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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Jul 04, 2016 |
#R1##CL#
Anderson has taken the fight to the clinch.
Anderson tries to pull guard but Conrad won't allow it.
Conrad blocks the elbow strike.
#TD2#
Conrad gets double underhooks and manages to take the fight to the ground. #SUB#
Anderson working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Conrad doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Conrad manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Conrad wants to get up but he can't break Anderson's closed guard. He needs to be careful trying to break the legs open, as he's open to submissions here. #SUB#
Anderson throws his legs up looking to secure a triangle. Oh, that looks pretty tight, I gotta say! Conrad escapes and throws Anderson's legs to the side, diving into side control!
Anderson is not content to let Conrad control the position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#T1#
Anderson takes a nasty elbow to the side of the head.
Anderson is not content to let Conrad control the position.
Conrad controlling from side mount.
Anderson wants to get back to his feet but Conrad drags him back down.#T2#
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Conrad lands some shots froms side control.
Anderson tries to improve position but can't. #SUB2#
Conrad tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Conrad has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
Conrad controlling from side mount.
Conrad is looking to take a break and control but Anderson is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom. #T3##SUB2#
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Conrad wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Anderson, who protects the arm well. #SUB2#
Conrad is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Anderson knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
Anderson tries to get back to half guard but can't.#T4#
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Conrad lands a knee to the body and follows it up with some ground and pound to the head. That will wear Anderson down.
Conrad is maintaining the dominant position - no doubt Anderson will start to get frustrated soon if he's not already.
Conrad working away.
Anderson is looking to work his way out of this bad position but Conrad is controlling him well.
Conrad wants to control but Anderson is keeping him busy. #ES#
Anderson sneaks out the side door and pushes Conrad away - he's back to his feet. The crowd show their appreciation for the escape.
Anderson looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!#CL#
Anderson gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Conrad pressing his opponent against the cage. #TD2#
Conrad pulls guard effortlessly.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Brian Conrad dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
#R2#
Anderson tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Conrad dodges the punch combination from Anderson.
Conrad defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Anderson.
Anderson wants to clinch but Conrad slips to the side#TD2#
and Conrad decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in Anderson's guard.
Conrad won't allow Anderson to get back to his feet.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Anderson is trying to control the position but Conrad postures up.
Conrad must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Conrad is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Conrad pushing down on Anderson's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Conrad trying to control the pace.
Conrad lands with a punch from half guard. #T1##SU2#
Conrad stands, ready to strike. The ref makes him back up and allows Anderson to get to his feet.
Anderson tries for a takedown but Conrad circles away easily
and Conrad counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.#ROC2#
Anderson is rocked!#CUT2#
It looks like Carlos Anderson has been cut.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.#CL2#
Conrad clinches.
Anderson jumps guard but Conrad stands there with Anderson around his waist. Anderson gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Carlos Anderson. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Anderson fails to pull guard.
Conrad tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Conrad jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Anderson walks away with a smile on his face. Conrad gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
Anderson throws a sloppy head kick and Conrad moves out of range easily.
Conrad leaves Anderson with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Conrad will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.#T2##CL2#
Conrad has taken the fight to the clinch.
Conrad has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Conrad wants to break free but Anderson has control.
#TD2#
Conrad drags the fight down to the ground.
Anderson wants to stand but Conrad has a closed guard, so he can't escape.
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as Conrad holds on and takes a little breather.
Anderson wants to pass the guard but Conrad is keeping the position.
Conrad is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Anderson is controlling him. #T3#
Conrad throws a couple of shots from the bottom but they don't land. #SUB2#
Conrad is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Conrad doesn't do any damage with a couple of strikes from the bottom.
Anderson won't allow Conrad to sweep him here.
Anderson trying to control but Conrad is working from the bottom. #REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.#T4#
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.#TD2#
Conrad throws a loose over hand right and dives in with a double leg takedown. Anderson tries to sprawl but it's too late and the fighters hit the mat. Conrad is in Anderson's guard.
Conrad looking to sit in guard and control but Anderson gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. #REVR#
Conrad looking to hit a scissor sweep but Anderson is one step ahead there.
Anderson wants to control from the top but Conrad keeps moving.
Anderson postures up.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Anderson throwing strikes from guard but Conrad blocks nicely.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Brian Conrad showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Carlos Anderson's cut.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. This is the final round!
#R3#
Conrad shoots for a double leg takedown but Anderson sprawls well. He's pushed Conrad's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily. #CL2#
Conrad moves into the clinch.
Anderson tries to circle away but Conrad has him pinned against the cage.#BC2#
Conrad breaks from the clinch.
Anderson moves in looking to clinch but Conrad pushes him off.#CL2#
Conrad closes the distance and clinches.
Anderson wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Conrad has him pressed against the cage.
Anderson tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Conrad avoids it.
Anderson tries for a takedown but Conrad manages to get underhooks.
Conrad is struggling to control the position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#BC#
Anderson breaks the clinch.
