering up now, not defending himself intelligently - Anstey looks towards the ref and unloads with 3 more big shots and the ref has no choice but to stop the fight! Lait can't hide his disappointment, as Anstey celebrates the victory.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:47 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Corwin Anstey!
After winning the bout, Corwin Anstey thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility.

Event: Nfld 4 the final
Date: Feb 26, 2022

#R1##TD#
Anstey bobs and weaves into range and then changes levels and scores with a nice takedown into side control.
Anstey is moving around in side control but his primary objective seems to be to maintain the position.
Eh is looking to regain half guard here but Anstey keeps moving and retains side control.
Eh avoids any damage from the ground and pound of Anstey.
Anstey moves into full mount!
Eh working to try and regain half guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Eh is still trying to improve position.
BOOM! Anstey connects with a massive shot to the dome!
Eh is trying desperately to improve position.#T1#
Anstey fakes a shot to the body and cracks his opponent in the head. Nice ground and pound there! #ROC#Eh is rocked!
Anstey postures up and throws a couple of big shots that have Eh in real trouble here! The ref calls for Eh to improve his position which he doesn't do, so the referee has no choice but to end the fight due to the strikes!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:29 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Corwin Anstey!
After winning the bout, Corwin Anstey thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility.

Event: Nfld 3
Date: Feb 19, 2022

#R1##TD#
Anstey closes the distance and gets a double leg, slamming OR to the mat! OR manages to get full guard.
OR wants to stand but Anstey is controlling the position.
Anstey is in close to OR's body, working some short punches and elbows.
Anstey 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.
OR wants to get back to his feet but Anstey is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
Anstey scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
Anstey's corner is telling him to maintain position.
Anstey lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB2#
Anstey got a little sloppy there for a moment and OR has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Anstey has managed to get both his arms back between OR's legs - danger averted.
Anstey not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up. #T1#
OR has momentary wrist control but Anstey slips an elbow through the middle.
OR really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Anstey. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Anstey cracks OR with a solid left hand.
OR is trying to keep Anstey in close.
Anstey postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
Anstey content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Anstey working some strikes from top position.
Anstey lands a couple of decent looking shots.
Anstey showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
Anstey passes OR's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
OR missing with punches from the bottom. #T2#
Anstey slips a nice elbow through OR's hands, connecting with OR's forehead.
Anstey looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks OR with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position.
Anstey working OR over with strikes.
Anstey stalling.
Anstey uses his free foot to push down on OR's thigh. Eventually he works his other foot free and he's advanced to mount - this is trouble for OR.
A nice elbow there by Anstey.
Anstey working OR over with strikes here.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Anstey tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position. #T3#
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Anstey landing strikes from the mount and OR is in trouble!
Anstey scoring with strikes but OR is staying in there.
Anstey with a couple of short strikes.
OR looks winded!
OR can't escape the position.
Anstey looking to ground and pound his opponent to a finish here.
OR is in a horrible position here. Anstey smacks him with another shot as he tries to escape the position.
Anstey controlling from the full mount.
Anstey is in the full mount, landing strikes. #T4#
Anstey raining down shots from the mount!
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Anstey is in the full mount, landing strikes.
Anstey landing strikes from the mount and OR is in trouble!
Anstey landing shots from mount. #ROC#OR is rocked!#CUT#It looks like Shang OR has been cut.
Anstey lands a shot to the body, followed up by a shot to the exposed head of his trapped opponent.
OR is still in real trouble! Can Anstey finish him?
Anstey lands a heavy shot. That's hurt OR! Anstey sees the opportunity and turns up the heat - strike after strike land to the defenseless OR and the ref dives in to save him! This one is all over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:49 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Strikes). Corwin Anstey!
Corwin Anstey seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website.

