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Event:
CFC CG 6
Date: Mar 31, 2024 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Montreal, with a TWGC record of 1 wins and 1 losses; Elijah Anderson! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Montreal, with a TWGC record of 2 wins and 0 losses; Roman Francis!
The judges for this bout are Yves DeLean, Ian Loll and Elvis Blanc.
Let's get this grappling contest under way! Who will be victorious?#TD2#
Francis closes the distance and gets a trip takedown into side control. Anderson quickly recovers to half guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Anderson (0) vs (2) Francis#SUB2#
Francis is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Anderson sees it coming and defends easily.#SUB2#
Francis is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Anderson doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Francis. #SUB#
Anderson looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.#SUB#
Anderson looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.#SUB#
Anderson actively working from the bottom here.
Anderson is trying to get back to full guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB#
Anderson is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Francis pulls his head out easily. #SUB2#
Francis is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there. #SUB2#
Francis is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Anderson is just riding it out for now. Francis eventually gives up the hold. #T1##SUB#
Anderson looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.#SUB#
Anderson looking for submissions off his back.#SUB#
Anderson actively working from the bottom here.#SUB2#
Francis seems to be working for a kimura but Anderson defends the submission attempt.#SUB2#
Francis is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Anderson is just riding it out for now. Francis eventually gives up the hold.
Francis is pressing down on Anderson's thigh, looking to free his foot. Anderson is holding on for now. #SUB2#
Francis is working for a submission of some sort.
#T2##SUB#
Anderson looking for submissions from an awkward position here.#SUB2#
Francis is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Anderson doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Francis. #SUB2#
Francis is working for a submission of some sort.
Francis prevents Anderson from improving his position.#SUB2#
Francis is looking for a kimura but Anderson is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Francis to get the leverage. #SUB2#
Francis is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Anderson sees it coming and defends easily.#SUB2#
Francis seems to be working for a kimura but Anderson defends the submission attempt.
Anderson slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.#T3##SUB#
Anderson escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Francis gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance. #SUB#
Anderson is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle. #SUB#
Anderson throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Francis tries to free his leg and advance position but Anderson is retaining full guard. #SUB#
Anderson had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Francis defends it easily.#SUB#
Anderson is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Francis is aware though and is defending well.#SUB#
Anderson has his foot on Francis's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Francis works his way back into a safe position though.#SUB#
Anderson looking for a guillotine here but Francis defends easily.
#SUB2#
Francis thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position. #T4##SUB#
Anderson is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
#SUB#
Anderson has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Francis can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself. #SUB2#
Francis thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position. #SUB2#
Francis is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there. #SUB2#
Francis thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position. #SUB#
Francis got a little sloppy there for a moment and Anderson has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Francis has managed to get both his arms back between Anderson's legs - danger averted.#SUB2#
Francis drops back looking for a leg! Anderson is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Anderson manages to kick Francis off! Francis jumps back into Anderson's guard. #SUB#
Anderson has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Francis can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself. #SUB2#
Francis drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Francis jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position. #T5##SUB#
Anderson throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
#SUB#
Anderson looking for a guillotine here but Francis defends easily.
Francis pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Anderson is keeping the position for now. #SUB#
Francis avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
#SUB#
Anderson looking for a guillotine here but Francis defends easily.
Francis looking to pass the guard. #SUB#
Francis got a little sloppy there for a moment and Anderson has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Francis has managed to get both his arms back between Anderson's legs - danger averted.#T6#
Anderson keeping full guard, as Francis tries to pass. #SUB2#
Francis drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Francis jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position. #SUB2#
Francis drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Francis jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position. #SUB#
Anderson working for a triangle but Francis defends it easily.
#SUB2#
Francis is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there. #SUB2#
Francis drops back looking for a leg! Anderson is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Anderson manages to kick Francis off! Francis jumps back into Anderson's guard. #SUB2#
Francis drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Francis jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position. #SUB#
Anderson has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Francis can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself. #T7##SUB#
Anderson looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Francis is pushing down on Anderson's leg trying to pass to half guard. Anderson is fighting to maintain full guard but Francis has managed to sneak the leg through.#SUB#
Anderson looking for submissions from an awkward position here.#SUB#
Anderson looking for submissions off his back.#SUB#
Anderson looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Anderson moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.#SUB#
Anderson has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Francis can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Francis forces his way into half guard.#SUB2#
Francis looking for a kimura but he'll have to free his other leg if he wants to finish that. Perhaps he's just using it as a distraction technique.
#T8##SUB2#
Francis is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Anderson sees it coming and defends easily.#SUB#
Anderson is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Francis pulls his head out easily. #SUB2#
Francis is working for a submission of some sort.
#SUB2#
Anderson is defending against the submission attempts here by Francis.
#SUB#
Anderson looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.#SUB2#
Francis is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Anderson is just riding it out for now. Francis eventually gives up the hold. #T9##SUB2#
Francis maintaining the dominant position here and is working for a kimura. He's locked it up! Anderson could be in real trouble here! He's trying to wriggle out but Francis has cracked it and Anderson is screaming in pain - he's tapped out! Great finish by Francis!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 9:21 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Roman Francis!
Our winner, Roman Francis, 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. |
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Event:
CFC CG 3
Date: Mar 10, 2024 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the super heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 0 wins and 2 losses; Minoari Amida! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 0 wins and 1 losses; Elijah Anderson!
The judges for this bout are Dillan Fox, Alec Ball and Yves DeLean.
The official calls the fighters to the middle and the contest is under way.#TD2#
Anderson scores with a takedown into Amida's guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Amida (0) vs (2) Anderson#SUB2#
Anderson is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there. #SUB2#
Anderson is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there. #SUB#
Amida is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
#SUB#
Amida has his foot on Anderson's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Anderson works his way back into a safe position though.#SUB#
Anderson avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
#SUB2#
Anderson thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Anderson passes Amida's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB2#
Anderson is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Amida doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Anderson. #SUB2#
Anderson is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
#SUB2#
Anderson is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Amida defends it well. #T1##SUB2#
Anderson is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Amida doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Anderson. #SUB#
Amida looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.#SUB2#
Anderson seems to be working for a kimura but Amida defends the submission attempt.#SUB2#
Anderson is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Amida sees it coming and defends easily.#SUB2#
Anderson is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Amida really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Amida wants to improve his position but Anderson is controlling well.
#SUB2#
Anderson is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
#T2##SUB#
Amida looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
The fighters are trapped in the ropes so we're going to have a reposition here. The ref calls for a break and repositions the fighters in the center of the ring.#SUB2#
Anderson is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Amida is just riding it out for now. Anderson eventually gives up the hold. #SUB2#
Anderson is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Amida defends it well. #SUB2#
Anderson is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
#SUB2#
Anderson looking for a kimura but he'll have to free his other leg if he wants to finish that. Perhaps he's just using it as a distraction technique.
#SUB#
Amida is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Anderson pulls his head out easily. #T3#
Amida is trying to get back to full guard.#SUB2#
Anderson is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
#SUB#
Amida is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Anderson pulls his head out easily. #SUB#
Amida looking for submissions off his back.#SUB2#
Anderson is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Amida has managed to free his arm - good work. #SUB2#
Anderson is working for a submission of some sort.
#SUB2#
Anderson is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Amida has managed to free his arm - good work.
Anderson moves nicely into side control. Score +3 for passing guard: Amida (0) vs (5) Anderson#T4##SUB2#
Anderson is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Amida has escaped the position, nice work there.
Amida tries to improve position but can't. #SUB2#
Anderson working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it. #SUB2#
Anderson is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Amida has escaped the position, nice work there.
Amida gets back to half guard.#SUB2#
Anderson looking for a kimura but he'll have to free his other leg if he wants to finish that. Perhaps he's just using it as a distraction technique.
#SUB2#
Anderson is working for a kimura but Amida is defending it quite comfortably.
#T5##SUB2#
Anderson looking for a kimura but he'll have to free his other leg if he wants to finish that. Perhaps he's just using it as a distraction technique.
#SUB#
Amida looking for submissions from an awkward position here.#SUB2#
Anderson is working for a submission of some sort.
#SUB#
Amida is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Anderson pulls his head out easily. #SUB#
Amida looking for submissions from an awkward position here.#SUB2#
Anderson is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Amida has managed to free his arm - good work.
Amida wants to get back to full guard.#T6##SUB2#
Anderson is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Amida sees it coming and defends easily.#SUB2#
Anderson seems to be looking for submissions.
#SUB#
Amida is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Anderson pulls his head out easily.
Amida knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Anderson on the ground.#SUB#
Amida looking for submissions off his back.#SUB2#
Anderson is working for a kimura but Amida is defending it quite comfortably.
#SUB#
Amida actively working from the bottom here.#SUB2#
Anderson wants to work for an arm triangle but Amida is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
#SUB#
Amida actively working from the bottom here.#SUB2#
Anderson seems to be working for a kimura but Amida defends the submission attempt.#T7##SUB2#
Anderson is looking for a kimura here.
#SUB2#
Anderson seems to be looking for submissions.
#SUB2#
Anderson is working for a kimura but Amida is defending it quite comfortably.
#SUB#
Amida actively working from the bottom here.#SUB2#
Anderson is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Amida sees it coming and defends easily.#SUB#
Amida is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Anderson pulls his head out easily. #SUB2#
Anderson is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there. #SUB2#
Anderson is trying to work for a kimura but Amida is defending well.
#T8##SUB2#
Anderson is trying to work for a kimura but Amida is defending well.
Amida is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though. #SUB#
Amida looking for submissions off his back.#SUB2#
Anderson is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there. #SUB2#
Anderson wants to work for an arm triangle but Amida is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
#SUB#
Amida is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Anderson pulls his head out easily.
Anderson prevents Amida from improving his position.#SUB2#
Anderson is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Amida has managed to free his arm - good work. #T9##SUB2#
Anderson is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Amida sees it coming and defends easily.#SUB#
Amida actively working from the bottom here.#SUB#
Amida is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Anderson pulls his head out easily. #SUB2#
Anderson is working for a submission of some sort.
#SUB2#
Anderson is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Amida doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Anderson. #SUB2#
Anderson is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Amida has managed to free his arm - good work. #SUB2#
Anderson is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Amida has managed to free his arm - good work. #T10#
Anderson passes to full mount! Score +3 for passing guard: Amida (0) vs (8) Anderson#SUB2#
Anderson jumps to side control looking for an arm triangle but Amida manages to avoid the submission attempt. #SUB2#
Anderson thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead. #SUB2#
Anderson is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Amida has escaped the position, nice work there. #SUB2#
Anderson tries for a kimura but Amida is defending well.
Amida is looking for a sweep.#SUB2#
Anderson is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Amida knows the correct defense though, so he's OK. #SUB2#
Anderson is trying to get an arm triangle but Amida is defending well. #T11#
Amida is trying to get back to half guard.#SUB2#
Anderson tries for a kimura but Amida is defending well. #SUB2#
Anderson is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Amida is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
Amida is trying to get back to half guard. He's pushing on Anderson's leg. He's managed it. Nice work.#SUB2#
Anderson is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
#SUB2#
Anderson is working for a submission of some sort.
#SUB#
Amida looking for submissions from an awkward position here.#T12##SUB2#
Anderson wants to work for an arm triangle but Amida is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
#SUB2#
Anderson is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Amida sees it coming and defends easily.#SUB2#
Anderson is working for a kimura but Amida is defending it quite comfortably.
