Play by Play - Fighter's Fight Commentary

Event: MFC - 104
Date: Sep 10, 2025

#R1#
Anderson swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Anderson is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Oyama.
Oyama looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Anderson takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Oyama swings for the body but Anderson moves out of range. #CL#
Anderson closes the distance and clinches.
Oyama is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Anderson leaning against his opponent. #TD#
Anderson turns his back and goes for a hip toss. It's a bit messy but it gets the job done and Anderson manages to end up in side control.
Oyama wants to get back to his feet but Anderson is dominant here and he's now got Oyama's back!
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB#
Anderson is looking to finish the fight by rear naked choke. Oyama knows exactly what he's got planned though, so he's defending well. Maybe a few strikes would soften Oyama for a finish.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Oyama is trying to stand back up. #T1##SUB#
Anderson looking to finish the fight with a rear naked choke. Oyama is controlling Anderson 's left arm and he spins nicely into guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Anderson wants to sweep here but Oyama controlling him for the moment. #T2#
Oyama has decided he wants to stand but the closed guard of Anderson is proving hard to escape from. #SUB#
Anderson throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Oyama wanted to stand there but Anderson had control of the position. #T3#
Anderson wants to stand but Oyama is controlling the position.
Oyama wanted to stand there but Anderson had control of the position. #SU2#
Oyama gets to his feet - Anderson follows without any prompting.
Oyama scores with a nice strike.
Anderson keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Oyama.
Oyama is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Anderson looks to score with a jab to the body but Oyama is just out of range.#TD#
Anderson drives through with a really nice takedown into side control.#ES2#
Oyama sneaks out the side door and pushes Anderson away - he's back to his feet. The crowd show their appreciation for the escape.#T4#
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Anderson throws a lazy uppercut
and Oyama counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Oyama works the jab nicely.
Anderson throws a right hand that misses
and Oyama counters with a stiff right hand.
Anderson defending well as Oyama loads up on a big left hand.
Oyama lands with a nice body punch.
Oyama stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.#CL#
Anderson gets a clinch.
Oyama wants to get back to striking at distance but Anderson won't allow it. #BC2#
Oyama breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Masutatsu Oyama 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#
Oyama throws out a powerful jab.
Anderson keeps the fight on the outside.
Oyama 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.
Anderson dodges the punch combination from Oyama. #CL2#
Oyama pushes Anderson up against the cage in a clinch.#BC2#
Oyama breaks the clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Anderson moves in looking to clinch but Oyama pushes him off.
Anderson lands the left hand.
Oyama tries to clinch but Anderson is having none of it.
Anderson takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing. #T1##TD#
Anderson is looking for a takedown here. He's shot in and has managed to get it, finishing up in Oyama's half guard.
Oyama wants to get back to his feet.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#SUB#
Oyama is defending against the submission attempts here by Anderson.
Oyama pushes Anderson off looking to stand but Anderson dives back in and keeps control. #T2#
Oyama keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
The referee must be thinking about standing these guys back up.
Anderson wants to take a breather but Oyama is having none of it. #REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Oyama scores with a hook to the body. Anderson takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Oyama misses with a straight left.
Oyama's corner calls for a 1-2. Oyama obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Oyama keeps the fight on the outside.
The fighters circle momentarily. Oyama darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Oyama.
Oyama sizes up Anderson with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Oyama jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent. #ROC2#Anderson is rocked!#T3#
Anderson looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Oh Anderson is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Nice shot lands for Oyama.
Anderson takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Oyama throws a hook but Anderson avoids it easily.#TD#
Anderson shoots in and gets a takedown into half guard. Anderson showed some decent athleticism there.
Anderson prevents Oyama from standing back up.
Anderson seems to have got his legs back now.#T4#
Anderson trying to mount his opponent but Oyama defends it.
Oyama wants to get back to his feet.
Oyama is refusing to be controlled, as Anderson sits in half guard.
Oyama wants to get back to his feet.
The referee wants the fighters to be more active or he's going to reset them on the feet.#REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Oyama throws a shot to the body.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Masutatsu Oyama showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business. And we move into the final round!#R3#
Nice cross by Anderson.
Oyama tests Anderson's chin there with a solid looking shot.#CL2#
Oyama darts in and clinches Anderson up against the cage.
Oyama has had enough of the clinch but Anderson keeps him there for the moment.
Oyama is trying to break free.
Anderson is stalling here. The referee will be looking to step in if he doesn't pick up the pace. #BC2#
Oyama escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Anderson looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
A left lands for Oyama.
Oyama lands with a cross.
Sparky Anderson is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Oyama moves away from the strike by Anderson.
A little jabbing left from Oyama on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.#T1#
Oyama cracks Anderson with a right hand to the side of the head.
Oyama cracks a nice hook into Anderson's ribs.
Anderson lands with a good body shot.
Anderson looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Anderson takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Oyama steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Anderson.
Oyama is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Oyama changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.#T2#
Oyama's jab looks to have found its range, popping Anderson under the eye.#CL2#
Oyama has taken the fight to the clinch.
Anderson tries to throw a body punch but Oyama avoids it by throwing Anderson back against the cage. #BC2#
Oyama breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Anderson paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Oyama scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Anderson doesn't seem bothered though.
Anderson slips a straight right by Oyama.
Nice jab there from Oyama.
Oyama has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Anderson takes one to the side of the head.
Oyama fails with an attempt to clinch.
Anderson looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
Anderson takes one to the chin there.#CL2#
Oyama moves into range and clinches up with Anderson.#T3##BC#
Anderson breaks from the clinch.
Masutatsu Oyama seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Anderson misses with a combination
and Oyama counters with a nice uppercut.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Anderson fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Oyama manages to avoid it.#KD2#
Oyama 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 Oyama finish him?!
Oyama throws a hook but Anderson avoids it easily.
Nice defenses there by Anderson.
Oyama lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Anderson tries to grapple but his opponent circles
and Oyama rattles Anderson with a well-timed uppercut counter. - Anderson tries to back away and recover but his hands are down low and he gets tagged again, sending him stumbling down to the canvas. Oyama dives in after him and quickly finishes the job with a trio of brutal punches, leaving Anderson stiff and motionless on the mat!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:54 of round 3, we have a winner by way of KO (Strikes). Masutatsu Oyama!

Event: MFC 101
Date: Aug 30, 2025

#R1#
Shima cracks Anderson with a good jab.
Shima shoots and misses
and Anderson counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head. #CL#
Anderson moves into range and clinches up with Shima.
Anderson wants a takedown but no success here.
Shima lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Anderson is looking for a takedown.
Anderson being controlled against the cage.
Shima is stalling here. The referee will be looking to step in if he doesn't pick up the pace.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Shima makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Shima swings away with an uppercut that misses. #T1#
Shima softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Shima scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Shima tries a body shot but Anderson blocks it.
Shima scores with a shoulder strike.
Shima lands a shoulder strike.
Anderson wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Shima stalling in the clinch.
Shima keeps control of Anderson as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Some stalling of biblical proportions here from Shima.#TD#
Anderson tightens his grip and picks Shima up, before dumping him to the ground. Shima manages to land in guard.
Anderson trying to control the position from guard on top but Shima is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #T2#
Shima 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.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Anderson trying to control but Shima is working from the bottom.
Shima wants to sweep here but Anderson controlling him for the moment.
Anderson loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry. #T3#
Anderson wants to pass the guard but Shima is keeping the position.#REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up.
A slow jab from Anderson misses its intended target. #CL2#
Anderson gets tackled into the cage by Shima. Shima maintains the clinch.
Shima pushes Anderson back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Anderson taking a breather.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Shima.
Anderson has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Shima avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Sparky Anderson. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Shima swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Shima stalling the fight.
Anderson is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.#T4#
Shima softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Anderson has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Shima works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Anderson softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Shima avoiding damage.
Shima stalling against the cage.
Anderson blocks an uppercut.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Anderson is looking to control Shima's arms but Shima gets an underhook and turns him. Now Anderson has his back to the cage.
Shima lands a left hand that snaps the head of Anderson backwards.
A head punch on the inside from Shima fails to land.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Tetsuo Shima dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!#R2##CL2#
Shima gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Shima swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Shima lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards. #TD#
Anderson tightens his grip and picks Shima up, before dumping him to the ground. Shima manages to land in guard.
Shima 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.
Shima looks like he's trying to stand up.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Anderson is looking to advance position but Shima won't allow it.
Shima keeping control of the position. #T1#
Anderson seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Shima does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back. #SUB#
Shima is defending against the submission attempts here by Anderson. #SUB#
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. #T2#
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.
Shima is staying active underneath Anderson, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Shima can do anything to dispel that myth.
Shima tries to get to full guard but Anderson has control of the leg.
Shima is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
It looks like the ref is thinking about a standup.
Anderson keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.#REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Tetsuo Shima is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.#T3##TD2#
Shima manages to get an easy takedown there - catching Anderson on his heels. He'll look to pass Anderson's guard now, I'm sure.#ES#
Anderson manages to escape and get back to his feet.
Shima jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Anderson gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Shima looks to land a left hand but Anderson moved out of range nicely.
Anderson seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter.
Shima has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Shima wants to clinch but Anderson slips to the side
and Anderson cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Shima steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Anderson.
Tetsuo Shima seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Anderson thuds a left hand into Shima's body.
Shima tries to clinch up but Anderson circles away and keeps his distance.#T4#
Nice body punch from Shima.
Shima swinging wildly here.
Anderson fails with a takedown attempt.
Anderson misses with a double jab
enabling Shima to counter with a crisp jab.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Anderson shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it. #CL2#
Shima has closed the distance and engaged Anderson in a clinch.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

A close second round but Tetsuo Shima will probably get the nod - 10:9.
That's time! Back to the action!#R3##CL2#
Shima forces Anderson back against the cage and clinches.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Anderson as Shima tries to tie him up.
The pace really dropping off here, momentarily.
Anderson lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Stalling in the clinch from Shima.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Anderson is trying to break the clinch but Shima has him pressed against the cage.
A short body shot lands from Shima as the two fighters clinch.
Shima tries to stall but Anderson uses the opportunity to gain a better position. #T1#
Shima lands with a short shot to the head.
Shima is stalling here. The referee will be looking to step in if he doesn't pick up the pace.
Shima misses with a hook to the ribs.
Come on Anderson - let's have some action - none of this stalling nonsense.
Shima tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Shima dictating the pace here, as the fighters clinch against the cage.
Shima throws a punch but it's blocked by Anderson.
Shima slows down the pace here. #T2#
The ref breaks the fighters up, due to lack of action by Tetsuo Shima.
Shima misses with a combination
and Anderson counters with a left and a right that stings Shima.
Anderson throws a left and a right that both miss
and Shima counters with a straight right hand.
Anderson keeps the fight on the outside.
Shima throws a body punch but Anderson moves out of range.
Shima finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Shima thows a left - swing and a miss!
It looked like Anderson wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Anderson doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
A jab from Anderson misses.
Shima throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Anderson.
Anderson pulls out of a head kick attempt. #T3##CL2#
Shima moves into range and clinches up with Anderson.
Anderson looking for a takedown.
Anderson looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Anderson taking a breather.
A bit of stalling here from Anderson.
Anderson tries for a takedown but Shima manages to get underhooks.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Shima creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Shima pushes Anderson back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Shima stalling.
Shima misses with a hook from the clinch. #T4#
Shima stalling here - the referee won't stand for too much of that.
Shima working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Shima stalls.
Shima lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Shima prevents the takedown attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Sparky Anderson. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Shima has Anderson pressed against the cage.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Anderson's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Come on Shima - let's have some action - none of this stalling nonsense.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Tetsuo Shima really 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.#R4#
Anderson circles away from the clinch attempt.
Tetsuo Shima seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Anderson throws a right hand that Shima ducks under and follows up with a left that Shima also avoids with ease.
It seemed like Shima was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Shima scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Anderson bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Shima's head.
Sparky Anderson is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Anderson closes the distance looking to clinch
enabling Shima to counter with a crisp jab.
A combination from Shima does no damage.
Anderson appears to be looking for a big counter.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#CL2#
Shima moves into the clinch.
Shima's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Shima is defending well against a takedown attempt.#T1#
Anderson changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Shima fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Shima misses with a series of wild punches.
Anderson fails with the takedown.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Sparky Anderson. That's going to take a lot out of him.
A punch combination from Shima misses.
Anderson connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Shima thows a left - swing and a miss!
Anderson tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Shima was well out of range. Poor timing from Anderson.
Anderson moves out of range as Shima strikes.
As Shima looks to move away, Anderson throws a big counter combo but Shima just gets out of the way.
Shima slips a jab from Anderson.#T2#
Shima misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Anderson looks to land a combination but Shima avoids it well.
Some wild striking there from Anderson.
Despite the aggression on Shima's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter.
It's got to the stage where if one of these guys blows hard enough, the other might fall over.
Shima scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.#CL2#
Shima moves into range and clinches up with Anderson.
Shima misses with a short punch on the inside.
Shima is clearly stalling here... Pick up the pace son.
Shima stalling in the clinch. #T3#
Anderson is trying to push Shima away but Shima has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
Anderson is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Shima gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
Anderson trying to stall but Shima improves his position.
Some stalling of biblical proportions here from Shima.
Anderson is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Shima gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
Shima content to slow the pace in the clinch.
Shima misses with a hook from the clinch.
Shima is clearly stalling here... Pick up the pace son. #T4#
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Anderson misses with a shot to the kidneys.
A short right from Shima.
Shima scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Shima lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Anderson.
Anderson goes for a takedown attempt but Shima pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
Anderson circles away from the clinch attempt.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.#CL2#
Shima clinches with his opponent.
A shot in the inside from Shima.
Shima keeps control of Anderson as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Tetsuo Shima dominated that fourth round.
That's time! Back to the action! Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!#R5#
Shima will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Anderson jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Shima throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Anderson scores to the head and body with a nice combination!
Shima closes the distance looking to clinch
and Anderson counters with a straight right hand.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Shima misses with a wild body shot.
Anderson dodges the punch combination from Shima.
As Shima looks to move away, Anderson throws a big counter combo but Shima just gets out of the way.#T1#
Anderson throws an overhand right that lands on Shima's shoulder, as Shima tries to avoid the shot.
Some wild striking there from Shima.
Anderson rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Shima moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
A nice side step and Shima releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
Nice shot lands for Shima.
Shima avoids the body shot from Anderson.
Anderson uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Shima.
Anderson misses with a hook.
Anderson steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Shima.
Shima tries to clinch but Anderson is having none of it. #T2#
A punch combination from Anderson misses.
Nice shot lands for Anderson.
Shima blocks a jab.
Both of our modern day gladiators look out of it here - a gruelling 5 rounds of action taking it's toll on them, no doubt.
Shima falls off balance throwing a combination
and Anderson counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Shima takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Shima defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Anderson.
Anderson moves forwards but Shima connects with a nice, crisp jab.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!#CL2#
Shima instigates a clinch.
Shima displaying some good clinch control by pressing Anderson up against the cage.#T3#
The fighters are pressed against the cage, as the pace of the fight slows.
A bit of stalling here from Anderson.
Shima lands a shot to the body.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
Anderson tries to score a body lock takedown but Shima shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
Shima misses with a hook to the ribs. #T4#
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Shima throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Shima lands a right hand that snaps the head of Anderson backwards.
Anderson content to slow the pace in the clinch.
Sparky Anderson has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Shima lands a body punch in the clinch.
Anderson's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Shima prevents a takedown attempt there.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Sparky Anderson. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Shima stalling here - the referee won't stand for too much of that.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Shima pushes Anderson back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Tetsuo Shima is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Tetsuo Shima seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Anderson's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!

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

Ladies and gentlemen, after 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Jorge Garcia scores the fight 45:50
Judge Chad Campbell scores the fight 45:50
Judge Joseph Jones scores the fight 45:50

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Tetsuo Shima!
Tetsuo Shima is the new middleweight champion!
Post fight, Tetsuo Shima took to the microphone: 'Thanks for the chance to become champion, it feels great ,looking forward to my first defense.'.

Event: MFC - 100
Date: Aug 23, 2025

#R1#
Anderson gets off balance looking for a body kick
letting Vieira counter with a right hand.
Vieira steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Anderson.#TD#
Anderson feints and as Vieira raises his hands in defense, Anderson changes levels and drives through with a takedown into guard.#SUB2#
Vieira looks to be working for a triangle here. Oh, it looks like he might have it! Anderson has picked Vieira up and slammed him! Vieira can't keep hold of the triangle and Anderson manages to pass to side control!
Anderson wants to lay and pray for a moment but Vieira keeps working. #SUB#
Anderson is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Vieira is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Vieira sneaks a leg under to get back to half guard.#T1#
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Anderson lands a nice short elbow.#SUB2#
Vieira looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Anderson throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Anderson missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Anderson tries to pass the half guard into mount. Vieira knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt. #SUB2#
Vieira actively working from the bottom here.#SUB#
Anderson is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg. #T2#
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.#SUB2#
Vieira looking for submissions off his back.#SUB2#
Vieira looking for submissions off his back.#SUB2#
Vieira looking for a kimura from the bottom but Anderson passes into side control!
Anderson passes to full mount! That's big trouble for Vieira! #T3#
Poor strikes thrown by Anderson there. More accuracy and less frantic strikes would help! #SUB#
Anderson jumps to the side looking to secure the arm triangle…. Ooooh, that looks tight… Vieira is gargling but he's managed to escape! Nice work there by Vieira and Anderson has given up the dominant position trying to land that submission.
Vieira sneaks back into half guard.#SUB#
Anderson is working for a submission of some sort. #SUB2#
Vieira looking for submissions from an awkward position here.#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 pass the guard but Vieira defending well.
Vieira works his way to full guard. Good work.#SUB2#
Vieira has an active guard here but Anderson has managed to pass into half guard. #SUB2#
Vieira actively working from the bottom here.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Anderson trying to control from half guard but Vieira is working away.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Sparky Anderson dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!#R2##CL#
Anderson gets in close and instigates a clinch. #TD#
Anderson has Vieira pressed up against the cage. He's trying to work for a single leg takedown. Anderson pulls back from the cage and twists to the side, sending Vieira tumbling to the mat - Anderson dives into Vieira's guard.
Vieira keeping full guard, as Anderson tries to pass.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Anderson trying to control the position from guard on top but Vieira is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Vieira working a defensive guard here. #T1#
Anderson wants to control from the top but Vieira keeps moving.
Anderson tries to free his leg and advance position but Vieira is retaining full guard.
If this pace continues, the referee will definitely step in and force a standup.
Anderson passes into half guard. #SUB2#
Vieira looking for submissions from an awkward position here.#T2#
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.#SUB#
Vieira is defending against the submission attempts here by Anderson. #SUB2#
Vieira looking for submissions off his back.
Anderson is looking to take a break and control but Vieira is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Vieira taking some punishment here, with Anderson in his half guard. #T3#
Anderson looking to pass the half guard. Not this time. #SUB2#
Vieira looking for a kimura from the bottom but Anderson passes into side control!
Vieira manages to get back to half guard.#SUB#
Anderson is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Vieira is just riding it out for now. Anderson eventually gives up the hold.
Anderson wants to take a breather but Vieira is having none of it. #T4#
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Anderson is pressing down on Vieira's thigh, looking to free his foot. Vieira is holding on for now.
Vieira wants to control but Anderson is keeping busy and won't allow it. #REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.#TD#
Anderson gets a double leg takedown into Vieira's guard.#SUB2#
Vieira looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar. #SUB2#
Vieira has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Anderson can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Anderson is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Sparky Anderson dominated that second round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! This is the final round!#R3#
Anderson finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Vieira now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
Sloppy strikes from Anderson. Those never looked like landing.
Vieira tries to counter with a clinch but Anderson shakes him off and moves away.
Anderson throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air. #TD#
Excellent takedown into side control there by Anderson.
Vieira avoids any damage from the ground and pound of Anderson.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
You can see the frustration on Vieira's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Vieira regains half guard.#T1#
Anderson is thwarting Vieira's attempts to control the position.#SUB2#
Vieira is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Anderson pulls his head out easily.
Anderson trying to control from half guard but Vieira is working away. #SUB2#
Vieira looking for submissions off his back.
Anderson wants to pass to mount but Vieira is defending the position. #T2#
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.#SUB2#
Vieira looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.#SUB2#
Vieira looking for submissions off his back.#SUB#
Anderson is working for a kimura but Vieira is defending it quite comfortably. #SUB2#
Vieira actively working from the bottom here.#T3#
Vieira is trying to get back to full guard.#SUB#
Anderson is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg. #SUB2#
Vieira looking for submissions from an awkward position here.#T4#
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Vieira trying to control from the bottom. #REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Anderson misses with a combination #KD2#
and Vieira lands a stunning uppercut that sends Anderson to the mat! #ROC2#Anderson is rocked!
Anderson tries to get to full guard but Vieira has control of the leg.
Vieira is trying to control. Anderson wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Sparky Anderson is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!#SUB2#
Vieira seems to be trying to get a kimura but instead Anderson has recovered full guard.
Eli Vieira has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Vieira throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.

And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Eli Vieira.
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 John Roberts scores the fight 29:28
Judge David Schapiro scores the fight 29:28
Judge Russell Pearce scores the fight 29:28

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Sparky Anderson!
Sparky Anderson took some time post fight to say the following; 'It's great to be the new champion, thanks to all my team around me'.

Event: MFC - 97
Date: Aug 14, 2025

#R1#
Miyamoto misses with a double jab
and Miyamoto takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Anderson throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Miyamoto counters with a series of strikes. Anderson will be more careful next time no doubt. #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.
Miyamoto is looking to stand back up but Anderson counters by passing into half guard. Oops... bit sloppy there by Miyamoto. #REVB#
Anderson looking to pass the half guard. Not this time. #SUB#
Anderson is working for a submission here. He's got hold of the far side arm and he's looking for a kimura. He's cranking on the arm and he's got it! Miyamoto is tapping out! Ouch, that looked like it hurt!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:51 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Sparky Anderson!
In his post fight interview, Sparky Anderson gave a big smile as he said 'It's great to be the new champion, thanks to all my team around me'.

Event: MFC - 95
Date: Aug 02, 2025

#R1#
A swing and a miss from Kidd.
Anderson closes the distance and clinches up with Kidd, looking for a takedown. Anderson pushes Kidd against the cage but Kidd circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Kidd misses the shot to the body.
Kidd fails to land with a series of punches.
Anderson throws a lazy right hand but Kidd sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Kidd scores with a hook to the body. Anderson takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
William Kidd seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Sloppy strikes from Kidd. Those never looked like landing.
Anderson falls off balance throwing a combination
and Kidd counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Anderson misses with a takedown
and Kidd counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Anderson looks for a takedown but Kidd sprawls well.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Sparky Anderson. That's going to take a lot out of him.#T1#
Left hook, right uppercut from Kidd.
Anderson misses with a body shot.
Anderson on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Kidd scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Kidd thuds a left hand into Anderson's body.
Kidd rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Anderson moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
William Kidd is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Anderson dives in for a single leg takedown but Kidd sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.#BC2#
Kidd manages to break the clinch.
Kidd throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
A quick step to the side and Anderson tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
Anderson scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Kidd doesn't seem bothered though.
Kidd throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Anderson on the side of the head.
Kidd defending well as Anderson loads up on a big left hand.
Kidd is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Anderson rather than just go for the knockout.#T2#
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Kidd waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Anderson.
A little feinted left hand from Anderson on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Kidd lands a jab to Anderson's midsection.
Kidd connects with the punch.
Kidd looks to land a combination but Anderson avoids it well.
Anderson connects with a jab.
Kidd throws a combination that misses #TD#
and Anderson decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in Kidd's guard.

Kidd pushes Anderson off for just long enough to get back to his feet. Very athletic spring there.
Kidd looks to land a combination. Anderson sees it coming but can only parry a couple of the shots.
Anderson throws a leg kick
and Kidd counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
Kidd swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Kidd smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.#T3#
Kidd keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Jab, jab by Kidd - just one landing.
Kidd misses with a wild combination.
Kidd ducks under a wild hook from Anderson.
Kidd lands a body shot.
Kidd misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Anderson.
Kidd scores with a shot to the body.
Kidd looks to land a combination. Anderson sees it coming but can only parry a couple of the shots.
Anderson misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Kidd.
Anderson avoids the body shot from Kidd.
A nice combination there by Kidd. #T4#
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Kidd dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Kidd digs a good body shot into Anderson's ribs.
Kidd lands an overhand right.
Kidd throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Anderson is breathing heavily.
Kidd listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Kidd tries to bum rush Anderson with a series of wild strikes but Anderson uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Anderson was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Kidd lands with a two punch combination before moving back out of range.
Some wild striking there from Kidd.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Anderson on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
A combination from Kidd does no damage.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

William Kidd 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#
Kidd throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Kidd tries to bum rush Anderson with a series of wild strikes but Anderson uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Kidd changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Kidd throws a series of punches but Anderson avoids them all with ease.
Anderson throws a big counter combination but Kidd scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage.
Anderson keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Kidd.
Kidd digs a good body shot into Anderson's ribs.
Anderson gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Anderson scores with a head kick.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Nice defenses there by Anderson.
Kidd throws a hook to the side of Anderson's head but Anderson sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Kidd throws a combination that misses
and Anderson counters with a straight punch to the midsection.#T1#
Kidd misses with an uppercut.
Anderson's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Kidd connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Anderson scrambles back to his feet.
Kidd throws a right hand that Anderson ducks under and follows up with a left that Anderson also avoids with ease.
Kidd throws a lazy right hand but Anderson sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Sloppy strikes from Anderson. Those never looked like landing.
A little jabbing left from Kidd on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Kidd lands with an overhand left.
Anderson misses with a two punch combination.
Anderson keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
It looked like Anderson wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
A jab from Kidd finds it's way through Anderson's defenses.
Kidd tests Anderson's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Kidd fails to land with a series of punches.
Kidd keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
William Kidd seems to be getting the better of the standup.#T2#
A looping hook to the body misses from Kidd. Anderson does a little dance to reset his feet.
Anderson scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Kidd scores with a hook to the body. Anderson takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Kidd misses with a two punch combination.
A quick step to the side and Anderson tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
Kidd scores with a jab to the body.
Anderson doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Kidd paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
A looping hook to the body misses from Kidd. Anderson does a little dance to reset his feet.
Anderson feinted with a counter takedown.
Anderson has a takedown stuffed.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Anderson dodges the punch combination from Kidd. #T3#
Anderson throws an off balance right hand
and Kidd counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Anderson looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
Kidd misses the shot to the body.
Kidd dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Kidd lands a two punch combo.
Anderson walks into a jab.
Anderson takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
A shot to the body from Anderson misses
and Kidd counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Kidd closes the distance and lands a one-two.
Kidd connects with a body shot.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Kidd jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Kidd wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.#T4#
Anderson ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Kidd moves away.
A punch lands to the side of Anderson 's head but he takes it in his stride.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Anderson.
Kidd lands with a shot to the body.
Kidd bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Anderson's head.
Anderson looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Kidd ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Anderson moves away.
Anderson throwing a counter right hand but Kidd manages to avoid it.
Kidd has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Kidd scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Kidd with a hook.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

William Kidd showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!#R3#
Kidd circles away from the clinch attempt
and Kidd counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Kidd throws a combination that misses
and Anderson connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Nice body punch from Kidd.
Kidd uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Anderson.
Anderson misses with a combination
and Kidd counters with a straight right hand.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kidd throws a series of punches but Anderson avoids them all with ease.
Anderson drops down looking for a counter takedown but Kidd sprawls and moves away.
Kidd misses with an uppercut. Anderson saw that one coming.
Kidd throws a body shot but no joy.
A combination from Anderson does no damage. #T1#
Kidd swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Anderson tries to counter by clinching up but Kidd breaks away and moves out of range.
No joy there for Kidd, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
A right-left combo lands from Kidd.
Anderson keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Anderson with a lazy takedown attempt
and Kidd counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Kidd throws a series of punches but Anderson avoids them all with ease.
Anderson throws a series of punches but Kidd moves out of range.
Kidd fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Kidd keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Anderson.
Kidd lands a nice shot to the body.
Nice uppercut lands for Anderson. That snapped Kidd's head back. #T2#
Anderson misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Kidd lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Kidd throws a body shot but no joy.
Anderson appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
Anderson slips a jab and a cross from Kidd.
Anderson closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Kidd looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Anderson throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
A countering left hand to the body from Kidd misses.
Kidd swings for the body but Anderson moves out of range.
Kidd moves into range and throws a lovely three punch combination.
Anderson avoids the body shot from Kidd.
Anderson is looking to counter punch.
Anderson on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.#T3#
Anderson takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
A lazy left from Kidd finds it's target.
Kidd stalks Anderson and leaps in with a furious combination of punches. Uppercuts and crosses smash into Anderson's face. Anderson staggers backwards, shaken.
Kidd misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Anderson.
Kidd moves into range and throws a lovely three punch combination.
Kidd displaying good standup as he scores with a three punch combination.
William Kidd is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Anderson lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Kidd circles away quickly and effectively.
Kidd misses with a double jab.
Kidd misses the shot to the body.
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!
Kidd's corner calls for a 1-2. Kidd obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range. #T4#
Kidd thuds his right hand into Anderson's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Kidd is working the combinations to good effect here.
Anderson digs a good body shot into Kidd's ribs.
Anderson takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Sparky Anderson has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Kidd ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Anderson moves away.
Kidd connects with a crisp jab.
Kidd swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Kidd throws a series of punches but Anderson moves out of range.
Kidd fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Anderson throws a right and a left that both miss.
Anderson misses with a takedown attempt
and Kidd counters with a series of strikes. Anderson will be more careful next time no doubt.
Kidd cracks Anderson with a good jab.