Event: Nfld 2
Date: Feb 12, 2022

#R1#
Hynes looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Hynes shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Anstey pinned against the cage. Anstey gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Hynes misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Corwin Anstey has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Demitre Hynes.
Anstey circles away from the clinch attempt. #KD#
A jab-cross combination lands for Anstey and sends Hynes crashing to the mat! Anstey follows him down to the mat - Hynes regains half guard but he's not out of trouble yet! #CUT#It looks like Demitre Hynes has been cut.
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. Anstey connects with a nice short shot to Hynes's temple. #ROC#Hynes is rocked!
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Anstey lands a massive shot from half guard that has rocked Hynes! More strikes land and this one is all over! Anstey jumps to his feet and is applauded loudly by the crowd!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:58 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Corwin Anstey!
A very excited looking Corwin Anstey 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: Nfld 1
Date: Feb 05, 2022

#R1#
Anstey gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Shima counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Shima connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Shima has been spending a lot of time sparring his boxing in the run up to the fight, trying to sharpen up those hands and look for a knockout.#CL2#
Shima instigates a clinch.
Shima stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Anstey lands a left hand.
A hook to the body from Shima.
Shima blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Shima lands with a short head shot on the inside.
A head punch on the inside from Anstey fails to land.
Anstey swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Shima scores with a hook to the body.
Shima lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Shima working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Shima lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Anstey misses with a short punch on the inside.
Shima lands a hook to the side of the head.
Anstey misses with a punch on the inside.
Anstey misses with a short punch on the inside.
Shima lands with a left to the head.
A shot in the inside from Shima. #T1#
Shima scores with a shoulder strike.
Shima scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Anstey misses with some punches.
Anstey misses with the head strike.
Shima blocking some punches.
A bit of stalling here from Shima.
Shima is working Anstey over against the cage.
Shima lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Shima blocking some punches.
Anstey swings away with an uppercut that misses.
A short right from Shima on the inside.
Shima lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Shima blocks an uppercut.
Shima taking a breather.
Nice body punch from Shima.
A bit of stalling here from Shima.
Shima blocks an uppercut.
Shima works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Anstey fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Shima blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Anstey throws a head punch that misses. #T2#
Anstey swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Shima lands with a light punch inside.
A head punch on the inside from Anstey fails to land.
Shima throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Ansteys head. #ROC2#Anstey is rocked!
Anstey blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Oh Anstey is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Shima fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Shima working aggressively here.
Shima swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Anstey seems to have got his legs back now.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Shima.
Anstey has a couple of punches blocked by Shima.
Shima blocks an uppercut.
Shima makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Anstey swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Shima lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Shima scores with a nice hook to the head.
A bit of stalling here from Shima.
Anstey swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Shima dips a shoulder and cracks Anstey with a mighty uppercut! Anstey falls back against the cage and Shima unloads with a barrage of strikes! Anstey is completely out with his eyes open, only supported by the cage! Save him ref! Eventually the ref decides to do his job and jumps in - Shima screams abuse at the incompetent official before going over to celebrate with his corner. Brutal stuff!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:52 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Tetsuo Shima!
After winning the bout, Tetsuo Shima thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility.

Event: Quick Fight Championship
Date: Jan 19, 2022

#R1#
Guile waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Byrne.
Guile throws a body shot but no joy.
Guile misses with a straight right.
Byrne stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Byrne wants it to stay on the feet.
Byrne uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Guile.#TD2#
Byrne shoots in for a takedown from distance. He catches Guile napping and manages to drive through into side control!
Guile could do with losing a few pounds - he looks very soft around the mid section, to put it politely.
Guile manages to work his way to half guard, despite Byrne's best efforts.
Byrne is thwarting Guile's attempts to control the position.
Byrne 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.
Guile is trying is best to control the position here.
Byrne slips a nice elbow through Guile's hands, connecting with Guile's forehead.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Byrne missing with the ground and pound from half guard. #SUB#
Guile actively working from the bottom here.
Guile tries to roll over but Byrne keeps him under control.
Byrne looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
Byrne unloads with some huge strikes here! Guile is out! Byrne wins by brutal knockout!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:18 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Strikes). Ronan Byrne!
Ronan Byrne decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.

Event: NRC 5: Christmas Eve
Date: Dec 24, 2021

#R1#
Byrne showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Martinez. #CL#
Martinez has closed the distance and engaged Byrne in a clinch.
Byrne misses with a punch on the inside.
Martinez lands an elbow inside. #CUT#It looks like Ronan Byrne has been cut.
Byrne throws a head punch that misses. #BC#
Martinez pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Byrne has a takedown stuffed.#TD2#
Byrne shoots in for a takedown from distance. He catches Martinez napping and manages to drive through into side control!