#SUB#
Amida is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Anderson pulls his head out easily. #SUB2#
Anderson is looking for a kimura but Amida is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Anderson to get the leverage.
Amida tries to roll over but Anderson keeps him under control.#SUB2#
Anderson is working for a kimura but Amida is defending it quite comfortably.
#SUB#
Amida actively working from the bottom here.#T13##SUB2#
Anderson is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Amida has managed to free his arm - good work. #SUB2#
Anderson is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there. #SUB2#
Anderson is working for a submission of some sort.
#SUB2#
Anderson is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
#SUB2#
Anderson is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Amida has managed to free his arm - good work. #SUB#
Amida looking for submissions from an awkward position here.#SUB#
Amida looking for submissions from an awkward position here.#T14##SUB2#
Anderson is trying to work for a kimura but Amida is defending well.
#SUB2#
Anderson is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there. #SUB#
Amida looking for submissions off his back.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.#SUB2#
Anderson is trying to work for a kimura but Amida is defending well.
#SUB#
Amida looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Amida wants to improve his position but Anderson is controlling well.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!#SUB2#
Anderson is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Amida has managed to free his arm - good work. #SUB2#
Anderson is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Amida defends it well.
And that's the end of the fight!
Anderson wins on points by 8 to 0.
A relieved looking Elijah Anderson thanked the fans for their support and gave the usual line about them being amazing. They seemed to believe that he actually meant it. |
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Event:
CFC Combat Grappling
Date: Feb 26, 2024 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the super heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 0 wins and 0 losses; Elijah Anderson! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 12 wins and 8 losses; Zawisza Czarny Z Garbowa!
The judges for this bout are Yves DeLean, Alec Ball and Dillan Fox.
The fighters bow as they face eachother in the middle of the mat and we are under way.#TD2#
Czarny Z Garbowa closes the distance and after a bit of a stuggle, scores a takedown into Anderson's guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Anderson (0) vs (2) Czarny Z Garbowa#SUB#
Anderson is looking for a triangle but Czarny Z Garbowa pushes his legs off easily.
#SUB2#
Czarny Z Garbowa drops back for a leg here. A bit of a high risk move... He's looking for a kneebar by the looks of things. Now both of them are looking for submissions. Czarny Z Garbowa seems to have locked his on tight now - Anderson screams in pain and taps out furiously! It certainly was a high risk move but it's paid off for Czarny Z Garbowa, as he picks up the win!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:21 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kneebar). Zawisza Czarny Z Garbowa!
A relieved looking Zawisza Czarny Z Garbowa thanked the fans for their support and gave the usual line about them being amazing. They seemed to believe that he actually meant it. |
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Event:
CFC 636
Date: Jan 28, 2024 |
#R1#
Manu swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Elijah Anderson has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Manu misses with a left hand #CL#
and Anderson counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by Anderson.
Nicky Manu has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#TD#
Manu is fighting off a takedown attempt but Anderson is just too persistent for him and manages to trip Manu to the mat. Manu regains guard as soon as the fighters hit the mat.
Anderson chips away with some ground and pound.
Manu really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Anderson. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Anderson showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Anderson makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.#T1#
Manu can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Anderson controls the pace.
Anderson has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.
Anderson advances position into side control!
Anderson working away diligently from side control. Landing strikes effectively there - that will score him some points on the judges scorecards.
Anderson 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.
A lull in the action here as Anderson stalls from top position.#T2#
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.#SUB#
Anderson thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
Anderson taking a breather here.
Anderson in side control lands a decent elbow.
And that's the end of the fight!
Elijah Anderson showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Anderson has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1 round of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Ian Loll scores the fight for Elijah Anderson!
Judge Elvis Blanc scores the fight for Elijah Anderson!
Judge Dillan Fox scores the fight for Elijah Anderson!
Elijah Anderson wins by unanimous decision!
Elijah Anderson decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well. |
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Event:
CFC 629
Date: Jan 06, 2024 |
#R1#
Prendergast throws a head kick that misses #TD#
so Anderson counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility.
Darragh Prendergast has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#SUB2#
Prendergast working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Anderson doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Anderson manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Anderson content to stall in guard here.
Anderson sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Prendergast's guard.
Anderson controlling the action here.
Anderson uses his free foot to push down on Prendergast's thigh. Eventually he works his other foot free and he's advanced to mount - this is trouble for Prendergast.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Prendergast is looking to improve his position but Anderson isn't that keen on the idea.#T1#
Anderson controlling his opponent.
Prendergast is trying to escape the mount.
Prendergast is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
Anderson will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Anderson controlling the position easily from mount.
Prendergast can't escape the position.
Anderson putting on the heat here with some good ground and pound!#T2#
Prendergast wants to control but Anderson is having none of it.
Anderson landing strikes from the mount.
Prendergast is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
Anderson cracks Prendergast with a nasty head shot there - the crowd let out an audible gasp there, as the noise reverberated around the arena.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Anderson controlling from mount.
Prendergast is trying to escape the mount.
Anderson controlling the pace for now.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Anderson has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.
Prendergast throwing punches from his back but nothing is landing.
And that's the end of the fight!
Elijah Anderson showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Anderson has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1 round of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Elvis Blanc scores the fight for Elijah Anderson!
Judge Gregory Folan scores the fight for Elijah Anderson!
Judge Steve Smith scores the fight for Elijah Anderson!
Elijah Anderson wins by unanimous decision!
A relieved looking Elijah Anderson thanked the fans for their support and gave the usual line about them being amazing. They seemed to believe that he actually meant it. |
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Event:
APEX 9
Date: Nov 05, 2023 |
#R1#
Anderson dives in and grabs Powell's left leg, looking for a takedown. Powell pushes down on Anderson's head and hops out.
Powell ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Anderson moves away.
A shot to the body from Powell misses
and Anderson connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Anderson fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Powell avoids it really well and circles away.
A counter left hand to the body from Powell misses its target.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Powell does a little shimmy and throws a leg kick. The leg kick missed by a considerable margin though, making him look a little bit silly for doing the shimmy.
Anderson tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
Powell misses with a left hand #TD2#
and Anderson counters with a nice double leg into side control. Powell won't be happy with that. #T1#
Anderson taking a breather here.
Powell is not content to let Anderson control the position. #SUB2#
Anderson thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
Powell tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Anderson wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control. #T2#
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Powell is working hard here to advance position.
Anderson staying calm.
Powell defending against the ground and pound.
Anderson controlling the position from side mount.
Anderson scores with a couple of nice shots to the head there. The referee takes a look at Powell to see if he's OK.#T3#
Anderson cracks Powell with an elbow. That is naaassty.
Anderson 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 Powell's shoulder. That is not cool.
Powell tries to buck Anderson off but Anderson is having none of it.
Anderson postures up a little and throws a couple of hammerfists but they don't connect properly.
Anderson controlling from side mount. #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.
Anderson trying to control the action but Powell is working from the bottom.
Anderson misses with a strike but at least he's keeping busy, looking to cause some damage - that will still help him when it comes to the judges scorecards.
Anderson throwing shots but missing, from side control.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
You can see the frustration on Powell's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.#REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Powell throws a jab when Anderson was well out of range.
Anderson feints the counter takedown.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Elijah Anderson dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!#R2#
Anderson tries to score a power double leg takedown but Powell sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Anderson somewhat.
Powell blocks a head kick by Anderson.
Anderson ducks under a wild hook from Powell.
Anderson has been working on his striking defense in training and it's paying off as Powell is landing a low percentage of strikes.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#CL2#
Anderson closes the distance and pushes Powell back into the cage.
Powell lands a left hand that snaps the head of Anderson backwards. #BC#
Powell breaks from the clinch.
Elijah Anderson is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.#TD2#
Anderson decides to change it up a bit and drives through with a nice takedown into half guard.#T1#
Powell is trying is best to control the position here.
Anderson throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Anderson perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there.
Powell keeping hold of Anderson's head, controlling as best he can.
Anderson is trying to control. Powell wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Anderson missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Anderson has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.#T2#
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Anderson trying to control the action but Powell is working from the bottom. #REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up.
Anderson avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Elijah Anderson seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Powell is looking to score with low kicks.
Anderson drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Powell defends it well.
Jab by Anderson.
Anderson lands a nice hook to Powell's body. Powell takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
No luck for Anderson with that takedown attempt.
Powell misses with a looping left.#T3#
Anderson keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Powell.
Anderson drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Powell defends it well.
Anderson darts in looking for a takedown but Powell gets double underhooks and turns Anderson into the cage.
Kemar Powell has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Elijah Anderson.
Anderson slips under a jab from Powell.
Anderson shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Powell defends it nicely.
An attempted straight right counter from Powell misses the target.
A punch combination from Anderson misses. #T4#
Anderson fails to land with a series of punches.
A left and a right from Anderson both land. Nice combination.
Powell leaves Anderson with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Powell was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Anderson fails with the takedown.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Anderson scores with a nice looking left hook and follows it up with an uppercut!
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Elijah Anderson showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! This is the final round!#R3#
Anderson takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Powell misses with a double jab.
Anderson fails with a takedown attempt.
Powell tried to counter with a leg kick but Anderson avoided it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Powell displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Anderson.
Anderson pulls out of a head kick attempt.
An attempted straight right counter from Powell misses the target.#T1#
Powell throws a poor cross that misses
#TD2#
and Anderson counters with a single leg into guard. Powell didn't expect that.
Powell knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Anderson on the ground.
Anderson postures up in Powell's guard and throws a big left but Powell blocks it.
Anderson is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
Anderson wants to control from the top but Powell keeps moving.
Anderson passes Powell's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Powell trying to control here.
Kemar Powell has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T2#
Anderson has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Anderson looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding.
The referee wants the fighters to be more active or he's going to reset them on the feet.
Powell has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Anderson is working away from the top position though.
Powell wants to improve his position but Anderson is controlling well.
#REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Anderson.
Kemar Powell has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Elijah Anderson.#T3##TD2#
Anderson closes the distance and gets a trip takedown into side control. Powell quickly recovers to half guard.
Anderson wants to control but Powell is keeping him busy.
Powell trying to control here but he's found himself mounted! Oh no!
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Anderson landing strikes from the mount.
Elijah Anderson has got the better of the ground game so far.
Powell is looking to improve his position but Anderson isn't that keen on the idea.
Anderson sends his fist crashing into the mat - the crowd let out a collective ooooooh. Let's hope he's not broken it!
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#T4#
Powell holding onto his opponent's waist for dear life, as Anderson tries to land some strikes to get him to release his grip.
Anderson sends his fist crashing into the mat - the crowd let out a collective ooooooh. Let's hope he's not broken it!
Anderson looking to ground and pound his opponent to a finish here.
The crowd growing excited in anticipation of a finish here! Right on cue, Anderson cracks his opponent with a massive right hand that draws loud cheers!
This has been an exciting period of action!
Anderson throwing strikes here but Powell is writhing around nicely and avoiding any serious damage.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Anderson with the ground and pound from mount.
Anderson scoring with strikes but Powell is staying in there.
Anderson working Powell over with strikes here.
And that's the end of the fight!
Elijah Anderson comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Anderson 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 Daniel Blasius scores the fight 27:30
Judge Nard Betker scores the fight 27:30
Judge Radbod Blank scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Elijah Anderson!
A victorious Elijah Anderson thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter. |
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Event:
RISE196:Inhamoto v Lancaster 3
Date: Sep 16, 2023 |
#R1#
Anderson gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Anderson swings widly with a right hand
and Serra counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
We've been informed that Serra 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.