And that's the end of the fight!
William Kidd comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Kidd 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 Bruno Lombardi scores the fight 27:30
Judge Russell Pearce scores the fight 27:30
Judge Jorge Garcia scores the fight 27:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... William Kidd!
In his post fight interview, William Kidd gave a big smile as he said 'Aye, lads! Hoist the Flag! The day is ours! Join us on the boat, me hearties!'.

Event: MFC - 92
Date: Jul 19, 2025

#R1#
Anderson misses with a double jab.
Miyamoto looks really tired already! That doesn't bode well for a good, competitive fight!
Miyamoto is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Anderson fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Miyamoto on the side of the head.
Miyamoto thows a leg kick but Anderson checks it #TD#
and Anderson counters with a shoot takedown into half guard.
Anderson content to sit in half guard and control for a moment. #SUB#
Anderson is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Anderson content to control rather than advance.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Anderson works his foot free and advances to mount. #T1#
Anderson controlling the position easily from mount. #SUB#
Anderson looking to isolate an arm here. Miyamoto doesn't see it coming and as Anderson extends the arm, he's forced to tap out! Nice submission by Anderson!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:47 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Sparky Anderson!
Sparky Anderson took some time post fight to say the following; 'It's great to be the new champion, thanks to all my team around me'.

Event: MFC - 89
Date: Jul 05, 2025

#R1#
Oyama keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab. #TD#
Anderson scores with a takedown into Oyama's guard.

Oyama kicks Anderson off and gets to his feet.
Oyama stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.#TD#
Anderson looking for a takedown here - he's got it.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Oyama can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Anderson controls the pace.
Anderson pushes down on Oyama's leg and manages to get into half guard.
Anderson is looking to pass Oyama's guard but actually Oyama recovers to full guard. #T1##ES2#
The fighters are working up against the cage. Oyama manages to wriggle his way back to his feet, so the fighters are now clinched against the cage.
Anderson working aggressively here.
Oyama wants to break the clinch but can't.
Oyama has had enough of the clinch but Anderson keeps him there for the moment.
Anderson wants to stall.
Anderson keeps control of Oyama as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks. #TD#
Oyama is fighting off a takedown attempt but Anderson is just too persistent for him and manages to trip Oyama to the mat. Oyama regains guard as soon as the fighters hit the mat.
Anderson is standing up over Oyama. Oyama looks to escape but Anderson dives into side control. #REVB#
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Oyama can do anything to dispel that myth.
Anderson in side control, throwing shots but Oyama defends. #T2#
Oyama 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.
Anderson tries to cartwheel into mount but he doesn't manage it.
Anderson misses with an attempted head punch from side control.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#SUB#
Anderson tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
Oyama is not content to let Anderson control the position. #T3#
Oyama 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.#SUB#
Anderson tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
Oyama pushes Anderson away and creates a bit of space to escape. He's almost out here... but no, Anderson gets a good hold of his legs and remains firmly in side control.#T4#
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.#SUB#
Anderson tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
Oyama wants to escape from the position here - easier said than done!
If this pace continues, the referee will definitely step in and force a standup.
Anderson is looking to take a break and control but Oyama is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom. #REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.#TD#
Anderson closes the distance and clinches up, looking for a takedown. He shifts his weight and gets a nice trip into half guard.
Oyama tries to kick Anderson off but Anderson keeps his base steady and stays in half guard.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Masutatsu Oyama will probably get the nod.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.#R2#
Anderson moves out of range as Oyama strikes.#TD#
Anderson throws the overhand right but ducks down into a quick takedown attempt. Oyama was covering up waiting for the punch and Anderson finishes the takedown easily into guard.
Anderson works a leg free and moves into half guard. #SUB#
Anderson is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Oyama sees it coming and defends easily.#ES2#
Oyama has managed to escape just enough to sneak back to his feet but Anderson is on him like a limpet, forcing Oyama back against the cage.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Anderson lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Oyama.
Oyama is trying to break the clinch but Anderson has him pressed against the cage.
Oyama is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Oyama tries to break free but Anderson pushes him back against the cage.#T1#
Oyama has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Anderson prevents Oyama from breaking the clinch.#TD#
Anderson tightens his grip and picks Oyama up, before dumping him to the ground. Oyama manages to land in guard. #ES2#
Oyama manages to escape and get back to his feet.
Oyama swinging wildly here.
Anderson swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Oyama counters with a left to the body.
Oyama moves into range and connects with a jab.
The crowd cheers as Oyama lands an impressive looking overhand right. Anderson doesn't seem phased though.#TD#
Anderson shoots in for a takedown! He's got it and he's managed to land in side control! That's better than Anderson was expecting from the takedown attempt, I'm sure!

Oyama throws his opponent off and manages to get back to his feet! Nicely done!#T2#
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Anderson misses with a two punch combination.
Oyama looks to score with a jab to the body but Anderson is just out of range.
Sparky Anderson is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Anderson on the wrong end of a nice hook.
A telegraphed right hand from Oyama misses the target. #TD#
Oyama gets taken down but at least he's managed to land in guard.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Anderson prevents Oyama from getting back to his feet.
Oyama keeping moving, preventing Anderson from controlling successfully.
Anderson is going to have to think about doing something other than just controlling because Oyama is managing to avoid having the position dictated to him.#ES2#
Oyama pushes Anderson off and scrambles back to his feet. #T3#
Oyama connects with a body shot that sends Anderson's belly button to the back.
Oyama scores with a hook.
Oyama misses with a looping right.
Anderson is looking to counter punch.#TD#
Anderson shoots in from a long way out. He's driving through with the takedown attempt and he eventually gets it, landing in Oyama's guard.
Anderson prevents Oyama from getting back to his feet.
Anderson advances to half guard.
Oyama is staying active underneath Anderson, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Anderson prevents Oyama from standing back up. #T4#
Oyama is staying active underneath Anderson, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
The referee is pacing around the two fighters, thinking about a standup.#REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up.
Oyama stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Oyama throws a series of punches but Anderson avoids them all with ease.
Oyama lands a really nice looking cross but Anderson seems unphased. #TD#
Anderson fakes a strike and closes the distance, dragging Oyama to the ground. Anderson is now in Oyama's guard.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Oyama wants to stand up but Anderson is controlling him.
Oyama looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Masutatsu Oyama showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
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#
Anderson throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Oyama fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Anderson misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Anderson has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Oyama finds it's way round the side to connect with Anderson's head. #CL2#
Oyama clinches. #BC2#
Oyama manages to break the clinch. #TD#
Anderson closes the distance and gets a trip takedown into side control. Oyama quickly recovers to half guard.
Anderson stops Oyama from getting back to his feet. #ES2#
Oyama manages to escape and get back to his feet!
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Nice shot lands for Oyama.#TD#
Anderson shoots in for a takedown from distance. He catches Oyama napping and manages to drive through into side control!#T1#
Oyama tries to wriggle free to get back to his feet but he's given up his back! Oops.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Anderson is controlling his opponent, waiting for an opportunity to finish.
Oyama trying to get back to his feet but Anderson is in full control for now.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#T2#
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.#SUB#
Anderson is persistently looking for the submission but Oyama is defending it well.
Oyama is trying to get back to his feet but he's not managed it yet.
Will Anderson go for the finish here or will he try and keep control of the position?
Oyama wants to get back to his feet. #T3##ES2#
Oyama manages to get to his feet, escaping the difficult position.
Oyama misses with a hook. Anderson ducked under it nicely.
Anderson throwing a counter right hand but Oyama manages to avoid it.
Oyama is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Anderson.
Anderson is looking to counter punch.
Oyama is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Anderson.
Oyama cracks Anderson with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Oyama lands an overhand right.
Anderson on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Oyama connects with a nice looking jab. #TD#
Anderson shoots in with a lovely double leg takedown. Oyama manages to land in full guard to minimise the damage.

Oyama manages to escape and get back to his feet. #T4#
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!#TD#
Anderson manages to get an easy takedown there - catching Oyama on his heels. He'll look to pass Oyama's guard now, I'm sure.

Oyama has scooted to the edge of the canvas and used the cage to get back to his feet. Anderson has stuck on his opponent and is forcing him back against the cage.
Sparky Anderson has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#BC2#
Oyama's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Oyama scores with a jab. Anderson acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Oyama cracks Anderson with a good jab.
Anderson takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Anderson has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Oyama finds it's way round the side to connect with Anderson's head. #ROC2#Anderson is rocked!
A big left from Anderson misses.
Oh Anderson is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Oyama scores with a body shot.
Anderson drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.

And that's the end of the fight!
Masutatsu Oyama comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Oyama 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 Jonathan Paton scores the fight 28:30
Judge John Roberts scores the fight 28:30
Judge Lou da Vinci scores the fight 27:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Masutatsu Oyama!

Event: MFC - 87
Date: Jun 28, 2025

#R1#
Mazepin fails miserably with a takedown attempt.#TD#
Anderson shoots in for a takedown and gets it.
Mazepin pushes Anderson off but Anderson dives into side control. #SUB#
Anderson has an Americana. Mazepin didn't react quickly enough there and he's in big trouble now! He tries to squirm out but is forced to tap! Anderson is delighted and gyrates in front of the ring girls. They seem to like the attention - it'll be interesting to see if Anderson hooks up with any of them at the after show party.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:52 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Americana). Sparky Anderson!
In his post fight interview, Sparky Anderson gave a big smile as he said 'It's great to be the new champion, thanks to all my team around me'.
Fedor Mazepin was interviewed post fight and said 'until next time'.

Event: MFC - 84
Date: Jun 14, 2025

#R1#
Vieira displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Anderson throws out the jab.
And Vieira tries to counter it with a takedown but Anderson pushes his down on his head and steps out.#TD#
Anderson shoots in and gets a takedown into half guard. Anderson showed some decent athleticism there. #SUB#
Anderson is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game. #SUB2#
Vieira has guillotine here! It looks pretty tight! Could this be all over! No, Anderson escapes and passes into side control at the same time. Nice work there by Anderson!
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB#
Anderson is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Vieira has escaped the position, nice work there. #T1#
Anderson wants to control but Vieira is keeping him busy. #SUB#
Anderson tries for a kimura but Vieira is defending well.
Anderson tries to move to full mount but Vieira actually manages to regain half guard.
Anderson wants to pass to mount but Vieira is defending the position.
Vieira is looking to control Anderson's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Vieira avoid being mounted?#T2#
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Anderson is keen to just control but Vieira is a slippery customer.#SUB#
Anderson wants to work for an arm triangle but Vieira is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Vieira has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Anderson is working away from the top position though.#SUB2#
Vieira looking for submissions from an awkward position here.#SUB2#
Vieira is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Anderson pulls his head out easily. #SUB#
Anderson wants to work for an arm triangle but Vieira is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Anderson thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas. #T3##SUB2#
Vieira looking for submissions off his back.
Anderson content to sit in half guard and control for a moment. #SUB2#
Vieira actively working from the bottom here.
Anderson wants to take a breather but Vieira is having none of it. #REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.#T4#
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.#TD#
Anderson looking to score a takedown here. Vieira is defending well but Anderson drives through and ends up in Vieira's guard.
Vieira is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.#SUB2#
Vieira has an omoplata and is looking to use it perhaps as a submission or perhaps to transition. Anderson is in a bit of discomfort here, but he's managed to free himself and has dived into side control! That didn't work out too well for Vieira.
Vieira is looking for a sweep.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Anderson trying to control the position but Vieira is working away.
Vieira can't do much from the bottom here.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Sparky Anderson dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.#R2##TD#
Anderson feints and as Vieira raises his hands in defense, Anderson changes levels and drives through with a takedown into guard.
Anderson pushing down on Vieira's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
Vieira is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Anderson is trying to control the action in half guard but Vieira is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Anderson looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Anderson seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Vieira does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Vieira is looking to improve his position. #SUB2#
Vieira actively working from the bottom here.#T1##SUB2#
Vieira looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#SUB2#
Vieira looking for a kimura from the bottom but Anderson passes into side control!
Anderson advances nicely into full mount.
Vieira is squirming around, avoiding Anderson's attempts to control the action.
Vieira wants to control but Anderson is having none of it.#T2#
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.#SUB#
Anderson working to secure an arm triangle but it's not happening for him just yet.
Anderson tries to control but Vieira wriggling away.
Vieira is trying to reverse the position but instead Anderson has taken his back - oops!#SUB#
Vieira showing good submission defense here.
Vieira is really stuck here. #T3##SUB#
Anderson working for the choke. #SUB#
Anderson working for the choke.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.#SUB#
Anderson is looking to finish the fight by rear naked choke. Vieira knows exactly what he's got planned though, so he's defending well. Maybe a few strikes would soften Vieira for a finish.
Vieira turns into Anderson and is now in his guard.
Vieira trying to control but Anderson is working from the bottom. #T4#
Vieira advances to half guard.
Vieira is looking to advance position but Anderson won't allow it. #SUB2#
Vieira is working for a kimura but Anderson is defending it quite comfortably.
Vieira wants to lay and pray for a moment but Anderson keeps working.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Sparky Anderson dominated that second round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! This is the final round!#R3##TD#
Anderson closes the distance and scores a nice trip takedown into half guard. Vieira did well to prevent Anderson getting side control.
Vieira trying to hold on to Anderson's head to control him but Anderson postures up.
Anderson trying to control from Vieira's half guard. Vieira has other ideas though and has regained full guard.
Anderson trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB2#
Vieira has an active guard here but Anderson has managed to pass into half guard.
Vieira tries to get to full guard but Anderson has control of the leg. #T1##SUB2#
Vieira is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Anderson pulls his head out easily. #SUB2#
Vieira looking for submissions off his back.
Anderson is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Vieira can do to turn this around?
Anderson is trying to control. Vieira wants to improve his position but can't escape this time. #SUB2#
Vieira looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Vieira is not content to let Anderson control the position.#T2#
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Anderson wants to pass the guard but Vieira is defending well. #SUB2#
Vieira actively working from the bottom here.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Anderson is trying to control the action in half guard but Vieira is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
If this pace continues, the referee will definitely step in and force a standup.
Anderson is really struggling to control Vieira but he's trying to hold on to the position.#REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up.
Nice jab there from Anderson. #T3#
Vieira uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Anderson.#TD#
Anderson shoots in with a lovely double leg takedown. Vieira manages to land in full guard to minimise the damage.#SUB2#
Anderson got a little sloppy there for a moment and Vieira has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Anderson has managed to get both his arms back between Vieira's legs - danger averted.#SUB2#
Vieira is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Anderson defends well.
Anderson is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.#T4##SUB#
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#
Vieira has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Anderson can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Vieira is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Sparky Anderson is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Vieira controlling the position.

And that's the end of the fight!
Sparky 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 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Matti Vanhoillinen scores the fight 30:27
Judge Ben Zyskovitsi scores the fight 30:27
Judge Anni Minnemäki scores the fight 30:27

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Sparky Anderson!
Sparky Anderson made sure to give a little speech post fight, saying 'It's great to be the new champion, thanks to all my team around me'.

Event: MFC - 81
Date: May 31, 2025

#R1#
Szobo moves to clinch but Anderson breaks away
and Anderson counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work. #TD#
Anderson shoots in with a lovely double leg takedown. Szobo manages to land in full guard to minimise the damage.
Anderson controlling from the top position.
Anderson stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Szobo swivels though and keeps the full guard. #SUB2#
Szobo is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Anderson defends well.
Szobo keeping moving, preventing Anderson from controlling successfully.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB2#
Szobo throws his legs up looking for a submission but Anderson uses it to pass to side control.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Szobo being controlled for a moment. #T1##SUB#
Anderson is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Szobo knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
Szobo tries to slip a leg under to move to half guard but Anderson presses down on the leg and jumps into full mount! #SUB#
Anderson is working on an americana here. Ooh, that looks pretty nasty! Nope, Szobo has managed to escape the submission attempt.
Anderson wants to control the pace but Szobo is squirming around nicely. #T2#
Szobo tries to reverse the position but Anderson maintains control.
Szobo 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.#SUB#
Anderson looking for a guillotine from mount but Szobo is having none of it.
Szobo is working to get back to half guard.
Szobo is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
Szobo is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
Anderson scores with a couple of good head shots there. #SUB#
Anderson looking to secure an arm triangle but Szobo defends it well.
Szobo is looking to improve his position but Anderson isn't that keen on the idea.
Szobo tries to hold on but Anderson postures up.#T3#
Anderson can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Szobo is looking to escape.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Anderson landing punches.
Szobo is trying to reverse the position but instead Anderson has taken his back - oops!#SUB#
Szobo won't enjoy being in this position. Anderson looking for the choke. Oh... he's slipped the arm under the neck - Szobo is tapping - it's over boys! Anderson picks up the submission victory!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:57 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Sparky Anderson!
Post fight, an emotional Sparky Anderson said 'It's great to be the new champion, thanks to all my team around me'.

Event: MFC - 78
Date: May 17, 2025

#R1##TD#
Anderson closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - Anderson lands in his opponent's guard.
Anderson is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
Anderson with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
Anderson working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB#
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.
Anderson's corner is telling him to maintain position.#T1##SUB#
Anderson thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Anderson working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Crocop's head.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Crocop wants to stand up but Anderson is controlling him.
Anderson is pushing down on Crocop's leg trying to pass to half guard. Crocop is fighting to maintain full guard but Anderson has managed to sneak the leg through.
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Anderson in particular looking to stall.
Crocop tries to kick Anderson off but Anderson keeps his base steady and stays in half guard.
Crocop looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Anderson frees up his trapped foot and advances to mount.
Anderson controlling from mount. #T2#
Anderson raining down shots from the mount!#SUB#
Anderson throws some shoulder strikes here and then postures up. Oh, he's gone for an armbar! Crocop has his hands clasped together but Anderson breaks the hold and Crocop is forced to tap! This one is aaaaaaaaaaall over! That was lightning fast by Anderson!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:38 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Sparky Anderson!
An intense looking Sparky Anderson took to the microphone post fight and gave a little speech: 'It's great to be the new champion, thanks to all my team around me'.

Event: MFC - 77
Date: May 14, 2025

#R1#
Shrute fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.#TD#
Anderson manages to get an easy takedown there - catching Shrute on his heels. He'll look to pass Shrute's guard now, I'm sure.
We could do with one of the fighters taking the initiative a bit more on the ground - they're both waiting to capitalize on a mistake.#SUB#
Anderson drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Anderson jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Anderson stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Shrute swivels though and keeps the full guard. #SUB2#
Shrute throws his legs up looking for a submission but Anderson uses it to pass to side control.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB#
Anderson tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Anderson has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought! #SUB#
Anderson has hold of Shrute's arm here. He's working for an Americana. It looks like he might have it! Shrute tries to escape but he's just digging himself in deeper - Anderson cranks the arm and Shrute screams in pain! The ref makes a decision and ends the fight before the tap - no complains from Shrute, who is just happy to have his arm attached to his body.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:56 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Americana). Sparky Anderson!
Sparky Anderson looked relieved post fight as he said the following; 'It's great to be the new champion, thanks to all my team around me'.

Event: MFC - 75
Date: May 03, 2025

#R1#
Anderson misses with a takedown attempt - Sparta Jr sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Sparta Jr swings widly with a right hand
and Anderson counters with a stiff right hand.
Sparta Jr misses with a hook. Anderson ducked under it nicely. #TD#
Anderson fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. Sparta Jr sprawls well initially but Anderson persists and gets the takedown into half guard.
Anderson is looking to take a break and control but Sparta Jr is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom. #ES2#
Sparta Jr pushes Anderson off and gets back to his feet.
Anderson looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Sparta Jr is fending him off so far but Anderson persists. Nope, Sparta Jr circles away and we're back to standing.
Sparta Jr misses with a right hand
and Anderson counters with a stiff right hand.
Anderson misses with the combination.
A little jabbing left from Sparta Jr on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!#KD2#
Sparta Jr cracks Anderson with an uppercut from hell and Anderson crumples to the canvas, he's out! Oh no, he's recovered and he's grabbed one of Sparta Jr's legs and pulled him into guard. The ref thought about stopping it there but he's let it go - good reffing! #ROC2#Anderson is rocked!
Sparta Jr 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. #T1##SU2#
Sparta Jr stands up and waves to Anderson to follow him.
Sparta Jr throws a series of punches but Anderson avoids them all with ease.
Sparta Jr cracks Anderson on the jaw with a powerful right hand and Anderson falls backwards against the cage. Sparta Jr follows up with more strikes that drop Anderson to his knees. Sparta Jr keeps the pressure on and the referee jumps in to save Anderson! This one is all over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:22 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Diziz Sparta Jr!
Post fight, Diziz Sparta Jr took to the microphone: 'THIS IS SPARTA !!!'.

Event: MFC - 69
Date: Apr 12, 2025

#R1##TD#
Anderson throws a loose over hand right and dives in with a double leg takedown. Shrute tries to sprawl but it's too late and the fighters hit the mat. Anderson is in Shrute's guard.
Anderson throws a big right hand that misses.
Anderson throwing strikes but missing.
Shrute can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Anderson controls the pace.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Anderson seems to have a rather negative gameplan on the ground. He seems keen to just score the takedown and hold down Shrute for as long as he can get away with.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#T1#
The referee claps his hands together and tells the fighters to work.
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.#REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.#TD#
Shrute tries to sprawl but Anderson drives through with a takedown into half guard.#SUB#
Anderson is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Shrute sees it coming and defends easily.
Anderson is looking to advance position but Shrute won't allow it. #T2##SUB#
Anderson is looking for a kimura here.
Anderson works his foot free and advances to mount.
Anderson controlling the position easily from mount.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Shrute tries to improve his position but instead Anderson has taken his back! #T3##SUB#
Anderson working for the rear naked choke here. He's got one arm under but Shrute is defending well. A couple of punches soften him up though and Anderson has tightened the hold! This one could be all over! It is! Shrute taps out!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:33 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Sparky Anderson!
Sparky Anderson took to the mic in his post fight interview and said 'It's great to be the new champion, thanks to all my team around me'.

Event: MFC - 66
Date: Apr 01, 2025

#R1##TD#
Anderson throws the overhand right but ducks down into a quick takedown attempt. Jackson was covering up waiting for the punch and Anderson finishes the takedown easily into guard.
Jackson working a defensive guard but Anderson manages to pass into side control anyway.
Anderson works to advance to full mount. Jackson defends for a few seconds but eventually he succumbs.
Anderson controlling from mount.
Anderson lands a heavy elbow.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Anderson wants to take Jackson's back here but Jackson is holding on to an arm, himself looking to escape.
Jackson is in all sorts of trouble here. #SUB#
Anderson throws some shoulder strikes here and then postures up. Oh, he's gone for an armbar! Jackson has his hands clasped together but Anderson breaks the hold and Jackson is forced to tap! This one is aaaaaaaaaaall over! That was lightning fast by Anderson!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:57 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Sparky Anderson!
Sparky Anderson took some time post fight to say the following; 'It's great to be the new champion, thanks to all my team around me'.

Event: MFC - 63
Date: Mar 22, 2025

#R1#
Anderson lands a nice hook to Oyama's body. Oyama takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes. #TD#
Anderson fakes a strike and closes the distance, dragging Oyama to the ground. Anderson is now in Oyama's guard.
Anderson wants to control from the top but Oyama keeps moving.
Oyama wants to stand up but Anderson is controlling him.
Oyama looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Anderson is pushing down on Oyama's leg trying to pass to half guard. Oyama is fighting to maintain full guard but Anderson has managed to sneak the leg through.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Anderson trying to pass the guard but Oyama defending well.
Anderson passes to side control. #T1##ES2#
Oyama bucks up and manages to escape back to his feet!#TD#
Anderson bobs and weaves into range and then changes levels and scores with a nice takedown into side control.