#TD2#
Conrad shoots in and gets a takedown into Anderson's guard.
Conrad lands a couple of elbows.#T1#
Conrad slows down the pace of the fight for a moment. He'll need to remain active if he doesn't want to see the fight stood back up.
Anderson keeping moving, preventing Conrad from controlling successfully. #SUB#
Anderson is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Conrad keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Anderson's head.#SUB#
Anderson working for a triangle but Conrad defends it easily.
#SUB2#
Conrad drops back looking for a leg! Anderson is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Anderson manages to kick Conrad off! Conrad jumps back into Anderson's guard. #T2#
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Conrad stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Anderson swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Anderson keeping moving, preventing Conrad from controlling successfully. #SUB2#
Conrad postures up as if he's going to throw some strikes but drops back for an ankle! Anderson is in big trouble! He looks ready to tap! But no, he's escaped and dives on top of Conrad, into his guard. #REVR##T3#
Conrad looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it.
Anderson wants to control from the top but Conrad keeps moving.
Conrad tries to land a sweep but no joy. #T4#
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.#SUB2#
Conrad 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.
Anderson wants to control from the top but Conrad keeps moving.
Conrad is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Conrad pulls Anderson in to control the position.
Anderson is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.#REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.
Carlos Anderson has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Anderson fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Brian Conrad is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.#CL2#
Conrad moves into the clinch.
And that's the end of the fight!
Brian Conrad comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Conrad 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 Winston Alpacca scores the fight 27:30
Judge Peter Branson scores the fight 27:30
Judge Daniel Franklin scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Brian Conrad!
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Event:
Rumble On The Rock:TBA 2
Date: Jun 18, 2016 |
#R1#
Mayhew shoots in for a double leg but Anderson sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.#CL#
Mayhew clinches. #TD#
Mayhew successfully pulls guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Mayhew is trying to control the position but Anderson postures up.
Anderson trying to control the position from guard on top but Mayhew is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #SUB#
Mayhew is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Anderson defends well.
Mayhew trying to punch from his back but it's not doing any damage.
Mayhew is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Mayhew throwing some rather feeble looking strikes off his back.
Mayhew 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.
Anderson lands a couple of digs.#T1#
Anderson tries to free his leg and advance position but Mayhew is retaining full guard.
Anderson throwing strikes from guard but Mayhew blocks nicely.
Anderson slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
Anderson throwing strikes but missing. #SU2#
Anderson decides he's had enough of playing guard and decides to stand. Come on Mayhew, up you get!
We've been informed that Anderson 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.
Anderson shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Mayhew defends it nicely.
Anderson misses with a kick to the body
and Mayhew counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Mayhew scores with a jab to the body.
Mayhew has been working on his boxing with his coaches at Better Than Cozad in the buildup to the fight.
Mayhew fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Anderson avoids it really well and circles away.#T2#
Anderson shoots in for a takedown but Mayhew shows good takedown defense.
Anderson misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Darren Mayhew has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Carlos Anderson.
Anderson thows a leg kick but Mayhew checks it
enabling Mayhew to counter with a crisp jab. #CUT#
It looks like Carlos Anderson has been cut.
Anderson looks to land a combination but Mayhew avoids it well.
Mayhew fails with a takedown attempt.
And Anderson tries to counter it with a takedown but Mayhew pushes his down on his head and steps out.
Anderson takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Anderson misses with an uppercut. Mayhew saw that one coming.
Mayhew attempts a counter takedown but Anderson avoids it well and moves away.
Anderson fails with the takedown
and Mayhew connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
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!
Anderson tries for a takedown but Mayhew circles away easily
and Anderson takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Anderson looks winded!#T3#
Mayhew scores with a crisp jab that stopped Anderson in his tracks.
Mayhew catches Anderson with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!#ROC#
Anderson is rocked!
Anderson tries to clinch but Mayhew is having none of it.
Anderson is still on wobbly legs! Can Mayhew finish him?#CL#
Mayhew forces Anderson back against the cage and clinches.
Anderson seems to have recovered his senses.
Anderson jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Mayhew walks away with a smile on his face. Anderson gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head. #CL#
Mayhew rushes Anderson and presses him up against the cage.#TD#
Mayhew pulls Anderson into guard.
Anderson wants to control from the top but Mayhew keeps moving. #SUB#
Mayhew isolates an arm and boxes in a triangle. Anderson stacks Mayhew on his neck as he steps over and passes to the side. He's now in a much more dominant position where he can look to do some serious damage. Nice move by Anderson!
Mayhew tries to strike but it doesn't land. #T4#
Mayhew is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Mayhew 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.
Mayhew is being controlled here.
Anderson wants to control but Mayhew is keeping him busy. #SUB2#
Anderson wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Mayhew, who protects the arm well. #ES#
Mayhew bucks up and manages to escape back to his feet!
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Darren Mayhew dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Carlos Anderson's cut.