Serra misses with a wild combination.
Serra throws out a loose jab but Anderson uses good head movement to avoid it. #CL#
Anderson has taken the fight to the clinch.
Serra goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Anderson tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Serra avoids it.
Serra goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Anderson tries to work over Serra's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Serra avoids the elbow strike from Anderson, against the cage.
Anderson tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Serra blocking some punches.
Serra swings away with an uppercut that misses.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A right hook to the body lands for Anderson.
Anderson lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Anderson blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Serra swings wildly with an uppercut but Anderson uses good head movement to avoid it.
Anderson throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Serras head.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
A short left from Anderson. #T1#
Anderson tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Serra's elbow.
Serra takes a shot to the head.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Anderson.
A short right from Anderson on the inside.
Serra misses with a punch on the inside.
Serra tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Anderson's elbow.
Serra misses with the head strike.
A right hook to the body lands for Anderson.
Anderson throws a head punch that misses.
Anderson tries to land knees in the clinch but Serra avoids the damage to the body. #TD#
Anderson tightens his grip and picks Serra up, before dumping him to the ground. Serra manages to land in guard. #SUB2#
Anderson throws a sloppy strike and Serra has hooked up an armbar on the loose arm! He's turned and extended fully! Anderson is forced to tap! Great BJJ from Serra!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:50 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Jack Serra! |
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Event:
RISE 188: Brown vs Mesquita
Date: Jul 29, 2023 |
#R1#
Anderson bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Okoro, as that shot connected.
#CUT2#It looks like Elijah Anderson has been cut.
Anderson has been working on his boxing with his coaches at Team Grunt in the buildup to the fight.
Anderson misses with a wild body shot.
Okoro swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Elijah Anderson seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Anderson throws a right hand that misses
letting Okoro counter with a right hand.
Anderson misses with a hook to the body
and Okoro counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.#ROC2#Anderson is rocked!
Anderson throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Okoro stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Okoro takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it. #CUT#It looks like Kobe Okoro has been cut.
Danga de danga de dang - Anderson scores with a four punch combination!
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Okoro throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Anderson misses with the combination.
Okoro is looking for the big counter here.#T1##CL#
Anderson clinches up with Okoro and pushes him back against the cage.
Anderson misses with a hook to the ribs.
Anderson throws a head punch that misses.
Okoro tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Anderson is looking for a takedown.
Okoro misses with a hook to the ribs.
Okoro lands a right hand.
Anderson lands a nice uppercut.
A short uppercut from Okoro.
Okoro lands a good knee to the midsection. Anderson won't want to take too many of those.#BC2#
Okoro's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Anderson throws a nice looking combination but Okoro bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Anderson takes a swing at Okoro's ribcage but misses. #T2#
Okoro throws a quick inside leg kick.
Okoro explodes with a nice body kick and back out of range. Nice work.
Anderson is breathing heavily.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Okoro lands with a nice body punch.
Okoro throws out a loose jab but Anderson uses good head movement to avoid it.
Anderson tries for a takedown but Okoro circles away easily#KD2#
and Okoro counters with a crisp right hand that drops Anderson! Okoro lets Anderson back up to his feet, looking for a finish!
Anderson dives in and grabs Okoro's left leg, looking for a takedown. Okoro pushes down on Anderson's head and hops out.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Elijah Anderson. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Okoro fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Okoro looks to land a right hand but Anderson moved out of range.
Okoro looks to land a body kick but Anderson moved away.
Anderson is looking to counter with a shot to the body.#T3#
Anderson chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Okoro can pounce on him.
Anderson chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Okoro can pounce on him.
Okoro avoids the body shot from Anderson.
Anderson dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Okoro misses with a telegraphed body shot
#TD#
and Anderson counters with a shoot takedown. Okoro fights it but they end up in guard.
Anderson postures up in Okoro's guard and throws a big left but Okoro blocks it.
Anderson trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Anderson accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Anderson engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
Anderson trying to control the position from guard on top but Okoro is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #T4#
Okoro working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Anderson.
Okoro really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Anderson. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Okoro looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it.
We've had a lack of effective grappling in the last minute or so, which could well see a referee standup.#REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Anderson lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Nice defenses there by Okoro.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Kobe Okoro dominated that round.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.#R2#
Anderson misses the shot to the body.
Okoro connects with a good right hand that stumbles Anderson. Anderson circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Good standup being displayed there by Anderson as he connects with a hook.
Anderson misses with an uppercut
and Okoro connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.#CUT2#Elijah Anderson's cut is getting worse.
Anderson misses the shot to the body.
Okoro is looking for the big counter here.
Okoro scores with a hook to the body. Anderson takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
A punch combination from Okoro misses.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Okoro cracks Anderson with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Oh Anderson is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Sloppy strikes from Anderson. Those never looked like landing.
Anderson seems to have got his legs back now.
Anderson takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.#T1##KD2#
Okoro lands a big right hand that sends Anderson crashing to the mat! Okoro stays standing though and waves Anderson back to his feet!#CUT2#Elijah Anderson's cut is bleeding quite badly. He's got to try and protect it.
Anderson takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Okoro misses with a hook.
An attempted straight right counter from Anderson misses the target.
Anderson uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Okoro.
Anderson on the wrong end of a nice low kick. He's acting like it's no big deal but he doesn't want to take many more of those.
Okoro looks to score with a jab to the body but Anderson is just out of range.
Anderson jabs at Okoro's body.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Okoro on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Okoro misses with a hook. Anderson ducked under it nicely. #T2#
Anderson lands a slapping body shot.
Okoro goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Anderson lands a head shot.
Anderson changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
A looping hook to the body misses from Anderson. Okoro does a little dance to reset his feet.
A thudding body kick lands there by Okoro!
Okoro jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Anderson misses with an uppercut
and he gets countered with a snapping leg kick.
Anderson throws a big shot that misses.#T3#
Anderson misses with a body shot.
Okoro looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Anderson ducks under a wild hook from Okoro.
Okoro punishes Anderson's body with a nice straight punch.
Anderson throws a shot to the body.
Okoro scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Anderson has his head slapped from side to side by a 3 punch combination. That must have hurt him.
Okoro misses with a combination
#CL#
and Anderson counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by Anderson.
Okoro has been the more effective fighter overall so far.#T4#
A knee to the head by Okoro.
Okoro struggles to land a body shot inside as Anderson controls his hands.
Anderson stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Anderson goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Okoro landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Okoro gets through Anderson's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.#CUT2#Jeez, Elijah Anderson's cut is really nasty now. The referee must be thinking about getting that checked.
A head punch on the inside from Okoro fails to land.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
Anderson tries to work over Okoro's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Okoro works on Anderson's body with a couple of short punches.
Anderson can't find room to land a body shot as Okoro controls the action.
Okoro using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Anderson has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Anderson on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Anderson on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Okoro prevents a body shot from Anderson.
Anderson struggles to land a body shot inside as Okoro controls his hands.
Okoro struggles to land a body shot inside as Anderson controls his hands.
Okoro blocks a body shot from Anderson.
Anderson drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Kobe Okoro showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
That's time! Back to the action! This is the final round!#R3#
Anderson swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Okoro bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Okoro takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Anderson throws a predictable looking body shot
enabling Okoro to counter with a crisp jab.
Anderson slips under a jab from Okoro.
Anderson fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Okoro manages to avoid it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Anderson paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Anderson lands a slapping body shot.
#KD2#
Okoro lands a big uppercut and Anderson crumbles to the floor! The ref thinks about stopping the fight but Anderson looks OK. Okoro waves Anderson back to his feet!#T1#
Okoro jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Anderson is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
Anderson with a hook.
Anderson staying out of range there.
Okoro moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Anderson throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Okoro getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
The referee calls the doctor in to look at Elijah Anderson's cut. Oh no, the doctor has called an end to the bout!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:48 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Cut). Kobe Okoro!
An out of breath Kobe Okoro thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career. |
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Event:
SCRAP 4: Santana vs. Anderson
Date: Feb 16, 2023 |
#R1#
Santana throws a hook but Anderson avoids it easily.
Anderson lands with a good body shot.
Santana gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Anderson throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Santana ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
We've been told by Santana's head coaches at Nap or Tap that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Santana avoids the body shot from Anderson.
Anderson lands a jab.#CUT2#It looks like Anthony Santana has been cut.
Anderson scores with a punch to the head.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Santana is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Anderson.
Santana drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Santana misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Anderson throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Elijah Anderson seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Santana walks into a left hand. #T1#
A telegraphed right hand from Santana misses the target.
Anderson lands a really nice looking cross but Santana seems unphased.
Anderson takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Anthony Santana is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Anderson scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.#CL2#
Anderson fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Santana, pushing him back against the cage.
Santana tries to work over Anderson's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Anderson blocks a body shot from Santana.
Santana is trying to force a seperation but Anderson has the dominant position.
A body shot lands from Santana.
Santana goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Santana doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Santana lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Anderson swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Anderson misses with a body punch.
Santana blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Anderson blocking some punches.
A short uppercut from Santana.
Anderson lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage. #T2#
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Anderson blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Good body shot from Santana.
Santana lands a left hand.
#BC2#
Anderson breaks the clinch.
Anderson is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Santana.
A little feinted left hand from Santana on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Santana swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Santana throws a leg kick but Anderson moved away.
Anderson lands with an overhand left.
Anderson scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Santana throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Anderson throws a counter combo.
Jab from Santana.#CUT#It looks like Elijah Anderson has been cut.
Anderson stuns Santana with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Anderson ducks under a wild hook from Santana.
Santana avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
An attempted straight right counter from Santana misses the target.
Santana moves out of range as Anderson strikes.#T3#
Santana misses with a two punch combination.
Anderson scores with a jab to the body.
Santana takes one to the side of the head.
Anderson ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Anderson is landing a lot of head punches in this opening round! Santana had better start moving his head a bit unless he wants his face to turn into mush.
Anderson looks to score with a jab to the body but Santana is just out of range.
Anderson throws a series of strikes that have Santana backpedaling.
#CL2#
Anderson moves into the clinch.
Santana wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Anderson blocks a body shot from Santana.
Anderson looking to throw knees to the head but Santana is blocking nicely.
Santana swings wildly with an uppercut but Anderson uses good head movement to avoid it.
Santana blocks a punch to the side of the head.
A nice right hand lands inside from Santana.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Anderson tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked. #T4#
Anderson working aggressively here.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Santana.
Anderson throws a head punch that misses.
Santana lands a shoulder strike.
Anderson tries for a takedown. No joy.
Santana scores with a shot to the side of Anderson's head.
Santana misses with a body punch.
Santana tries to throw a body punch but Anderson avoids it by throwing Santana back against the cage.
Santana lands a right hand.
A short right from Anderson on the inside.
Santana prevents a body shot from Anderson.
Santana stops a takedown attempt from Anderson.
Anderson swings wildly with an uppercut but Santana uses good head movement to avoid it.
Santana misses with a short punch on the inside.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Anderson.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Anderson.
Santana working aggressively here.
Anderson lands a left hand that snaps the head of Santana backwards.
Anderson cracks Santana with a nice body shot.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Elijah Anderson dominated that round.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
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#
Santana avoids the body shot from Anderson.
#CL#
Santana clinches.
Anthony Santana has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Anderson blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Santana wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Anderson blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Anderson working aggressively here.