Oyama throws Anderson to one side and escapes!
Anderson fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Oyama manages to avoid it.#TD#
Anderson looks for a takedown. He's got it. We're now in half guard.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Anderson trying to control the action but Oyama is working from the bottom. #T2#
Oyama looks like he's trying to stand up. #SUB#
Anderson is working for a submission of some sort. #SUB#
Anderson is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Oyama has managed to free his arm - good work. #ES2#
Oyama kicks off Anderson and gets to his feet. #T3#
Oyama lands a jab to the head.
Anderson ducks under a wild hook from Oyama.
Anderson misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Oyama.
Oyama thuds his right hand into Anderson's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.#TD#
Anderson looking for a takedown here - he's got it.
Anderson trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Oyama keeping moving, preventing Anderson from controlling successfully.
Anderson engaging in some classic timewasting tactics. #T4#
Oyama keeping full guard, as Anderson tries to pass.
Anderson trying to control but Oyama is working from the bottom.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.#ES2#
Oyama pushes Anderson off for just long enough to get back to his feet. Very athletic spring there.
Oyama lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Masutatsu Oyama dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!#R2#
Oyama throws a left and a right that both miss
and Anderson counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Oyama throws a body punch but Anderson moves out of range.
Oyama looks to land a left hand but Anderson moved out of range nicely.#CL2#
Oyama takes the fight into the clinch. #BC2#
Oyama manages to break the clinch.
Oyama slips under a jab.#TD#
Anderson fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. Oyama sprawls well initially but Anderson persists and gets the takedown into half guard.
Anderson wants to control but Oyama is keeping him busy.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Oyama is trying to stand back up but Anderson is controlling him
Anderson trying to mount his opponent but Oyama defends it.
Anderson wants to control but Oyama is keeping him busy.
Oyama 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.#T1#
Anderson trying to control from Oyama's half guard. Oyama has other ideas though and has regained full guard.
Masutatsu Oyama has got the better of the ground game so far.
Anderson looking to sit in guard and control but Oyama gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. #REVB##SU2#
Oyama gets to his feet and steps away from his opponent.
Masutatsu Oyama is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Oyama tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Anderson seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter.
Anderson scores with a nice head shot.
Anderson displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Oyama throws out the jab.
Anderson attempts a counter takedown but Oyama avoids it well and moves away.
Anderson fails to land with a series of punches.
Anderson misses with a left hand
and Anderson takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles. #T2#
Oyama swings for the body but Anderson moves out of range.
Oyama throws a combination. Anderson tries to block but a couple of punches get through.
Masutatsu Oyama seems to be getting the better of the standup.#TD#
Oyama tries to sprawl but Anderson drives through with a takedown into half guard.

Oyama 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.
Oyama has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Oyama working hard to break the clinch.#TD#
Anderson has clasped his hands together around Oyama's back... aaand, he's got a takedown into side control. Nicely done.
Oyama wants to get back to his feet.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Oyama tries to wriggle free to get back to his feet but he's given up his back! Oops.#T3#
Oyama is trying to stand back up. #ES2#
Oyama is trying to shake Anderson off. He's managed it and has hopped back to his feet! Anderson won't be happy about giving up the dominant position.#TD#
Anderson looking to shoot here. He's gone for it and he's landed a takedown into side control! Oh, that's bad for Oyama!
Oyama is looking to get back to his feet here but Anderson is keeping cool and he's managed to take Oyama's back.#T4##SUB#
Anderson looking to break Oyama's wrist control so he can sink in the choke. Oyama remaining controlled and patient though - he really has to keep calm otherwise Anderson will wrap this one up with the rear naked choke!
Oyama is trying to get back to his feet but he's not managed it yet.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#SUB#
Oyama is staying cool under pressure, defending well against the rear naked choke attempt from his opponent. #SUB#
Anderson has got his arm under Oyama's chin working for the choke… has he got it? It looks pretty tight! Oh! Oyama has spun round into Anderson's guard beautifully! Well done that man!
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Masutatsu Oyama showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's time! Anderson's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. So, we enter the final round. Let's see if either fighter can bring us a finish, or whether we're going to the judges scorecards.#R3##TD#
Anderson closes the distance and gets a double leg, slamming Oyama to the mat! Oyama manages to get full guard.
Anderson trying to control the position from guard on top but Oyama is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Oyama is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Anderson is controlling him.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Anderson wants to control from the top but Oyama keeps moving.
Anderson prevents Oyama from getting back to his feet. #T1#
Anderson is stalling in the full guard. #SUB#
Anderson drops back for a leg but he's not going to get it - he lets go and Oyama dives on top into guard.#REVB##SU2#
Oyama gets to his feet and steps away from his opponent. #TD#
Anderson throws the overhand right but ducks down into a quick takedown attempt. Oyama was covering up waiting for the punch and Anderson finishes the takedown easily into guard.
Anderson's corner is telling him to maintain position.#T2#
Anderson won't allow Oyama to get back to his feet.
Anderson controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
Anderson trying to control the position from guard on top but Oyama is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #ES2#
Oyama wriggles free and stands up. #TD#
Anderson shoots in for a takedown and gets it.#T3#
Oyama wants to get back to his feet. #SUB#
Anderson is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Oyama defends it well.
Anderson stops Oyama from getting back to his feet. #SUB#
Anderson is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Oyama defends it well. #T4#
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Anderson passes to full mount!
Sparky Anderson has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Oyama's corner are shouting for him to stand up but that's bad cornering - how is he meant to stand up when he's mounted? He should be looking to improve his position on the ground before trying to stand back up.
Anderson fakes a shot to the body and cracks his opponent in the head. Nice ground and pound there!
Anderson looking to control but Oyama is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
BOOM! Anderson connects with a massive shot to the dome!
Oyama's corner are shouting for him to stand up but that's bad cornering - how is he meant to stand up when he's mounted? He should be looking to improve his position on the ground before trying to stand back up.

And that's the end of the fight!
Sparky Anderson showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Oyama 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 Elvis Blanc scores the fight 28:29
Judge Ian Loll scores the fight 28:29
Judge Robert Douchet scores the fight 28:29

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Masutatsu Oyama!

Event: MFC - 60
Date: Mar 12, 2025

#R1#
Anderson throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Anderson lands with a right hand.
Pudzianowski is looking to chop away at Anderson's legs.
Pudzianowski connects with a leg kick.
Anderson throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Pudzianowski tries to counter with a clinch but Anderson shakes him off and moves away.
Pudzianowski connects with a solid leg kick.
Anderson throws a right and a left that both miss.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Anderson checks a leg kick.
Anderson was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Pudzianowski misses with a low kick.
Anderson dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
A low kick from Pudzianowski is predictable there
and Anderson cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Pudzianowski 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 appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
Anderson ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Pudzianowski moves away.
Anderson misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Pudzianowski.
Anderson blocks a leg kick.#TD#
Anderson closes the distance and clinches up, looking for a takedown. He shifts his weight and gets a nice trip into half guard.
Pudzianowski is trying to escape back to his feet but Anderson uses the scramble to pass into side control.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Anderson throwing shots but missing, from side control. #T1##SUB#
Anderson has worked his way into a potential kimura here. Pudzianowski is trying to get out of the position but his squirming has just got him deeper into trouble. Anderson yanks on the arm and Pudzianowski is forced to tap due to a very painful looking submission! Nice work by Anderson.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:28 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Sparky Anderson!
Post fight, Sparky Anderson stared into the camera and said 'It's great to be the new champion, thanks to all my team around me'.

Event: MFC - 57
Date: Mar 01, 2025

#R1#
Crocop shoots in looking for a takedown. Anderson tries to sprawl out of it but Crocop keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Anderson manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Crocop fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Crocop tries for a takedown but Anderson circles away easily
and Anderson counters with a three punch combo that has Crocop backing up. Crocop nods at Anderson to acknowledge the strikes.
Sparky Anderson has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Turner Crocop.
Anderson throws a series of punches but Crocop moves out of range.
Crocop with the counter takedown but Anderson avoids it easily.
Crocop shoots for a takedown but Anderson saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Crocop misses with a takedown
and Anderson counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Crocop drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Crocop walks into a stiff left hand from Anderson.
Jab, jab by Anderson - just one landing.
Crocop fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Anderson was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.#T1#
Nice body punch from Anderson.
Crocop misses with a takedown
and Anderson connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Crocop has a takedown stuffed.
Turner Crocop seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Anderson scores with a nice one two combo and darts back out of range to avoid anything coming in the opposite direction.
Crocop uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Anderson.
Crocop shoots and misses
and Anderson counters with a one-two to the body.
Crocop darts in looking for a takedown but Anderson gets double underhooks and turns Crocop into the cage.
A nice combination there by Anderson. #T2#
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Anderson throws a looping overhand right but Crocop ducks down to avoid it.
Crocop tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Anderson defends well and Crocop ends up having to push Anderson into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
Crocop gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Anderson counters with a stiff right hand.
Anderson throws a jab when Crocop was well out of range.
Sparky Anderson is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Crocop fails with the takedown
and Anderson counters with a right hand to the body.
A lazy left from Anderson finds it's target.
Crocop slips under a jab.
Crocop with a lazy takedown attempt
and Anderson counters with a nice uppercut.
Anderson misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Crocop is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
Crocop gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Anderson counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.#T3#
Anderson scores with the left hand. Crocop knows he should have avoided that one.
Anderson swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Anderson throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Crocop looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Crocop shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Anderson counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Anderson is really head hunting here, hardly looking to strike to the body at all.
Crocop closes the distance and clinches up with Anderson, looking for a takedown. Crocop pushes Anderson against the cage but Anderson circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Crocop keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Crocop with the counter takedown but Anderson avoids it easily.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Anderson, as that shot connected.
Anderson's jab looks to have found its range, popping Crocop under the eye.
Good shot there by Anderson.
Anderson tests Crocop's chin there with a solid looking shot.#T4#
Anderson throws a one two combo. #CUT#It looks like Turner Crocop has been cut.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Crocop shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Anderson as he avoids it easily.
Some wild striking there from Anderson.
Anderson misses with the combination.
Crocop changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
Anderson lands with an overhand left.
Anderson connects with a single shot there.
Crocop misses with a takedown attempt
and Anderson counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Anderson throws a series of punches but Crocop moves out of range.
Crocop with the counter takedown but Anderson avoids it easily.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Crocop is defended easily by Anderson.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Sparky Anderson dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Turner Crocop's cut.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!#R2#
Crocop ducks under a wild hook from Anderson.
Sparky Anderson is winning the standup battle so far.
Crocop will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Anderson throws a hook but Crocop blocks it.
Crocop uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Anderson.
Crocop misses with a takedown attempt
and Anderson counters with a lovely shot to the body.
We've been informed that Crocop has been working hard on his conditioning in the buildup to the fight.
Crocop shoots for a takedown but Anderson saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
An attempted straight right counter from Anderson misses the target.
Sparky Anderson has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Turner Crocop.
Crocop tries for a takedown but Anderson circles away easily
and Anderson counters with a left and a right that stings Crocop.
Anderson throws a jab but it's blocked by Crocop.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Anderson fails to land with a series of punches.
Crocop shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Anderson but Anderson pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Anderson smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.#T1#
Crocop misses with a takedown attempt
and Anderson counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Anderson scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Anderson is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Crocop can do to turn this around?#KD#
Oooooh!!! Anderson has knocked Crocop down with a huge combo! Anderson steps away and waves a wobbly Crocop back to his feet! This one might not go much longer!#ROC#Crocop is rocked!
Crocop takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Crocop is still on wobbly legs! Can Anderson finish him?
Crocop shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Anderson but Anderson pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Crocop seems to have recovered his senses.
Anderson with a jab.
Crocop has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Anderson leaves Crocop with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
It looked like Anderson was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit.
Anderson bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.#T2#
Anderson connects with a body shot that sends Crocop's belly button to the back.
Sparky Anderson is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Anderson throws a series of punches but Crocop moves out of range.
Anderson misses with a series of wild punches.
Crocop is trying desperately to land a takedown but Anderson is having absolutely none of it. This is turning into a bit of a nightmare for Crocop.
Anderson scores with a jab to the jaw.
Crocop shoots and misses
and Anderson counters with a straight right hand.
Crocop with a lazy takedown attempt
and Anderson cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Anderson slaps away a takedown attempt from Crocop, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Crocop is breathing heavily.
Crocop moves out of range of the strikes.
Crocop fails with a takedown attempt.#T3#
The fighters circling - Anderson throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Crocop changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
Crocop ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Anderson looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Crocop misses with a body kick.
Crocop shoots in looking for a takedown. Anderson tries to sprawl out of it but Crocop keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Anderson manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Anderson cracks Crocop with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Anderson is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.#T4#
Crocop shoots for a double leg takedown but Anderson sprawls well. He's pushed Crocop's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Crocop takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Crocop is defended easily by Anderson.
Crocop shoots in for a takedown but Anderson shows good takedown defense.
Crocop shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Anderson as he avoids it easily.
Anderson connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Crocop's hands.
A jab lands there for Anderson.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Anderson lands with an overhand left.
Anderson throws a nice looking combination but Crocop bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Crocop shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Anderson as he jumps to the side.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Sparky Anderson dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Turner Crocop'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#
Anderson lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Crocop circles away quickly and effectively.
Anderson leaves Crocop with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Crocop fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
An attempted straight right counter from Anderson misses the target.
Crocop uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Anderson.
Anderson punishes Crocop's body with a nice straight punch.
Anderson swinging wildly here.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Anderson misses with an uppercut.
Crocop takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Anderson throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Crocop shoots and misses
and Anderson counters with a nice uppercut.
Sparky Anderson has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Turner Crocop.#T1#
Crocop with a lazy takedown attempt
and Anderson counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Crocop takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Anderson jabs Crocop to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Crocop shoots in looking for a takedown. Anderson tries to sprawl out of it but Crocop keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Anderson manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Anderson stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Anderson wants it to stay on the feet.
Crocop misses with a takedown attempt
and Anderson counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Anderson lands a really nice looking cross but Crocop seems unphased.
Anderson scores with a body shot.
Anderson fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Crocop fails with the takedown
enabling Anderson to counter with a crisp jab.
Anderson defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Crocop.#T2#
Anderson leaves Crocop with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Crocop slips a jab and a cross from Anderson.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Anderson lands a big right hand and follows it up with an uppercut. Oh and another big punch and a knee - Crocop can't take much more of this! Another big shot to the jaw from Anderson and Crocop drops to the floor. Beaten and bloodied - he had enough there. A vicious beatdown by Anderson.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:25 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Sparky Anderson!
Post fight, an emotional Sparky Anderson said 'It's great to be the new champion, thanks to all my team around me'.

Event: MFC - 55
Date: Feb 22, 2025

#R1#
Submit throws a shot from downtown. Anderson moves away and avoids it.
A punch combination from Anderson misses.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Submit! But no joy.
Punch Clinch Submit seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Anderson throws a series of punches but Submit moves out of range.
Submit throws a combination. Anderson tries to block but a couple of punches get through.
Anderson scores to the head and body with a nice combination!
Anderson throws a body shot but no joy.
Anderson throws an overhand right that lands on Submit's shoulder, as Submit tries to avoid the shot.
Submit with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Anderson scores with a shot to the body.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Anderson walks into a jab.
Submit tries to move into range but Anderson moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Submit tries to score a power double leg takedown but Anderson sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Submit somewhat.
Submit misses with a wild body shot.
Anderson throwing a counter right hand but Submit manages to avoid it.
Submit has been spending a lot of time sparring his boxing in the run up to the fight, trying to sharpen up those hands and look for a knockout.#T1#
Anderson throws a predictable looking body shot
and Anderson takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Anderson lets the fists fly and connects with a left straight followed by a right hook. #TD2#
Submit shoots in and gets a takedown into Anderson's guard.
Anderson trying to keep a closed guard but Submit is proving a slippery customer.
Anderson keeping full guard, as Submit tries to pass.
Anderson has a closed guard, preventing Submit from standing up.
Anderson keeping full guard, as Submit tries to pass. #ES#
The fighters are working up against the cage. Anderson manages to wriggle his way back to his feet, so the fighters are now clinched against the cage.#T2#
Submit throws a punch but it's blocked by Anderson.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Submit misses with the head strike.
Anderson has Submit pressed against the cage, preventing Submit from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Anderson manages to get underhooks and slows down the pace for a moment.
Submit tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Submit has a couple of punches blocked by Anderson.
Anderson holding his opponent close, against the cage.
Submit stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.#TD#
Anderson lands a takedown into guard. #SUB2#
Anderson stands over his opponent and dives in with a flying punch! Submit throws up his legs and catches Anderson in a triangle! Oh this looks tight! Anderson tries to escape but he's forced to tap! Wow, fantastic work there by Submit! That came out of nowhere!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:58 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle Choke). Punch Clinch Submit!

Event: MFC - 52
Date: Feb 12, 2025

#R1#
Pfanne shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Anderson but Anderson pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Anderson walks straight into a right hand from Pfanne - that's dropped him! Pfanne jumps into mount and starts pounding away - can he finish?! More strikes go undefended and the referee has to dive in to save Anderson from any more punishment! Anderson complains about the stoppage but falls over as he tries to stand back up, so it was clearly a good stoppage.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:14 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Punches). Brad Pfanne!
Brad Pfanne seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website.

Event: MFC - 49
Date: Jan 30, 2025

#R1#
Mantzurin dives in for a single leg takedown but Anderson sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
Anderson throwing a counter right hand but Mantzurin manages to avoid it.
Anderson blocks a head kick by Mantzurin.
Mantzurin throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Anderson counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Mantzurin misses with a takedown attempt
and Anderson counters with a series of strikes. Mantzurin will be more careful next time no doubt.
Mantzurin tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Mantzurin misses with a jab, cross combination.
Anderson scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Anderson scores with the left hand. Mantzurin knows he should have avoided that one.
Anderson scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Mantzurin looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Anderson cracks Mantzurin with a right hand to the side of the head.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Mantzurin fails with a takedown attempt.
Sparky Anderson has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Monni Mantzurin.
A swing and a miss from Anderson.
Mantzurin throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Anderson's waist but Anderson gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Mantzurin off to one side.
Anderson looks to land a left hand but Mantzurin moved out of range nicely.#T1#
Anderson pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Mantzurin dives in for a single leg takedown but Anderson sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
Anderson was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
Some wild striking there from Mantzurin.
Anderson tests Mantzurin's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Anderson throws a lazy right hand but Mantzurin sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Mantzurin changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
Anderson defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Mantzurin.
Jab, jab by Anderson - just one landing.
Anderson lands with a straight right. Mantzurin didn't see that one coming.
Anderson jabbing away but nothing is landing.
A nice combination there by Anderson.
Anderson scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Monni Mantzurin seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Mantzurin shoots for a double leg takedown but Anderson sprawls well. He's pushed Mantzurin's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
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!
Mantzurin shoots for a double leg takedown but Anderson sprawls well. He's pushed Mantzurin's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily. #T2#
Mantzurin shoots in looking for a takedown but Anderson manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Mantzurin's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Mantzurin gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Anderson counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Mantzurin looks winded!
Horrible takedown attempt by Mantzurin or perhaps it was just good defense by Anderson, which made it look bad.
As Mantzurin looks to move away, Anderson throws a big counter combo but Mantzurin just gets out of the way.
Anderson swinging wildly here.
Anderson scores with a nice looking left hook and follows it up with an uppercut!
Anderson scores with a nice strike.
Anderson throws a hook but Mantzurin blocks it.
Anderson is really peppering his opponent's head with punches.
Mantzurin tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Anderson defends well and Mantzurin ends up having to push Anderson into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
An attempted straight right counter from Anderson misses the target.
Good exchange - Anderson coming out on top.
Mantzurin tries to clinch up
and Anderson counters with a lovely shot to the body.#T3#
Horrible takedown attempt by Mantzurin or perhaps it was just good defense by Anderson, which made it look bad.
Mantzurin takes one on the button.
Donk. Anderson catches Mantzurin right on the button with a cross.
Mantzurin shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Anderson counters with a lovely straight right hand!#ROC#Mantzurin is rocked!#CUT#It looks like Monni Mantzurin has been cut.
Anderson drops Mantzurin with a straight left! Oh this is bad for Mantzurin! Anderson dives in and starts dropping bombs - the referee has no choice but to step in and save him!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:40 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Sparky Anderson!
As Sparky Anderson got his breath back, he grabbed the microphone and managed to blurt out the following: It's great to be the new champion, thanks to all my team around me'.
Monni Mantzurin was interviewed post fight and said 'blaaaahhhh.....'.

Event: MFC - 46
Date: Jan 18, 2025

#R1#
Anderson misses with an uppercut. #CL2#
Snake pushes Anderson up against the cage in a clinch.
Snake tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Anderson just stands there and leans against the cage.#TD#
Anderson has picked Snake up - he's going for a ride! Anderson dumps his opponent to the mat with a thud and settles into half guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Anderson wants to take a breather but Snake is having none of it. #SUB#
Anderson is looking for a kimura here.
Anderson trying to mount his opponent but Snake defends it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Snake wants to control but Anderson is keeping busy. #T1#
Anderson is nestled in close to Snake, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.#SUB2#
Snake is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Anderson pulls his head out easily.
The referee calls for the fighters to work. #SUB#
Anderson is working for a kimura here but Snake manages to reverse the position and he's now in Anderson's guard.
Anderson lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.#REVR##SUB2#
Snake looks to be working for a triangle here. Oh, it looks like he might have it! Anderson has picked Snake up and slammed him! Snake can't keep hold of the triangle and Anderson manages to pass to side control!
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#T2#
Snake struggling a bit here.
Snake gets back to half guard.#SUB#
Anderson seems to be working for a kimura but Snake defends the submission attempt.#SUB#
Anderson is trying to work for a kimura but Snake is defending well. #SUB2#
Snake actively working from the bottom here.#T3#
Snake wants to control but Anderson is keeping busy and won't allow it. #SUB2#
Snake looking for submissions off his back.
Anderson seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Snake does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back. #SUB2#
Snake looking for submissions from an awkward position here.#T4#
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Anderson wants to pass to mount but Snake is defending the position. #SUB#
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.
We've had a lack of effective grappling in the last minute or so, which could well see a referee standup.#SUB2#
Snake looking to force a kimura from the bottom here. He's concentrating on that move too much though and Anderson pushes past his half guard into mount!
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Sparky Anderson dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.#R2#
A looping hook to the body misses from Anderson. Snake does a little dance to reset his feet.
Snake tries to counter with a clinch but Anderson shakes him off and moves away.
Anderson throws the left hand but Snake avoids the punch easily.
Snake is looking to clinch.
Anderson rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Snake moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Sparky Anderson seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Anderson works the jab nicely.
Sparky Anderson is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Anderson lands a really nice looking cross but Snake seems unphased.
Snake tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Anderson paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Snake closes the distance but Anderson moves to the side
and Anderson connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Snake uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Anderson.
Snake tries to counter by closing the distance.
Anderson stalks Snake and leaps in with a furious combination of punches. Uppercuts and crosses smash into Snake's face. Snake staggers backwards, shaken.
A combination from Anderson does no damage. #T1#
Anderson catches Snake with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
We've been informed that Snake has been working hard on his conditioning in the buildup to the fight.
Snake moves out of range of the strikes.#CL2#
Snake gets in close and instigates a clinch. #BC#
Anderson breaks the clinch.
Anderson scores with a three punch combo! #ROC#Snake is rocked!
Anderson goes for a small jab and connects. Now Anderson goes in closer pressing the issue. Left hook, right straight! Snake stumbles back but Anderson runs in with a huge uppercut knocking Snake to the ground! What a finish! You have to wonder if Snake will ever be the same after a knockout like that.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:37 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). Sparky Anderson!
Post fight, Sparky Anderson took to the microphone: 'It's great to be the new champion, thanks to all my team around me'.

Event: MFC - 44
Date: Jan 08, 2025

#R1#
Shrute has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Shrute there as he acknowledges the shot.
Nice uppercut there from Anderson.
Anderson lands an overhand right.
Some wild striking there from Anderson.
Shrute fails with an attempt to clinch.
Anderson slaps away a takedown attempt from Shrute, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Anderson lands the left hand.
Shrute changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Anderson tries to avoid it but Shrute manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Anderson to the ground. Anderson escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Anderson swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
Nice uppercut there from Anderson.#ROC#Shrute is rocked!
Shrute gets caught by a brutal right hook which buckles his knees! Shrute tries to backpedal with his spaghettilegs but Anderson is headhunting and goes for the kill. A jab and a right hook connect and Shrute buckles badly as his eyes roll back. The referee steps in and saves Shrute!! Shrute is complaining but he was clearly out on his feet. Anderson throws his mouthpiece into the crowd. Mmmm spit-tastic.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:46 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Sparky Anderson!
As Sparky Anderson got his breath back, he grabbed the microphone and managed to blurt out the following: It's great to be the new champion, thanks to all my team around me'.

Event: MFC - 40
Date: Dec 21, 2024

#R1#
Anderson misses with a series of wild punches.
Ryan throwing a counter right hand but Anderson manages to avoid it.
Some wild striking there from Anderson.
Anderson swings for the body but Ryan moves out of range.
It looked like Ryan wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Sloppy strikes from Anderson. Those never looked like landing.
A little feinted left hand from Ryan on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
A punch combination from Anderson misses.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Anderson lands a jab followed by a nice looking cross.
A telegraphed right hand from Anderson misses the target.
Anderson lands a really nice looking cross but Ryan seems unphased.
Ryan looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.#T1#
Anderson misses with the combination.
Anderson scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Anderson throws a body shot but no joy.
It looked like Ryan wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Anderson cracks Ryan with an open hand slap.
Nice takedown defense from Anderson. No joy for Ryan on that attempt.
Ryan slips under a jab.
Anderson throws a right hand that Ryan ducks under and follows up with a left that Ryan also avoids with ease.
An attempted straight right counter from Ryan misses the target.#T2#
Anderson rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Ryan moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Anderson throws a series of punches but Ryan moves out of range.
Anderson throws a jab when Ryan was well out of range.
Ryan is looking to counter punch.
Anderson just misses with a punch to the body.
Nice jab there from Anderson.
Anderson throws a right hand that Ryan ducks under and follows up with a left that Ryan also avoids with ease.
Anderson scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Anderson is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Ryan.
Ryan throwing a counter right hand but Anderson manages to avoid it.
Anderson throws a nice looking combination but Ryan bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.#T3#
Ryan fails to land the takedown.
It seemed like Anderson was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Anderson misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Ryan.
It looked like Ryan wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Anderson throws a lazy right hand but Ryan sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Ryan was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Anderson darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Anderson lands with an uppercut that bounces Ryan off the cage and back into range.
Anderson has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
Ryan shoots in but Anderson avoids the takedown attempt easily.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Dax Ryan. That's going to take a lot out of him.#T4#
Anderson lands with a good body shot.
A head kick misses from Anderson.
It looked like Ryan wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Anderson slaps away a takedown attempt from Ryan, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Anderson connects with a jab.
Anderson takes a swing at Ryan's ribcage but misses.
A little feinted left hand from Ryan on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Ryan dodges the punch combination from Anderson.
Ryan throwing a counter right hand but Anderson manages to avoid it.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Sparky Anderson dominated that round.
That's time! Ryan's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.#R2#
Anderson throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Ryan counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Anderson misses with a left hand #KD#
and Ryan counters with a right hand that sends Anderson tumbling to the canvas! Can Ryan finish him? He dives into Anderson's guard looking to do just that!#ROC#Anderson is rocked!
Ryan keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Anderson's head.
Anderson is still in real trouble! Can Ryan finish him?
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Ryan postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Ryan throws a big elbow that misses.
Ryan throws a big elbow that misses.
Ryan landing some decent shots from guard.
Ryan stops Anderson from standing up.
Ryan throws a big elbow that misses.
Ryan missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Ryan preventing the sweep.
Anderson seems to have recovered his senses.
Anderson not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Ryan in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Ryan throwing strikes but missing. #T1#
Ryan lands a couple of decent looking shots.
Ryan works a leg free and moves into half guard.
Ryan working Anderson over with strikes.
Ryan throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Ryan lands a massive shot from half guard that has rocked Anderson! More strikes land and this one is all over! Ryan jumps to his feet and is applauded loudly by the crowd!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:42 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Dax Ryan!
Dax Ryan retains his welterweight title!
After winning the bout, Dax Ryan thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility.