Martinez explodes and escapes back to his feet! Nice escape there!
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Martinez connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Byrne shoots for a takedown but Martinez saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Martinez throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Byrne. #CL#
Martinez moves into the clinch successfully.
Martinez lands a body punch. #BC#
Martinez's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.#CL#
Martinez moves into range and clinches up with Byrne.
A head punch on the inside from Byrne fails to land. #T1##BC#
Martinez manages to break the clinch.
Martinez lands with a two punch combination before moving back out of range.
Byrne looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Martinez is fending him off so far but Byrne persists. Nope, Martinez circles away and we're back to standing.
Martinez seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter.
Javier Martinez has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Ronan Byrne.
Byrne misses with a takedown
and Martinez counters with a two punch combo. #CL#
Martinez instigates a clinch.
Martinez lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Martinez just misses with a elbow thrown towards Byrne's brow.
Byrne tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Nice elbow from Martinez.
Byrne tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage. #BC#
Martinez breaks the clinch.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Byrne showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Martinez.
Martinez leaves Byrne with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.#CL#
Martinez rushes Byrne and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Byrne misses with the head strike.
Martinez lands an elbow just above Byrne 's eye. #T2##BC#
Martinez's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Byrne fails with the takedown.
Martinez throws a one two combo. #CL#
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Byrne misses with a hook from the clinch.
Martinez lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
Martinez blocks a couple of punches on the inside. #BC#
Martinez breaks the clinch.
Byrne fails with the takedown#CL#
and Martinez counters by moving into the clinch.
Byrne has a couple of punches blocked by Martinez.
Byrne tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Martinez lands a glancing elbow in the clinch. #BC#
Martinez escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Martinez throws a right and a left that Byrne avoids nicely.
Byrne feints the counter takedown.
Byrne shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Martinez as he avoids it easily.
Byrne closes the distance and clinches up with Martinez, looking for a takedown. Byrne pushes Martinez against the cage but Martinez circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.#T3#
Byrne dodges the punch combination from Martinez.
Martinez connects with a nice looking jab. #CL#
Martinez closes the distance and clinches.#BC#
Martinez breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Nice uppercut lands for Martinez. That snapped Byrne's head back.
Byrne avoids a punch combination nicely.
Left hook, right uppercut from Martinez. #ROC#Byrne is rocked!
No luck for Byrne with that takedown attempt.
Martinez throws a big counter combination but Byrne scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage.
Byrne is still on wobbly legs! Can Martinez finish him?
Martinez lands a big right hand and follows it up with an uppercut. Oh and another big punch and a knee - Byrne can't take much more of this! Another big shot to the jaw from Martinez and Byrne drops to the floor. Beaten and bloodied - he had enough there. A vicious beatdown by Martinez.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:44 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Javier Martinez!
After the fight, Javier Martinez was humble in paying tribute to his opponent but made it clear he wants to go on to bigger and better things. It seemed to go down well with the crowd who cheered him loudly.

Event: Quick Fight Championship
Date: Dec 04, 2021

#R1#
Byrne loads up on a big right hand but Shaw slips the punch.
Byrne misses with a left hand #TD2#
and Shaw counters with a shoot takedown into half guard.
Shaw tries to pass the half guard into mount. Byrne knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Shaw thows a huge punch but Byrne dodges it nicely.
Byrne is looking to improve his position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Byrne is positioning himself well to prevent Shaw advancing to mount.
Shaw has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Byrne works his way to full guard. Good work.#T1#
Shaw controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
Byrne is adopting a defensive guard.
Shaw wants to control from the top but Byrne keeps moving.
The referee is pacing around the two fighters, thinking about a standup.#SU2#
Shaw decides to stand up and beckons his opponent to follow. #T2#
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
The fighters circling - Byrne throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Byrne feints a kick and comes over the top with a right hand, followed by a left hook - both land, sending Shaw crashing to the mat! This one is all over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:11 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). Ronan Byrne!
Rajon Shaw spoke after the fight, saying 'Well I have one thing to say about my opponent great fight you did everything u were supposed to I let my guard down a bit but I want a rematch and I'm not taking no for a f*cking answer.'.