Santana lands a nice shot to the body.
Anderson has a couple of punches blocked by Santana.
Santana scores with a nice hook to the head.
Santana misses with a hook to the ribs.
Anderson lands a shoulder strike.
Santana doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Santana misses with a hook from the clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Santana struggles to land a body shot inside as Anderson controls his hands.
A short left from Santana.
A hook to the body from Santana.
Anderson cracks Santana with a nice body shot.
Anderson doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Anderson lands a body shot. #T1#
Anderson pushes Santana back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Anderson takes a shot to the head.
Anderson wants a takedown.
Anderson swings away with an uppercut that misses.
#BC#
Santana escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Anderson misses with a looping left.
As Anderson looks to move away, Santana throws a big counter combo but Anderson just gets out of the way.
Anderson ducks under a wild hook from Santana.
Anderson looks to land a combination but Santana avoids it well.
Santana throws a looping overhand right but Anderson ducks down to avoid it.
Anderson avoids the body shot from Santana.
Santana swings for the body but Anderson moves out of range.
Santana fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Anderson on the side of the head.
Anderson works Santana's body with a nice hook.
Anderson fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.#T2#
Anderson misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
An attempted straight right counter from Santana misses the target.
Anderson has been working his punching technique in the buildup to the fight and it appears to be paying off.
Anderson misses with a straight left.
Anderson staying out of range there.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Donk. Santana catches Anderson right on the button with a cross.
Santana has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Santana there as he acknowledges the shot.
Anderson misses the shot to the body.
Santana walks into a straight right hand from Anderson.
Anderson swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Anderson swings for the body but Santana moves out of range.
Santana closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Anderson scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Santana swats away the attempt to clinch by Anderson.
Santana throwing a counter right hand but Anderson manages to avoid it.#T3#
Anderson throws a hook to the side of Santana's head but Santana sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
An attempted straight right counter from Santana misses the target.
Anderson ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Santana moves away.
Anderson gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Anderson uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Santana.
Santana misses with a hook
and Anderson counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Anderson rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Santana counters with a lovely straight right hand!#ROC#Anderson is rocked!#CUT#That has opened up Elijah Anderson's cut even more.
Good exchange - Anderson coming out on top.
Anderson is still on wobbly legs! Can Santana finish him?
Santana bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Anderson seems to have recovered his senses.
Anderson misses the shot to the body.
Anderson displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Santana throws out the jab.
Anderson connects with a body shot.
Santana tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Anderson looks like he wants to counter punch here.#T4#
Santana throws a hook but Anderson blocks it.
Anderson stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Santana.
Santana turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Santana throws a right hand that Anderson ducks under and follows up with a left that Anderson also avoids with ease.
Anderson throws a right hand that misses
#KD#
and Santana counters with a crisp right hand that drops Anderson! Santana lets Anderson back up to his feet, looking for a finish!
A punch combination from Santana misses. #CL2#
Anderson darts in and clinches Santana up against the cage.
Santana throws a punch but it's blocked by Anderson. #BC#
Santana escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Santana walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Santana throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Santana swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Anderson is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Santana with a body shot.
Anderson connects with a body shot that sends Santana's belly button to the back.
Nice jab there from Anderson.
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 Anthony Santana will probably get the nod.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!#R3#
Anderson slips under a jab from Santana.
Anderson keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Santana.
Anderson lands a nice hook to Santana's body. Santana takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Anderson ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Santana moves away.
A shot to the liver by Anderson. Beautiful body shot.
Anderson scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Santana doesn't seem bothered though.
Anderson tries to clinch but Santana moves out of range.
Nice jab there from Anderson.
Anderson just misses with a punch to the body.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A big right from Santana misses.
Santana takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Anderson lands a body shot.
Anderson connects with a right hand. Santana shakes it off.#T1#
Anderson checks the leg kick.
Anderson wants to counter the offense by Santana and move into the clinch position.
Jab, jab by Anderson - just one landing.
Anderson throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Santana sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Anderson takes a swing at Santana's ribcage but misses.
Anderson is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Santana.
Anderson ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Santana moves away.
Santana doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Anderson throws a poor cross that misses
and Santana counters with a nice body shot.
Santana walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
A swing and a miss from Anderson.
Anderson comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Santana misses with a left hand #CL2#
and Anderson holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch.
Anderson misses with a punch to the body.
#T2##BC#
Santana's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.#TD2#
Anderson scores with a nice takedown into half guard. Let's see what he's got on the ground.
Santana manages to create a bit of space in order to work his way back to his feet. Anderson keeps hold of his opponent and drives him back against the cage.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Anderson lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Anderson prevents a body shot from Santana.
Santana tries to work over Anderson's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
A body shot lands from Santana.
Santana throws a head punch that misses.
Santana struggles to land a body shot inside as Anderson controls his hands.
Santana is looking to break free of the clinch but Anderson has double underhooks.
A nice right hand lands inside from Anderson.
Anderson misses with some punches.
Anderson tries to score a body lock takedown but Santana shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
Anderson blocks an uppercut.
Anderson trying to land knees to the body.
Santana lands a left hand that snaps the head of Anderson backwards. #T3#
Santana lands a nice uppercut.
Anderson softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Anderson tries to work over Santana's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Santana tries a body shot but Anderson blocks it.
Anderson lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Santana.
Anderson has Santana pressed against the cage, preventing Santana from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Santana looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
Santana's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Anderson fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Anderson tries to score a body lock takedown but Santana shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
Anderson tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Santana's elbow.
A right hook to the body lands for Santana.
Anderson takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Santana working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Santana misses with a hook to the ribs.
Santana misses with a punch on the inside.
Santana goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Santana lands with a short punch from the clinch.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Anderson.
Anderson swings away with an uppercut that misses.
#T4#
Anderson's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Santana misses with a body punch.
Anderson blocks a body shot from Santana.
Anderson swings wildly with an uppercut but Santana uses good head movement to avoid it.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Anderson goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Anderson blocks an uppercut.
Santana softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Anderson scores with a nice hook to the head.
Anderson misses with a short punch on the inside.
Santana lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Santana lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Santana lands with a left to the head.
Santana has a couple of punches blocked by Anderson.
Santana lands with a light punch inside.
Anderson blocks a body shot from Santana.
Santana tries to work over Anderson's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Anderson tries to work over Santana's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
A close third round but Elijah Anderson just about did enough to take it.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
That's time! Santana's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.#R4#
Santana defending well as Anderson loads up on a big left hand.
Santana lands with a nice body kick.
Anderson tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Santana bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Anderson throws a body shot but no joy.
Anderson throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Santana misses the jab.
Santana avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Santana throws a body punch but Anderson moves out of range.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Anderson misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Santana counters with a stiff right hand.
Anderson scores with a nice head shot.
Anderson throws a lazy right hand but Santana sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
A lazy left from Anderson finds it's target.#T1#
Anderson uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Santana.
Santana scores with a body shot.
Santana missing with a left hand there. Anderson was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Anderson misses with a jab, cross combination.
Anderson has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Santana.
Santana swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Anderson misses with a combination
and Santana counters with a solid body kick.
Anderson is absolutely dripping with sweat - he looks exhausted.
Anderson blocks a leg kick.#CL#
Santana gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Santana has a couple of punches blocked by Anderson.
Santana scores with an uppercut up the middle.#T2#
A head punch blocked on the inside by Santana.
Anderson stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
A short body shot lands from Santana as the two fighters clinch.
A short right from Anderson.
Santana lands a shoulder strike.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Santana can't find room to land a body shot as Anderson controls the action.
Anderson is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage.
Anderson tries to throw a body punch but Santana avoids it by throwing Anderson back against the cage.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Santana.
Santana misses with a body punch.
Anderson doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Santana throws a head punch that misses.
Santana fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Santana.
Santana blocking some punches.
Anderson works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Santana swings away with an uppercut that misses.
#T3#
Santana tries to work over Anderson's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Nice body punch from Anderson.
Santana tries to work over Anderson's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Santana blocks an uppercut.
Anderson lands a body shot in the clinch.
Anderson lands a shot to the body.
Anderson tries to work over Santana's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Santana.
Anderson tries to throw a body punch but Santana avoids it by throwing Anderson back against the cage.
Anderson doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Anderson misses with a body punch.
Anderson scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Santana misses with a hook to the ribs.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Anderson creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Anderson struggles to land a body shot inside as Santana controls his hands.
Santana goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Anderson blocks a body shot from Santana. #T4#
Anderson lands a hook that snaps the head of Santana backwards.
Santana doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Still in the clinch, Santana scores with a nice short uppercut.#BC#
Santana manages to break the clinch.
Santana cracks a nice hook into Anderson's ribs.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Anderson connects with a single shot there.
Anderson throws out a loose jab but Santana uses good head movement to avoid it.
Elijah Anderson seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Anderson punishes Santana's body with a nice straight punch.
Santana takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Anderson just misses with a punch to the body.
Santana throws a leg kick #TD2#
and Anderson counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by Anderson.
Santana on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Santana tries to get out of the position.
Anderson scoring with punches to the head and body.
Anderson sitting in guard here, content to control.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
A close fourth round but Elijah Anderson will probably get the nod - 10:9.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! This is the final round!#R5#
Santana moves out of range as Anderson strikes.
Anderson works the jab nicely.
Santana connects with a right hand. Anderson shakes it off.
Anderson throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Santana on the side of the head.
Santana lands with a nice body punch.
Anderson swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
A quick step to the side and Santana tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
Anderson is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Santana.
Santana swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Anderson looks to throw the jab but Santana is out of range.
Santana throwing a counter right hand but Anderson manages to avoid it.
Anderson lands a head shot.
Anderson connects with the punch.
Anderson digs a good hook to Santana's body.
#T1#
Santana shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Santana fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Anderson.
Anderson misses with a leg kick
and Santana counters with a straight right hand.
A shot to the liver by Santana. Beautiful body shot.
Santana finds Anderson's off switch, with a big overhand right that connects perfectly to the side of the head! Anderson flops back against the cage, eyes gazing into the distance. Santana lands an unnecessary shot before the referee has time to step in and end the fight. Brutal stuff but I'm sure Anderson will be OK.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:26 of round 5, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Anthony Santana!
Anthony Santana is the new light heavyweight champion!
Anthony Santana thanked the fans post fight for their support. |
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Event:
SFC 1: Jovovic vs. Santana
Date: Jan 28, 2023 |
#R1##TD2#
Johnson gets taken down but at least he's managed to land in guard.
Anderson trying to control but Johnson is working from the bottom.
Johnson trying to keep a closed guard but Anderson is proving a slippery customer.
Anderson wants to control from the top but Johnson keeps moving.
Anderson looking to pass the guard.
Johnson trying to control the position here.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Anderson throwing strikes but missing.
It looks like the ref is thinking about a standup.#T1#
Anderson won't allow Johnson to get back to his feet. #REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Anderson scores with a shot to the body.
Anderson scores with the left hand. Johnson knows he should have avoided that one.
Anderson misses with a body punch
and Johnson counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Johnson doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Anderson lands with an uppercut that bounces Johnson off the ropes and back into range.
Anderson lands a body shot.
Anderson fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Johnson on the side of the head.
Anderson jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Johnson takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Anderson throws a hook to the side of Johnson's head but Johnson sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.#T2#
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Anderson misses the jab.
Anderson bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
A clash of legs there as Anderson blocks the low kick.
Anderson tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Johnson was well out of range. Poor timing from Anderson.