Event: MFC - 36
Date: Dec 04, 2024

#R1#
Anderson goes to the watering hole and comes back with a big thumbs up from the judges as he scores a three punch combo.
Campbell moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Campbell shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Anderson but Anderson pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Campbell is on the wrong end of a nice combination from Anderson.
A decent looking cross lands there for Anderson.
Campbell doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Anderson counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Campbell thinking.
Anderson scores with a punch to the head.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.#TD#
Anderson scores a trip takedown into side control. Nice.

Campbell sneaks out the side door and pushes Anderson away - he's back to his feet. The crowd show their appreciation for the escape.
Anderson throws a right hand that Campbell ducks under and follows up with a left that Campbell also avoids with ease.
Campbell on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Anderson connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.#T1#
Nice jab there from Anderson.
Campbell tries to work over Anderson's front leg with a kick but Anderson checks it.
Anderson rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Campbell moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Anderson lands a jab-cross combination. #CL#
Anderson has closed the distance and engaged Campbell in a clinch. #TD#
Anderson wants the takedown. Campbell is fighting it off but Anderson persists and manages to bring the fight to the ground, ending up in Campbell's guard against the cage.#SUB#
Anderson drops back looking for a leg! Campbell is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Campbell manages to kick Anderson off! Anderson jumps back into Campbell's guard.
Anderson 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. #T2#
Anderson sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Campbell's guard.
Anderson seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Anderson scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
Anderson is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.
Campbell 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 lands strikes from half guard.#T3##SUB#
Anderson is working for a submission here. He's got hold of the far side arm and he's looking for a kimura. He's cranking on the arm and he's got it! Campbell is tapping out! Ouch, that looked like it hurt!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:35 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Sparky Anderson!
As Sparky Anderson got his breath back, he grabbed the microphone and managed to blurt out the following: It's great to be the new champion, thanks to all my team around me'.

Event: MFC - 34
Date: Nov 23, 2024

#R1#
Ferreira Da Silva throws a right hand that misses #CL#
and Anderson counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by Anderson.
Anderson is looking for a takedown.
Ferreira Da Silva pressing his opponent against the cage.
Ferreira Da Silva misses with an elbow over the top.
Still in the clinch, Ferreira Da Silva scores with a nice short uppercut.
Ferreira Da Silva displaying some good clinch control by pressing Anderson up against the cage.
Ferreira Da Silva pushes off an throws an elbow but Anderson leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ferreira Da Silva just leaning against Anderson, taking a breather.
Ferreira Da Silva looking to stall.
Ferreira Da Silva is stalling here. #T1#
Ferreira Da Silva lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Ferreira Da Silva prevents the takedown attempt.
Ferreira Da Silva manages to get underhooks and slows down the pace for a moment.
The ref breaks the fighters up, due to lack of action by Virgulino Ferreira Da Silva.
Ferreira Da Silva misses with a double jab.
Ferreira Da Silva is looking to clinch but Anderson is avoiding it.
Anderson throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Ferreira Da Silva tries to clinch but Anderson moves out of range. #CL2#
Ferreira Da Silva gets a clinch.
Ferreira Da Silva throws a punch but it's blocked by Anderson.
Anderson is looking for a takedown.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Sparky Anderson. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Ferreira Da Silva throws an elbow that misses.
Anderson is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.#T2#
Ferreira Da Silva throws an elbow but it misses.
Stalling in the clinch from Ferreira Da Silva.
Ferreira Da Silva slowing the pace effectively.
The fighters are pressed against the cage, as the pace of the fight slows.
Ferreira Da Silva stalling against the cage.
A nice right hand lands inside from Ferreira Da Silva.
The referee is keeping an eye on Ferreira Da Silva - much more stalling and he will separate the fighters.
Ferreira Da Silva prevents the takedown attempt.
Ferreira Da Silva leaning against his opponent.
Ferreira Da Silva leaning his opponent against the cage.
The crowd are getting on Ferreira Da Silva's back here. They're not happy about his lack of aggression in the clinch.#T3#
The ref breaks the fighters up, due to lack of action by Virgulino Ferreira Da Silva.
Ferreira Da Silva fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Anderson on the side of the head.
Nice cross by Anderson.#CL#
Anderson pushes Ferreira Da Silva up against the cage in a clinch.
Anderson being controlled against the cage.
Come on Ferreira Da Silva - let's have some action - none of this stalling nonsense.
Ferreira Da Silva gets underhooks to prevent Anderson's takedown attempt.
Ferreira Da Silva misses with a hook to the ribs.
Ferreira Da Silva gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head. #T4#
Anderson has Ferreira Da Silva pressed against the cage.
Ferreira Da Silva lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Anderson is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Ferreira Da Silva pulls him back up using the underhooks.
Anderson tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
Ferreira Da Silva throws an elbow that misses.
Ferreira Da Silva is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Ferreira Da Silva.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
With the fighters up against the cage, Ferreira Da Silva throws an elbow but misses.
Ferreira Da Silva has Anderson pressed against the cage.
Anderson is stalling here.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Virgulino Ferreira Da Silva 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#
Ferreira Da Silva fails in his attempt to clinch. #CL2#
Ferreira Da Silva drives through and clinches with Anderson against the cage.
Anderson goes for a takedown in the clinch but Ferreira Da Silva prevents it.
Ferreira Da Silva misses with a short punch on the inside.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
Ferreira Da Silva is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
Ferreira Da Silva is trying to slow the pace down but that's a couple of times in a row that he's tried to get underhooks and Anderson has denied him.
A bit of stalling here from Ferreira Da Silva.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ferreira Da Silva is clearly stalling here... Pick up the pace son.
Ferreira Da Silva throws an elbow but it's blocked.
Still in the clinch, Ferreira Da Silva scores with a nice short uppercut.#T1#
Come on Ferreira Da Silva - let's have some action - none of this stalling nonsense.
The ref breaks the fighters up, due to lack of action by Virgulino Ferreira Da Silva.
Anderson lands with a nice body punch.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Anderson is defended easily by Ferreira Da Silva.
Anderson throws a hook but Ferreira Da Silva avoids it easily.
It seemed like Ferreira Da Silva was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Ferreira Da Silva pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Anderson looks to clinch
and Ferreira Da Silva counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.#TD#
Anderson scores with a takedown into Ferreira Da Silva's guard.
Ferreira Da Silva not looking particularly offensive just at the moment. #T2#
Anderson missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Ferreira Da Silva controlling the position.
Anderson wants to control from the top but Ferreira Da Silva keeps moving.
Anderson is fighting to break Ferreira Da Silva's control of his arms but Ferreira Da Silva is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.
Ferreira Da Silva wants to get back to his feet but Anderson is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
Ferreira Da Silva has a butterfly guard looking to sweep but Anderson has passed into side control.
Anderson wants to lay and pray for a moment but Ferreira Da Silva keeps working.
Ferreira Da Silva is putting a lot of effort into getting back to his feet here.#T3#
Ferreira Da Silva is looking to slip a leg under and get half guard but Anderson is one step ahead and moves to full mount!#SUB#
Anderson looking for an armbar but decides to keep the dominant position instead.
Anderson with some aggressive grappling here, looking for the finish.
Ferreira Da Silva tries to hold on but Anderson pushes him away.
Anderson manages to capitalize on a mistake by Ferreira Da Silva to take his back!
Anderson looking to soften up his opponent with punches.
Anderson scores with a nice shot to the head of his opponent. Ferreira Da Silva is looking for a way out. #T4#
Ferreira Da Silva is trying to get back to his feet but he's not managed it yet. #SUB#
Anderson sinks in the hooks and is looking for the choke. He's got it! Ferreira Da Silva taps out!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:38 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Sparky Anderson!
Sparky Anderson looked relieved post fight as he said the following; 'It's great to be the new champion, thanks to all my team around me'.

Event: MFC - 32
Date: Nov 16, 2024

#R1#
Anderson throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Ryan throwing a counter right hand but Anderson manages to avoid it.#TD2#
A momentary lapse in concentration from Ryan enables Anderson to shoot in and score with a neat double leg. Ryan manages to secure a closed guard as the fighters hit the mat.
Anderson must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Anderson trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Ryan is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move. #REVR#
Anderson keeping control of the leg, stopping his opponent passing to mount.
Anderson is trying to control but can't.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
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. Ryan connects with a nice short shot to Anderson's temple.
Anderson is trying to get back to full guard.
Ryan sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Anderson defending well though.
Ryan thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas. #T1#
Ryan sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Anderson defending well though.
Ryan lands with a punch from half guard.
Ryan winds up and cracks Anderson with a swinging punch to the side of the head.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Ryan has freed up his trapped foot and advances to mount.
Ryan with the ground and pound from mount. #ROC#Anderson is rocked!
Whack. That's a big, big shot from Ryan! Anderson is out cold! This one is all over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:48 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Strikes). Dax Ryan!
Dax Ryan retains his welterweight title!
A very excited looking Dax Ryan made sure he remembered to thank all the fans both in the arena and on the internet. He said all the coolest people spend all day on MMA websites, which got a big reaction.

Event: MFC - 28
Date: Oct 31, 2024

#R1#
Averescu takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Anderson is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Averescu looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Anderson looks to score with a jab to the body but Averescu is just out of range.
Averescu staying out of range there.
Averescu throws out a counter right but Anderson avoids it with no problem.#TD#
Anderson scores a trip takedown into side control. Nice.
Anderson gets to mount! Averescu was on the offensive and wasn't defending properly. #SUB#
Anderson has hold of Averescu's left arm, perhaps looking for a submission. The two fighters tussle over control of the isolated limb and Averescu manages to get his arm back to his side and away from danger. #SUB#
Anderson moves into side control, trying to work for a kimura. That looks painful! Will he finish!!?? No, Averescu has worked his arm free - good work by Averescu! #T1#
Anderson is looking to take a break and control but Averescu is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Anderson remains in side control and seems content to stay there. It's a versatile position from which he can work both strikes and submissions, whilst maintaining that control, so maybe he'll sit here for a while.
Anderson'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.
Averescu tries to improve position but can't. #SUB#
Anderson working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
The referee tells the fighters to keep busy.#T2#
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Averescu is looking to reverse the position.
Anderson trying to control the position but Averescu is working away. #SUB#
Anderson is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Averescu has escaped the position, nice work there.
Averescu is trying to escape the position but Anderson is controlling the position.
Anderson advances nicely into full mount.
Averescu wants to improve position but instead he's given up his back.
Averescu is in a world of trouble here. He's outmatched on the ground here and he'd better get Anderson off his back sharpish unless he wants to be submitted.
Averescu tries to roll but Anderson sticks to his back.
Averescu is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.#T3#
Averescu keeps trying to improve his position.#SUB#
Anderson is working really hard to secure the rear naked choke. Averescu defends successfully for a significant amount of time. Both fighters are looking very determined.
Anderson is hanging on to Averescu's back as he tries to escape. #SUB#
Averescu defends a rear naked choke attempt by controlling one of Anderson's arms.
I really don't envy Averescu right now.
Anderson tries to keep control of the position but Averescu is staying busy.#SUB#
Anderson looking for the choke but no joy.
Anderson trying to control momentarily. #T4#
Averescu turns into Anderson and is now in his guard.
Anderson trying to control the position. #SUB#
Averescu got a little sloppy there for a moment and Anderson has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Averescu has managed to get both his arms back between Anderson's legs - danger averted.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Averescu postures up.
Averescu wants to stand and escape but instead Anderson has hit a sweep and he's now on top in guard. #REVR#
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Sparky Anderson dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!#R2#
Anderson is looking to clinch. #CL#
Anderson has Averescu up against the cage in a clinch.
Anderson can't find room to land a body shot as Averescu controls the action.
Averescu is defending well against a takedown attempt.
Anderson has Averescu pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Averescu manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing. #TD#
Anderson wants the takedown. Averescu is fighting it off but Anderson persists and manages to bring the fight to the ground, ending up in Averescu's guard against the cage.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Averescu can't keep his opponent in guard - Anderson advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount. #SUB2#
Averescu looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Averescu is staying active underneath Anderson, who seems content to just control the action from this position. #T1##SUB2#
Averescu looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.#SUB#
Averescu is defending against the submission attempts here by Anderson.
Anderson passes the guard and advances to mount!
Anderson wants to take his opponent's back but he's not managed it. #T2#
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Anderson trying to control but Averescu is having none of it. #SUB#
Anderson is working for a guillotine from mount but Averescu frees his head quite easily. #SUB#
Anderson working to secure an arm triangle but it's not happening for him just yet.
Averescu really trying hard to get back to half guard here. #T3#
Anderson controlling from mount.
Anderson manages to capitalize on a mistake by Averescu to take his back!
Averescu is trying to stand back up. #SUB#
Anderson is looking to finish the fight by rear naked choke. Averescu knows exactly what he's got planned though, so he's defending well. Maybe a few strikes would soften Averescu for a finish.
Anderson is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Averescu can do to turn this around?#T4##SUB#
Anderson working for the rear naked choke here. He's got one arm under but Averescu is defending well. A couple of punches soften him up though and Anderson has tightened the hold! This one could be all over! It is! Averescu taps out!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:21 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Sparky Anderson!
Sparky Anderson took to the mic in his post fight interview and said 'It's great to be the new champion, thanks to all my team around me'.

Event: MFC - 25
Date: Oct 16, 2024

#R1#
West looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Anderson is fending him off so far but West persists. Nope, Anderson circles away and we're back to standing.
West shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
letting Anderson counter with a right hand.
West misses with a takedown attempt
and Anderson counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Sparky Anderson has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Alan West.
Anderson throws a combination but it was largely blocked by West.
West shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Anderson as he jumps to the side.
Anderson was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
West takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it. #TD#
Anderson decides to change it up a bit and drives through with a nice takedown into half guard.
Anderson controlling the pace.
Anderson has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.#T1##SUB#
Anderson is working for a submission here. He's got hold of the far side arm and he's looking for a kimura. He's cranking on the arm and he's got it! West is tapping out! Ouch, that looked like it hurt!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:23 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Sparky Anderson!
Post fight, an emotional Sparky Anderson said 'It's great to be the new champion, thanks to all my team around me'.

Event: MFC - 22
Date: Oct 05, 2024

#R1#
Shima tries to clinch but Anderson moves out of range.
Shima is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Anderson avoids a punch combination nicely.
Nice shot by Shima.
Anderson throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Anderson ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Shima fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Anderson manages to avoid it.
Anderson seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter.
Anderson throws a right hand that Shima ducks under and follows up with a left that Shima also avoids with ease.
Sloppy strikes from Shima. Those never looked like landing.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Anderson tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Shima was well out of range. Poor timing from Anderson.
Anderson scores with a nice strike.#CL#
Anderson pushes Shima up against the cage in a clinch.
Anderson is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Shima to keep the fight standing.#T1#
Shima gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Anderson.
Shima dictating the pace here, as the fighters clinch against the cage.
Shima 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.
Shima receives a warning from the referee for stalling.
Shima is struggling to control the position.
The crowd are getting on Shima's back here. They're not happy about his lack of aggression in the clinch.
Anderson drops down looking for an ankle pick but Shima pulls his leg out and moves away.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Sparky Anderson. That's going to take a lot out of him.#CL2#
Shima fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Anderson, pushing him back against the cage.#T2#
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.
Anderson is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Shima pulls him back up using the underhooks. #TD#
Anderson jumps guard.
Shima throws a big elbow that misses. #SUB#
Shima got a little sloppy there for a moment and Anderson has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Shima has managed to get both his arms back between Anderson's legs - danger averted.#SUB#
Anderson escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Shima gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Anderson wants to improve his position but instead Shima has moved into half guard.
Anderson is doing well to control the position and prevent Shima from advancing to side control.#T3#
Anderson is trying to get back to full guard.
Shima tries to stand but his arm is trapped.
Anderson is controlling Shima's position as best he can from this difficult position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Shima is taking a breather. Anderson says something to him but it's hard to make out. Perhaps he's telling him to get on with it and actually do something.
Anderson is looking to control Shima's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Anderson avoid being mounted?#T4#
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
It looks like Shima is going to stand back up.
The referee claps his hands together and tells the fighters to work.
Anderson tries to roll over but Shima keeps him under control.#REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Anderson has his takedown stuffed
and Shima counters with a left and a right that stings Anderson.
Shima tries to close the distance and clinch but Anderson swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Anderson waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Shima.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
A telegraphed right hand from Anderson misses the target.
Shima doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
Shima drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Shima tries to bum rush Anderson with a series of wild strikes but Anderson uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Anderson throws a body punch but Shima moves out of range.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close round but I would say that Sparky Anderson will probably get the nod.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.#R2#
Shima looks to score with a jab to the body but Anderson is just out of range.
Anderson takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Shima scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Anderson throws a body punch but Shima moves out of range.
Shima now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
Anderson slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Anderson throws a right hand that Shima ducks under and follows up with a left that Shima also avoids with ease.
As Anderson backs off Shima throws a huge counter combo but Anderson manages to avoid it all.
Anderson slips a jab from Shima.
Shima stalks Anderson and leaps in with a furious combination of punches. Uppercuts and crosses smash into Anderson's face. Anderson staggers backwards, shaken.
Anderson moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Anderson lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Shima circles away quickly and effectively.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Shima scores with a nice looking left hook and follows it up with an uppercut!
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Shima connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe. #CL2#
Shima forces Anderson back against the cage and clinches.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
Shima can't find room to land a body shot as Anderson controls the action. #T1#
Anderson stalling the fight.
Shima stops a takedown attempt from Anderson.
Anderson drops down looking for an ankle pick but Shima pulls his leg out and moves away.
Tetsuo Shima is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Shima tries to clinch
and Anderson counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Anderson doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Shima counters with a stiff right hand.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Sparky Anderson. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Shima tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Shima misses with a combination
and Anderson counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Shima throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Anderson was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
Anderson is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
Sloppy strikes from Shima. Those never looked like landing.
Anderson lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Shima circles away quickly and effectively.
Anderson misses with an uppercut. Shima saw that one coming.#T2#
Anderson thows a left - swing and a miss!
Anderson throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Shima sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Shima misses the jab.
Anderson ducks under a wild hook from Shima.#CL2#
Shima pushes Anderson up against the cage in a clinch.
Anderson is looking for a takedown.
A bit of stalling here from Shima.
Shima lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Anderson backwards.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Anderson is looking to break free of the clinch but Shima has double underhooks. #TD#
Anderson pulls guard effortlessly.
Shima 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.
Shima wants to control from the top but Anderson keeps moving. #T3#
Anderson looking to control. #SUB#
Anderson is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Shima defends well.#SUB#
Anderson escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Shima gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Anderson will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Shima looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
The referee must be thinking about standing these guys back up.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Shima is pushing down on Anderson's leg trying to pass to half guard. Anderson is fighting to maintain full guard but Shima has managed to sneak the leg through.#T4#
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Shima 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.
Anderson tries to roll over but Shima keeps him under control.#SUB#
Anderson looking for submissions off his back.
Anderson tries to roll over but Shima keeps him under control.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Tetsuo Shima showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!#R3#
Anderson looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Anderson blocks a jab.
Shima digs a good body shot into Anderson's ribs.
Shima 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.#CL#
Anderson moves into range and clinches up with Shima.#BC2#
Shima escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Tetsuo Shima seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Anderson takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Anderson defending well as Shima loads up on a big left hand.
Shima misses the shot to the body.
Shima moves forwards but Anderson connects with a nice, crisp jab.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Shima misses with a straight left.
Anderson lands with a good body shot.
Shima on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Shima fails to land with a series of punches.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Anderson throws out a token jab with nothing on it.#T1#
A left and a right from Shima both land. Nice combination.
Anderson throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Shima on the side of the head.
Anderson slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Shima misses the jab.
A punch combination from Shima misses.
Shima takes one to the chin there.
Anderson looks for a takedown but Shima sprawls well.
Anderson uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Shima.
Anderson takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Shima throws a right hand that Anderson ducks under and follows up with a left that Anderson also avoids with ease.
Danga de danga de dang - Shima scores with a four punch combination!
This has been an exciting period of action!
Jab by Shima.#T2#
Anderson cracks a nice hook into Shima's ribs.
Anderson fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Shima is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
Anderson ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Anderson takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Anderson moves away from the strike by Shima.
Shima ducks under a wild hook from Anderson.
Shima lunges at Anderson with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Anderson's hand.
Shima tries to clinch but fails miserably
and Anderson counters with a left and a right that stings Shima.
Shima throws the left hand but Anderson avoids the punch easily.
Shima pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Anderson is looking to counter punch.#CL2#
Shima darts in and clinches Anderson up against the cage.
Anderson blocks a body shot from Shima.
Anderson is trying to break the clinch but Shima has him pressed against the cage. #T3#
Shima misses with some punches.
Anderson looking to slow down the pace here.
Shima prevents the takedown attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Sparky Anderson. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Anderson effectively controlling the action here.
Anderson wants a takedown but no success here.
Shima lands a right hand that snaps the head of Anderson backwards.
Stalling in the clinch from Shima.
Anderson is trying to maintain a safe position but Shima gets an underhook and turns Anderson into the cage.
Anderson tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked. #T4##BC#
Anderson's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Anderson takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Shima with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Anderson to score with a decent uppercut.
Anderson uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Shima.
Anderson fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Shima manages to avoid it.
Shima throws a hook to the side of Anderson's head but Anderson sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
It looked like Anderson wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Shima lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Anderson circles away quickly and effectively.
Shima fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Shima tries to bum rush Anderson with a series of wild strikes but Anderson uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Shima is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Anderson throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Tetsuo Shima really dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!#R4#
Shima dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Anderson rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Shima moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Shima drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Anderson defends it well.
Anderson misses with a few strikes there.
Anderson throws a series of punches but Shima moves out of range.
Shima throws a poor cross that misses
and Anderson counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Shima dips to his left and cracks Anderson with an uppercut!
Decent striking displayed by Shima there.
Anderson ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Shima moves away.
Shima keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Shima looks to land a combination but Anderson avoids it well.
Anderson is trying to close the distance and clinch up, after that failed offence from Shima.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Anderson keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Shima.
Anderson has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Shima finds it's way round the side to connect with Anderson's head.
Anderson tries to bum rush Shima with a series of wild strikes but Shima uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Nice defenses there by Shima.#T1#
Shima moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Shima slaps away a takedown attempt from Anderson, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Anderson shoots for a double leg takedown but Shima sprawls well. He's pushed Anderson's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Anderson dodges the punch combination from Shima.
Sparky Anderson is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
A jab from Shima misses.
As Shima looks to move away, Anderson throws a big counter combo but Shima just gets out of the way.
Anderson connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Shima's hands.
Shima throws a hook but Anderson blocks it.
Anderson appeared to be looking to counter that last move with a leg kick.
Anderson on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Shima defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Anderson.
A little jabbing left from Shima on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Sparky Anderson. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Anderson takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Anderson loads up on a big right hand but Shima slips the punch.
Shima keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot. #T2#
Shima cracks Anderson with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Shima slips under a jab.
Shima lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected.
Shima 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.
Shima misses the shot to the body.
Shima throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Anderson was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Anderson misses with a jab, cross combination.
Shima uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Anderson.
Anderson throws a hard body shot but it just misses. #CL2#
Shima has closed the distance and engaged Anderson in a clinch.
Shima throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Andersons head. #BC#
Anderson manages to break the clinch.
Shima moves in looking to clinch but Anderson pushes him off.
Anderson swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.#T3#
Anderson avoids the body shot from Shima.
Shima misses with a two punch combination.
Shima cracks Anderson with a right hand to the side of the head.
Shima stuns Anderson with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Anderson misses with a wild combination.
Shima looks to score with a jab to the body but Anderson is just out of range.
Tetsuo Shima seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Anderson throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Shima counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Shima is looking to clinch. #CL2#
Shima moves into the clinch.
Shima lands with a right to the head.
Shima lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Shima tries a body shot but Anderson blocks it. #T4#
Anderson tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Shima's elbow.
Anderson looking to stall.
Shima lands a body shot in the clinch. #BC#
Anderson pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Anderson fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
A nice combination there by Shima.
Anderson uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
A lazy left from Shima finds it's target.
Shima thows a left - swing and a miss!
Left hook, right uppercut from Shima.
Shima staying out of range there.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Tetsuo Shima dominated that fourth round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! This is the final round!#R5#
Anderson changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Shima has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
The fight stays on the outside here - Anderson looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Shima steps in looking to clinch after the strikes miss from Anderson.
Shima throws a series of punches but Anderson moves out of range.
Nice jab there from Shima.
Shima looks to score with a jab to the body but Anderson is just out of range.
Shima throws a combination that misses #CL#
and Anderson holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch.
Anderson wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Shima swings wildly with an uppercut but Anderson uses good head movement to avoid it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Anderson is looking to take this one to the mat.
Anderson is trying to break the clinch but Shima is controlling him.#T1#
Shima is stalling here.
Anderson tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Shima smiles and moves away. #CL2#
Shima has Anderson up against the cage in a clinch.
Tetsuo Shima seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Anderson wants to take the fight to the mat but Shima manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Sparky Anderson. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Shima swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Shima stalling.
Shima scores with a nice hook to the head.
Anderson is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Shima gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
Anderson looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.#T2#
Anderson tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Shima just stands there and leans against the cage.
Shima misses with a hook to the ribs.
Shima lands with a short shot to the head. #TD#
Anderson has dropped down and is working for a takedown. Shima is trying to keep an underhook but Anderson manages to get the takedown into half guard.

Shima has one foot on Anderson's thigh - he pushes off and manages to get back to his feet.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Shima throws an overhand right that lands on Anderson's shoulder, as Anderson tries to avoid the shot.
Shima misses with an uppercut.
Anderson lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Shima fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Anderson throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Shima's waist but Shima gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Anderson off to one side.
Anderson takes one on the button.#T3#
Shima throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Shima swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Anderson counters with a left to the body.
A telegraphed right hand from Shima misses the target.
Shima tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Anderson was well out of range. Poor timing from Shima.
Anderson takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Anderson jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Shima throws a nice looking combination but Anderson bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Anderson wants to take advantage of his opponent's missed offense by moving into the clinch.#CL2#
Shima takes the fight into the clinch.
The fighters are pressed against the cage, as the pace of the fight slows.
Shima content to slow the pace in the clinch. #T4#
The pace slowing considerably in the clinch, as Shima takes a break from that fighting nonsense to think about the finer things in life.
Sparky Anderson has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
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 Shima walks away with a smile on his face. Anderson gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
Shima tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Anderson was well out of range. Poor timing from Shima.
Anderson on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Anderson shoots in and drives through. Shima sprawls well.
Tetsuo Shima is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Anderson takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Shima swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches. #CL2#
Shima clinches up with Anderson and pushes him back against the cage.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
A nice left hand lands by Anderson.

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

Ladies and gentlemen, after 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Joseph Jones scores the fight 46:49
Judge Steve Montenegro scores the fight 46:49
Judge Russell Pearce scores the fight 46:49

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Tetsuo Shima!
Tetsuo Shima is the new welterweight champion!
Tetsuo Shima took to the mic in his post fight interview and said 'Thanks for the chance to become champion, it feels great ,looking forward to my first defense.'.