That's time! Mayhew's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
#R2#
Mayhew stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Mayhew wants it to stay on the feet.
Anderson tries for a takedown but Mayhew circles away easily
and Mayhew counters with a straight right hand.
Anderson fails with the takedown
and Mayhew connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Darren Mayhew has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Carlos Anderson.
Mayhew is looking to clinch. #KD#
Mayhew feints and then winds up with a huge right hand that connects perfectly and sends Anderson sprawling to the canvas! Anderson rolls over backwards and springs off the cage and manages to regain his footing - how acrobatic! Oh, he's still wobbly - can Mayhew finish him?!
#CL2#
Anderson has closed the distance and engaged Mayhew in a clinch.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Anderson jumps guard but Mayhew turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.
Mayhew tries to break free but Anderson pushes him back against the cage.
Mayhew tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Mayhew tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Still in the clinch, Mayhew scores with a nice short uppercut.
Anderson tries to score a body lock takedown but Mayhew shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
Anderson keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Mayhew's efforts to push away.#BC2#
Anderson pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Anderson is breathing heavily.#T1#
Mayhew shoots in for a takedown but Anderson shows good takedown defense.
Anderson wants to counter the offense by Mayhew and move into the clinch position.
Anderson throws a sloppy head kick and Mayhew moves out of range easily. #CL#
Mayhew closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Mayhew avoids the elbow strike from Anderson, against the cage.
#BC2#
Anderson's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
A shot to the liver by Mayhew. Beautiful body shot.
Mayhew is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Anderson can do to turn this around?
Anderson shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Mayhew pinned against the cage. Mayhew gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Anderson throws a wild hook but Mayhew just manages to duck under it and - ooooh! Anderson gets nailed by a brutal uppercut which crumples him back against the cage! The referee jumps in - Mayhew raises his hands in celebration and walks away!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:48 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Darren Mayhew!
Darren Mayhew 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:
ROTR: Valo VS Anderson
Date: Jun 10, 2016 |
#R1#
Valo slips a jab and a cross from Anderson.
Anderson takes a shot right to the bread basket.#CL2#
Anderson has Valo up against the cage in a clinch.
Valo working some nice short punches in the clinch.#CUT#
It looks like Carlos Anderson has been cut.
Valo lands a body shot.
Valo softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.#BC#
Valo breaks from the clinch.
Anderson on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Valo. Valo obviously looking to wear him down.
#CL#
Valo has closed the distance and engaged Anderson in a clinch.
Valo working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Valo stalling here - the referee won't stand for too much of that.
Valo definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
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!
Valo will no doubt start fighting again in a minute but for now he's just having a little rest, leaning Anderson up against the cage.
Anderson fails to pull guard.
#T1#
Valo creates a bit of space for himself and rocks Anderson with a big uppercut! Anderson tries to clinch up but Valo pushes him back against the cage and lands another monster strike that crumples Anderson to the mat! Anderson covers up and Valo unloads with more strikes until the referee steps in to end the bout!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:14 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Punches). Tapio Valo!
During a confident post fight interview, Tapio Valo thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.
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Event:
ROTR: Drago Vs Valo
Date: Jun 04, 2016 |
#R1#
Anderson tries to clinch there but Chance circles away.
Chance fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.#CUT#
It looks like Carlos Anderson has been cut.
Anderson shoots in and drives through. Chance sprawls well.
Good standup being displayed there by Chance as he connects with a hook.
The fight stays on the outside here - Anderson looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Anderson tries to clinch up
and Chance counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Chance ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Chance has been working on his boxing with his coaches at Better Than Cozad in the buildup to the fight.
Chance drops Anderson with a huge uppercut! Anderson drops to the floor like a sack of potatoes. Chance is raining down punches and the ref stops the fight! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:40 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Punchers Chance !
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: May 25, 2016 |
#R1#
Paine throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Anderson counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
A punch combination from Paine misses.
Anderson lands a leg kick that knocks Paine off balance momentarily.
Paine takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Paine looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Paine misses with a series of wild punches.
Paine misses with a series of wild punches.
Anderson was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Paine shuffles to his left behind two crisp jabs. Anderson eats them both and turns towards Paine to reposition himself and eats a stinging right hand-left hook combo.#CUT2#
It looks like Carlos Anderson has been cut.
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!
Anderson closes this distance looking for a takedown but Paine circles away.
Paine throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Anderson.
Paine lands a jab followed by a nice looking cross.
Paine throws a right and a left that Anderson avoids nicely.
Paine misses with the combination.
Paine takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
A punch combination from Paine misses.
Paine looks winded!
Paine misses with the combination.
#T1#
Paine throws a wild combination but nothing lands. #TD#
Anderson closes the distance, clinches up and gets a nice trip takedown into side control. Very smooth.
You can see the frustration on Paine's face as Anderson controls the position. #SUB#
Anderson thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead. #SUB#
Anderson is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Paine knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
Paine trying to remain calm as Anderson controls from the top position.#T2#
Anderson tries to move to mount but Paine blocks the move with his legs.