No joy there for Johnson, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Anderson throws a body shot but no joy.
And Johnson counters with a quick kick to the body but Anderson blocks it.
Johnson blocks a jab.
Anderson 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#
Anderson rushes Johnson and presses him up against the ropes.
Anderson throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Anderson drops down looking for an ankle pick but Johnson pulls his leg out and moves away.
Anderson throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
A big left from Johnson misses.
Anderson feints the counter takedown.
A big left from Anderson misses.
And Johnson counters with a quick kick to the body but Anderson blocks it.#T3#
Johnson gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Anderson tests Johnson's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Anderson throws a right hand that misses
and Johnson counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head. #CUT#It looks like Elijah Anderson has been cut.
A swing and a miss from Anderson.
Anderson falls off balance throwing a combination
#KD#
and Johnson counters with a crisp one two that drops Anderson! Johnson thinks about following him to the mat for a moment but instead steps back and waves Anderson to his feet! Anderson is in big trouble!#ROC#Anderson is rocked!
Anderson keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Johnson.
Anderson is still on wobbly legs! Can Johnson finish him?
Anderson scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Anderson seems to have recovered his senses.
Johnson drops his hands momentarily and Anderson takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Anderson is landing a lot of head punches in this opening round! Johnson had better start moving his head a bit unless he wants his face to turn into mush.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Anderson lands a nice looking body shot.
Anderson lands a nice hook to Johnson's body. Johnson takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Johnson tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Anderson feints a counter leg kick.
Anderson shoots in for a takedown but Johnson shows good takedown defense.
Johnson is looking to counter punch.#T4#
Anderson scores with a punch to the head.
Anderson moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Anderson changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Johnson jabs Anderson right on the nose. Anderson blinks but takes it well.
Johnson takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Johnson misses with a wild body shot.
Anderson looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Anderson misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Johnson swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Anderson is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Johnson.
Anderson digs a good body shot into Johnson's ribs.
Elijah Anderson seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
A looping hook to the body misses from Anderson. Johnson does a little dance to reset his feet.
Anderson ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Johnson moves away.
Johnson takes one on the chin but seems OK.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Elijah Anderson dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Elijah Anderson's cut.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!#R2#
Johnson looks to score with a jab to the body but Anderson is just out of range.
Anderson misses with a wild body shot.
Johnson uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Anderson.
Johnson definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Anderson throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
A swing and a miss from Johnson.
Johnson takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Johnson moves away from the strike by Anderson.
Johnson doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Johnson throws a nice looking combination but Anderson bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
And Anderson tries to counter it with a takedown but Johnson pushes his down on his head and steps out.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A left lands for Anderson.
Anderson scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Anderson misses with a hook.
Johnson swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Johnson connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there. #T1#
Johnson takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Anderson has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Anderson misses with a low kick.
A little feinted left hand from Johnson on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Anderson misses with a left hand
and Anderson takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Anderson throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Donk. Anderson catches Johnson right on the button with a cross.
Johnson throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Haruki Johnson is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Johnson throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Johnson moves out of range of the leg kick from Anderson.
Nice shot by Anderson.
Anderson scores with a nice strike.#CL2#
Anderson moves into range and clinches up with Johnson.
Anderson struggles to land a body shot inside as Johnson controls his hands.
Anderson prevents a body shot from Johnson. #T2##TD2#
Anderson gets a trip takedown into half guard.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Anderson throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Johnson trying to control from the bottom.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.
Anderson is nestled in close to Johnson, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
Johnson is trying to get back to full guard.
Johnson wants to control but Anderson is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Haruki Johnson has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Anderson not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Anderson is looking to stall here but Johnson recovers full guard.
Anderson postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
Anderson has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Anderson trying to control the position from guard on top but Johnson is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #T3#
Anderson is in a good position here but he's just trying to control... And he's not even managing to do that successfully.
Anderson lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
Anderson throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Johnson works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Anderson's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
Johnson manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Anderson manages to get himself to full guard.
#REVR#
Anderson is pulling down on Johnson's head. It's preventing any offense from Johnson, at least for the moment.
Johnson postures up.
#T4#
Anderson 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.
Johnson trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Anderson keeping moving, preventing Johnson from controlling successfully.
Anderson wants to control but Johnson passes easily into half guard.
Anderson flails away from the bottom but he's not doing any damage.
Elijah Anderson has got the better of the ground game so far.
Anderson is looking to improve his position.
The fighters are trapped in the ropes so we're going to have a reposition here. The ref calls for a break and repositions the fighters in the center of the ring.
Anderson trying to get back to full guard but Johnson takes advantage of the position and moves to full mount!
Anderson is trying desperately to improve position.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Elijah Anderson showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Elijah Anderson's cut.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! This is the final round!#R3#
Johnson shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Anderson comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Anderson has been working his punching technique in the buildup to the fight and it appears to be paying off.#CL2#
Anderson moves into the clinch.
Still in the clinch, Johnson scores with a nice short uppercut.#BC#
Johnson breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
A telegraphed right hand from Anderson misses the target.
Johnson misses with a body shot.
Nice defenses there by Anderson.
A looping hook to the body misses from Anderson. Johnson does a little dance to reset his feet.
Johnson appeared to be looking to counter that last move with a leg kick.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Anderson takes a nasty kick to the mid section... That should keep him thinking. Does he try and block and risk a head kick landing?
Johnson takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Anderson moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Johnson lands with a good body shot.#T1#
Johnson staying out of range there.
Anderson swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Anderson throws an overhand right that lands on Johnson's shoulder, as Johnson tries to avoid the shot. #KD#
Johnson lands a big head kick that sends Anderson tumbling to the mat! Johnson takes a step backwards and waves Anderson back to his feet - he wants the finish!
Johnson takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
A decent looking cross lands there for Anderson.
Anderson pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
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!
Johnson thuds his shin into the meat of Anderson's side.
Anderson takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Anderson scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Johnson doesn't seem bothered though.
A telegraphed right hand from Johnson misses the target.
Anderson lands with a nice body punch. #T2#
Anderson staying out of range there.
Anderson shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Johnson as he jumps to the side.
Anderson misses with a hook to the body
and Johnson counters with a straight right hand.#CUT#That has opened up Elijah Anderson's cut even more.#TD2#
Anderson shoots in and bounces Johnson off the ropes to secure the takedown into guard.
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as Johnson holds on and takes a little breather.
Johnson continues to stall.#T3#
Anderson trying to control but Johnson is working from the bottom.
Anderson being controlled here momentarily.
Anderson won't allow Johnson to sweep him here.
Anderson postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
We must be close to a standup if these guys don't pick up the pace.
Anderson missing there with some ground and pound from the guard. #REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.#CL2#
Anderson gets a clinch. #T4#
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Anderson blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Johnson tries to throw a body punch but Anderson avoids it by throwing Johnson back against the ropes.
Johnson lands a right hand that snaps the head of Anderson backwards.
Johnson lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Johnson misses with a short punch on the inside.
Johnson has a couple of punches blocked by Anderson.
Anderson lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Anderson lands a shoulder strike.
Anderson goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Anderson misses with a body punch.
A short body shot lands from Johnson as the two fighters clinch.
Johnson misses with a punch to the body.
Anderson blocks an uppercut.
Johnson prevents a body shot from Anderson.
Anderson keeps control of Johnson as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Johnson misses with a hook to the ribs.
Anderson lands with a short shot to the head.
Johnson tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Anderson's elbow.
Johnson prevents a body shot from Anderson.
Johnson lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Anderson or not.
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 Haruki Johnson.
Well Anderson 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 Percy O'Donnell scores the fight 27:30
Judge Jack Bonds scores the fight 28:29
Judge Don Winkell scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Elijah Anderson!
After winning the bout, Elijah Anderson thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility. |
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Event:
RISE 135
Date: Jan 15, 2023 |
#R1#
Aghajanyan tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Anderson checks a leg kick.
Anderson throws the left hand but Aghajanyan avoids the punch easily.
Aghajanyan tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Anderson manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Anderson swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Aghajanyan lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Aghajanyan misses with a jab, cross combination.
#CL2#
Aghajanyan clinches with his opponent.
Aghajanyan takes a shot to the head.
Aghajanyan throws a knee to the head but misses.
A nice right hand lands inside from Anderson.
Anderson tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Aghajanyan throws a knee to the head but misses.
Anderson tries to work over Aghajanyan's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Aghajanyan blocking some punches.
Aghajanyan lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Anderson makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Aghajanyan blocks an uppercut.
Anderson tries to work over Aghajanyan's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Aghajanyan working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Aghajanyan throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Anderson blocks it with crossed arms.
Aghajanyan misses with a punch to the body.
Anderson misses with a body punch.
#T1#
Anderson struggles to land a body shot inside as Aghajanyan controls his hands.
Anderson throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Anderson cracks Aghajanyan with a nice body shot.
Aghajanyan looks winded!
Anderson blocking some punches.
A left hand lands to the body for Anderson.
Anderson scores with a nice hook to the head.
Anderson lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Nice body punch from Anderson - that landed with a thud.
Anderson pushes Aghajanyan back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Anderson lands with a right to the head.
Anderson lands a right hand.
Anderson softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Aghajanyan tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Aghajanyan doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Anderson working aggressively here.
A shot in the inside from Anderson.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Aghajanyan misses with a punch on the inside.
Anderson tries to work over Aghajanyan's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Aghajanyan lands a nice knee to the body.
Anderson lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Aghajanyan backwards.
Aghajanyan lands a knee to the head.
#T2#
Anderson misses with a shot to the kidneys.
A hook to the body from Anderson.
Anderson blocks a body shot from Aghajanyan.
Anderson works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Anderson lands a right hand that snaps the head of Aghajanyan backwards.
Anderson can't find room to land a body shot as Aghajanyan controls the action.
Aghajanyan blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Anderson lands a right hand that snaps the head of Aghajanyan backwards.
Anderson tries a body shot but Aghajanyan blocks it.
Still in the clinch, Anderson scores with a nice short uppercut.
Aghajanyan blocks a body shot from Anderson.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Anderson.
Anderson lands on the inside with an uppercut. #ROC#Aghajanyan is rocked!
A short right hand to the side of the head by Anderson.
Aghajanyan is still on wobbly legs! Can Anderson finish him?
Anderson fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Anderson lands a body shot.
Aghajanyan misses with a punch on the inside.
Anderson lands a shoulder strike.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Anderson.
Anderson misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Anderson digs a right hand underneath Aghajanyan's ribcage. Aghajanyan let out a lung full of air as it connected.
A head punch on the inside from Aghajanyan fails to land.
Aghajanyan tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Anderson misses with a shot to the kidneys.
#T3#
Anderson digs a right hand into Aghajanyan's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Aghajanyan's gas tank.
Aghajanyan prevents a body shot from Anderson.
Aghajanyan seems to have recovered his senses.
Anderson lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Aghajanyan using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Anderson has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Anderson tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Aghajanyan smiles and moves away.
Anderson sizes up Aghajanyan with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle. #CL#
Anderson has taken the fight to the clinch.
Anderson misses with the head strike.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Anderson.
Anderson can't find room to land a body shot as Aghajanyan controls the action.
Anderson can't find room to land a body shot as Aghajanyan controls the action.
Anderson pushes Aghajanyan back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Anderson tries to work over Aghajanyan's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Anderson wants a takedown but no success here.