Event: MFC - 19
Date: Sep 21, 2024

#R1#
Anderson fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Hansen avoids it really well and circles away.
Anderson closes this distance looking for a takedown but Hansen circles away.
Anderson rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Hansen moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Anderson fails to land with a series of punches.
Anderson is on the wrong end of a nice combination from Hansen.
Anderson dodges the punch combination from Hansen.
Hansen lands with a good body shot.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Hansen misses with a few strikes there.
A little feinted left hand from Anderson on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Left hook, right uppercut from Hansen.
Anderson throws an overhand right that lands on Hansen's shoulder, as Hansen tries to avoid the shot.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Hansen lands a nice shot to the body. #T1#
Anderson ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Hansen moves away.
Hansen misses with a series of wild punches.
Hansen scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Anderson misses with a wild body shot.
Hansen throws a counter combo.
Anderson waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Hansen.
Hansen scores with a punch to the head.
Hansen throws a predictable looking body shot #CL#
and Anderson counters into the clinch. Nicely done. #BC2#
Hansen breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Hansen slips a straight right by Anderson.
Hansen throws a counter combo.
Hansen fails to land with a series of punches.
Hansen lands a jab to Anderson's midsection.#T2#
Anderson throws a hook to the side of Hansen's head but Hansen sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Hansen fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Hansen takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Anderson blocks a jab.
Hansen throws a hook to the side of Anderson's head but Anderson sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Anderson lands a slapping body shot.
Marcus Hansen seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
A slow jab from Hansen misses its intended target.
Anderson misses with a looping right.#TD2#
Hansen shoots in for a takedown! He's got it and he's managed to land in side control! That's better than Hansen was expecting from the takedown attempt, I'm sure!
Anderson takes an elbow right on the bridge of the nose and winces in pain.
The ground and pound from Hansen seems to be hitting the mat more than his opponent.
Hansen is chipping away with strikes. #T3#
Anderson is trying to get back to half guard.
Hansen moving around in side mount but really he's just happy to control for now.
Anderson struggling a bit here.#SUB2#
Hansen is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Anderson is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
Anderson is trying to improve his position.
Hansen lands a knee to the body and a forearm to the face.
Hansen wants to lay and pray for a moment but Anderson keeps working. #T4#
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Anderson manages to work his way to half guard, despite Hansen's best efforts.
Anderson tries to get to full guard but Hansen has control of the leg.
Hansen has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Anderson has his hands clasped together around Hansen's back. He's all about the action.
Hansen controlling the action here.
Anderson taking some punishment here, with Hansen in his half guard.
Anderson is looking for a sweep. Hansen is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.#SUB2#
Hansen wants to work for an arm triangle but Anderson is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt. #SUB2#
Hansen is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Anderson defends it well.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Marcus Hansen dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!#R2##TD2#
Hansen shoots in from a long way out. He's driving through with the takedown attempt and he eventually gets it, landing in Anderson's guard.
Anderson can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Hansen controls the pace.
Hansen trying to control but Anderson is working from the bottom. #SUB2#
Hansen 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 Hansen, into his guard. #REVR#
Hansen has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Anderson tries to free his leg and advance position but Hansen is retaining full guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Hansen keeping moving, preventing Anderson from controlling successfully.
Hansen not looking particularly offensive just at the moment. #T1#
Hansen keeping moving, preventing Anderson from controlling successfully.
Hansen has a butterfly guard looking to sweep but Anderson has passed into side control. #SUB#
Anderson tries for a kimura but Hansen is defending well.
Anderson wants to lay and pray for a moment but Hansen keeps working.
Hansen is looking for a sweep.
Hansen struggling a bit here.
Anderson is looking to take a break and control but Hansen is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom. #T2#
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Anderson tries to advance to mount but can't.
Anderson taking a breather here.
Hansen can't do much from the bottom here.
Hansen is looking for a sweep.
Hansen is trying to get back to half guard. He's pushing on Anderson's leg. He's managed it. Nice work.
Hansen wants to improve his position but Anderson is controlling well. #T3#
Anderson throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Hansen wants to get back to full guard.
Anderson wants to lay and pray for a moment but Hansen keeps working.
Hansen is trying to maintain the position but Anderson is very close to passing his half guard.#REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Sparky Anderson is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Anderson lands a nice shot to the body.
Hansen misses with a double jab
and Anderson counters with a series of strikes. Hansen will be more careful next time no doubt.
Anderson misses the body punch
and Hansen counters with a lovely straight right hand!#T4#
Hansen misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Good exchange - Anderson coming out on top.
Hansen swinging wildly here.
Anderson dives in for a single leg takedown but Hansen sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.#BC2#
Hansen breaks from the clinch.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Anderson, as that shot connected.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Hansen takes a swing at Anderson's ribcage but misses.
Anderson throws a series of punches but Hansen avoids them all with ease.
Hansen throws a counter combo.
Hansen throws a hook but Anderson blocks it.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Hansen misses with a double jab.
Marcus Hansen seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Anderson swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Hansen lands a nice shot that snaps Anderson's head back.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Sparky Anderson dominated that second round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!#R3#
Hansen looks for a takedown but Anderson sprawls well.
Hansen takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Hansen missing with a left hand there. Anderson was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Hansen ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Hansen works Anderson's body with a nice hook.
Hansen changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Hansen shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Anderson as he jumps to the side.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Sloppy strikes from Hansen. Those never looked like landing.
Hansen throws a body shot but no joy.
Anderson closes the distance and lands a one-two.#T1#
Hansen darts in looking for a takedown but Anderson gets double underhooks and turns Hansen into the cage.
Sparky Anderson has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Marcus Hansen.
Hansen falls off balance throwing a combination
and Anderson counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Nice uppercut there from Anderson.
Hansen throws a shot from downtown. Anderson moves away and avoids it.
Anderson with a jab.#ROC#Hansen is rocked!
Hansen is sent reeling backwards by a solid uppercut. He barely regains his balance and Anderson moves in for the kill throwing a continuous barrage of punches that force the ref to step in.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:35 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Sparky Anderson!
Sparky Anderson retains his welterweight title!
In his post fight interview, Sparky Anderson gave a big smile as he said 'It's great to be the new champion, thanks to all my team around me'.

Event: MFC- 15
Date: Aug 31, 2024

#R1#
Bjurstrom throws a head kick but Anderson moves out of range.
Bjurstrom walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Bjurstrom is looking to slow Anderson down with leg kicks.
Bjurstrom tries a head kick but it misses.
Anderson tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Bjurstrom defends well and Anderson ends up having to push Bjurstrom into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
Anderson looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Bjurstrom throws a sloppy head kick and Anderson moves out of range easily.
Anderson listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Bjurstrom slips a jab and a cross from Anderson.
Anderson lands with a straight right. Bjurstrom didn't see that one coming.
Anderson is using his reach advantage to land shots from outside his opponent's range.
Bjurstrom throws a head kick that misses.
Anderson swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Bjurstrom counters with a leg kick.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Bjurstrom uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Anderson.
Bjurstrom throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle. #T1#
Bjurstrom bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Anderson dives in and grabs Bjurstrom's left leg, looking for a takedown. Bjurstrom pushes down on Anderson's head and hops out.
Bjurstrom lands a lovely overhand right.
Bjurstrom misses with a head kick.
A big left from Bjurstrom misses.
Despite the aggression on Anderson's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter.
Anderson blocks a head kick by Bjurstrom.
Anderson shoots in but Bjurstrom avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Marco Bjurstrom has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Sparky Anderson.
A head kick misses from Bjurstrom.
Bjurstrom throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Anderson takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Bjurstrom pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Bjurstrom throws a head kick but Anderson moves out of range. #T2#
Anderson throws a lazy uppercut
and Bjurstrom counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Bjurstrom throws a sloppy head kick
and Anderson counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Anderson cracks Bjurstrom with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
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 stalks Bjurstrom and leaps in with a furious combination of punches. Uppercuts and crosses smash into Bjurstrom's face. Bjurstrom staggers backwards, shaken.
Bjurstrom misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Bjurstrom throws a head kick but Anderson moves out of range.
Anderson appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
Anderson scores with a crisp jab that stopped Bjurstrom in his tracks.
Marco Bjurstrom is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Anderson misses with an uppercut. Bjurstrom saw that one coming.
Anderson loads up on a big right hand but Bjurstrom slips the punch.#TD2#
Anderson feints and as Bjurstrom raises his hands in defense, Anderson changes levels and drives through with a takedown into guard.#SUB#
Bjurstrom isolates an arm and boxes in a triangle. Anderson stacks Bjurstrom 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!
Anderson trying to control the position but Bjurstrom is working away. #T3#
Bjurstrom is trying to improve his position.
Anderson tries to cartwheel into mount but he doesn't manage it.
Bjurstrom regains half guard.#T4#
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.
Anderson is looking to advance position but Bjurstrom won't allow it. #SUB2#
Anderson is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Bjurstrom doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Anderson. #SUB#
Bjurstrom actively working from the bottom here.
Bjurstrom slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Sparky Anderson will probably get the nod.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.#R2#
The fighters are starting to get sweaty, which will make takedowns a bit more tricky.
Anderson moves into range and throws a combination. A nice jab followed by a hook to the body.
Anderson throws a head kick but Bjurstrom moves out of range.
Bjurstrom bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Anderson throws a looping overhand right but Bjurstrom ducks down to avoid it.
Anderson might want to mix his strikes up a bit more. He's just going for head shots at the moment and that can become a bit predictable.
Anderson ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Bjurstrom moves away.
Anderson throws a body punch but Bjurstrom moves out of range.
As Anderson looks to move away, Bjurstrom throws a big counter combo but Anderson just gets out of the way.
Anderson throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Bjurstrom sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Anderson throws a right and a left that both miss.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Bjurstrom tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Bjurstrom keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Anderson.
Anderson misses with a wild combination. #T1#
Anderson connects with the punch.
Anderson fails to land with a series of punches.
A big left from Anderson misses.
Anderson scores with a nice head shot.
Nice body kick from Bjurstrom.
Anderson on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Bjurstrom. Bjurstrom obviously looking to wear him down.
Bjurstrom misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Anderson looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Bjurstrom listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Anderson looks to land a right hand but Bjurstrom moved out of range.
Anderson rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Anderson takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Anderson blocks a head kick by Bjurstrom.
Bjurstrom throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
And Anderson tries to counter it with a takedown but Bjurstrom pushes his down on his head and steps out.#T2#
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Bjurstrom takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Bjurstrom throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Anderson.
A chopping leg kick lands by Bjurstrom.
Bjurstrom pulls out of a head kick attempt.
As Bjurstrom backs off Anderson throws a huge counter combo but Bjurstrom manages to avoid it all.
A punch combination from Anderson misses.
A slow jab from Anderson misses its intended target.
Bjurstrom's jab looks to have found its range, popping Anderson under the eye.
Anderson takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Sparky Anderson seems to be getting the better of the standup.#TD2#
Anderson throws the overhand right but ducks down into a quick takedown attempt. Bjurstrom was covering up waiting for the punch and Anderson finishes the takedown easily into guard.
Bjurstrom might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Bjurstrom looking to control. #T3#
Bjurstrom controlling the position.
Anderson wants to control from the top but Bjurstrom keeps moving.
Bjurstrom keeping full guard, as Anderson tries to pass. #SUB#
Bjurstrom looking for a guillotine here but Anderson defends easily.
Anderson in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time. #SUB#
Bjurstrom looking for a guillotine here but Anderson defends easily. #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 tries to free his leg and advance position but Bjurstrom is retaining full guard.
Anderson controls the pace of the fight for a moment.#SUB#
Bjurstrom has an omoplata and is looking to use it perhaps as a submission or perhaps to transition. Anderson is in a bit of discomfort here, but he's managed to free himself and has dived into side control! That didn't work out too well for Bjurstrom.
Anderson is maintaining the dominant position - no doubt Bjurstrom will start to get frustrated soon if he's not already.
Bjurstrom is not content to let Anderson control the position.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Sparky Anderson showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.#R3#
Anderson misses the jab.
Bjurstrom tries a head kick but it misses.
Anderson blocks a head kick by Bjurstrom.
Bjurstrom tries a head kick but it misses.
Bjurstrom scores with a leg kick.
Anderson swings for the body but Bjurstrom moves out of range.
Anderson misses with a looping right.
Anderson misses with a looping right.
Bjurstrom tries a head kick but it misses.
Anderson is looking for the big counter here.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Bjurstrom throws a head kick but Anderson moves out of range.
Bjurstrom with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Anderson to score with a decent uppercut.
Bjurstrom misses with a hook.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Anderson, as that shot connected. #T1#
Anderson fails to land with a series of punches.
A punch combination from Anderson misses.
Bjurstrom turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Anderson throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Good leg kick by Bjurstrom.
Bjurstrom throws a lazy head kick
and Anderson counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Anderson misses with a body shot
and Bjurstrom counters with a thumping low kick.
Anderson's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Anderson misses with an uppercut. Bjurstrom saw that one coming.
A slapping body kick lands there for Bjurstrom.
Anderson takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
A head kick misses from Bjurstrom.
Anderson tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
Bjurstrom throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Bjurstrom looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.#T2#
Anderson misses with a combination
and Bjurstrom counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Bjurstrom throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
It seemed like Anderson was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Marco Bjurstrom is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Anderson scores with a one two! Bjurstrom had his feet all tangled up there and couldn't avoid the strikes.
Bjurstrom throws a nice inside leg kick.
Bjurstrom misses with a hook. Anderson ducked under it nicely.
Anderson lands a body shot.
Anderson on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Bjurstrom connects with a looping right hand. #ROC#Anderson is rocked!
A head kick from Bjurstrom lands but Anderson takes it in his stride.
Anderson is still on wobbly legs! Can Bjurstrom finish him?
Anderson thuds a left hand into Bjurstrom's body.
Bjurstrom tries a head kick but it misses.
It seemed like Anderson was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.#T3#
Bjurstrom throws a head kick that misses.
A countering left hand to the body from Anderson misses.#KD#
Bjurstrom lands a big head kick that sends Anderson tumbling to the mat! Bjurstrom takes a step backwards and waves Anderson back to his feet - he wants the finish!
Anderson throws a left and a right that both miss
and he gets countered with a snapping leg kick.
Bjurstrom tries a head kick but it misses.
Bjurstrom takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Anderson shoots in for a takedown but Bjurstrom shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Bjurstrom seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter.
Bjurstrom throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Bjurstrom lands with a straight right. Anderson didn't see that one coming.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Bjurstrom throws a head kick but Anderson moves out of range.
Anderson tries to bum rush Bjurstrom with a series of wild strikes but Bjurstrom uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Bjurstrom goes to the watering hole and comes back with a big thumbs up from the judges as he scores a three punch combo.
Anderson throws a hook but Bjurstrom avoids it easily.
Bjurstrom tries to bum rush Anderson with a series of wild strikes but Anderson uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
A head kick misses from Bjurstrom.
Bjurstrom tests Anderson's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Anderson misses with a looping left.#T4#
Bjurstrom tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Anderson keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Bjurstrom defending well as Anderson loads up on a big left hand.
A head kick misses from Bjurstrom.
Bjurstrom misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Bjurstrom throws a head kick that misses.
Anderson seems to have recovered his senses.
Anderson swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Bjurstrom cracks Anderson with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Anderson misses with an uppercut. Bjurstrom saw that one coming.
Bjurstrom tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Anderson lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected.
Anderson's corner calls for a 1-2. Anderson obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Anderson throws a nice looking combination but Bjurstrom bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Anderson cracks Bjurstrom with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Marco Bjurstrom clearly takes that round.
That's time! Bjurstrom's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.#R4#
Anderson listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Anderson's corner calls for a 1, 2 combination and Anderson duly obliges.
Bjurstrom throws a head kick that misses.
Bjurstrom pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Anderson moves out of range of the body kick.
Anderson ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Bjurstrom moves away.
Anderson shuffles to his left behind two crisp jabs. Bjurstrom eats them both and turns towards Anderson to reposition himself and eats a stinging right hand-left hook combo.
Anderson scores with a sloppy right hand. Bjurstrom should have avoided that one.
Anderson jabs Bjurstrom right on the nose. Bjurstrom blinks but takes it well.#ROC2#Bjurstrom is rocked!
Bjurstrom looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
Bjurstrom throws a head kick that misses.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Bjurstrom throws a right high kick that is partially blocked by Anderson.
A big right from Anderson misses.
Bjurstrom is looking to counter with head kicks.#T1#
Anderson wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
A punch combination from Anderson misses.
Bjurstrom went nuts there looking for a big combo counter but none of the flurry connected.
Bjurstrom tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Sloppy strikes from Anderson. Those never looked like landing.
Anderson's corner calls for a 1-2. Anderson obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Bjurstrom ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.#KD#
Bjurstrom lands a big head kick that sends Anderson tumbling to the mat! Bjurstrom takes a step backwards and waves Anderson back to his feet - he wants the finish!
This has been an exciting period of action!
Bjurstrom looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Anderson scores with a sloppy right hand. Bjurstrom should have avoided that one.
Bjurstrom throws a sloppy head kick and Anderson moves out of range easily.
Anderson clobbers Bjurstrom with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise. #T2#
Bjurstrom is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Anderson swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Bjurstrom counters with a low kick, right behind Anderson 's knee.
Anderson is absolutely dripping with sweat - he looks exhausted.
Anderson fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Bjurstrom manages to avoid it.
Bjurstrom throws a counter high kick but Anderson was just alert enough to avoid it.
Anderson avoids the head kick by Bjurstrom.
Anderson throws a right and a left that both miss.
Bjurstrom bobs and weaves and then throws a good body kick.
Anderson avoids the head kick by Bjurstrom.
Anderson lands with a right hand.
Bjurstrom throws a sloppy head kick and Anderson moves out of range easily.
Bjurstrom stuffs the takedown.
A telegraphed right hand from Bjurstrom misses the target.
Anderson drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Bjurstrom defends it well.#T3#
Bjurstrom fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Anderson avoids it really well and circles away.
Bjurstrom takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
A combination from Anderson does no damage.
Anderson throws an overhand right that lands on Bjurstrom's shoulder, as Bjurstrom tries to avoid the shot.
Bjurstrom looked to counter that last move with a leg kick but didn't pull the trigger.
Anderson throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
A little feinted left hand from Bjurstrom on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Anderson has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Bjurstrom finds it's way round the side to connect with Anderson's head.
Bjurstrom throws a sloppy head kick #CL2#
and Anderson counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by Anderson. #T4#
Bjurstrom 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. Bjurstrom gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
Anderson misses with the combination.
Bjurstrom lands with a hook. Anderson tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Bjurstrom slips a jab and a cross from Anderson.
Nice shot by Anderson.
Bjurstrom throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Bjurstrom misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Bjurstrom thumps Anderson with a low kick.
Anderson throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Bjurstrom sees it coming and avoids it easily.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Sparky Anderson dominated that fourth round.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action. This is the final round!#R5#
Sloppy strikes from Anderson. Those never looked like landing.
Bjurstrom lands with a thumping leg kick.
Bjurstrom keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
A slapping leg kick lands for Bjurstrom.
Bjurstrom swings for the body but Anderson moves out of range.
Bjurstrom looks for the body kick but Anderson saw that one coming.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Anderson slaps away a takedown attempt from Bjurstrom, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Anderson misses with an uppercut.
Anderson scores with a decent looking hook.#T1#
Bjurstrom attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Bjurstrom misses with a series of wild punches.
Anderson throws a shot from downtown. Bjurstrom moves away and avoids it.
Anderson avoids the head kick by Bjurstrom.
Bjurstrom buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Bjurstrom on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Anderson swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Anderson throws a right hand that Bjurstrom ducks under and follows up with a left that Bjurstrom also avoids with ease.
Bjurstrom half committed to a counter leg kick.
Bjurstrom scores with a head kick.
Anderson ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Bjurstrom moves away.#T2#
Anderson keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Bjurstrom.
Bjurstrom misses with a head kick.
Anderson throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
A swing and a miss from Anderson.
As Anderson looks to move away, Bjurstrom throws a big counter combo but Anderson just gets out of the way.
Bjurstrom swings for the body but Anderson moves out of range.
A big right from Anderson misses.
Bjurstrom defending well as Anderson loads up on a big left hand.
Bjurstrom tries to land a leg kick but Anderson saw it coming and moves away.
Bjurstrom throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Anderson counters with a stiff right hand.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Bjurstrom throws a head kick but Anderson moves out of range.
Anderson tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
Anderson walks into a stiff left hand from Bjurstrom.#T3#
Bjurstrom moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Anderson tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Bjurstrom was well out of range. Poor timing from Anderson.
Anderson misses the shot to the body.
Bjurstrom swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Anderson chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Bjurstrom can pounce on him.
Horrible takedown attempt by Anderson or perhaps it was just good defense by Bjurstrom, which made it look bad.
Bjurstrom throws a lazy head kick
and Anderson counters with a nice uppercut.
Anderson throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Bjurstrom sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Bjurstrom throws a quick counter kick to the body but Anderson avoids it.
Bjurstrom has his head slapped from side to side by a 3 punch combination. That must have hurt him.
Anderson looks to throw the jab but Bjurstrom is out of range.
Bjurstrom moves out of range of the strikes.#T4#
Bjurstrom moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Anderson's corner calls for a 1-2. Anderson obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Bjurstrom fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Bjurstrom keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
A nice leg kick lands there from Bjurstrom.
Anderson avoids the head kick by Bjurstrom.
Anderson avoids the head kick by Bjurstrom.
Anderson lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Bjurstrom tries a head kick but it misses.
Anderson looks to land a combination. Bjurstrom sees it coming but can only parry a couple of the shots.
Sparky Anderson is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Anderson looks to land a combination but Bjurstrom avoids it well.
Marco Bjurstrom has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Anderson avoids the head kick by Bjurstrom.

And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Sparky Anderson.
I think Anderson 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 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Alec Ball scores the fight 47:49
Judge Elvis Blanc scores the fight 46:49
Judge Gregory Folan scores the fight 46:49

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Sparky Anderson!
Sparky Anderson is the new welterweight champion!
An intense looking Sparky Anderson took to the microphone post fight and gave a little speech: 'It's great to be the new champion, thanks to all my team around me'.

Event: MFC- 14
Date: Aug 24, 2024

#R1#
Anderson throws a right and a left that both miss.
Ferreira Da Silva misses with a right hand
and Anderson counters with a nice uppercut.
A low kick from Ferreira Da Silva is predictable there
and Ferreira Da Silva takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Anderson blocks a leg kick.
Anderson attempts a counter takedown but Ferreira Da Silva avoids it well and moves away.
Anderson misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Ferreira Da Silva.
Ferreira Da Silva tries to close the distance and clinch up but Anderson swats him away and circles back towards the center. #CL2#
Ferreira Da Silva has closed the distance and engaged Anderson in a clinch.
Anderson leaning his opponent against the cage.
Ferreira Da Silva fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Ferreira Da Silva can't find room to land a body shot as Anderson controls the action.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Anderson blocks an uppercut.
Some stalling of biblical proportions here from Anderson.#TD#
Anderson has hold of one of Ferreira Da Silva's legs. Ferreira Da Silva is fighting the takedown attempt but Anderson gets the trip and lands the takedown into guard.
Ferreira Da Silva wants to get back to his feet but Anderson is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
Ferreira Da Silva looking to sweep here. No luck so far. #T1##SUB#
Anderson drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Anderson jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Anderson pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Ferreira Da Silva is keeping the position for now.
Ferreira Da Silva can't keep his opponent in guard - Anderson advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
Anderson is figuring out what he wants to do next.
Anderson scoring with strikes to the body and head.
Ferreira Da Silva wants to control but Anderson passes into side.
Ferreira Da Silva wants to get back to his feet.#T2##SUB#
Anderson thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
Anderson is staying tight to Ferreira Da Silva's torso, preventing him from escaping.
Anderson wants to control but Ferreira Da Silva is keeping him busy.
Anderson is going to have to think about doing something other than just controlling because Ferreira Da Silva is managing to avoid having the position dictated to him.
Ferreira Da Silva bucks up and tries to throw Anderson off but instead Anderson has got his back!#T3#
Ferreira Da Silva is trying to get back to his feet but he's not managed it yet. #SUB#
Ferreira Da Silva is trying to defend against the choke here but Anderson has an arm under his chin. This one might not last much longer. Anderson Tightens the hold and Ferreira Da Silva taps out furiously! Anderson displays superior BJJ to win the fight.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:39 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Sparky Anderson!
Sparky Anderson took to the mic in his post fight interview and said 'It's great to be the new champion, thanks to all my team around me'.