Anderson has knee on belly and moves into mount.
Anderson lands an elbow that was bordering on illegal but the referee lets it go with a warning.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Anderson unloading with bombs!
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Anderson punishing his opponent with strikes.
Anderson in mount throwing good strikes here, bouncing his opponent's head off the canvas.
Anderson tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position. #T3#
Anderson throwing strikes here but Paine is writhing around nicely and avoiding any serious damage.
Anderson misses with a series of strikes from mount. He'll no doubt be working on his ground and pound when he gets back to the gym.
Anderson cracks Paine with a nasty head shot there - the crowd let out an audible gasp there, as the noise reverberated around the arena.
#ROC#
Paine is rocked!
Anderson controlling the position easily from mount.
Paine is still in real trouble! Can Anderson finish him?
Anderson lands with some strikes.
Anderson punishing his opponent with strikes.
Anderson lands a big shot to the head and Paine winces in pain. He's tapped out due to strikes!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:58 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Strikes). Carlos Anderson!
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: May 12, 2016 |
#R1#
Anderson shoots in for a takedown but Gresam shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
An attempted straight right counter from Gresam misses the target.
Gresam darts in looking for a takedown but Anderson gets double underhooks and turns Gresam into the cage. #TD#
Gresam fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. Anderson sprawls well initially but Gresam persists and gets the takedown into half guard.
Gresam is trying to get back to his feet now but his leg is trapped.
Gresam wants to control but Anderson is keeping him busy.
Gresam tries to stand but can't do so whilst Anderson controls his leg.
Gresam throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Gresam blocks the strikes from Anderson.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Gresam works his foot free and advances to mount. #SUB#
Gresam goes for an armbar but Anderson turns quickly into his guard - lovely anticipation from Anderson. #T1#
Anderson lands a couple of elbows.
Anderson won't allow Gresam to sweep him here.
Gresam wants to control but Anderson passes easily into half guard.
Gresam trying to hold on to Anderson's head to control him but Anderson postures up.
Anderson lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
Anderson looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
Gresam trying to hold on to Anderson's head to control him but Anderson postures up.
#T2#
Gresam tries to get to full guard but Anderson has control of the leg.
Anderson missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Gresam pushes Anderson off looking to stand but Anderson dives back in and keeps control.
Gresam is trying to maintain the position but Anderson is very close to passing his half guard.
Gresam tries to kick Anderson off but Anderson keeps his base steady and stays in half guard.
Anderson is working hard to pass the guard. He's done it - he's now in full mount! Trouble for Gresam! #T3#
Anderson lands with some strikes.#SUB2#
Anderson is looking to secure an arm. He's managed it! He's pivoting for an armbar - that looks tight! But Gresam has managed to get out of it and now he's in a dominant position. Nice work from Gresam!
Anderson looking to control.
#SUB2#
Anderson has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Gresam can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Gresam engaging in some classic timewasting tactics. #T4#
Gresam wants to get up but he can't break Anderson's closed guard. He needs to be careful trying to break the legs open, as he's open to submissions here.
Anderson not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Gresam stays in close to Anderson's body and controls the position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!#SUB2#
Anderson is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Gresam is aware though and is defending well.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Carlos Anderson dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
#R2#
Anderson on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Gresam. Gresam obviously looking to wear him down.
Anderson shoots in for a takedown but Gresam shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.#TD#
Excellent takedown into side control there by Gresam.
Anderson regains half guard.#SU#
Gresam decides to stand up.
Ooooh, nice body kick lands from Gresam. Anderson shrugs it off though.
Gresam throws out a powerful jab.#TD#
Gresam fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. Anderson sprawls well initially but Gresam persists and gets the takedown into half guard.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!#SUB#
Gresam is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Still in half guard, Gresam seems content to control.#T1#
Gresam wants to control but Anderson is keeping him busy.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#SUB#
Anderson is defending against the submission attempts here by Gresam.
Carlos Anderson has got the better of the ground game so far.#SUB#
Gresam is looking for a kimura here.
#T2#
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.#SUB2#
Anderson actively working from the bottom here.
Gresam is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
Anderson is doing well to control the position and prevent Gresam from advancing to side control.#T3#
Anderson wants to improve his position but Gresam is controlling well.
Gresam lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
Gresam looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Anderson with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position.
Gresam is trying to control. Anderson wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Anderson is trying to control but can't.
Anderson is trying to avoid being dragged into an even worse position than he's already in but Gresam is staying active.
Anderson wants to get back to full guard.#REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.#T4#
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Anderson misses with a takedown attempt - Gresam sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Carlos Anderson seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Anderson is breathing heavily.
Anderson doesn't succeed with the takedown#KD#
and Gresam counters with a crisp one two that drops Anderson! Gresam 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!
Patrick Gresam has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Carlos Anderson.#TD#
Gresam closes the distance, clinches up and gets a nice trip takedown into side control. Very smooth.