Event: BKFC 21 - Emelianenko vs Wife
Date: Sep 25, 2021

#R1#
Tabares looks to land a combination but Byrne avoids it well.
Byrne half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
Tabares lands a jab, followed by a cross and another cross, as Byrne backs up against the cage.
A slow jab from Tabares misses its intended target.
A little feinted left hand from Byrne on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Tabares throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Byrne.
Tabares connects with a right hand. Byrne shakes it off.
Byrne looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Tabares throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Byrne swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Tabares misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Tabares defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Byrne.
Byrne throws a hook but Tabares avoids it easily.
Tabares misses with a wild combination.
Tabares misses with a jab, cross combination.
Byrne defending well as Tabares loads up on a big left hand.
An attempted straight right counter from Byrne misses the target.
Vlad Tabares seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Tabares throws a lazy uppercut
and Byrne connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.#T1#
Tabares uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Byrne.
Tabares throws a right hand that misses
and Byrne counters with a right hand to the body.
Tabares stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Tabares wants it to stay on the feet.#TD#
Byrne decides to change it up a bit and drives through with a nice takedown into half guard.
Byrne sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Tabares defending well though.
Byrne working Tabares over with strikes.
Tabares keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Byrne trying to control from half guard but Tabares is working away.
Byrne 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.
Byrne looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Tabares with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position.
Byrne wants to take a breather but Tabares is having none of it. #T2#
Byrne landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
Byrne lands with a punch from 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!
Tabares keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Tabares can do anything to dispel that myth.
Byrne trying to control the action but Tabares is working from the bottom.
Byrne stalling away here and it's allowed Tabares to slip out his trapped foot and regain full guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Byrne working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Byrne trying to control but Tabares is working from the bottom.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#T3#
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Byrne accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Byrne wants to pass the guard but Tabares is keeping the position.
Byrne connects with a couple of short punches.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Byrne accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Byrne is looking to work some ground and pound but Tabares has wrist control.
Byrne connects with a couple of short punches.
Tabares wants to get back to his feet but Byrne is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
Byrne stays in close to Tabares's body and controls the position. #T4#
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Byrne accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Byrne landing with the ground and pound.
Byrne loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Byrne engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
Byrne stands up over Tabares, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
Byrne throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Tabares works some decent striking defense 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 Ronan Byrne will probably get the nod.
That's time! Byrne's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.#R2#
Tabares throws a left and a right that both miss #TD#
The fighters are starting to get sweaty, which will make takedowns a bit more tricky.
and Byrne counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by Byrne.
Byrne is pushing down on Tabares's leg trying to pass to half guard. Tabares is fighting to maintain full guard but Byrne has managed to sneak the leg through.
Byrne misses with a head shot. Tabares uses the momentum to regain guard.
Byrne is looking to work some ground and pound but Tabares has wrist control.
Byrne is in close to Tabares's body, working some short punches and elbows.
Byrne is working Tabares over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Tabares is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Byrne is controlling him.
Byrne is stalling in the full guard.
Byrne is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Tabares can do to turn this around?
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Byrne's corner. There ya go! There ya go! #T1#
Tabares preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Byrne lands a couple of elbows.
Byrne connects with a couple of short punches.
Byrne passes Tabares's left leg - he's now in half guard.
Byrne trying to control from half guard but Tabares is working away.
Byrne sitting and controlling from the half guard.
Byrne missing with some ground and pound from the half guard. #T2#
Byrne slips a nice elbow through Tabares's hands, connecting with Tabares's forehead.
Tabares 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.
Byrne landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
Byrne is trying to control. Tabares wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Byrne lands a nice short elbow.
Ground and pound from Byrne.
Tabares taking some punishment here, with Byrne in his half guard.
Ronan Byrne overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Byrne drops an elbow to the side of Tabares's head.
Byrne wants to control but Tabares is keeping him busy.
Byrne wants to pass to mount but Tabares is defending the position. #T3#
Byrne content to control rather than advance.
Byrne landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
Byrne sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Tabares defending well though.
Tabares blocking the ground and pound attempt from Byrne.
Byrne missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Byrne is controlling the pace.
Byrne throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage. #T4#
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Tabares keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Byrne is looking to take a break and control but Tabares is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Byrne lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
Byrne throwing shots but Tabares is blocking nicely.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Byrne seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
Byrne frees up his trapped foot and advances to mount.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Ronan Byrne dominated that second round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!#R3#
Tabares scores with a nice one two combo and darts back out of range to avoid anything coming in the opposite direction.
No luck for Byrne with that takedown attempt.
Tabares throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Byrne stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Tabares fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Tabares lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Byrne circles away quickly and effectively.
Tabares swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Tabares takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Tabares throws a series of punches but Byrne moves out of range.
Tabares has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Byrne finds it's way round the side to connect with Tabares's head.
Tabares swings widly with a right hand
and Byrne connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Byrne goes for a double leg but Tabares avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Tabares continues to drive forward.
Tabares throws a counter combo.#T1#
Byrne has Tabares pressed against the cage.
Byrne goes for a takedown in the clinch but Tabares prevents it.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Ronan Byrne. That's going to take a lot out of him.#BC#
Byrne breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
A swing and a miss from Tabares.
Byrne swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Tabares lands with a straight right. Byrne didn't see that one coming.#T2#
Tabares swinging wildly here.
Byrne is looking to counter with a shot to the body.#TD#
Byrne scores with a nice takedown into half guard. Let's see what he's got on the ground.
Tabares is staying active underneath Byrne, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Tabares regains full guard, whilst avoiding punches from Byrne.
Byrne looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
Byrne scoring with some ground and pound. #T3#
Tabares can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Byrne controls the pace.
Byrne trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Byrne controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
Byrne working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Byrne throwing strikes but missing.
Tabares looking to hit a scissor sweep but Byrne is one step ahead there. #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.
Byrne chips away with some ground and pound.
Byrne is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
Byrne wants to control from the top but Tabares keeps moving.
Byrne controls from within his opponent's guard.
Byrne tries to free his leg and advance position but Tabares is retaining full guard.
Vlad Tabares has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Byrne makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.