Aghajanyan with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Aghajanyan misses with a body punch.
Anderson throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Aghajanyans head.
Anderson tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Aghajanyan tries a knee to the head but Anderson blocks it.
#T4#
Anderson tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Anderson misses with the head strike.
Aghajanyan tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Anderson is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Aghajanyan gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Elijah Anderson. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Anderson working aggressively here.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Aghajanyan managing to block the knees to the body from Anderson.
Aghajanyan throws a head punch that misses.
Anderson can't find room to land a body shot as Aghajanyan controls the action.
Aghajanyan misses with a body punch.
Aghajanyan misses with a body punch.
Aghajanyan goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Aghajanyan lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Anderson lands a right hand that snaps the head of Aghajanyan backwards. #BC2#
Aghajanyan breaks the clinch.
Aghajanyan has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Aghajanyan there as he acknowledges the shot.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Aghajanyan misses the jab.
Anderson wants to take advantage of his opponent's missed offense by moving into the clinch.
Anderson is looking to score with low kicks.
A nice side step and Aghajanyan releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
Aghajanyan walks into a left hand.
Aghajanyan moves in looking to clinch but Anderson pushes him off.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Elijah Anderson 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#
Aghajanyan takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Anderson lands with a hook. Aghajanyan tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Aghajanyan takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Anderson cracks Aghajanyan with an open hand slap.
Anderson drops Aghajanyan with a big left hand! Aghajanyan is injured, injured bad! Anderson jumps in and finished him with strikes! The fight is over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:19 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Elijah Anderson!
Elijah Anderson seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website. |
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Event:
RISE 129
Date: Dec 25, 2022 |
#R1#
Roussel looks to score with a jab to the body but Anderson is just out of range.
Anderson keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
A little feinted left hand from Anderson on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Roussel works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Anderson lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.#CUT#It looks like Dexter Roussel has been cut.
Roussel looks to throw the jab but Anderson is out of range.
Anderson appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
Anderson misses with the combination.
Anderson dips down and scores with a jab to the body.#CL2#
Roussel moves into range and clinches up with Anderson.
Anderson working some nice short punches in the clinch.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Roussel.
Roussel makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Roussel tries a body shot but Anderson blocks it.
#TD#
Anderson has clasped his hands together around Roussel's back... aaand, he's got a takedown into side control. Nicely done.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Roussel tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Anderson 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 Roussel's shoulder. That is not cool. #T1#
Roussel throws a couple of punches but he's in a bad position and they don't land.
Anderson creates a bit of distance and throws down some hard shots.
Anderson 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 Roussel's shoulder. That is not cool.
Anderson with the ground and pound but Roussel regains half guard under the barage of strikes.
Roussel is trying to get back to full guard.
Anderson thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Anderson stalling.
Roussel tries to roll over but Anderson keeps him under control.#T2#
Roussel gets back to full guard.
Anderson wants to control from the top but Roussel keeps moving.
Anderson trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Anderson throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Roussel works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Roussel looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Anderson scoring with some ground and pound.
Anderson makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.#T3#
Roussel bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Anderson's guard. #REVB#
Anderson wants to sweep here but Roussel controlling him for the moment.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Roussel accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Roussel trying to control the position from guard on top but Anderson is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Anderson wants to sweep here but Roussel controlling him for the moment.
Roussel content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
Anderson wants to sweep but no luck.
Anderson is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Roussel throws a big right hand that misses.
We've been informed that Roussel has been working hard on his conditioning in the buildup to the fight.#T4#
Roussel works over Anderson with some ground and pound from guard.
Roussel throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Anderson works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Anderson trying to control the position.
Roussel throwing strikes but missing.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Anderson wants to stand up but Roussel is controlling him.
Roussel is in close to Anderson's body, working some short punches and elbows.
Anderson avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Roussel is looking to work some ground and pound but Anderson has wrist control.
Roussel throws a big right hand that misses.
Anderson looking to hit a scissor sweep but Roussel is one step ahead there.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Dexter Roussel will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Dexter Roussel's cut.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.#R2#
Roussel scores with a punch to the head.
Anderson with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Roussel to score with a decent uppercut.
Anderson looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Roussel takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Anderson throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Roussel throws an overhand right that lands on Anderson's shoulder, as Anderson tries to avoid the shot.
Roussel ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Roussel takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Anderson avoids the body shot from Roussel.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Roussel looks to throw the jab but Anderson is out of range.
Anderson swings for the body but Roussel moves out of range.
Roussel moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Roussel jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Roussel tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Anderson was well out of range. Poor timing from Roussel.#T1#
Anderson connects with a jab.
A lazy left from Roussel finds it's target.
Nice sprawl there from Roussel as Anderson shoots in.
Anderson throws a body shot but no joy.
Roussel misses with a looping left.
Anderson walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.#CUT2#It looks like Elijah Anderson has been cut.
Anderson takes one on the button.
Anderson throws a right and a left that Roussel avoids nicely.
Roussel displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Anderson.
Roussel takes a swing at Anderson's ribcage but misses.
Anderson looks to land a combination but Roussel avoids it well.
Anderson avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Anderson throws a leg kick but Roussel moved away.
Roussel has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Roussel misses with a looping right.#T2#
Roussel ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Anderson moves away.
Anderson uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Roussel.
Dexter Roussel seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Roussel misses with an uppercut. Anderson saw that one coming.
Anderson swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Anderson keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Roussel.
Roussel swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Anderson ducks under a wild hook from Roussel.
Anderson takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Roussel drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.#CL2#
The fight moves into the clinch position.
The two fighters are working to gain dominance in the clinch.
Roussel misses with a punch to the body.
Roussel just leaning against Anderson, taking a breather. #TD#
Anderson successfully pulls guard.
Anderson tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Anderson is trying to control the position but Roussel postures up. #T3#
Roussel scoring with punches to the head and body.
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as Anderson holds on and takes a little breather.
Anderson wants to sweep but no luck.
Anderson is working hard here to advance position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Roussel throwing strikes but missing.
Roussel wants to stand but Anderson is controlling his posture from full guard.
Anderson is trying to control the position from the bottom.
#T4#
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as Anderson holds on and takes a little breather.
The referee is pacing around the two fighters, thinking about a standup.
Roussel loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Roussel landing with the ground and pound.
Roussel makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
Roussel with a flurry of punches that miss.
Roussel would like to get this fight back to the feet but can't get free from the closed guard.
Roussel throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Anderson works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Anderson 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.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Dexter Roussel showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
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#
Roussel loads up on a big right hand but Anderson slips the punch.
Anderson was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Anderson swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Roussel bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Anderson keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Roussel.
Anderson tries to counter by clinching up but Roussel breaks away and moves out of range.
A big left from Roussel misses.
Roussel is looking to clinch but Anderson is avoiding it.
Roussel misses with a straight right.
Roussel with a jab.
Roussel takes a swing at Anderson's ribcage but misses.
Anderson looks to land a left hand but Roussel moved out of range nicely.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Anderson ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Roussel moves away.
Nice cross by Roussel.
Anderson uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Roussel lands a nice hook to Anderson's body. Anderson takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Roussel is looking to clinch. #T1#
Roussel tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Anderson paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Anderson avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Anderson throwing a counter right hand but Roussel manages to avoid it.
Roussel throws out a powerful jab.
Anderson pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Roussel ducks right into an uppercut from Anderson.
Anderson moves away from the strike by Roussel.
Anderson misses with a body shot.
Roussel throws out a counter right but Anderson avoids it with no problem.
Anderson ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Roussel moves away.
Anderson swings for the body but Roussel moves out of range.
Roussel scores with a sloppy right hand. Anderson should have avoided that one.
Roussel looks to throw the jab but Anderson is out of range.
Anderson misses with a jab, cross combination.
Anderson steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Roussel.
Dexter Roussel seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Roussel throws a jab but it's blocked by Anderson. #T2#
Roussel lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Anderson takes one to the chin there.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Roussel.
Anderson just misses with a punch to the body.
Roussel pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Anderson ducks under a wild hook from Roussel.
Roussel uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Anderson has time to react.
Anderson swings for the body but Roussel moves out of range.
Roussel misses with a body shot.
An inside leg kick from Anderson misses.
Anderson misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Roussel.
Roussel looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Roussel stuns Anderson with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Roussel takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Anderson avoids a lazy jab quite easily.#T3#
Roussel avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Roussel stuns Anderson with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Anderson lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Anderson walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Roussel tries to clinch but Anderson is having none of it.
Anderson moves out of range of the strikes.
Roussel looks to land a right hand but Anderson moved out of range.
Anderson misses with a straight right.
Roussel scores with the left hand. Anderson knows he should have avoided that one.
Anderson takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Anderson connects with a right hand. Roussel shakes it off.
Anderson looks to throw the jab but Roussel is out of range.
Roussel connects with a good right hand that stumbles Anderson. Anderson circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Roussel scores with a hook.#T4#
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Roussel scores with a nice head shot.
Anderson on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot. #CL2#
Roussel fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Anderson, pushing him back against the cage.
Anderson misses with a punch to the body.
Roussel misses with some punches.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
Roussel fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Anderson wants to take the fight to the mat but Roussel manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.
Anderson has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Roussel after a bit of a struggle.
Roussel lands with a light punch inside.
Roussel creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
A shot in the inside from Roussel.
Roussel swings wildly with an uppercut but Anderson uses good head movement to avoid it.
Roussel lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Anderson backwards.
Roussel is trying to maintain a safe position but Anderson gets an underhook and turns Roussel into the cage.
Elijah Anderson has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
A right handed body shot lands from Roussel.
And that's the end of the fight!
Dexter Roussel comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Roussel 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 Frank Antenori scores the fight 27:30
Judge Percy O'Donnell scores the fight 28:29
Judge Don Winkell scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Dexter Roussel!
Dexter Roussel bigged himself up after the win. The crowd seemed to love it. |
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Event:
RISE 121
Date: Dec 02, 2022 |
#R1#
Markovic slaps away a takedown attempt from Anderson, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Markovic is trying to counter with his kicks.
Anderson fails to land the takedown.
Anderson shoots in looking for a takedown. Markovic tries to sprawl out of it but Anderson keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Markovic manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Elijah Anderson. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Anderson tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Markovic swivels and escapes.
Anderson looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Anderson shoots in for a takedown but Markovic shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.#TD#
Anderson shoots in for a takedown and gets it.
Anderson trying to pass the guard but Markovic defending well.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Markovic is looking to control Anderson's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Markovic avoid being mounted?#T1#
Anderson is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
Anderson seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Markovic does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Anderson is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
Anderson content to sit in half guard and control for a moment.
Anderson is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
Markovic is looking to control Anderson's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Markovic avoid being mounted?
Markovic really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Anderson. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Still in half guard, Anderson seems content to control.#T2#
Anderson seems to have a rather negative gameplan on the ground. He seems keen to just score the takedown and hold down Markovic for as long as he can get away with.
Anderson sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Markovic defending well though.
Anderson is keen to just control but Markovic is a slippery customer.
Anderson not doing much here.
The referee is asking the fighters to pick up the pace.
Markovic trying to control but Anderson postures up.
#REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.#T3#
Anderson tries to score a power double leg takedown but Markovic sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Anderson somewhat.
Anderson fails with the takedown
and Markovic counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Markovic keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Anderson is trying hard to land a takedown here. Markovic sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Markovic thinks about the counter body kick.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Anderson.