Anderson is still in real trouble! Can Gresam finish him?
Gresam scores with a couple of short elbows.
Gresam controlling from side mount.
Gresam looks up at the clock and then as Anderson takes his cue and looks up at the clock too, Gresam smacks him right in the chops with a big elbow! How rude!
#SU#
Gresam stands up and we're back to a striking position.
Gresam tries to clinch but Anderson is having none of it.
Anderson seems to have recovered his senses.
Gresam tries to clinch but Anderson moves out of range.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Patrick Gresam dominated that second round.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business. This is the final round!
#R3#
Gresam fails with the takedown.#TD#
Gresam looks for a takedown. He's got it. We're now in half guard.
Anderson keeps control of the position for the meantime.
Anderson works his way to full guard. Good work.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Gresam trying to control but Anderson is working from the bottom.
Gresam has decided he wants to stand but the closed guard of Anderson is proving hard to escape from. #T1#
Gresam wants to stand and escape but instead Anderson has hit a sweep and he's now on top in guard. #REVB##SUB#
Anderson got a little sloppy there for a moment and Gresam has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Anderson has managed to get both his arms back between Gresam's legs - danger averted.
Gresam working a defensive guard here.
Gresam looking to sweep here. No luck so far. #T2#
Gresam is trying to keep Anderson in close.
Gresam pulls Anderson in close to prevent any damage.
Anderson throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Gresam controlling Anderson's posture. #REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Anderson shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Gresam but Gresam pushes him off and we're back to square one.#T3##TD#
A momentary lapse in concentration from Anderson enables Gresam to shoot in and score with a neat double leg. Anderson manages to secure a closed guard as the fighters hit the mat.#ES2#
Anderson has managed to wall walk up one of the corner posts to get back to his feet. Gresam is pushing him up against the cage, looking to control the position.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.#TD2#
Anderson gets control of Gresam's arms and successfully pulls guard. Anderson will no doubt be looking for submissions off his back.
Anderson manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Gresam manages to get himself to full guard.
#REVB#
Anderson stops Gresam from standing up.
Gresam scores with a couple of body punches from the bottom.
Gresam not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
#SUB#
Gresam is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Anderson is aware though and is defending well.#T4#
Gresam wants to stand up but Anderson is controlling him.
Anderson trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Anderson postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Anderson is working Gresam over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Anderson throwing strikes but missing.
Anderson missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Anderson throws a big elbow that misses.
Anderson throws an elbow that misses. Gresam uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Anderson's guard. Nice move by Gresam!#REVR#
And that's the end of the fight!
Carlos Anderson comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
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 Winston Alpacca scores the fight 28:29
Judge Daniel Franklin scores the fight 28:29
Judge David Hoff scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Carlos Anderson!
Patrick Gresam spoke after the fight, saying 'We will get this next one! Long live the king!'.
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Event:
ISLAND FC 21
Date: Apr 10, 2016 |
#R1#
Cabaye steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Anderson.#CL2#
Cabaye moves into the clinch.
Anderson wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.#BC2#
Cabaye pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.#KD2#
Cabaye lands a big head kick that sends Anderson tumbling to the mat! Cabaye takes a step backwards and waves Anderson back to his feet - he wants the finish!#ROC2#
Anderson is rocked!#CUT2#
It looks like Carlos Anderson has been cut.#CL2#
Cabaye gets a clinch.
Oh Anderson is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Anderson stalling the fight.
Anderson seems to have got his legs back now.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Anderson creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses. #BC2#
Cabaye 's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Anderson shoots in but Cabaye avoids the takedown attempt easily.#CL2#
Cabaye rushes Anderson and presses him up against the cage.
Cabaye misses with a hook to the ribs.
Anderson jumps guard but Cabaye stands there with Anderson around his waist. Anderson gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Cabaye is defending well against a takedown attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Carlos Anderson. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Cabaye works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
#BC2#
Cabaye pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.#T1##TD#
Cabaye gets caught on his heels momentarily as he allows Anderson to score an easy takedown into full guard.
Anderson prevents Cabaye from getting back to his feet.
Cabaye is looking to stand back up... there's a bit of a scramble and Anderson dives into side control.
Cabaye is trying to buck Anderson off.
Cabaye dodges the ground and pound from Anderson.#SUB#
Anderson is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Cabaye is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now. #ES2#
Cabaye sneaks out the side door and pushes Anderson away - he's back to his feet. The crowd show their appreciation for the escape.
A decent looking body kick lands there for Cabaye .#CL2#
Cabaye rushes Anderson and presses him up 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!
Cabaye lands an elbow that stopped Anderson in his tracks for a moment.
Anderson is trying to pull guard but Cabaye turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.#T2#
Anderson tries to pull guard but Cabaye forces him back to his feet, against the cage.