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 Ronan Byrne.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Byrne, 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 Joseph Jones scores the fight 30:26
Judge Jonathan Paton scores the fight 30:26
Judge Russell Pearce scores the fight 30:27

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Ronan Byrne!

Event: BKFC 15 - Widenose vs Ford
Date: Aug 14, 2021

#R1#
Wilson bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Byrne's head backwards.#CUT2#It looks like Ronan Byrne has been cut.
Wilson misses with a straight left. #KD2#
Wilson lands a big right hand that sends Byrne crashing to the mat! Wilson stays standing though and waves Byrne back to his feet!#ROC2#Byrne is rocked!
Byrne is holding his hands too far apart here. Wilson throws a hard, straight punch right down the pipe and BOOM! Byrne is out! That punch landed square on the jaw - what a shot!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:17 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Blade Wilson!

Event: BKFC 13 - Hurst vs Christ
Date: Jul 10, 2021

#R1#
Byrne takes one on the button.#CUT#It looks like Ronan Byrne has been cut.
Knot misses with a looping right.
Knot throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Byrne sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Byrne throws out a counter right but Knot avoids it with no problem.#KD#
Knot drops Byrne with a hook right on the temple. He thinks about going to the ground but Byrne looks back up at him and smiles so Knot waves him back to his feet - he obviously thinks he can knock him out after that shot landed. #ROC#Byrne is rocked!
Byrne circles to his right, straight into a beautiful hook by Knot. Byrne falls face first into the canvas - great knockout victory for Knot!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:15 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Slip Knot!
Slip Knot 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.

Event: BKFC 6 - Boxaaja vs Yonic
Date: May 22, 2021

#R1##TD#
Stephenson gets caught on his heels momentarily as he allows Byrne to score an easy takedown into full guard.
Byrne landing with the ground and pound.
Stephenson looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Byrne scoring with some ground and pound.
Byrne stays in close to Stephenson 's body and controls the position.
Stephenson is striking off his back. Byrne thinks nothing of it though and passes easily into half guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#SUB2#
Stephenson actively working from the bottom here.
Byrne prevents Stephenson from improving his position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Byrne with a momentary lay and pray from half guard.
Byrne'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.#T1#
Byrne lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
Byrne content to control rather than advance.
Byrne working Stephenson over with strikes. #CUT#It looks like Gavin Stephenson has been cut.
Stephenson wants to get back to full guard.
Byrne scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
Ground and pound from Byrne.
Byrne looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
Byrne seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
Byrne looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Stephenson with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position.
Stephenson trying to control but Byrne postures up.
Stephenson tries to get to full guard but Byrne has control of the leg. #T2#
Byrne wants to lay and pray for a moment but Stephenson keeps working.
Byrne scores with a couple of good hammerfists.#CUT#That has opened up Gavin Stephenson 's cut even more.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Byrne lands a nice short elbow.#CUT#The cut above Gavin Stephenson 's eye is starting to cause him problems now.