Event: MFC-13
Date: Aug 17, 2024

#R1#
Junior dives in and grabs Anderson's left leg, looking for a takedown. Anderson pushes down on Junior's head and hops out.
Junior fails to land the takedown.
Anderson swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Junior has a takedown stuffed.
Sparky Anderson has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Hermio Junior.
Junior with a poor takedown
letting Anderson counter with a right hand. #TD2#
Excellent takedown into side control there by Junior. #SUB2#
Junior is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Anderson has escaped the position, nice work there.
Anderson tries to get back to half guard but can't.#SUB2#
Junior is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Anderson knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
Anderson is looking to reverse the position.
Anderson is moving his hips around well on the bottom and has managed to get back to half guard.#T1##SUB2#
Junior 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. Junior eventually gives up the hold. #SUB2#
Junior is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Anderson has managed to free his arm - good work.
Anderson wants to improve his position but Junior is controlling well.
Junior is working hard to pass the guard. He's done it - he's now in full mount! Trouble for Anderson!
Junior wants to take Anderson's back here but Anderson is holding on to an arm, himself looking to escape.
Anderson tries to hold on but Junior postures up.#SUB2#
Junior goes for an armbar but he's not got it… Anderson turns into him and now he's in Junior's guard. #T2##SUB2#
Junior looking for submissions from the bottom but instead Anderson passes into half guard. #SUB2#
Junior looking for a kimura from the bottom but Anderson passes into side control!#SUB#
Anderson tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Anderson has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
Junior manages to work his way to half guard, despite Anderson's best efforts.#SUB2#
Junior actively working from the bottom here.
Anderson trying to control the action but Junior is working from the bottom.
Junior wants to get back to full guard.#T3##SUB2#
Junior looking for submissions off his back.
Anderson tries to pass the half guard into mount. Junior knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Anderson is keen to just control but Junior is a slippery customer.#SUB2#
Junior looking to force a kimura from the bottom here. He's concentrating on that move too much though and Anderson pushes past his half guard into mount!
Junior is trying to escape the mount.
Junior is trying to escape the mount but Anderson keeps good control and instead manages to take Junior's back.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#SUB#
Anderson has his opponent's back and is working for the choke.
Junior is in bad spot here. #SUB#
Anderson is working hard for the rear naked choke here.
Junior prevents Anderson from getting a body triangle.#T4##SUB#
Anderson working for the choke.
Junior tries to escape but Anderson has the hooks in and won't let him break free.
Junior manages to reverse the position and now he's in Anderson's guard. Nice work there by Junior.
Anderson keeping full guard, as Junior tries to pass.
Junior passes easily into side control. Nice work.
This has been an exciting period of action!#SUB2#
Junior swings around for an armbar but Anderson sees it coming a mile off and turns beautifully into Junior's guard.
Anderson wants to control from the top but Junior keeps moving. #SUB2#
Junior is active off his back here, looking for submissions. #SUB2#
Junior throws his legs up looking to secure a triangle. Oh, that looks pretty tight, I gotta say! Anderson escapes and throws Junior's legs to the side, diving into side control!
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Sparky Anderson dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!#R2#
Anderson connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Junior closes the distance and clinches up with Anderson, looking for a takedown. Junior pushes Anderson against the cage but Anderson circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.#TD2#
Excellent takedown into side control there by Junior.
Anderson manages to get back to half guard.
Anderson is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Anderson is working hard here to advance position.#SUB2#
Junior is working for a kimura but Anderson is defending it quite comfortably.
Anderson trying to control from the bottom.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB2#
Junior is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Anderson is looking to improve his position. #T1#
Anderson slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Junior trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet. #SUB2#
Junior drops back for a leg but he's not going to get it - he lets go and Anderson dives on top into guard.#REVR##SUB2#
Junior is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
It really doesn't seem like the step up in weight is hurting Anderson here at all. He's more than holding his own against the bigger man.#SUB2#
Junior isolates an arm and boxes in a triangle. Anderson stacks Junior 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!
You can see the frustration on Junior's face as Anderson controls the position.
Anderson wants to control but Junior is keeping him busy. #T2#
Anderson moves into full mount!
Junior is looking to get to half guard.
Anderson wants to control the pace but Junior is squirming around nicely.
Junior is desperately trying to improve his position but Anderson has a good base and remains in mount.
Anderson wants to control the pace but Junior is squirming around nicely.
Junior tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Anderson tries to control but Junior wriggling away.
Junior keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard. #T3#
Junior keeps trying to improve his position.
Anderson trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Junior regains half guard.
Anderson moves nicely into side control. #SUB#
Anderson tries for a kimura but Junior is defending well.
Junior is trying to improve his position.
Junior is not content to let Anderson control the position.
Anderson gets to mount! Junior was on the offensive and wasn't defending properly. #T4#
Anderson trying to control but Junior is having none of it.
Anderson is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Junior can do to turn this around?
Junior tries to improve his position but instead Anderson has taken his back!
Junior can't escape the position. #SUB#
Anderson is looking for the choke from the back position but Junior is controlling his hands well.
Anderson trying desperately to keep hold of the dominant position. #SUB#
Anderson is working hard for the rear naked choke here.
Junior rolls, trying to escape but Anderson keeps control of the position.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Junior rolls and manages to get back to half guard. Nicely done. #SUB#
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.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Sparky Anderson dominated that second round.
That's time! Back to the action!#R3#
Junior fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Hermio Junior seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Anderson tries to bum rush Junior with a series of wild strikes but Junior uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Junior fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
An attempted straight right counter from Anderson misses the target.
Junior shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Anderson as he avoids it easily.
Sparky Anderson has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Hermio Junior.#TD2#
Junior scores with a nice takedown into half guard. Let's see what he's got on the ground. #SUB2#
Junior seems to be looking for submissions.
Anderson manages to get to full guard.
Anderson bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Junior's guard. #REVR#
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB2#
Junior throws his legs up looking for a submission but Anderson uses it to pass to side control.
Junior regains half guard.#T1#
Junior works his way to full guard. Good work.
Junior takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.#SUB#
Anderson thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position. #SUB2#
Junior escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Anderson gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Anderson advances position into side control!#SUB#
Anderson tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
Junior is looking for a sweep.#T2##SUB#
Anderson looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
Junior tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Junior manages to work his way to half guard, despite Anderson's best efforts.#SUB#
Anderson is looking for a kimura but Junior is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Anderson to get the leverage.
Anderson trying to control the pace.
Junior is trying to get back to full guard.#T3##SUB2#
Junior has guillotine here! It looks pretty tight! Could this be all over! No, Anderson escapes and passes into side control at the same time. Nice work there by Anderson!
Junior tries to buck Anderson off but Anderson is having none of it.
Junior is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.#SUB#
Anderson tries for a kimura but Junior is defending well.
Anderson trying to control the action but Junior is working from the bottom. #T4#
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Junior is looking to reverse the position.
Anderson wants to lay and pray for a moment but Junior keeps working.
Junior is moving his hips around well on the bottom and has managed to get back to half guard.#SUB2#
Junior actively working from the bottom here.#SUB#
Anderson is trying for a kimura here. Junior looks like he's in a lot of pain... and he's tapping out! Anderson wins by kimura!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:53 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Sparky Anderson!
Sparky Anderson retains his light heavyweight title!
Post fight, an emotional Sparky Anderson said 'It's great to be the new champion, thanks to all my team around me'.

Event: MFC-12
Date: Aug 10, 2024

#R1#
Donk. Junior catches Anderson right on the button with a cross.
Anderson lands a nice shot that snaps Junior's head back.
Junior jabs Anderson to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Junior ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.#CL#
Anderson gets a clinch.
The pace really dropping off here, momentarily.
Junior misses with a hook from the clinch.
Anderson blocking some punches.
A head punch on the inside from Junior fails to land.
Junior swings wildly with an uppercut but Anderson uses good head movement to avoid it.
Junior fails to land with a short punch on the inside. #BC#
Anderson breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
A looping hook to the body misses from Junior. Anderson does a little dance to reset his feet.
Junior misses with a wild body shot.
Good exchange - Junior coming out on top.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Junior throws a leg kick that is checked
and Anderson counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.#T1##CL#
Anderson closes the distance and pushes Junior back into the cage.#BC#
Anderson breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Anderson feints a jab promting Junior to slip. Anderson then demonstrates his capabilities by jabbing again. Junior slips again and ducks right into an uppercut.#CUT#It looks like Junior Junior has been cut.
Anderson connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Junior throws a leg kick
and Anderson counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Junior thinking.
Anderson walks forward and throws a big overhand right! Junior drops to the floor like a sack of potatoes! Anderson swarms on him with more punches until the referee wrestles him away from Junior's unconscious body! Wow, that was brutal!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:27 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Sparky Anderson!
Sparky Anderson is the new light heavyweight champion!
Post fight, an emotional Sparky Anderson said 'It's great to be the new champion, thanks to all my team around me'.

Event: Quick Fight Championship
Date: Aug 06, 2024

#R1#
Boro with a poor takedown
and Anderson counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Anderson goes to the watering hole and comes back with a big thumbs up from the judges as he scores a three punch combo.
Boro has his takedown stuffed
and Anderson counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.#ROC#Boro is rocked!
Boro shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Anderson counters with a huge left! Boro is in big trouble! He's backing up but Anderson isn't giving him chance to recover. Under a barage of punches the ref has to step in to save Boro from any more damage. A dominating finish by Anderson!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:21 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Sparky Anderson!
Sparky Anderson took some time post fight to say the following; 'It's great to be the new champion, thanks to all my team around me'.

Event: MFC-11
Date: Aug 03, 2024

#R1#
Anderson bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Anderson paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Nice sprawl there from Anderson as Shrute shoots in.#KD#
Anderson lands a big uppercut and Shrute crumbles to the floor! The ref thinks about stopping the fight but Shrute looks OK. Anderson waves Shrute back to his feet!#ROC#Shrute is rocked!
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Shrute misses with a takedown
and Anderson rattles Shrute with a well-timed uppercut counter. - Shrute tries to back away and recover but his hands are down low and he gets tagged again, sending him stumbling down to the canvas. Anderson dives in after him and quickly finishes the job with a trio of brutal punches, leaving Shrute stiff and motionless on the mat!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:17 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Strikes). Sparky Anderson!
Post fight, Sparky Anderson took to the microphone: 'It's great to be the new champion, thanks to all my team around me'.

Event: MFC-10
Date: Jul 27, 2024

#R1#
Nice straight punches there by Anderson. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Anderson.
Anderson comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Campbell 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.
Campbell gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Anderson counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head. #CUT#It looks like Ethan Campbell has been cut.#TD#
Campbell gets caught flat footed, as Anderson shoots in with a quick takedown into guard.
Anderson 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 forces his way into half guard.
Anderson is taking a breather. Campbell says something to him but it's hard to make out. Perhaps he's telling him to get on with it and actually do something.#SUB#
Campbell is looking to regain full guard. He's left an arm up in the air though and Anderson has latched onto it... Big trouble! Anderson pivots for an armbar - it's in tight and it Campbell is tapping in no time flat! Great counter grappling there from Anderson!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:57 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Sparky Anderson!
In his post fight interview, Sparky Anderson gave a big smile as he said 'It's great to be the new champion, thanks to all my team around me'.

Event: MFC-9
Date: Jul 20, 2024

#R1#
Anderson with a jab.
The fighters circling - Anderson throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Anderson has a takedown stuffed.
Tarlah wants to counter with a clinch but Anderson pushes him away.
Anderson doesn't manage to clinch there - Tarlah circles away.
A looping hook to the body misses from Anderson. Tarlah does a little dance to reset his feet.
Tarlah looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Anderson throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Tarlah on the side of the head.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Anderson connects with a body shot.
Anderson tries to score a power double leg takedown but Tarlah sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Anderson somewhat.
It seemed like Tarlah was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.#T1##TD#
Anderson drives through with a takedown into guard.
Tarlah manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Anderson manages to get himself to full guard. #REVB#
Tarlah trying to control the position from guard on top but Anderson is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#T2##SUB#
Anderson working for a triangle but Tarlah defends it easily. #SUB#
Anderson is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Anderson is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move. #REVR#
Anderson slows the pace down in half guard.
Anderson prevents Tarlah from improving his position.#T3#
Anderson thows a huge punch but Tarlah dodges it nicely.
Anderson wants to take a breather but Tarlah is having none of it.
Tarlah wants to improve his position but Anderson is controlling well.
Anderson trying to mount his opponent but Tarlah defends it.
Tarlah makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Tarlah.#T4#
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Anderson loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Anderson pushing down on Tarlah's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
Tarlah is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Anderson wants to lay and pray for a moment but Tarlah keeps working.
Tarlah trying to control here.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!#SUB#
Tarlah makes his way to full guard, as Anderson worked for a kimura.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Sparky Anderson dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.#R2#
Tarlah steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Anderson.
Anderson looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Some wild striking there from Anderson.
Despite the aggression on Tarlah's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter.
Anderson throws a right hand that misses #TD2#
and Tarlah counters with a nice double leg into side control. Anderson won't be happy with that.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Tarlah wants to lay and pray for a moment but Anderson keeps working.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Tarlah grinds an elbow into Anderson's temple.
Tarlah is looking to take a break and control but Anderson is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom. #T1#
Anderson tries to get back to half guard but can't.
The referee asks Tarlah politely if he wouldn't mind getting on with it and actually doing something. Tarlah prefers to stall for the moment though.
Anderson tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Tarlah creates a bit of distance and throws down some hard shots.
Tarlah trying to control the action but Anderson is working from the bottom.
Anderson is trying to improve his position.#T2#
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Anderson struggling a bit here.
Anderson is trying to get back to half guard.
Anderson is not content to let Tarlah control the position.
Tarlah landing a few strikes.
Anderson tries to improve position but can't. #T3#
Tarlah is looking to take a break and control but Anderson is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Anderson manages to land a sweep and he's now on top! Lovely Jiu Jitsu!
Tarlah has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Anderson is working away from the top position though.
Anderson is keen to just control but Tarlah is a slippery customer.
Anderson will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Anderson is pressing down on Tarlah's thigh, looking to free his foot. Tarlah is holding on for now.
Tarlah is looking for a sweep. Anderson is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.#T4##SUB#
Anderson is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Tarlah defends it well.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Anderson is keen to just control but Tarlah is a slippery customer.
Tarlah works his way to full guard. Good work.
Sparky Anderson overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Tarlah 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 tries to free his leg and advance position but Tarlah is retaining full guard.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Tarlah seems keen to control Anderson's posture.
Anderson is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Tarlah can do to turn this around?
Tarlah keeping full guard, as Anderson tries to pass. #REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

A close second round but Balink Tarlah will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! This is the final round!#R3#
Anderson falls off balance throwing a combination
and Anderson takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Anderson misses with a combination #TD2#
and Tarlah counters with a takedown into side control! That could mean trouble for Anderson!
Anderson is trying to get back to half guard.
Tarlah 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 Anderson's shoulder. That is not cool.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Anderson tries to buck Tarlah off but Tarlah is having none of it.
A lull in the action here.#T1#
Tarlah laying and praying for a moment but Anderson takes advantage and regains half guard.
Anderson is pressing down on Tarlah's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Anderson is controlling Tarlah's posture.
Tarlah not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
Tarlah lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
Tarlah must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Anderson is trying to control the position from the bottom. #T2#
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.
Tarlah trying to control the position from guard on top but Anderson is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Tarlah controlling from the top position.
Tarlah trying to control but Anderson is working from the bottom. #REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
A combination from Anderson does no damage.
Anderson closes the distance but Tarlah moves to the side
and Tarlah counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Anderson thinking. #T3#
Anderson throws a right hand that misses
and Tarlah counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt. #CL#
Anderson clinches up with Tarlah and pushes him back against the cage.
Anderson is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Tarlah is defending well.
Tarlah drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Anderson drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Anderson is pressed up against the cage. Tarlah has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Anderson down to the mat. Anderson avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
Anderson shoots in for a takedown but Tarlah shows good takedown defense.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Sparky Anderson. That's going to take a lot out of him.#T4#
Anderson looks to land a left hand but Tarlah moved out of range nicely.
Tarlah is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
Anderson misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Tarlah.
Anderson fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
A lazy left from Anderson finds it's target.
Anderson lands with an uppercut that bounces Tarlah off the cage and back into range.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Tarlah circles away from the clinch attempt
and Tarlah counters with a nice body shot.

And that's the end of the fight!
Balink Tarlah comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Tarlah 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 Trevor Gratis scores the fight 28:29
Judge William Peck scores the fight 29:28
Judge Alec Ball scores the fight 28:29

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

Event: MFC-7
Date: Jul 06, 2024

#R1#
Kish cracks Anderson with a good jab.#CL#
Anderson moves into the clinch successfully.
Anderson has Kish pressed against the cage.
Kish misses with a punch to the body. #TD#
Anderson gets double underhooks and manages to take the fight to the ground.
Anderson pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Kish is keeping the position for now.
Anderson is looking to advance position but Kish has hit a scissor sweep - now he's on top in mount!#REVB#
Anderson is in all sorts of trouble here.
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.#T1#
Anderson manages to regain half guard. Good work.
Anderson tries to regain full guard. Instead though, Kish has advanced to mount. Uh oh.
Kish wants to control the action but instead Anderson gets a body lock and reverses into Kish's guard! Nice work!
Anderson throwing strikes from guard but Kish blocks nicely. #T2#
Anderson trying to control but Kish is working from the bottom.
Anderson looking to pass the guard.
Kish has Anderson pulled in close to control his posture.
Anderson trying to pass the guard. He's being very persistent here but Kish manages to land a sweep and now he's on top! #REVB#
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Anderson pulls Kish in close to prevent any damage. #T3##SUB#
Anderson looking for a guillotine here but Kish defends easily.
Anderson working a defensive guard but Kish passes into half guard.
Kish not doing much here. #T4#
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Anderson wants to control but Kish is keeping busy.
Anderson is looking to improve his position.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Anderson works his way to full guard. Good work.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Ford Kish will probably get the nod.
That's time! Anderson's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.#R2#
Anderson tries to close the distance and clinch up but Kish swats him away and circles back towards the center.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.#CL#
Kish tries to keep at a distance but Anderson has taken the fight into the clinch.#TD#
Anderson gets control of Kish's arms and successfully pulls guard. Anderson will no doubt be looking for submissions off his back.
Anderson not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Anderson wants to sweep here but Kish controlling him for the moment.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Anderson trying to keep a closed guard but Kish is proving a slippery customer.
Anderson wants to improve his position but instead Kish has moved into half guard.
We've been informed that Kish has been working hard on his conditioning in the buildup to the fight.#T1#
Anderson gets full guard.
Kish trying to control but Anderson is working from the bottom.
Kish won't allow Anderson to sweep him here. #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. #T2#
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Anderson can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Kish controls the pace.
Anderson tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Kish pushing down on Anderson's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work. #SUB#
Anderson looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Anderson wants to get back to full guard.#T3##REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Kish circles away from the clinch attempt.
Kish misses the shot to the body.
Kish throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Anderson seemed to be looking to counter by closing the distance.
Anderson tries to grapple but his opponent circles
and Kish counters with a nice uppercut.
Anderson takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Kish looks for the body kick but Anderson saw that one coming.
Kish misses the shot to the body.
Anderson seemed to be looking to counter by closing the distance.
Anderson is trying hard to land a takedown here. Kish sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Kish fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Anderson misses with an uppercut.
Kish looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.#T4##TD#
Anderson closes the distance and clinches up, looking for a takedown. He shifts his weight and gets a nice trip into half guard.
Kish preventing any damage for now, controlling his opponent's head.
Kish trying to control from the bottom.
Sparky Anderson overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.#SUB#
Anderson is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Kish sees it coming and defends easily.
Anderson is keen to just control but Kish is a slippery customer.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Anderson is just content to waste time from the top position. Kish takes advantage of the situation and regains full guard.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Anderson trying to pass the guard. He's being very persistent here but Kish manages to land a sweep and now he's on top! #REVB#
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

A close second round but Ford Kish will probably get the nod - 10:9.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.#R3#
Kish lands a body shot.
Anderson tries to clinch up.
Kish connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Anderson momentarily.
Anderson avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Kish throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Anderson stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Kish scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Anderson doesn't seem bothered though.
Anderson lands a nice shot that snaps Kish's head back.
Kish jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Kish has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Anderson tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Kish paws at him with a jab and circles away.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Anderson wants to clinch
and Kish makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Anderson shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Kish lands with a nice body punch. #T1#
Kish feints and then cracks Anderson's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Anderson down.
Anderson moves to clinch but Kish breaks away
enabling Kish to counter with a crisp jab.
Ford Kish is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Kish scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Anderson doesn't seem bothered though.
Anderson throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Kish's waist but Kish gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Anderson off to one side.
Anderson takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Anderson is looking to clinch but Kish is avoiding it.
Kish lands with a good body shot.
Anderson tries to grapple but his opponent circles
and Kish counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Kish lands a nice looking body shot.
Kish swats away the attempt to clinch by Anderson.#T2##CL#
Anderson clinches up with Kish and pushes him back against the cage.
Kish scores with a shoulder strike.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.#BC2#
Kish breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance. #TD#
Anderson closes the distance and after a bit of a stuggle, scores a takedown into Kish's guard.
Kish 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##SUB2#
Kish looking for submissions off his back.
Kish is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though. #T3#
Kish has his hands clasped together around Anderson's back. He's all about the action.
Let's hope that Kish has the urge to step up the pace any second now because for the last 15 or 20 seconds he's just been holding on tight.
Anderson seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Kish does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back. #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.
Kish has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Anderson is working away from the top position though.#SUB#
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.
Anderson looks to land a strike but Kish avoids it nicely and regains full guard.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Ford Kish really dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.#R4#
Nice uppercut there from Kish.
Kish circles away from the clinch attempt.
Kish digs a good hook to Anderson's body.
Anderson fails with an attempt to clinch.
Anderson swats away the attempt to clinch by Kish.
Kish with a nice calf kick.
Kish dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Kish cracks a nice hook into Anderson's ribs.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Anderson slips under a jab.
Anderson slips a jab from Kish.
Kish lands with a hook. Anderson tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Kish keeps the fight on the outside.
Kish swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.#T1##CL#
Anderson instigates a clinch.
Anderson tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Kish just stands there and leans against the cage.
Kish swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Anderson has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Kish avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Anderson jumps guard but Kish 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 Sparky Anderson. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Kish doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
A bit of stalling here from Kish.
Anderson is trying to pull guard but Kish turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
Kish is pressed up against the cage. Anderson has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Kish down to the mat. Kish avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
Anderson checks a leg kick nicely.
Sparky Anderson is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Kish lands with a shot to the body. #T2#
Kish circles away from the clinch attempt
and Kish counters with a nice body shot.
Kish wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Anderson tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
A nice side step and Kish releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
Anderson drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Anderson moves to clinch but Kish breaks away
and Kish counters with a stiff right hand.
Anderson darts in trying to clinch
and Kish counters with a left to the body.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Kish lands a nice hook to Anderson's body. Anderson takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Kish thuds a left hand into Anderson's body.
Kish connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Anderson momentarily. #T3#
Anderson walks into a stiff left hand from Kish.
Kish scores with a punch to the head.
Anderson tries to clinch up but Kish circles away and keeps his distance.
Anderson shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Kish pinned against the cage. Kish gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Kish is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Anderson rather than just go for the knockout.
Kish fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Ford Kish seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Kish throws a push kick but Anderson slaps the foot to one side.
Kish throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
No luck for Anderson with that takedown attempt. #T4#
Anderson closes the distance looking to clinch
and Kish cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Anderson wants to clinch.
Kish feints a counter leg kick.
Kish lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Kish scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Kish swats away the attempt to clinch by Anderson.
Kish throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Ford Kish dominated that fourth round.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action. This is the final round!#R5#
Nice uppercut there from Kish.
Kish scores with a nice head shot.
Anderson takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.#ROC2#Anderson is rocked!
Kish swats away the attempt to clinch by Anderson.
Oh Anderson is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Anderson just misses with a punch to the body.
Anderson seems to have got his legs back now.
Anderson keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Anderson on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Kish. Kish obviously looking to wear him down.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kish uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Anderson has time to react.
Nice uppercut there from Kish.
Anderson tries to clinch but Kish moves out of range. #CL#
The fight moves into the clinch position.
A head punch on the inside from Anderson fails to land. #T1#
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 Kish walks away with a smile on his face. Anderson gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
Anderson fails in his attempt to clinch.
Kish throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Anderson doesn't manage to clinch there - Kish circles away.
Nice body punch from Kish.
Anderson tries to clinch there but Kish circles away.
The fight stays on the outside here - Anderson looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Decent striking displayed by Kish there.
Anderson tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Kish defends well and Anderson ends up having to push Kish into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.#T2#
Kish stalling against the cage.
Anderson jumps guard but Kish 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 Sparky Anderson. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Anderson tries to score a body lock takedown but Kish shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
Kish stalling in the clinch. #BC2#
Kish pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Kish punishes Anderson's body with a nice straight punch.
Kish lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Anderson at a distance.
Kish throws an overhand right that lands on Anderson's shoulder, as Anderson tries to avoid the shot.
Anderson tries to clinch up.
Kish uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.#T3#
Kish scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Anderson doesn't seem bothered though.
Kish works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Kish lands a nice hook to Anderson's body. Anderson takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Kish ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Anderson tries to clinch but Kish moves away
and Kish counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Kish lands with a straight right. Anderson didn't see that one coming.
Kish moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Anderson slips a jab from Kish.
Kish lands a nice shot to the body.
Kish jabs Anderson to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Anderson tries to close the distance and clinch but Kish swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Kish lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Anderson looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
Anderson tries to clinch but Kish is having none of it. #T4#
Anderson closes the distance but Kish moves to the side
and Kish counters with a straight right hand.
A decent looking cross lands there for Kish.
Sparky Anderson has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Anderson moves in looking to clinch but Kish pushes him off.
Kish thuds his right hand into Anderson's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Anderson tries to clinch but Kish is having none of it.
Kish keeps the fight on the outside.
Anderson avoids a kick to the body.
Anderson takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Nice body punch from Kish.
A swing and a miss from Anderson.
Anderson moves forwards but Kish connects with a nice, crisp jab.

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

Ladies and gentlemen, after 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Steve Smith scores the fight 43:50
Judge Elvis Blanc scores the fight 43:50
Judge Alec Ball scores the fight 44:50

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Ford Kish!
Ford Kish is the new middleweight champion!
Post fight, an emotional Ford Kish said 'How I feel after a win? I feel like you feel once you find a dark corner to count the money you got from that 7-11 after pointing a squirt gun in their face. Like an inner city democrat. I mean... like a criminal. Take this mic, I'm out. I get more sense from the CDC than you'.

Event: MFC-6
Date: Jul 01, 2024

#R1#
Shrute tries for a takedown but Anderson sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Shrute fails with the takedown
and Anderson counters with a stiff right hand.
Anderson moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Shrute throws a series of punches but Anderson avoids them all with ease.
A little feinted left hand from Anderson on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Shrute looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Shrute walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.#ROC#Shrute is rocked!
Anderson punishes Shrute's body with a nice straight punch.
Shrute is still on wobbly legs! Can Anderson finish him?
Shrute looks winded!
Anderson lands with a jab that stuns his opponent. Shrute is looking to close the distance but Anderson sees it coming and throws a beautiful knee! Shrute crumbles to the mat and that's all she wrote! Let's hope Shrute is OK because that was naaaaaasty!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:31 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Knee). Sparky Anderson!
Sparky Anderson took to the mic after the fight and begged the organizational hierarchy for a shot at the title.

Event: CCC 42 : Winston vs Stankovic
Date: Jun 23, 2024

#R1#
Greyvine looks to score with a jab to the body but Anderson is just out of range.
Danga de danga de dang - Anderson scores with a four punch combination!
Greyvine misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Anderson. #TD2#
Anderson tries to sprawl but Greyvine drives through with a takedown into half guard.
Greyvine is nestled in close to Anderson, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
Anderson is looking for a sweep. Greyvine is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Greyvine drops an elbow to the side of Anderson's head.
Anderson is looking for a sweep. Greyvine is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Anderson trying to control from the bottom.
Greyvine sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Anderson defending well though.
Greyvine slips a nice elbow through Anderson's hands, connecting with Anderson's forehead.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Greyvine lands a nice short elbow.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Anderson is looking for a sweep. Greyvine is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Anderson has a hand on Greyvine's thigh, trying to get back to full guard. Greyvine takes advantage of the position though and mounts him!#T1#
Greyvine tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
Greyvine lands a couple of good shots and Anderson has given up his back, trying to escape the position!
Greyvine loading up with punches from the back mount - how long can Anderson hold on?
Anderson tries to escape the position - he's now mounted. Is that better or worse? Hard to tell!
Greyvine scoring with some good ground and pound from mount here. Will he manage to finish Anderson? #ROC2#Anderson is rocked!
Greyvine cracks Anderson with a nasty head shot there - the crowd let out an audible gasp there, as the noise reverberated around the arena.
Oh Anderson is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!
Greyvine has his opponent pinned against the cage, landing some nasty ground and pound that is really making a bit of a mess out of Anderson's face.
Greyvine unloads with some vicious shots from mount and Anderson wants out - he looks towards the referee who steps in to save him! Greyvine celebrates on the cage and the crowd goes wild!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:57 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Chance Greyvine!
A relieved looking Chance Greyvine thanked the fans for their support and gave the usual line about them being amazing. They seemed to believe that he actually meant it.