Cabaye is pressed up against the cage. Anderson has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Cabaye down to the mat. Cabaye avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
Anderson is breathing heavily.#CL2#
Cabaye has closed the distance and engaged Anderson in a clinch.
#BC2#
Cabaye escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Cabaye explodes with a nice body kick and back out of range. Nice work.#CL2#
Cabaye pushes Anderson up against the cage in a clinch.
Anderson tries for a takedown. No joy.
A left hand lands to the body for Cabaye .
Cabaye gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
Cabaye digs a right hand underneath Anderson's ribcage. Anderson let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Cabaye lands a body shot.
Cabaye lands a nice knee to the body.
Cabaye digs a right hand into Anderson's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Anderson's gas tank.
A hook to the body from Cabaye .
#BC2#
Cabaye escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
#KD2#
Cabaye lands a big head kick that sends Anderson tumbling to the mat! Cabaye takes a step backwards and waves Anderson back to his feet - he wants the finish!#T3##CL2#
Cabaye takes the fight into the clinch. #BC2#
Cabaye breaks from the clinch.
#CL2#
Cabaye drives through and clinches with Anderson against the cage.
Cabaye landing some nice looking knees to the body.
Cabaye lands a knee to the body.
#BC2#
Cabaye breaks from the clinch.
Cabaye 's corner calls for a 1, 2 combination and Cabaye duly obliges. #CUT2#
Carlos Anderson's cut is getting worse.#CL2#
Cabaye takes the fight into the clinch.
Cabaye works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Anderson takes a knee to the side of the body.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Cabaye working Anderson over with knees to the body.
Cabaye leaning against his opponent.
#BC2#
Cabaye escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
#T4##CL2#
Cabaye clinches up against the cage.
Anderson misses with some punches.
Cabaye lands a body punch in the clinch.
The referee calls for Cabaye to work.
Nice body punch from Cabaye - that landed with a thud.
Knees in the clinch landing for Cabaye .
Anderson can't get the takedown.
Anderson takes an elbow to the forehead.
Cabaye throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Cabaye lands an elbow that stopped Anderson in his tracks for a moment.
Nice elbow from Cabaye .
Cabaye lands a body punch in the clinch.
Cabaye crunches a lovely knee into Anderson's ribcage.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Alex Cabaye dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Carlos Anderson's cut.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
#R2#
Anderson walks forward, straight into a front kick from Cabaye .#CL2#
Cabaye gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.#BC2#
Cabaye escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Anderson swats away the attempt to clinch by Cabaye .
Whack! Cabaye lands a heavy head kick that drops Anderson. The ref tackles Cabaye to stop the fight - a great save by the referee because Anderson was done.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:23 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Head Kick). Alex Cabaye !
Alex Cabaye was full of energy after the big win and talked about how he thinks he can do big things in this sport. The crowd were appreciative of his determination to succeed.
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Mar 18, 2016 |
#R1##TD2#
Anderson shoots in looking for a single leg takedown. Simpson is trying to defend but Anderson finishes it well and ends up in half guard. Let's see if he can advance position further.#ES#
Simpson has managed to escape just enough to sneak back to his feet but Anderson is on him like a limpet, forcing Simpson back against the cage.
The fighters are pressed against the cage, as the pace of the fight slows.
Anderson is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.#BC#
Simpson breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Anderson tries to clinch up but Simpson circles away and keeps his distance.
Simpson throws a big counter combination but Anderson scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage.
Anderson fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Carlos Anderson seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Anderson misses with a double jab
#TD#
and Simpson counters with a single leg into guard. Anderson didn't expect that.
Anderson is looking to stand back up... there's a bit of a scramble and Simpson dives into side control.
#T1##REVB#
You can see the frustration on Anderson's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Anderson is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Simpson knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Anderson on the ground.
The referee tells the fighters to keep busy.#T2#
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Simpson's ground tactics aren't going to win him many fans. Let's hope he's got fireworks for us if he gets back to his feet because he's not doing much on the ground.
Anderson struggling a bit here.
Anderson is trying to work for a sweep but Simpson has mounted him!
Simpson controlling the pace for now.
Simpson prevents Anderson from getting the reversal.#T3#
Simpson controlling from the full mount.
Further stalling from Simpson.
Simpson can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Anderson is looking to escape. #T4#
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Simpson looking to control and managing it successfully.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Anderson is desperately trying to improve his position but Simpson has a good base and remains in mount.
Simpson controlling his opponent.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Simpson continues to stall.
Simpson trying to control but Anderson is having none of it.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Jeff Simpson dominated that round.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.
#R2#
Anderson misses with a takedown #CL#
and Simpson counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by Simpson.
Anderson tries to throw a body punch but Simpson avoids it by throwing Anderson back against the cage.
Simpson is working Anderson over against the cage.
Our sources have told us that Simpson has been working on his knees in the buildup to the fight.
Anderson is trying to drag Simpson to the mat but Simpson just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.#BC#
Simpson pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Anderson shoots in for a takedown but Simpson shows good takedown defense.