Anderson has his takedown stuffed
and Markovic counters with a lovely straight right hand!#CUT2#It looks like Elijah Anderson has been cut.#KD2#
Markovic lands a big right hand that sends Anderson crashing to the mat! Markovic stays standing though and waves Anderson back to his feet!#T4#
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Markovic dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Anderson. That did some damage!
Anderson looks for a takedown but Markovic sprawls well.
Markovic looks to score with a jab to the body but Anderson is just out of range.
Anderson looks for a takedown but Markovic sprawls well.
Anderson misses with a takedown attempt #KD2#
and Markovic counters with a nice right hand that sends Anderson toppling to the canvas! Anderson scrambles and gets back to his feet - can Markovic finish him?!#ROC2#Anderson is rocked!
Anderson shoots in for a takedown but Markovic shows good takedown defense.
Oh Anderson is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!#TD#
Anderson feints and then dives in with a takedown. That was a long way out but the feint bought him enough time to close the distance and complete the takedown. Now we'll play guard for a bit and see who can get the better of that position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Markovic keeping full guard, as Anderson tries to pass.
Anderson seems to have got his legs back now.
Anderson is looking to work some ground and pound but Markovic has wrist control.
Markovic throwing some rather feeble looking strikes off his back.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Nedjeljko Markovic dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Elijah Anderson's cut.
That's time! Anderson's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.#R2#
Markovic defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Anderson.
Markovic doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
Markovic misses with a straight right. #TD#
Anderson shoots in with a lovely double leg takedown. Markovic manages to land in full guard to minimise the damage.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Markovic can do anything to dispel that myth.
Anderson lands a couple of elbows.
Anderson 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.
Anderson throws a big right hand that misses.
Markovic keeping moving, preventing Anderson from controlling successfully.
Markovic has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Anderson is going to have to think about doing something other than just controlling because Markovic is managing to avoid having the position dictated to him.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Markovic is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage.
Markovic looking to control.
#T1#
Anderson is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
Anderson slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.
Anderson cracks Markovic with a big right hand but Markovic just smiles back at him and invites him to have another go.
Markovic parries the strikes from Anderson easily there. Anderson is wary of posturing up too much because it might enable Markovic to escape.
Check out the look on Anderson's face as he threw that strike - that's one determined fighter!
Anderson controls the position.
Markovic defending against the ground and pound.
Anderson controls the position from side control.
Anderson landing strikes. #T2#
You can see the frustration on Markovic's face as Anderson controls the position.
Anderson throws an elbow but Markovic slips to the side and avoids it well.
Anderson postures up a little and throws a couple of hammerfists but they don't connect properly.
Anderson cracks Markovic with a big right hand but Markovic just smiles back at him and invites him to have another go.
Anderson staying calm.
Markovic tries to get back to half guard but can't.#SUB#
Anderson thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
Markovic taking punishment in the form of punches.
#T3#
Check out the look on Anderson's face as he threw that strike - that's one determined fighter!
Markovic struggling a bit here.
Markovic managing to avoid any damage from the strikes thrown by Anderson.
#SUB#
Anderson working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
Anderson works to advance to full mount. Markovic defends for a few seconds but eventually he succumbs.
Anderson controlling his opponent. #T4#
Anderson connects with a couple of good shots from mount.
Anderson raining down shots from the mount!
Anderson controlling the position easily from mount.
Anderson landing strikes, looking to finish!
Anderson postures up and cracks his opponent a couple of times before moving back into close ground control. Markovic looks a forlorn figure.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Anderson with a couple of short strikes.
Anderson with the ground and pound from mount.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Elijah Anderson dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Elijah Anderson's cut.
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##TD#
Markovic gets caught napping as Anderson dives in and scores a takedown. Markovic manages to retain guard.
Markovic trying to keep a closed guard but Anderson is proving a slippery customer.
Elijah Anderson overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Anderson trying to control the position from guard on top but Markovic is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Anderson working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
Anderson forces his way into half guard.
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. Anderson connects with a nice short shot to Markovic's temple.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Anderson missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Anderson looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
Anderson misses with a head shot. Markovic uses the momentum to regain guard. #T1#
Anderson works over Markovic with some ground and pound from guard.
Anderson postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
Anderson trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Anderson looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
Markovic utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound. #T2#
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Anderson content to stall in guard here.
Markovic pulls Anderson in close to his closed guard and prevents Anderson from doing any damage or advancing position.
Anderson with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
Markovic looking to control.
Anderson preventing the sweep.
Anderson throwing strikes from guard but Markovic blocks nicely.
The referee is asking the fighters to pick up the pace.
Anderson trying to control but Markovic is working from the bottom. #REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up.#T3#
Anderson shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Markovic as he jumps to the side.
Anderson fails to land the takedown.
Anderson shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Markovic looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Elijah Anderson. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Anderson shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Anderson shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Markovic pinned against the cage. Markovic gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Markovic throws out a counter right but Anderson avoids it with no problem.
Markovic is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Anderson. #TD#
Anderson scores a trip takedown into side control. Nice.
Markovic managing to avoid any damage from the strikes thrown by Anderson.
#T4#
Anderson passes to full mount! That's big trouble for Markovic!
Markovic wants to hold on but Anderson pushes him away.
Anderson punishing his opponent with strikes.
Anderson avoids the attempt from Markovic to control.
Anderson controlling the pace for now.
Anderson landing shots from mount.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Anderson scores with a couple of good head shots there.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Anderson fakes a shot to the body and cracks his opponent in the head. Nice ground and pound there!
Anderson controlling the pace for now.
And that's the end of the fight!
Elijah Anderson showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Anderson 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 Paul Tew scores the fight 29:28
Judge Colin Fotheringham scores the fight 29:28
Judge Donald Grub scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Elijah Anderson!
Elijah Anderson thanked the fans post fight for their support. |
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Event:
RISE 103: Romano v Kamara
Date: Sep 30, 2022 |
#R1#
Bonaparte connects with the punch.
Anderson on the wrong end of a nice hook.#CUT#It looks like Elijah Anderson has been cut.
Anderson will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Bonaparte looks to land a right hand but Anderson moved out of range.
Anderson tries to score a power double leg takedown but Bonaparte sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Anderson somewhat.#TD2#
Anderson looking for a takedown here - he's got it.
Anderson throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Bonaparte works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
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.
Anderson throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Bonaparte works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Anderson in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Anderson trying to control the position from guard on top but Bonaparte is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Anderson throwing strikes from guard but Bonaparte blocks nicely. #T1#
Anderson in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Bonaparte looking to hit a scissor sweep but Anderson is one step ahead there. #SUB#
Bonaparte looking for a guillotine here but Anderson defends easily.
Anderson must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.#SUB#
Anderson got a little sloppy there for a moment and Bonaparte has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Anderson has managed to get both his arms back between Bonaparte's legs - danger averted.
Anderson trying to control but Bonaparte is working from the bottom. #SUB#
Bonaparte is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Anderson is aware though and is defending well.#T2#
Anderson trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Anderson tries to free his leg and advance position but Bonaparte is retaining full guard.
Anderson trying to control but Bonaparte is working from the bottom.
Bonaparte controlling the position.
Anderson wants to control from the top but Bonaparte keeps moving.
Anderson chips away with some ground and pound.
Anderson stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Bonaparte swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Anderson cracks Bonaparte with a solid left hand.#SUB#
Bonaparte throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
#SUB#
Bonaparte looking for a triangle here. Anderson is fighting it but it looks tight! Bonaparte pulls the arm across and this one won't last much longer! Nope, Anderson is tapping out - this one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:57 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle Choke). Jacques Bonaparte!
A very excited looking Jacques Bonaparte made sure he remembered to thank all the fans both in the arena and on the internet. He said all the coolest people spend all day on MMA websites, which got a big reaction. |
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Event:
RISE 96: Thoupos v Kaspersky
Date: Sep 04, 2022 |
#R1##TD#
Anderson gets a double leg takedown into Roussel's guard.
Roussel utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Anderson postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
Anderson stopping the sweep attempt from Roussel.
Anderson not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
Anderson in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Anderson wants to pass the guard but Roussel is keeping the position.
Roussel wants to sweep but no luck.
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.
Roussel trying to strike from the bottom but really, it's not the best position to be doing that from!
Anderson throws a big right hand that misses.
Roussel tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Anderson is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact. #T1#
Roussel will have to put a bit more behind his punches if he's going to do any damage from this position.
Roussel looking to hit a scissor sweep but Anderson is one step ahead there.
Anderson throws a strike but Roussel rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top. #REVB#
Anderson is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage.
Roussel trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Anderson looking to hit a scissor sweep but Roussel is one step ahead there.
Anderson lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.#REVR#
Anderson is working Roussel over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
Roussel looking for a sweep. Not yet Roussel, not yet. #T2#
Roussel working a defensive guard here.
Anderson throws a big right hand that misses.
Roussel wants to sweep but no luck.
Anderson has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Roussel trying to strike off his back.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Anderson trying to control the position from guard on top but Roussel is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Anderson postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
Roussel punching to the body, from the bottom.
Anderson throwing strikes from guard but Roussel blocks nicely.
Anderson is working Roussel over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes. #T3#
Anderson with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
Anderson trying to control the position from guard on top but Roussel is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Anderson postures up in Roussel's guard and throws a big left but Roussel blocks it.
Roussel throws a couple of shots from the bottom but they don't land.
Anderson throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Roussel works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Anderson wants to control from the top but Roussel keeps moving.
Anderson trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Anderson accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Roussel is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far. #REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up.#TD#
Anderson throws the overhand right but ducks down into a quick takedown attempt. Roussel was covering up waiting for the punch and Anderson finishes the takedown easily into guard. #T4#
Roussel looking for a sweep. Not yet Roussel, not yet.
Anderson sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Roussel's guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Anderson is looking to take a break and control but Roussel is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Roussel tries to roll over but Anderson keeps him under control.
Anderson lands strikes from half guard.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Elijah Anderson dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!#R2##TD#
Roussel gets caught napping as Anderson dives in and scores a takedown. Roussel manages to retain guard.
Anderson throws a big elbow that misses.
Anderson trying to control the position from guard on top but Roussel is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Roussel utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Anderson trying to control the position from guard on top but Roussel is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Anderson slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Roussel looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
We've had a lack of effective grappling in the last minute or so, which could well see a referee standup.#T1#
Anderson stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Roussel swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Anderson throws a big right hand that misses.
Anderson throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Roussel is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.#REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
No luck for Anderson with that takedown attempt.
Roussel scores with a nice head shot.
Anderson shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Roussel as he avoids it easily.
Anderson tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Roussel defends well and Anderson ends up having to push Roussel into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Elijah Anderson. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Anderson is working for takedown but Roussel is calmly controlling the position for now.
Roussel misses with the head strike.
Roussel makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Anderson drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Roussel gets the underhooks and prevents it.
#T2#
Roussel misses with some punches.
#TD#
Anderson lands a takedown into guard.
Roussel striking from the bottom here.
Anderson working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Anderson accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Anderson trying to control the position from guard on top but Roussel is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Anderson throwing strikes from guard but Roussel blocks nicely.
Anderson is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Roussel can do to turn this around?
Anderson stays in close to Roussel's body and controls the position.
Roussel keeping moving, preventing Anderson from controlling successfully.
We've had a lack of effective grappling in the last minute or so, which could well see a referee standup.#T3##REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Anderson looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Anderson tries to score a power double leg takedown but Roussel sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Anderson somewhat.