Event: CCC 31 : Wilder vs Oren
Date: May 25, 2024

#R1##TD2#
Sharpe is looking for a takedown here. He's shot in and has managed to get it, finishing up in Anderson's half guard.
Anderson preventing any damage for now, controlling his opponent's head.
Sharpe lands strikes from half guard.
Sharpe lands with a punch from half guard.
Sharpe working Anderson over with strikes.
Anderson is looking for a sweep. Sharpe is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Sharpe throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Anderson tries to roll over but Sharpe keeps him under control.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Sharpe drops an elbow to the side of Anderson's head.
Anderson wants to get back to his feet.
Anderson is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Anderson trying to control here. #T1#
Sharpe wants to control but Anderson is keeping him busy.
Sharpe lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
Sharpe lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears. #SUB2#
Sharpe wants to work for an arm triangle but Anderson is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Sharpe thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Anderson's head.
Anderson trying to control from the bottom.
Sharpe takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
Anderson trying to hold on to Sharpe's head to control him but Sharpe postures up.
Sharpe throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Anderson wants to improve his position but Sharpe is controlling well. #T2#
Sharpe thows a huge punch but Anderson dodges it nicely.
Sharpe takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
Sharpe is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
Sharpe wants to lay and pray for a moment but Anderson keeps working.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Sharpe thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Anderson makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Anderson.
Sharpe distracts Anderson with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Anderson preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Sharpe wants to control from the top but Anderson keeps moving.
Anderson looking to sweep here. No luck so far. #T3#
Sharpe trying to control the position from guard on top but Anderson is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Sharpe working some strikes from top position.
Sharpe wants to control from the top but Anderson keeps moving.
Anderson wants to stand and escape but Sharpe is having none of it.
Sharpe keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Anderson's head.
Anderson tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Sharpe landing some decent shots from guard.
Sharpe stopping the sweep attempt from Anderson.#T4#
Sharpe with a nice head shot there.
Anderson is trying to control the position but Sharpe postures up.
Sharpe pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Anderson is keeping the position for now.
Sharpe scoring with some ground and pound.
Sharpe showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
Anderson wants to sweep here but Sharpe controlling him for the moment.
Anderson is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Sharpe in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Sharpe stands up over Anderson, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Donovan Sharpe dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!#R2#
A telegraphed right hand from Anderson misses the target.
Sparky Anderson seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Anderson throws a body shot but no joy.
Sharpe wants to counter with a clinch but Anderson pushes him away.
Anderson tries to work over Sharpe's front leg with a kick but Sharpe checks it.
Sharpe tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
Sharpe tries to close the distance and clinch up but Anderson swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Anderson stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Anderson wants it to stay on the feet.
Anderson throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Anderson misses with a straight left.
Sharpe tries to counter by closing the distance.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Nice takedown defense from Anderson. No joy for Sharpe on that attempt.
Anderson is looking to counter punch.
Sharpe tries to clinch up
and Anderson counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Sharpe thinking. #T1#
A low kick from Anderson misses
enabling Sharpe to counter with a crisp jab.
Anderson throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Sharpe shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Anderson as he avoids it easily.
Sparky Anderson has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Donovan Sharpe.
Sharpe connects with a body shot that sends Anderson's belly button to the back.
A looping hook to the body misses from Anderson. Sharpe does a little dance to reset his feet.
Sharpe steps in looking to clinch after the strikes miss from Anderson.
Nice defenses there by Sharpe.
Sharpe darts in looking for a takedown but Anderson gets double underhooks and turns Sharpe into the cage.
Anderson misses with a looping right.#T2#
Anderson swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Sharpe fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Anderson lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Sparky Anderson is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.#TD2#
Sharpe is looking for a takedown here. He's shot in and has managed to get it, finishing up in Anderson's half guard.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Anderson tries to roll over but Sharpe keeps him under control.
Sharpe drops an elbow to the side of Anderson's head.
Anderson manages to get to full guard.
Sharpe has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Sharpe throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Anderson works some decent striking defense from the bottom. #T3#
Anderson avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Anderson tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Sharpe has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Anderson keeping moving, preventing Sharpe from controlling successfully.
Sharpe lands a couple of elbows.
Sharpe postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
Sharpe pushing down on Anderson's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
Anderson looks like he's trying to stand up.
Sharpe thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Anderson's head.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#T4#
Anderson wants to improve his position but Sharpe is controlling well.
Donovan Sharpe has got the better of the ground game so far.
Sharpe scoring with strikes to the body and head.
Anderson wants to improve his position but Sharpe is controlling well.
Sharpe is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position. #ROC2#Anderson is rocked!
Anderson trying to hold on to Sharpe's head to control him but Sharpe postures up.
Oh Anderson is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!
Sharpe takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.#SUB#
Anderson looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
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 Sparky Anderson will probably get the nod.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare each other down, ready to get back to the action. This is the final round!#R3#
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Sharpe is defended easily by Anderson.
Anderson seems to have got his legs back now.
Sharpe takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Sparky Anderson is winning the standup battle so far.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Sharpe lands a nice shot to the body.
Sharpe misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.#T1#
Anderson swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Sharpe tries to grapple but his opponent circles
and Anderson counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
Sharpe lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Anderson throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Anderson sets himself, and Sharpe steps forward looking for the clinch! Anderson avoids it this time.
Anderson stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Anderson wants it to stay on the feet.
Sparky Anderson has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Donovan Sharpe.
Sharpe moves out of range as Anderson strikes.
Anderson swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.#T2#
Sharpe tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Anderson paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Anderson throwing a counter right hand but Sharpe manages to avoid it.
Sharpe tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Anderson paws at him with a jab and circles away.#CL2#
Sharpe moves into the clinch successfully.
The pace slowing considerably in the clinch, as Sharpe takes a break from that fighting nonsense to think about the finer things in life.
Sharpe leaning against his opponent.
Sharpe is trying to drag Anderson to the mat but Anderson just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
The two fighters are working to gain dominance in the clinch. #TD2#
Sharpe is trying to trip Anderson. He has hold of a leg but Anderson is hopping around, keeping his balance for the moment. Sharpe persists though and gets the takedown into guard.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Anderson wants to stand and escape but Sharpe is having none of it.
Anderson has momentary wrist control but Sharpe slips an elbow through the middle.#T3#
Sharpe stopping the sweep attempt from Anderson.
Sharpe chips away with some ground and pound.
Sharpe scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
Anderson not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
In the pre-fight buildup videos we saw Sharpe working his ground and pound in the gym. So far it seems to be working well.
Sharpe trying to control the position from guard on top but Anderson is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Anderson seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now.
Sharpe postures up.
Sharpe lands a couple of elbows.
Sharpe lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's 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.#T4#
Sharpe with a nice head shot there.
Sharpe throws a big right hand that misses.
Sharpe working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
Sharpe working some strikes from top position.
Sharpe gets to his feet and stands over Anderson, holding his ankles. He dives in with a big left hand that connects! Anderson felt that one! Sharpe unloads more punches and elbows and this one is over! The ref has dived in to save Anderson from any more punishment!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:42 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Donovan Sharpe!
Our winner, Donovan Sharpe, made sure he spent some time buttering up the crowd during his post fight interview, which will no doubt bring him a few more fans.

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

#R1#
Gibbersnout on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot. #TD#
Anderson shoots in for a takedown! He's got it and he's managed to land in side control! That's better than Anderson was expecting from the takedown attempt, I'm sure!
Gibbersnout tries to get back to half guard but can't.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Gibbersnout is not content to let Anderson control the position.
Anderson content to control the pace. The referee will try and keep them active though.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB#
Anderson goes for an armbar! This could be all over! Wait, no, Gibbersnout rolls with the submission and now he's on top in Anderson's guard! Nice work there by Gibbersnout!
Anderson avoiding any damage from the ground and pound. #T1#
Anderson looking to hit a scissor sweep but Gibbersnout is one step ahead there.
Anderson is working hard here to advance position.
Gibbersnout is looking to work some ground and pound but Anderson has wrist control.
Anderson wants to stand but Gibbersnout is controlling the position.
Anderson preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Gibbersnout wants to stand but Anderson has a closed guard, so he can't escape.
Gibbersnout loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Gibbersnout trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Anderson is trying to keep Gibbersnout in close.
Gibbersnout looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Gibbersnout throws a big elbow that misses.
Gibbersnout preventing the sweep. #T2#
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Anderson bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Gibbersnout's guard. #REVR#
Anderson trying to control the position from guard on top but Gibbersnout is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Anderson is going to have to think about doing something other than just controlling because Gibbersnout is managing to avoid having the position dictated to him.
Anderson controls from within his opponent's guard. #SUB2#
Gibbersnout is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Anderson is aware though and is defending well.#SUB2#
Gibbersnout 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 sitting in guard, not really doing much. #T3##SUB2#
Gibbersnout throws his legs up looking for a submission but Anderson uses it to pass to side control.
Anderson is looking to take a break and control but Gibbersnout is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom. #SUB#
Anderson is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Gibbersnout knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
Anderson has knee on belly and now moves to full mount! Trouble for Gibbersnout!#T4#
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Anderson trying to control but Gibbersnout is having none of it.
Gibbersnout working to try and regain half guard.
Anderson trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Gibbersnout is looking to improve his position but Anderson isn't that keen on the idea.#SUB#
Anderson goes for an armbar but Gibbersnout turns quickly into his guard - lovely anticipation from Gibbersnout.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Sparky Anderson dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!#R2#
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Gibbersnout is defended easily by Anderson.
Anderson looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Gibbersnout feints the counter takedown.
Anderson scores with a sloppy right hand. Gibbersnout should have avoided that one. #CUT#It looks like Meebly Gibbersnout has been cut.
Anderson misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Gibbersnout gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Anderson counters with a series of strikes. Gibbersnout will be more careful next time no doubt. #CL2#
Gibbersnout closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Gibbersnout looking for a takedown.
Sparky Anderson has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Meebly Gibbersnout.#BC#
Anderson pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
A combination from Anderson does no damage. #TD#
Anderson bobs and weaves into range and then changes levels and scores with a nice takedown into side control.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Anderson advances to full mount. #T1#
Anderson scores with a couple of good head shots there.
Gibbersnout throws a strike from the bottom but Anderson uses the opportunity to take his back.
Sparky Anderson overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Gibbersnout tries to escape but Anderson has the hooks in and won't let him break free.
Gibbersnout keeps trying to improve his position.
Anderson controlling the position well here. Gibbersnout rolled but Anderson kept the hooks locked in and stayed in the dominant position. #T2#
Gibbersnout staying busy and making it hard for Anderson to control.
You can see the frustration on Gibbersnout's face… He knows he is in trouble unless he improves his position sooner rather than later.
Anderson tries to get the hooks in deep but Gibbersnout pushed the leg off.
Gibbersnout tries to break free.
Gibbersnout is being controlled on the ground here - he must escape this position otherwise surely the end is near. #SUB#
Anderson is working for a rear naked choke. Gibbersnout is not defending it well and Anderson has tightened it up quickly! This could be all over! Gibbersnout refuses to tap and goes to sleep, forcing the referee to intervene. A little trickle of blood came out of Gibbersnout's nose as his head slumped to the floor. That is naaaasty!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:58 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Sparky Anderson!
Sparky Anderson took to the mic after the fight and begged the organizational hierarchy for a shot at the title.

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

#R1#
Anderson shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Maldita sprawls well. Maldita wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Anderson gets slowly back to his feet.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Anderson.
Maldita throws out a counter right but Anderson avoids it with no problem.
Anderson throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Maldita.
A looping hook to the body misses from Maldita. Anderson does a little dance to reset his feet.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Maldita lands with a shot to the body.
Maldita throws a hook to the side of Anderson's head but Anderson sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Sloppy strikes from Anderson. Those never looked like landing. #T1#
Nice takedown defense from Maldita. No joy for Anderson on that attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Sparky Anderson. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Anderson steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Maldita.
It looked like Anderson wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Anderson misses with a few strikes there.
Maldita looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
A slow jab from Anderson misses its intended target.
Maldita lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Anderson misses with a wild body shot.
Anderson rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Maldita counters with a nice body shot. #TD#
Anderson gets a takedown into half guard.#SUB#
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. #T2#
Maldita wants to get back to his feet.
Maldita felt the need to train up his defensive grappling in the buildup to the fight. Presumably he was expecting to be in a difficult position like this, so let's see if he can get out of it.
Anderson is controlling the pace.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Maldita can do anything to dispel that myth.#SUB#
Anderson is looking for a kimura here.
Maldita 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.#T3#
Anderson is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound. #SUB#
Anderson is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Maldita sees it coming and defends easily.
Anderson throwing shots but Maldita is blocking nicely. #T4#
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Anderson is keen to just control but Maldita is a slippery customer.
Maldita wants to get back to his feet.
Maldita is staying active underneath Anderson, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
The referee is pacing around the two fighters, thinking about a standup.#REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Anderson jabs Maldita right on the nose. Maldita blinks but takes it well.
Anderson lands with an uppercut that bounces Maldita off the cage and back into range.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Maldita slips a straight right by Anderson.
Anderson throws a poor cross that misses
and Maldita counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close round but I would say that Sparky Anderson will probably get the nod.
That's time! Anderson's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.#R2#
Maldita stuffs the takedown attempt from Anderson. Anderson gets slowly back to his feet.
A nice side step and Maldita releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
Maldita feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Andersons jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Velha Maldita seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Anderson misses with a left hand
and Maldita counters with a nice uppercut.
Anderson misses with a double jab
and Maldita connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.#ROC2#Anderson is rocked!
Anderson misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Maldita swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Maldita throws a body punch but Anderson moves out of range.
Anderson throws a wild combination but nothing lands. #T1#
Anderson misses with an uppercut
and Maldita connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Oh Anderson is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Maldita stuffs the takedown.
Anderson seems to have got his legs back now.
Maldita keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Maldita throws a poor cross that misses #TD#
and Anderson counters with a single leg into guard. Maldita didn't expect that.
Maldita wants to get back to his feet but Anderson passes into half guard. #REVB#
Anderson is looking to advance position but Maldita won't allow it.
Anderson prevents Maldita from standing back up. #T2#
Maldita tries to push off, looking to stand up, but Anderson manages to move to mount!
Maldita is not a happy chappy… he wants out of there.
Anderson wants to take Maldita's back here but Maldita is holding on to an arm, himself looking to escape.
Maldita is squirming around, avoiding Anderson's attempts to control the action.
Maldita is trying to escape the mount but Anderson keeps good control and instead manages to take Maldita's back.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#T3#
Maldita trying to get back to his feet but Anderson is in full control for now. #SUB#
Anderson is remaining active here, looking for the choke. The more discerning members of the crowd will appreciate his efforts.
Anderson is looking to control Maldita but Maldita is wriggling around and keeping busy.
Maldita is trying to stand back up.
Maldita is in a world of trouble here. He's outmatched on the ground here and he'd better get Anderson off his back sharpish unless he wants to be submitted.
Anderson trying desperately to keep hold of the dominant position. #T4#
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Maldita is trying to stand back up.
Will Anderson go for the finish here or will he try and keep control of the position?
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Maldita trying to get back to his feet but Anderson is in full control for now.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Sparky 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#
Maldita lands with an overhand left.
Anderson looks for a takedown but Maldita sprawls well.#KD2#
Maldita cracks Anderson with a big right hand that sends him to the floor! Anderson looks wobbly but he's sprung back up to his feet straight away… can Maldita finish him?
Anderson misses with a combination
and Maldita scores with a counter punch that sends Anderson to the canvas! Maldita smells blood - he's punishing Anderson with more strikes and the ref has stopped it! Anderson has no idea where he is - he's tackled the ref... oh dear, poor guy, the crowd is in hysterics!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:46 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Velha Maldita!
Velha Maldita thanked the fans post fight for their support.

Event: CCC 6 : Soares vs Kovacs
Date: Feb 17, 2024

#R1#
Sloppy strikes from Badmus. Those never looked like landing.
Badmus shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Anderson pinned against the cage. Anderson gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Anderson drops down looking for a counter takedown but Badmus sprawls and moves away.
Badmus 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.
Badmus getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Badmus shoots in and drives through. Anderson sprawls well.
Anderson drops down looking for a counter takedown but Badmus sprawls and moves away.
Badmus tries to clinch #TD#
and Anderson counters with a takedown into side control.
Anderson tries to cartwheel into mount but he doesn't manage it.
Anderson trying to control the action but Badmus is working from the bottom. #T1#
Badmus struggling a bit here.
Anderson is staying tight to Badmus's torso, preventing him from escaping.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Badmus is not content to let Anderson control the position.
If this pace continues, the referee will definitely step in and force a standup.#T2#
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
A control attempt from Badmus but he's now mounted!#SUB#
Anderson jumps to side control looking for an arm triangle but Badmus manages to avoid the submission attempt.
You can see the frustration on Badmus's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.#T3##SUB#
Anderson tries for a kimura but Badmus is defending well.
Badmus wants to control but Anderson postures up.
Anderson is staying tight to Badmus's torso, preventing him from escaping.
Badmus can't do much from the bottom here. #REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up.#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.
Badmus displaying good standup as he scores with a three punch combination.
Badmus misses with a wild combination. #TD#
Anderson feints and as Badmus raises his hands in defense, Anderson changes levels and drives through with a takedown into guard.
Anderson has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Anderson trying to control but Badmus is working from the bottom.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Badmus pulls Anderson in to control the position.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Sparky Anderson 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#
Nice takedown defense from Anderson. No joy for Badmus on that attempt.
Sparky Anderson is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Anderson slaps away a takedown attempt from Badmus, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Anderson tries to move into range but Badmus moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Anderson throws a combination that misses
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
and Badmus counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Badmus lands a lovely overhand right.
Ola Badmus seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Anderson shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Badmus keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Badmus moves out of range of the strikes.
Badmus swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Badmus lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Badmus is looking to clinch.
Anderson misses with a wild combination. #T1##CL#
Anderson clinches. #TD2#
Badmus pulls guard.
Anderson trying to control but Badmus is working from the bottom.
Anderson is really struggling to control Badmus but he's trying to hold on to the position.
Anderson controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
Anderson wants to pass the guard but Badmus is keeping the position.#T2#
Badmus looking to hit a scissor sweep but Anderson is one step ahead there.
Badmus has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall.
We may be looking at a referee standup if the pace doesn't pick up soon.
Anderson trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet. #REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.#T3#
Badmus feints a jab promting Anderson to slip. Badmus then demonstrates his capabilities by jabbing again. Anderson slips again and ducks right into an uppercut.
Anderson has his takedown stuffed
and Badmus counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Badmus scores with a three punch combo!
Badmus tries to close the distance and clinch but Anderson swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Badmus lands with a cross.
Badmus is trying hard to land a takedown here. Anderson sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Sparky Anderson has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Ola Badmus.
Anderson keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Anderson changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
The fight stays on the outside here - Badmus looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Badmus with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Anderson to score with a decent uppercut.#T4##TD#
Badmus gets caught flat footed, as Anderson shoots in with a quick takedown into guard.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Anderson trying to control the position from guard on top but Badmus is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Anderson is going to have to think about doing something other than just controlling because Badmus is managing to avoid having the position dictated to him.
Badmus is pulling down on Anderson's head. It's preventing any offense from Anderson, at least for the moment.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Ola Badmus showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! This is the final round!#R3#
Anderson misses with an uppercut
and Badmus counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Badmus with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Badmus tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Anderson defends well and Badmus ends up having to push Anderson into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
Anderson dips to his left and cracks Badmus with an uppercut!#TD#
Anderson drives through with a really nice takedown into side control.
Badmus can't do much from the bottom here.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#T1#
Anderson in side control, throwing shots but Badmus defends.
Badmus is trying to control Anderson's posture but Anderson avoids it.
Anderson trying to control the action but Badmus is working from the bottom. #REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Ola Badmus seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Badmus dives in and grabs Anderson's left leg, looking for a takedown. Anderson pushes down on Badmus's head and hops out.
Anderson swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Badmus fails to land the takedown.
Sparky Anderson has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Ola Badmus.#T2#
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Badmus tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Anderson swivels and escapes.
Anderson slaps away a takedown attempt from Badmus, before circling back to the center of the mat.
A looping hook to the body misses from Badmus. Anderson does a little dance to reset his feet.#TD#
Anderson manages to get an easy takedown there - catching Badmus on his heels. He'll look to pass Badmus's guard now, I'm sure.
Badmus keeping moving, preventing Anderson from controlling successfully.
Anderson controlling from the top position.
Anderson is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Badmus can do to turn this around?#T3#
Anderson trying to control but Badmus is working from the bottom.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Badmus has his hands on Anderson's head, controlling the position. #REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.#T4#
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Badmus misses with a double jab
and Anderson counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Badmus wants to clinch
and Anderson cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Anderson throws a poor cross that misses
and Badmus counters with a straight right hand.
Badmus throws a body punch but Anderson moves out of range.
Badmus throws a nice looking combination but Anderson bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Badmus misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Badmus fails with a takedown attempt.
Anderson appears to be looking for a counter takedown.

And that's the end of the fight!
Sparky 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 Phil Schofield scores the fight 29:28
Judge Sam Margolis scores the fight 29:28
Judge William Gold scores the fight 29:28

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Sparky Anderson!
Sparky Anderson opened up his post fight interview with a scream to camera that he wants a title shot! Whether he deserves the shot will be up to the management of the organization, so I guess he'll have to wait and see.

Event: Nfld 44
Date: Jan 20, 2024

#R1##TD2#
Justis shoots in and scores a nice double leg takedown into half guard.
Anderson is staying active underneath Justis, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Anderson tries to get to full guard but Justis has control of the leg.
Anderson is working hard here to advance position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Anderson trying to control here. #T1#
Justis seems to have lost interest with the ground game and is thinking about standing back up. #SUB2#
Justis 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. Justis eventually gives up the hold.
Anderson is pressing down on Justis's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Anderson wants to improve his position but instead Justis has moved into half guard.
Justis wants to take a breather but Anderson is having none of it. #T2#
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Anderson wants to get back to full guard.#SUB2#
Justis is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Justis controlling the action here.
Anderson looks like he's trying to stand up.
Anderson is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though. #REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Justis tries for a takedown but Anderson sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Justis shoots for a double leg takedown but Anderson sprawls well. He's pushed Justis's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily. #T3##TD2#
Justis shoots in and bounces Anderson off the cage to secure the takedown into guard.
Anderson trying to keep a closed guard but Justis is proving a slippery customer.
Justis wants to pass the guard but Anderson is keeping the position.
Anderson working a defensive guard here.
Justis tries to free his leg and advance position but Anderson is retaining full guard. #T4##SUB#
Anderson looking for a guillotine here but Justis defends easily.
Justis trying to control the position from guard on top but Anderson is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Anderson trying to keep a closed guard but Justis is proving a slippery customer.
The referee claps his hands together and tells the fighters to work.
Justis wants to control from the top but Anderson keeps moving. #REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Anderson fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Justis on the side of the head.#CL#
Anderson takes the fight into the clinch.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Logan Justis will probably get the nod.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!#R2#
Justis blocks a head kick by Anderson. #CL#
Anderson clinches with his opponent.
Justis jumps guard but Anderson turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.
Anderson wants to get back to striking at distance but Justis won't allow it. #TD2#
Justis drags the fight down to the ground.
Anderson stopping the sweep attempt from Justis.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#SUB2#
Justis throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Anderson stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Justis swivels though and keeps the full guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Anderson wants to control from the top but Justis keeps moving. #T1#
Anderson pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Justis is keeping the position for now.
Justis pulls Anderson in close to his closed guard and prevents Anderson from doing any damage or advancing position.
Anderson trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet. #REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.#CL#
Anderson drives through and clinches with Justis against the cage.
Justis is trying to pull guard but Anderson turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.#T2#
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Justis jumps guard but Anderson stands there with Justis around his waist. Justis gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Sparky Anderson has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Logan Justis.
Justis tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Anderson smiles and moves away.
Anderson stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Justis will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Justis fails with the takedown
and Anderson counters with a nice uppercut. #CUT#It looks like Logan Justis has been cut.
Anderson stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Anderson wants it to stay on the feet.#TD#
Anderson dives in and scores a takedown into Justis's guard.
Justis is wriggling around but Anderson manages to pass to half guard.
Justis is breathing heavily.#REVB#
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Anderson in particular looking to stall.#T3#
Justis wants to get back to full guard.
Still in half guard, Anderson seems content to control.
Logan Justis has got the better of the ground game so far.
Justis is trying to get back to full guard.
Anderson is controlling the pace.
Anderson has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.#T4#
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Anderson'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 is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Justis can do to turn this around?
Justis is looking for a sweep. Anderson is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Justis won't allow Anderson to pass to mount.
Justis has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Anderson is working away from the top position though.
The referee claps his hands together and tells the fighters to work.
Justis is trying to get back to full guard.#REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Sparky Anderson dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Logan Justis's cut.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action. So, we enter the final round. Let's see if either fighter can bring us a finish, or whether we're going to the judges scorecards.#R3##TD2#
Justis scores with a takedown into Anderson's guard.

Anderson manages to escape and get back to his feet.
Anderson slaps away a takedown attempt from Justis, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Horrible takedown attempt by Justis or perhaps it was just good defense by Anderson, which made it look bad.
Anderson throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Justis misses with a takedown attempt
and Anderson counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Sparky Anderson has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Logan Justis.
Anderson defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Justis.
Anderson lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Justis at a distance.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.#KD#
Oooooh!!! Anderson has knocked Justis down with a huge combo! Anderson steps away and waves a wobbly Justis back to his feet! This one might not go much longer!#ROC#Justis is rocked!
Justis takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Anderson cracks Justis with a big right hand that sees him stumbling back against the cage! Justis falls to his knees and Anderson doesn't need a second invitatation - he rushes in and fires off several unanswered shots that force the referee to stop the fight! This one is all over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:57 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Sparky Anderson!
An out of breath Sparky Anderson thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career.
In defeat, Logan Justis stepped up to the mic, saying 'Well shit'.