Simpson thinks about countering with a head kick.
Jeff Simpson has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Carlos Anderson.
Anderson is trying hard to land a takedown here. Simpson sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Simpson keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Simpson changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.#T1#
Anderson tries to score a power double leg takedown but Simpson sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Anderson somewhat.
Anderson is breathing heavily.
Anderson changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Simpson tries to avoid it but Anderson manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Simpson to the ground. Simpson escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Anderson misses with a takedown #KD#
and Simpson counters with a right hand that sends Anderson tumbling to the canvas! Can Simpson finish him? He dives into Anderson's guard looking to do just that!#ROC#
Anderson is rocked!#CUT#
It looks like Carlos Anderson has been cut.
Simpson sitting in guard here, content to control.
Anderson is still in real trouble! Can Simpson finish him?#T2##SUB2#
Simpson avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Simpson passes Anderson's left leg - he's now in half guard.
Simpson is pressing down on Anderson's thigh, looking to free his foot. Anderson is holding on for now.
Anderson seems to have recovered his senses.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Simpson content to control rather than advance. #T3#
Anderson won't allow Simpson to pass to mount.
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Simpson in particular looking to stall.
Simpson wants to lay and pray for a moment but Anderson keeps working.
Simpson not doing much here.
The referee wants the fighters to be more active or he's going to reset them on the feet.#T4#
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.
Anderson is looking for a sweep. Simpson is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.#REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Anderson tries to clinch there but Simpson circles away.
As Anderson looks to move away, Simpson throws a big counter combo but Anderson just gets out of the way.
Anderson shoots in looking for a takedown. Simpson tries to sprawl out of it but Anderson keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Simpson manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Simpson changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Simpson swats away the attempt to clinch by Anderson.
Simpson went nuts there looking for a big combo counter but none of the flurry connected.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Jeff Simpson dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Carlos Anderson's cut.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! This is the final round!
#R3#
Anderson fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Anderson will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Jeff Simpson is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Anderson fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Simpson tries to counter by moving into the clinch but Anderson manages to circle out of the way.
Anderson shoots in but doesn't get the takedown #TD#
and Simpson decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in Anderson's guard.
Jeff Simpson has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Carlos Anderson.
Simpson controls from within his opponent's guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
More hug and hope from Simpson.
Anderson takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.#T1##SUB2#
Anderson working for submissions but it's allowed Simpson to get to half guard.
Simpson is working hard to pass the guard. He's done it - he's now in full mount! Trouble for Anderson!
Simpson tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position. #T2#
Anderson tries to lock up and control but Simpson gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Simpson is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Anderson can do to turn this around?
Simpson tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
Simpson trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Anderson slips a leg in and gets back to half guard.#T3#
Simpson is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.
The referee looks like he's ready to step in and stand the fighters back up.
Anderson trying to hold on to Simpson's head to control him but Simpson postures up.
#REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.#T4#
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Anderson throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle. #CL2#
Anderson instigates a clinch.
Simpson lands an elbow just above Anderson 's eye.
Knees in the clinch landing for Simpson.
Simpson managing to block the knees to the body from Anderson.
Carlos Anderson has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Anderson throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Simpson blocks it with crossed arms. #BC#
Simpson's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Simpson showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Anderson.
Simpson tries to counter by moving into the clinch but Anderson manages to circle out of the way.
And that's the end of the fight!
Jeff Simpson showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Simpson has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Winston Alpacca scores the fight 30:26
Judge Bart Greer scores the fight 30:26
Judge Dirk Anderson scores the fight 30:26
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Jeff Simpson!
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Mar 13, 2016 |
#R1#
Herman displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Anderson.
Herman throws out a counter right but Anderson avoids it with no problem.#TD#
Anderson feints and as Herman raises his hands in defense, Anderson changes levels and drives through with a takedown into guard.#ES2#
Herman is edging up against the cage. He's using the cage to get back to his feet. Nice work there - the fighters are clinched.
Herman goes for a takedown attempt but Anderson pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
Herman fails with the takedown.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#CL#
Anderson moves into the clinch.
Anderson tries to score a body lock takedown but Herman shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
Herman stalling in the clinch.
Anderson drops down looking for an ankle pick but Herman pulls his leg out and moves away.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Carlos Anderson. That's going to take a lot out of him.#T1#
Anderson wants to clinch up but Herman keeps it at a distance.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Anderson, as that shot connected.
#TD2#
Herman drops down and drives through with a powerful takedown into guard.
Herman controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
Anderson has Herman pulled in close to control his posture.
Herman scoring with punches to the head and body.
Herman controlling from the top position.
It looks like Herman might be adopting somewhat of a lay and pray gameplan here, which I'm sure won't go down too well with the paying fans in attendance... Or the ring announcers come to think of it.#T2#
Herman postures up.
Herman not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
Anderson is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Herman stays in close to Anderson's body and controls the position.
Anderson is trying to keep Herman in close.