Anderson fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Roussel looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Anderson shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Roussel as he jumps to the side. #TD#
Anderson decides to change it up a bit and drives through with a nice takedown into half guard.
Anderson is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
Anderson takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.#T4#
Roussel is looking for a sweep. Anderson is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Anderson trying to control the action but Roussel is working from the bottom.
Roussel is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Anderson missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Roussel regains full guard, whilst avoiding punches from Anderson.
Anderson passes easily into side control. Nice work.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
You can see the frustration on Roussel's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
We've been informed that Roussel has been working hard on his conditioning in the buildup to the fight.
Anderson in side control, trying to ground and pound but not landing this time.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Elijah Anderson dominated that second round.
That's time! Anderson's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. This is the final round!#R3#
Roussel throws a body punch but Anderson moves out of range.
Roussel jabs Anderson to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Anderson shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Roussel as he jumps to the side.
Anderson closes this distance looking for a takedown but Roussel circles away.
Roussel throws the left hand but Anderson avoids the punch easily.
Roussel defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Anderson.
Roussel doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Elijah Anderson. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Anderson fails with a takedown attempt.
Anderson dives in and grabs Roussel's left leg, looking for a takedown. Roussel pushes down on Anderson's head and hops out.
Roussel scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Anderson defending well as Roussel loads up on a big left hand.
Anderson with a poor takedown
and Roussel counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Roussel scores with a hook.
Anderson moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.#CL2#
Roussel rushes Anderson and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.#T1#
A right hand to the body from Roussel.
Anderson wants to take the fight to the mat but Roussel manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.#TD#
Anderson manages to pull guard. Let's see whether he can land a sub off his back.
Roussel trying to control but Anderson is working from the bottom.
Anderson is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Roussel is looking to work some ground and pound but Anderson has wrist control.
Roussel makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
Roussel trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Roussel loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Roussel makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
Roussel working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
Roussel scoring with punches to the head and body.
Anderson looking to control.
#T2#
Roussel trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Roussel makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
Roussel landing some decent shots from guard.
Roussel working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
Anderson throwing some rather feeble looking strikes off his back.
Roussel lands a couple of digs.
Roussel working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Anderson's head.
Roussel distracts Anderson with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Roussel connects with a couple of short punches.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Roussel trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Roussel postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
Anderson wants to sweep but no luck.
Roussel working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage. #T3#
Roussel cracks Anderson with a solid left hand.
Elijah Anderson overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Roussel throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Anderson works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Roussel trying to control but Anderson is working from the bottom.
Anderson 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.
Roussel wants to control from the top but Anderson keeps moving.
Anderson wants to sweep but no luck.
Roussel trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Roussel postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Roussel lands a couple of decent looking shots.
Roussel missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Roussel lands a couple of decent looking shots.
Roussel scoring with some ground and pound. #T4#
Roussel postures up.
Roussel missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Anderson is trying to keep Roussel in close.
Anderson wants to sweep here but Roussel controlling him for the moment.
Roussel makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
Anderson 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.
Roussel is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
Anderson looking to hit a scissor sweep but Roussel is one step ahead there.
Roussel throws a big right hand that misses.
And that's the end of the fight!
Dexter Roussel comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Anderson 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 James Ackerman scores the fight 29:28
Judge Chris Edwards scores the fight 28:28
Judge Paul Tew scores the fight 28:28
The fight is ruled a majority draw! |
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Jan 27, 2022 |
#R1#
Fart throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Anderson is on the wrong end of a nice combination from Fart.#CUT2#It looks like Elijah Anderson has been cut.#TD#
Anderson feints and then dives in with a takedown. That was a long way out but the feint bought him enough time to close the distance and complete the takedown. Now we'll play guard for a bit and see who can get the better of that position.
Fart wants to get back to his feet but he's too absorbed in his own little project and Anderson manages to pass to side control. #REVB#
Fart is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Nice strikes from Anderson there.
Fart trying to control but Anderson postures up.
Fart wants to get back to full guard.
Fart taking some punishment here, with Anderson in his half guard.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!#SUB2#
Fart looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Anderson with a momentary lay and pray from half guard. #T1#
Fart wants to control but Anderson is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Anderson slips a nice elbow through Fart's hands, connecting with Fart's forehead.
Fart is staying active underneath Anderson, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Anderson lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
Anderson 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.
Fart wants to get back to full guard.
Anderson definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Anderson is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
Anderson working the head and body with strikes. #T2#
Anderson looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Fart with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position.
Anderson working over Fart with some ground and pound. Fart looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
Anderson lands strikes from half guard.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Fart can do anything to dispel that myth.
Anderson landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
Fart wants to improve his position but Anderson is controlling well.
Anderson lands with a punch from half guard.
Anderson 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.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Anderson sitting and controlling from the half guard.
Ground and pound from Anderson.
Fart has hold of Anderson's hands but Anderson slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
Fart wants to control but Anderson is keeping busy and won't allow it. #T3#
Fart is looking to improve his position.
Anderson is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
Fart really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Anderson. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Anderson not doing much here.
Anderson is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
Fart taking some punishment here, with Anderson in his half guard.
Anderson looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Fart with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position.
Fart has hold of Anderson's hands but Anderson slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
Anderson seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
Anderson is controlling the pace.
#T4#
Fart wants to get back to full guard.
Anderson seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
Anderson lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
Fart taking some punishment here, with Anderson in his half guard.
Anderson lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
Still in half guard, Anderson seems content to control.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Elijah Anderson dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Elijah Anderson's cut.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!#R2#
Fart missing with a left hand there. Anderson was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Fart sizes up Anderson with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Fart lands a slapping body shot.
#TD#
Anderson shoots in looking for a single leg takedown. Fart is trying to defend but Anderson finishes it well and ends up in half guard. Let's see if he can advance position further.
Fart taking some punishment here, with Anderson in his half guard.
Anderson wants to control but Fart is keeping him busy. #SUB2#
Fart is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Anderson pulls his head out easily.
Fart looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Anderson prevents Fart from improving his position.
Fart has hold of Anderson's hands but Anderson slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.#T1#
Anderson frees up his trapped foot and advances to mount.
Anderson pausing momentarily but resumes with a couple of decent strikes that do a bit of damage.
Fart tries to hold on but Anderson pushes him away.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Fart taking shots to the head.
A nice elbow there by Anderson.
Elijah Anderson overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Anderson landing strikes from the mount and Fart is in trouble!
Anderson 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.
Anderson content just to control the position here.
Anderson postures up and cracks his opponent a couple of times before moving back into close ground control. Fart looks a forlorn figure.
#ROC#Fart is rocked!#CUT#It looks like Liquid Fart has been cut.
Anderson loads up with a big shot that hurts Fart! He's pulled Anderson in close but Anderson has postured up and lands more strikes. Can Fart survive? More strikes from Anderson and Fart is out! The ref jumps in to save him! Brutal ground and pound!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:57 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Strikes). Elijah Anderson!
A relieved looking Elijah Anderson thanked the fans for their support and gave the usual line about them being amazing. They seemed to believe that he actually meant it.
In defeat, Liquid Fart stepped up to the mic, saying 'i got fabreezed like a mfr. gg'. |
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Jan 14, 2022 |
#R1##TD2#
Anderson drives through with a takedown into guard.
Anderson looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Anderson wants to control from the top but Mallinder keeps moving.
Mallinder trying to keep a closed guard but Anderson is proving a slippery customer.
Anderson connects with a couple of short punches.
Mallinder keeping moving, preventing Anderson from controlling successfully.
Anderson stops Mallinder from standing up.
Mallinder wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Anderson throws a strike but Mallinder rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top. #REVR#
Anderson is adopting a defensive guard.
Anderson lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.#REVB##T1#
Anderson is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
Mallinder looking to hit a scissor sweep but Anderson is one step ahead there.
Anderson trying to control the position from guard on top but Mallinder is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Anderson looking to sit in guard and control but Mallinder gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. #REVR#
Anderson looking to hit a scissor sweep but Mallinder is one step ahead there. #T2#
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Mallinder wants to control from the top but Anderson keeps moving.
Anderson seems keen to control Mallinder's posture.
Mallinder wants to control from the top but Anderson keeps moving.
Mallinder stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Anderson swivels though and keeps the full guard.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Anderson is on top in guard.
#REVB#
Anderson controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
Anderson trying to control the position from guard on top but Mallinder is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #T3#
Anderson throwing strikes from guard but Mallinder blocks nicely.
Anderson preventing the sweep.
Mallinder keeping moving, preventing Anderson from controlling successfully.
Anderson is looking to work some ground and pound but Mallinder has wrist control.
Mallinder avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Mallinder is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Mallinder manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Anderson manages to get himself to full guard.
#REVR#
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Anderson seems keen to control Mallinder's posture.#T4#
Mallinder preventing the sweep.
Anderson pulls Mallinder in close to prevent any damage.
Anderson looking to hit a scissor sweep but Mallinder is one step ahead there.
Anderson trying to control the position.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!#SU#
Mallinder stands up from Anderson's guard - Mallinder perhaps looking for a knockout.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Elijah Anderson will probably get the nod.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!#R2#
Anderson shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.#TD2#
A momentary lapse in concentration from Mallinder enables Anderson to shoot in and score with a neat double leg. Mallinder manages to secure a closed guard as the fighters hit the mat.
Mallinder keeping moving, preventing Anderson from controlling successfully. #SUB#
Mallinder throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Mallinder is looking to stand up but Anderson isn't so interested in that idea.
Anderson lands a couple of elbows.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Anderson with a nice head shot there.
Anderson scoring with some ground and pound.
Mallinder looking for a sweep. Not yet Mallinder, not yet.
Anderson scoring with punches to the head and body. #ROC2#Mallinder is rocked!#T1#
Anderson working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
Oh Mallinder is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!
Anderson loads up on a big left hand. Mallinder felt that one! He's just covering up now, not defending himself intelligently - Anderson looks towards the ref and unloads with 3 more big shots and the ref has no choice but to stop the fight! Mallinder can't hide his disappointment, as Anderson celebrates the victory.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:21 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Elijah Anderson!
Elijah Anderson thanked the fans post fight for their support. |
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Jan 11, 2022 |
#R1##TD#
Anderson looks for a takedown. He's got it. We're now in half guard.
Bonner is trying to escape back to his feet but Anderson uses the scramble to pass into side control.
Anderson controls the position.
Anderson lands a knee to the body and a forearm to the face.
Bonner is not in a great position here, taking some shots.
Bonner really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Anderson. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Bonner on the wrong end of some ground and pound.
Anderson working the ground and pound.
Bonner is working to avoid the ground and pound but Anderson connects with a decent elbow.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Bonner wants to get back to his feet.
Anderson tries to move into full mount but can't pass Bonner's legs.
Bonner takes a nasty elbow to the side of the head.
Bonner is trying to stand back up. He's worked his way up against the cage but Anderson has just dragged him back down to the mat.#T1#
Bonner taking a bit of punishment here - Anderson scoring with strikes.
Anderson in side control lands a nice looking series of punches and elbows. #ROC#Bonner is rocked!
Anderson cracks Bonner with a big elbow. Oh, he's hurt! Anderson immediately mounts and start dropping bombs! Bonner is done! The referee jumps in and saves him from any more punishment - a quick and decisive finish by Anderson!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:30 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Elijah Anderson!
A victorious Elijah Anderson thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter. |
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