The referee calls the doctor in to look at Gavin Stephenson 's cut. Oh no, the doctor has called an end to the bout!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:43 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Cut). Ronan Byrne!

Event: AWC Fighter Trials VII
Date: Jan 22, 2021

#R1#
Both fighters are only really looking to counter, so after a good 30 seconds of circling each other endlessly, the referee has stepped in and told them both to be more aggressive.
Number Twelve slips under a jab from Number Eleven.
It seemed like Number Twelve was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A jab from Number Twelve does it's job there.
Number Eleven throws a big shot that misses.#T1#
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Number Twelve.
Number Eleven loads up on a big right hand but Number Twelve slips the punch.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Number Twelve! But no joy.
Number Eleven gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Number Twelve walks into a stiff left hand from Number Eleven.#T2#
Number Twelve lands with a cross.
Number Eleven bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Number Twelve's head.
Number Twelve jabs Number Eleven right on the nose. Number Eleven blinks but takes it well.
Number Eleven cracks Number Twelve with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.#T3#
A jab from Number Eleven misses.
Number Twelve swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Number Eleven walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Number Twelve takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Number Eleven pushing out the jab but it's not landing. #T4#
Number Eleven lands with an overhand left.
Number Eleven walks into a stiff left hand from Number Twelve.
Number Twelve bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Number Twelve! But no joy.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Number Eleven misses with an uppercut. Number Twelve saw that one coming.
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 NC Number Eleven 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#
Nice defenses there by Number Eleven.
Number Eleven ducks under a wild hook from Number Twelve.
Number Eleven is looking to counter punch.
Number Twelve swings widly with a right hand
and Number Eleven counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Number Eleven ducks right into an uppercut from Number Twelve.
Number Twelve ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.#T1#
Number Twelve takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
A telegraphed right hand from Number Eleven misses the target.
Number Twelve connects with a looping right hand.
NC Number Eleven is winning the standup battle so far.
Number Twelve moves forwards but Number Eleven connects with a nice, crisp jab.#T2#
Good exchange - Number Eleven coming out on top.
Number Twelve keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Number Eleven.
Number Eleven scores with a nice head shot.
Number Eleven is really head hunting here, hardly looking to strike to the body at all.
Number Eleven throws a shot from downtown. Number Twelve moves away and avoids it.#T3#
Number Eleven shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
The fighters circling - Number Eleven throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Number Eleven scores with a hook.
Number Twelve slips a jab from Number Eleven.#T4#
Number Twelve slips under a jab from Number Eleven.
Number Twelve lands with a right hand.
A slow jab from Number Twelve misses its intended target.
An attempted straight right counter from Number Eleven misses the target.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Number Eleven keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Number Twelve.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

NC Number Eleven 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#
Number Twelve connects with a crisp jab.
Number Eleven connects with a looping right hand.
A big left from Number Eleven misses.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Number Eleven misses with a right hand
and Number Twelve counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Number Twelve lands with a cross. #T1#
Number Twelve misses with an uppercut. Number Eleven saw that one coming.
Number Eleven misses the jab.
Number Eleven throws a poor cross that misses
and Number Twelve counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Number Eleven takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing. #T2#
Number Eleven missing with a left hand there. Number Twelve was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Nice straight punches there by Number Twelve. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Number Twelve.
Number Twelve moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Number Eleven misses with a lunging right hand
and Number Twelve counters with a stiff right hand. #T3#
Number Eleven throws a hook to the side of Number Twelve's head but Number Twelve sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Number Twelve! But no joy.
Number Twelve scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Number Twelve misses with a looping left.
Number Eleven was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Number Twelve swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.#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.
Number Twelve jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Number Twelve misses with a right hand
letting Number Eleven counter with a right hand.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Number Twelve cracks Number Eleven with an open hand slap.

And that's the end of the fight!
NC Number Twelve comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Number Eleven 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 Frank Dennis scores the fight 29:28
Judge Robert Twigg scores the fight 29:28
Judge Wesley Smith scores the fight 29:28

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... NC Number Eleven!

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