Herman controlling from the top position. #T3#
Anderson looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Herman slows down the pace of the fight for a moment. He'll need to remain active if he doesn't want to see the fight stood back up. #REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
We've been informed that Herman has been working hard on his conditioning in the buildup to the fight.#CL#
Anderson closes the distance and pushes Herman back into the cage.#BC#
Anderson's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Anderson stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Anderson wants it to stay on the feet.#TD2#
Herman decides to change it up a bit and drives through with a nice takedown into half guard.
Anderson is trying to control but can't.
Anderson blocking the ground and pound attempt from Herman. #T4#
Herman throwing shots but Anderson is blocking nicely.
Anderson is looking for a sweep. Herman is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Herman lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt. #SU2#
Herman decides to stand up and try his luck on the feet.
Anderson throws a two punch combo that lands nicely.
#TD2#
Herman shoots in for a takedown and gets it.
Anderson is breathing heavily.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Herman seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Walter Herman 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#
Good standup being displayed there by Anderson as he connects with a hook.#TD#
Anderson gets a takedown into half guard.
Anderson thows a huge punch but Herman dodges it nicely.
#SU#
Anderson decides he's had enough of the ground and stands up.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#CL#
Anderson instigates a clinch.
Herman avoiding damage as Anderson throws knees to the body.
Herman is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Anderson pulls him back up using the underhooks. #T1#
Herman tries to break free but Anderson pushes him back against the cage.
Anderson tries to pull guard but Herman holds him up against the cage and eventually Anderson drops back down to his feet.
Anderson wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Herman has him pressed against the cage.
Anderson prevents the takedown attempt.
#BC#
Anderson escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Herman fails to land the takedown.
Carlos Anderson has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Walter Herman.#TD2#
Herman shoots in and scores a nice double leg takedown into half guard.
Anderson moves into full guard.
#T2#
Herman trying to control the position from guard on top but Anderson is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #ES#
Anderson has managed to wall walk up one of the corner posts to get back to his feet. Herman is pushing him up against the cage, looking to control the position.#BC#
Anderson escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
#TD2#
Anderson gets taken down but at least he's managed to land in guard.
Herman is standing up over Anderson. Anderson looks to escape but Herman dives into side control.
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!#REVR#
Walter Herman has got the better of the ground game so far.
Herman trying to control the action but Anderson is working from the bottom. #T3#
Check out the look on Herman's face as he threw that strike - that's one determined fighter!
Anderson is letting Herman control him for a moment.
Anderson is trying to improve his position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#SUB2#
Herman swings around for an armbar but Anderson sees it coming a mile off and turns beautifully into Herman's guard.#T4#
Herman tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Herman wants to stand but Anderson is controlling the position.
Anderson content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
Anderson works over Herman with some ground and pound from guard.
Herman tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Anderson cracks Herman with a solid left hand.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Anderson stays in close to Herman's body and controls the position.
Anderson wants to control from the top but Herman keeps moving.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Carlos Anderson dominated that second round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! This is the final round!
#R3#
Anderson shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Herman as he avoids it easily.
Herman misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Anderson avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Anderson half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.#TD2#
Herman feints and as Anderson raises his hands in defense, Herman changes levels and drives through with a takedown into guard.#SUB#
Anderson had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Herman defends it easily.
Anderson throws a couple of shots from the bottom but they don't land.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Herman is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
Anderson wants to sweep but no luck. #T1#
Herman trying to control the position from guard on top but Anderson is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Anderson controls Herman momentarily but Herman frees himself.
Herman loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Anderson will have to put a bit more behind his punches if he's going to do any damage from this position.
#REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.
Anderson tries to close the distance and clinch but Herman swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Herman circles away from the clinch attempt.
Anderson tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.#TD2#
Herman is looking for a takedown here. He's shot in and has managed to get it, finishing up in Anderson's half guard.#T2#
Herman working the head and body with strikes.
Herman content to sit in half guard and control for a moment. #SUB#
Anderson looking for submissions off his back.
Herman slows the pace down in half guard. #T3#
Herman seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Anderson does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Herman keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.
The referee is asking the fighters to pick up the pace.
Anderson wants to get back to his feet.
#REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Herman shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Anderson sprawls well. Anderson wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Herman gets slowly back to his feet.#TD2#
Anderson gets caught on his heels momentarily as he allows Herman to score an easy takedown into full guard.#T4#
Herman looking to pass the guard. #SUB#
Anderson looking for a guillotine here but Herman defends easily.
#SUB#
Anderson working away from the bottom but not quite defensive enough there because Herman has passed into half guard!
And that's the end of the fight!
Walter Herman comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Herman has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Sandra Marshall scores the fight 28:29
Judge Dirk Anderson scores the fight 29:28
Judge Michael Johnstone scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by split decision... Walter Herman!
Walter Herman was full of energy after the big win and talked about how he thinks he can do big things in this sport. The crowd were appreciative of his determination to succeed.
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