Event: Nfld live 55
Date: Dec 23, 2023

#R1#
Anderson feints a jab promting Bolleke to slip. Anderson then demonstrates his capabilities by jabbing again. Bolleke slips again and ducks right into an uppercut.#TD#
A momentary lapse in concentration from Bolleke enables Anderson to shoot in and score with a neat double leg. Bolleke manages to secure a closed guard as the fighters hit the mat.
Bolleke is trying to control the position from the bottom. #SUB2#
Anderson avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#SUB2#
Bolleke is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Bolleke being controlled here, momentarily.
Bolleke tries to land a sweep but no joy. #T1#
Anderson engaging in some classic timewasting tactics. #SUB2#
Bolleke looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Bolleke keeping moving, preventing Anderson from controlling successfully.
Anderson sitting in guard, not really doing much.
We've had a lack of effective grappling in the last minute or so, which could well see a referee standup.#T2#
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.#REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Bolleke scores with a nice right hand.
Anderson darts in trying to clinch
and Bolleke counters with a left to the body.
Bolleke scores with a hook to the body. Anderson takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Anderson takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Bolleke moves out of range of the leg kick from Anderson.
Bolleke lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
The fighters circling - Bolleke throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Anderson attempts a counter takedown but Bolleke avoids it well and moves away.#T3#
Anderson tries to clinch but Bolleke moves out of range.
Bolleke misses with a wild body shot.
Anderson swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Bolleke throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Anderson throws a shot from downtown. Bolleke moves away and avoids it.
Anderson bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Bolleke lands a jab to the nose.
Bolleke throws a hook to the side of Anderson's head but Anderson sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Anderson throws a jab when Bolleke was well out of range.
Bolleke stuffs the takedown attempt from Anderson. Anderson gets slowly back to his feet.
Bolleke ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Anderson moves away.
Bolleke 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 misses with a jab, cross combination.
Oscar Bolleke seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Bolleke loads up on a big right hand but Anderson slips the punch.#T4#
Bolleke keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Anderson misses with an uppercut
and Bolleke counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Anderson tries to clinch but Bolleke moves out of range.
Bolleke misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Anderson shoots for a takedown but Bolleke saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Bolleke jabs Anderson to the body, keeping him at a distance.#TD2#
Anderson gets caught on his heels momentarily as he allows Bolleke to score an easy takedown into full guard.
Anderson preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Bolleke passes easily into side control. Nice work.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Oscar Bolleke dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!#R2#
Bolleke throws a jab but it's blocked by Anderson.
A big left from Bolleke misses.
Bolleke fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Anderson manages to avoid it.
Anderson attempts a counter takedown but Bolleke avoids it well and moves away.
Bolleke throws a hook but Anderson avoids it easily.
Anderson half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
Anderson throws out a powerful jab.
Bolleke throws out a loose jab but Anderson uses good head movement to avoid it.
Sparky Anderson is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Anderson keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Bolleke.
Bolleke closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Anderson is looking to clinch but Bolleke is avoiding it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Bolleke looks to score with a jab to the body but Anderson is just out of range.
Bolleke with a nice cross.
Bolleke scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Nice defenses there by Bolleke.
Bolleke just misses with a punch to the body. #T1#
Anderson lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Bolleke lands with a nice body punch.
Bolleke moves out of range as Anderson throws a body kick. #CL#
Anderson pushes Bolleke up against the cage in a clinch.#TD#
Anderson manages to pull guard.
Bolleke trying to control the position from guard on top but Anderson is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
In the pre-fight buildup videos we saw Bolleke working his ground and pound in the gym. He isn't landing a great percentage of his ground strikes so far though.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Bolleke accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Bolleke pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Anderson is keeping the position for now. #T2#
Anderson is looking to sweep but instead, Bolleke has passed into half guard.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Bolleke lands a nice short elbow.
Bolleke 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.
Bolleke passes to side control.
Bolleke working the head and body with strikes.
Anderson tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Bolleke lands an elbow. #T3#
Anderson stuck in half guard on the bottom here.
Anderson is working to avoid the ground and pound but Bolleke connects with a decent elbow. #ROC2#Anderson is rocked!#SUB2#
Bolleke is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Anderson is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
Bolleke 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. #SUB2#
Bolleke is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Anderson has escaped the position, nice work there.
Anderson dodges the ground and pound from Bolleke.#T4#
Bolleke lands a decent elbow from side control.
An elbow from Bolleke crashes against the mat.
Bolleke has been the more effective fighter overall so far.#SUB2#
Bolleke goes for an armbar! This could be all over! Wait, no, Anderson rolls with the submission and now he's on top in Bolleke's guard! Nice work there by Anderson!
Bolleke can't keep his opponent in guard - Anderson advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
Bolleke is looking to improve his position.
Anderson is figuring out what he wants to do next.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Oscar Bolleke showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business. This is the final round!#R3#
Anderson defending well as Bolleke loads up on a big left hand.
Anderson connects with a single shot there.
Anderson takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Bolleke works the jab nicely.
Bolleke takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Bolleke throws a hook but Anderson avoids it easily.
Bolleke dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Bolleke connects with the punch.
Oh Anderson is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Anderson missing with a left hand there. Bolleke was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Bolleke connects with a nice looking jab.
Bolleke throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Anderson wants to clinch but Bolleke slips to the side
and Bolleke counters with a straight right hand.
Oscar Bolleke seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Anderson scores with a jab to the jaw.
Anderson avoids the body shot from Bolleke. #T1#
Bolleke on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Anderson tries to bum rush Bolleke with a series of wild strikes but Bolleke uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Anderson tries to close the distance and clinch but Bolleke swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Bolleke unleashes a big counter combination but Anderson bobs and weaves and avoids any damage.
No joy there for Anderson, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Anderson tries for a takedown but Bolleke circles away easily
and Bolleke counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Anderson seems to have got his legs back now.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Anderson ducks under a wild hook from Bolleke.
Anderson on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Anderson shoots in but doesn't get the takedown #KD2#
and Bolleke counters with a nice right hand that sends Anderson toppling to the canvas! Anderson scrambles and gets back to his feet - can Bolleke finish him?!
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.#TD2#
Bolleke dives in and gets a big takedown. He lands in full mount and immediately unloads a series of heavy strikes! Anderson has had enough and taps out.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:54 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (Strikes). Oscar Bolleke!
Oscar Bolleke is the new middleweight champion!
After winning the bout, Oscar Bolleke thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility.

Event: Nfld 42
Date: Dec 16, 2023

#R1#
Anderson fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and West has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
West looks really tired already! That doesn't bode well for a good, competitive fight!#TD#
Anderson shoots in from a long way out. He's driving through with the takedown attempt and he eventually gets it, landing in West's guard.
West is looking to stand back up but Anderson counters by passing into half guard. Oops... bit sloppy there by West. #REVB#
Anderson is taking a breather. West says something to him but it's hard to make out. Perhaps he's telling him to get on with it and actually do something.#SUB#
Anderson has hold of the far side arm. He's working for the Kimura, can West defend it? Anderson steps over the head and cranks it - West is tapping out! That was textbook stuff right there - nice submission victory for Anderson!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:40 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Sparky Anderson!
During a confident post fight interview, Sparky Anderson thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.

Event: Nfld live 52
Date: Nov 25, 2023

#R1#
Romero misses with a double jab.
Romero closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Romero connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Anderson moves out of range as Romero strikes.
Anderson slips a straight right by Romero .
Anderson uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Romero .#TD#
Anderson is looking for a takedown here. He's shot in and has managed to get it, finishing up in Romero 's half guard.
Anderson is controlling the pace.
Anderson has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.#T1#
Anderson is looking to advance position but Romero won't allow it.
Anderson not doing much here.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Anderson trying to advance position but Romero counters by regaining guard. #T2#
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Anderson pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Romero is keeping the position for now.
Anderson is working hard here to advance position.
Anderson trying to control the position from guard on top but Romero is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up.
Romero scores with a nice right hand. #T3#
Romero misses with a series of wild punches.
Anderson throws a lazy right hand but Romero sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
A punch combination from Romero misses.
Romero changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Romero stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Romero wants it to stay on the feet.
Romero throws an ugly left hook that misses #TD#
and Anderson counters with a nice double leg into guard.
Anderson being controlled here momentarily.
Anderson looking to pass the guard.
Anderson engaging in some classic timewasting tactics. #T4#
Anderson trying to control but Romero is working from the bottom.
Anderson stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Romero swivels though and keeps the full guard.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.#REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close round but I would say that Sparky Anderson will probably get the nod.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!#R2##TD#
Anderson fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. Romero sprawls well initially but Anderson persists and gets the takedown into half guard.
Still in half guard, Anderson seems content to control.
Anderson uses his free foot to push down on Romero 's thigh. Eventually he works his other foot free and he's advanced to mount - this is trouble for Romero .
Anderson is looking to work his way around to Romero 's back. He needs to be careful though, as he's in danger of losing this dominant position.
Sparky Anderson overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Anderson is trying to control here but Romero has managed to regain half guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Anderson sitting and controlling from the half guard.
Anderson prevents Romero from improving his position.#T1#
Anderson is looking to take a break and control but Romero is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Anderson is controlling the pace.
Anderson prevents Romero from improving his position.#T2#
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Well, if Anderson is going to just lie there, perhaps we should talk about what we're having for dinner tonight… I'm having a ham and pineapple pizza… Yum. Can't wait.
Anderson is keen to just control but Romero is a slippery customer.
Anderson is pressing down on Romero 's thigh, looking to free his foot. Romero is holding on for now.
The referee must be thinking about standing these guys back up.
Romero keeping control of the leg, stopping his opponent passing to mount. #REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up.#T3##TD#
Anderson scores a trip takedown into side control. Nice.
Anderson wants to lay and pray for a moment but Romero keeps working.
Romero trying to control but Anderson flips him over like a cheap hooker and has his back!
Romero wants to escape the position. #T4#
Anderson controls the position.
Anderson has the hooks in. Romero is trying to push off one leg but he has to do so cautiously to avoid being submitted.
Anderson is riding his opponent, not letting Romero buck him off.
Anderson trying to control momentarily.
You know, I was talking to some of our celebrities at ringside tonight and they were split right down the middle on who was going to win this fight.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!#SUB#
Romero is staying cool under pressure, defending well against the rear naked choke attempt from his opponent.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Sparky Anderson dominated that second round.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action. Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!#R3#
The fighters circling - Romero throws out the jab but it was never going to land. #TD#
Anderson shoots in and gets a takedown into Romero 's guard.
Anderson trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Romero being controlled here, momentarily.
Romero pulls Anderson in to control the position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Anderson looking to sit in guard and control but Romero gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. #REVB#
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.#SUB#
Romero got a little sloppy there for a moment and Anderson has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Romero has managed to get both his arms back between Anderson's legs - danger averted.#T1#
Romero sitting in guard here, content to control. #SUB#
Anderson is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Romero 's corner is telling him to maintain position.
Romero is continuing to stall.#T2#
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Anderson working a defensive guard here. #REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Romero lands a jab.
Romero throws a shot from downtown. Anderson moves away and avoids it.
Rock Romero seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Romero circles away from the clinch attempt.
Romero throws an overhand right that lands on Anderson's shoulder, as Anderson tries to avoid the shot.
Sparky Anderson is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.#KD2#
Romero lands a big right hand that sends Anderson crashing to the mat! Romero stays standing though and waves Anderson back to his feet!#ROC2#Anderson is rocked!
Romero looks to throw the jab but Anderson is out of range.
Oh Anderson is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Rock Romero seems to be getting the better of the standup.
The fighters circling - Romero throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Anderson walks right into a perfectly timed right hook and goes down hard! He's out cold! The ref cradles Anderson limp body while Romero jumps on to the cage and waves to the roaring crowd. Wow that was just a brutal knockout!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:43 of round 3, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Rock Romero !
Our winner, Rock Romero , made sure he spent some time buttering up the crowd during his post fight interview, which will no doubt bring him a few more fans.

Event: Nfld live 50
Date: Nov 04, 2023

#R1#
Good leg kick by Siregar.
We can't be sure of the tactics at this early stage but we have heard that Anderson has been working on his takedowns a lot in the buildup to the fight and we can only assume he's going to look to take this to the mat.#TD2#
Anderson closes the distance and gets a trip takedown into side control. Siregar quickly recovers to half guard.

Siregar has one foot on Anderson's thigh - he pushes off and manages to get back to his feet.
Anderson throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Anderson misses with a low kick as Siregar jumps back.
Anderson lands a nice shot that snaps Siregar's head back.
Anderson lands a nice looking body shot.
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!
Siregar gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Siregar defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Anderson.
Siregar swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Siregar takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Siregar fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Anderson avoids it really well and circles away.
Anderson looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Anderson cracks Siregar with a right hand to the side of the head.#T1#
Siregar swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Siregar looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Anderson swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Siregar tries to counter with a takedown but Anderson is quick to defend against it.
Siregar ducks under a wild hook from Anderson.
Siregar looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Anderson is fending him off so far but Siregar persists. Nope, Anderson circles away and we're back to standing.
Anderson moves into range and throws a combination. A nice jab followed by a hook to the body.
Sparky Anderson seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.#TD#
Anderson gets caught napping as Siregar dives in and scores a takedown. Anderson manages to retain guard.
Anderson controlling the position.
Siregar trying to control but Anderson is working from the bottom. #T2#
Siregar looking to sit in guard and control but Anderson gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. #REVB#
Anderson stays in close to Siregar's body and controls the position.
Anderson passes Siregar's left leg - he's now in half guard.
Anderson wants to pass to mount but Siregar is defending the position.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Siregar is trying to control but can't.
Anderson trying to control from half guard but Siregar is working away. #T3#
Siregar tries to roll over but Anderson keeps him under control.
Siregar trying to control but Anderson postures up.
Siregar is doing well to avoid being mounted. He's controlling the position at the moment.
Siregar is trying to control but can't.
Anderson throwing shots but Siregar is blocking nicely. #T4#
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Anderson content to control rather than advance.
Siregar wants to control but Anderson is keeping busy and won't allow it. #REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up.
Good shot there by Anderson.
Anderson lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Siregar circles away quickly and effectively.
Anderson tries for a takedown but Siregar sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
A head kick by Siregar misses
and Anderson counters with a two punch combo.
Siregar throws out a loose jab but Anderson uses good head movement to avoid it.
Anderson looks to land a body kick but Siregar moved away.
Siregar is looking to clinch. #TD#
Siregar closes the distance and gets a double leg, slamming Anderson to the mat! Anderson manages to get full guard.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Sparky Anderson dominated that round.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.#R2#
Anderson connects with a jab.
Anderson tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Siregar manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
A punch combination from Anderson misses.
Binsar Siregar is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.#TD2#
Anderson closes the distance and scores a nice trip takedown into half guard. Siregar did well to prevent Anderson getting side control.
Siregar is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Anderson tries to pass the half guard into mount. Siregar knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Siregar is doing well to control the position and prevent Anderson from advancing to side control.
Siregar trying to control from the bottom. #T1#
Siregar is controlling Anderson's position as best he can from this difficult position.
Anderson trying to control the action but Siregar is working from the bottom.
The referee looks like he's ready to step in and stand the fighters back up.
Siregar pushes Anderson off looking to stand but Anderson dives back in and keeps control. #REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Siregar avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Siregar lands a lovely overhand right.
Anderson has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
Nice sprawl there from Anderson as Siregar shoots in.
Anderson is using his reach advantage to land shots from outside his opponent's range.
Anderson looks to land a combination but Siregar avoids it well.
An inside leg kick from Siregar misses. #T2#
Siregar takes a punch to the jaw and another one to the bread basket.
Siregar fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Anderson throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Siregar on the side of the head.
A combination from Siregar does no damage.
Anderson misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Siregar.
Siregar bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Siregar takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
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!
Siregar misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Anderson slips under a jab from Siregar.
Siregar lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Anderson at a distance.
Siregar takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Sparky Anderson seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Anderson throws a series of punches but Siregar avoids them all with ease. #T3#
Siregar has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Siregar there as he acknowledges the shot.
Anderson throws a leg kick that is checked#CL#
and Siregar counters by moving into the clinch.
Siregar has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Anderson is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
Anderson has been the more effective fighter overall so far.#BC2#
Anderson pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Anderson throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Anderson changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Siregar tries to avoid it but Anderson manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Siregar to the ground. Siregar escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Siregar ducks under a wild hook from Anderson.
Anderson looks to land a right hand but Siregar moved out of range.
Anderson pushes forward with a 1-2 combination that forces Siregar back to the cage. Anderson follows up with a solid lead hook to the liver.
Siregar goes for a double leg but Anderson avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Anderson continues to drive forward.
Anderson throws out a counter right but Siregar avoids it with no problem.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Binsar Siregar. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Anderson stalling against the cage. #T4##TD2#
Anderson has clasped his hands together around Siregar's back... aaand, he's got a takedown into side control. Nicely done.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Siregar is looking to reverse the position.
Siregar is working hard here to advance position.
You can see the frustration on Siregar's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Anderson controlling the position from side mount.
Anderson wants to lay and pray for a moment but Siregar keeps working.
Siregar prevents Anderson from moving into mount.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Sparky Anderson showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business. So, we enter the final round. Let's see if either fighter can bring us a finish, or whether we're going to the judges scorecards.#R3#
Siregar moves out of range of the strikes.
Siregar throws a right hand that Anderson ducks under and follows up with a left that Anderson also avoids with ease.
Anderson bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Anderson looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Siregar is fending him off so far but Anderson persists. Nope, Siregar circles away and we're back to standing.
Anderson goes for a double leg but Siregar avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Siregar continues to drive forward.
Siregar misses with a hook
and Anderson counters with a nice uppercut.
Anderson misses the jab.
Siregar wants to clinch up but Anderson keeps it at a distance.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Anderson just misses with a punch to the body.
Nice takedown defense from Siregar. No joy for Anderson on that attempt.
Binsar Siregar has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Sparky Anderson.
Siregar lands a right hook to the body.
Siregar connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe. #T1#
Siregar ducks under a wild hook from Anderson.
Siregar feinted with a counter takedown.
Anderson tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Siregar paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Siregar attempts a counter takedown but Anderson avoids it well and moves away.#CL#
Siregar instigates a clinch.
Siregar drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Siregar wants a takedown but no success here.
Anderson drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it. #BC2#
Anderson breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance. #T2##CL2#
Anderson pushes Siregar up against the cage in a clinch.#BC2#
Anderson breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Anderson takes a swing at Siregar's ribcage but misses.
Anderson lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Anderson misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Siregar lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.#TD#
Siregar shoots in from a long way out. He's driving through with the takedown attempt and he eventually gets it, landing in Anderson's guard.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Siregar controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
Anderson wants to sweep here but Siregar controlling him for the moment.
Siregar landing some decent shots from guard. #T3#
Siregar 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.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Anderson looking to control.
Siregar is in close to Anderson's body, working some short punches and elbows.
Siregar trying to control but Anderson is working from the bottom.
Anderson utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Siregar lands a couple of digs.
Siregar works over Anderson with some ground and pound from guard.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Siregar accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand. #T4#
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Siregar chips away with some ground and pound.
Siregar postures up and lands some nice ground and pound. #SUB2#
Anderson throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Siregar 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 is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control.
Siregar loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Sparky Anderson is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Anderson trying to control the position.
Binsar Siregar has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Siregar loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
We've had a lack of effective grappling in the last minute or so, which could well see a referee standup.

And that's the end of the fight!
Binsar Siregar showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Anderson 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 Edson Gomes scores the fight 28:29
Judge Matheus Silva scores the fight 28:29
Judge Thiago Cunha scores the fight 28:29

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

Event: Nfld 40
Date: Oct 21, 2023

#R1#
A shot to the body from Swanson misses
and Anderson counters with a left and a right that stings Swanson.
A low kick lands for Swanson.
A jab from Swanson misses.
Some wild striking there from Anderson.
Anderson moves in looking to clinch but Swanson pushes him off.
Swanson attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Anderson half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
Swanson has been spending a lot of time sparring his boxing in the run up to the fight, trying to sharpen up those hands and look for a knockout.
Swanson lands a jab.
Anderson avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Anderson throws a nice looking combination but Swanson bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Anderson takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Anderson shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Swanson as he jumps to the side.
We've been hearing reports that Anderson has been drilling takedowns in recent sessions so let's see if that has an impact on the result of this fight.
Anderson takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Swanson pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Anderson fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Swanson manages to avoid it.#T1#
Anderson walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Anderson misses with a wild body shot.
Swanson throws an off balance right hand
and Anderson counters with a one-two to the body.
Anderson lands with a cross.
Swanson feints a jab promting Anderson to slip. Swanson then demonstrates his capabilities by jabbing again. Anderson slips again and ducks right into an uppercut.
Anderson dives in and grabs Swanson's left leg, looking for a takedown. Swanson pushes down on Anderson's head and hops out.
Swanson scores with a nice strike.
Swanson cracks Anderson with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
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!
The fighters circle momentarily. Anderson darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Benedicte Swanson seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Anderson slips under a jab from Swanson.
Anderson takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Anderson thuds his right hand into Swanson's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Swanson scores with a jab to the jaw.
Swanson misses with a looping right.
Swanson throws a body kick that sends a sickening thudding noise reverberating around the arena.
Swanson fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Anderson on the side of the head.#T2##TD#
Anderson darts in and lands a nice takedown into half guard.
Anderson prevents Swanson from improving his position.
Swanson is trying to maintain the position but Anderson is very close to passing his half guard.
Anderson is figuring out what he wants to do next.
Swanson wants to control but Anderson is keeping busy and won't allow it. #T3#
Anderson missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Swanson is controlling Anderson's position as best he can from this difficult position.#SUB#
Anderson is trying to work for a kimura but Swanson is defending well.
Anderson seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Swanson does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Anderson wants to free his trapped foot but Swanson is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Swanson is looking to improve his position.
Swanson wants to control but Anderson is keeping busy. #REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up.#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 ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Swanson moves away.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Swanson.
Anderson lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Swanson digs a good body shot into Anderson's ribs.
Anderson shoots in looking for a takedown but Swanson manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Anderson's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Sparky Anderson. That's going to take a lot out of him.
A jab from Swanson finds it's way through Anderson's defenses.
Anderson throws a series of punches but Swanson avoids them all with ease.
Swanson lands with a cross.
Anderson scores with a crisp jab that stopped Swanson in his tracks.
Swanson lands a right hook to the body.
Anderson throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Swanson's waist but Swanson gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Anderson off to one side.
Swanson looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Swanson is looking to land body kicks.
Anderson tried to counter with a leg kick but Swanson avoided it.
Swanson misses with a head kick.
Swanson connects with a right hand. Anderson shakes it off.
Anderson tries to land a leg kick but Swanson saw it coming and moves away.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Benedicte Swanson dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.#R2#
Anderson moves away from the strike by Swanson.
Anderson attempts a counter takedown but Swanson avoids it well and moves away.
Anderson misses with a takedown attempt - Swanson sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Anderson connects with a nice looking jab.
Anderson misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Swanson throws a shot from downtown. Anderson moves away and avoids it.
Anderson is looking to counter the offense by Swanson and move into the clinch.
Anderson misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Swanson misses the shot to the body.
Anderson misses with a body punch
enabling Swanson to counter with a crisp jab.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Swanson misses with a leg kick.
Swanson throws a lazy body kick
enabling Anderson to counter with a crisp jab.
Anderson on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
A slow jab from Swanson misses its intended target.
An inside leg kick lands from Swanson. #T1#
Swanson attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Anderson closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Anderson slips a straight right by Swanson.
Anderson was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
Anderson shoots in for a takedown but Swanson shows good takedown defense.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Sparky Anderson. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Swanson lands a nice looking body shot.
Swanson jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Swanson swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Benedicte Swanson seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Swanson fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Swanson lands a nice shot to the body.
Benedicte Swanson is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Swanson takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Anderson takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Anderson is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
Anderson shoots in but no luck this time.
Swanson has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Anderson throws a wild body kick that Swanson sees coming a mile off.
Anderson lands with a right hand.
Anderson sizes up Swanson with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle. #T2#
This has been an exciting period of action!
Anderson connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Swanson dips down and scores with a jab to the body.#TD#
Anderson shoots in for a takedown! He's got it and he's managed to land in side control! That's better than Anderson was expecting from the takedown attempt, I'm sure!

Swanson explodes and escapes back to his feet! Nice escape there!
Swanson tries a head kick but it misses.
Swanson misses with an uppercut.
Anderson looks to score with a jab to the body but Swanson is just out of range.
Swanson throws a quick inside leg kick.
A jab from Anderson misses.
Anderson throws a combination that misses
and Swanson counters with a stiff right hand.
Anderson's corner calls for a 1, 2 combination and Anderson duly obliges.
Anderson looks to land a combination but Swanson avoids it well.
Swanson steps in looking to counter with the mid kick but it doesn't connect.
Thud! ouch! good body kick from Swanson - that will leave a mark! #T3#
Good shot there by Swanson.
Anderson looks to score with a jab to the body but Swanson is just out of range.
Swanson connects with a crisp jab.
No joy there for Anderson, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Swanson connects with a leg kick.
Swanson turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
The fighters circle momentarily. Anderson darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Swanson uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Anderson has time to react.
Swanson thows a body kick. Anderson tries to catch it but that hurt him.
Swanson ducks under a wild hook from Anderson.
Anderson blocks a jab.#TD#
Anderson scores a trip takedown into side control. Nice.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Anderson working away.
Sparky Anderson overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Swanson is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Swanson gets back to half guard.#T4#
Anderson trying to mount his opponent but Swanson defends it.
Swanson preventing any damage for now, controlling his opponent's head.
Swanson is trying to get back to full guard.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Swanson is doing well to control the position and prevent Anderson from advancing to side control.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Benedicte Swanson showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action. This is the final round!#R3#
Anderson is trying hard to land a takedown here. Swanson sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Anderson throws a lazy right hand but Swanson sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Anderson looks to clinch
and Anderson takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Swanson misses with a kick to the body.
Nice uppercut there from Swanson.
Swanson bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Anderson's head backwards.
Swanson scoring well with a low kick there.
Swanson throws a body punch but Anderson moves out of range.
Anderson was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Swanson misses with a body kick.
Swanson uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Anderson.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Anderson connects with a crisp jab.
A jab from Anderson finds it's way through Swanson's defenses.
Anderson bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Anderson throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Swanson counters with a three punch combo that has Anderson backing up. Anderson nods at Swanson to acknowledge the strikes.
Sparky Anderson is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Swanson misses with a straight left. #T1#
Swanson wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
A solid body kick from Swanson.
Swanson works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Anderson fails with a takedown attempt. #CL#
Anderson moves into the clinch successfully.
Swanson tries a body shot but Anderson blocks it.
Anderson can't get the takedown.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Sparky Anderson. That's going to take a lot out of him.#BC2#
Swanson manages to break the clinch.
Swanson throws a half hearted mid kick.
Nice jab there from Swanson.
Swanson fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Anderson manages to avoid it.
Swanson takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Benedicte Swanson is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.#T2#
Anderson ducks under a wild hook from Swanson.
Swanson slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
A big left from Swanson misses.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Swanson goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Anderson bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Swanson's head.
Swanson throws a leg kick but Anderson sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Anderson shoots in for a double leg but Swanson sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Swanson tries to bum rush Anderson with a series of wild strikes but Anderson uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Swanson thumps Anderson with a low kick.
Anderson drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Anderson takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Anderson on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Swanson misses with a right hand
and Anderson counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Swanson misses with a straight right. #T3#
Swanson misses with a low kick.
Anderson looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Swanson is fending him off so far but Anderson persists. Nope, Swanson circles away and we're back to standing.
Swanson let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
Anderson with a lazy takedown attempt
enabling Swanson to counter with a crisp jab. #TD#
Anderson looks for a takedown. He's got it. We're now in half guard.

Swanson 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.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Anderson is struggling to control the position.
Swanson gets underhooks to prevent Anderson's takedown attempt.
Swanson tries to work over Anderson's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target. #T4#
Swanson lands a right hand.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Anderson jumps guard but Swanson stands there with Anderson around his waist. Anderson gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Sparky Anderson has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#BC2#
Swanson pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Swanson bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
A clash of legs there as Anderson blocks the low kick.
A combination from Anderson does no damage.
Swanson getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Anderson looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
Anderson shoots in but no luck this time.
Swanson walks into a jab.
Anderson tries to move into range but Swanson moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Swanson connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Anderson's hands.

And that's the end of the fight!
Benedicte Swanson comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Swanson 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 Illya Tyunina scores the fight 27:30
Judge Igor Prikhodko scores the fight 27:30
Judge Aleksandr Martynov scores the fight 27:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Benedicte Swanson!
Benedicte Swanson thanked the fans post fight for their support.

Event: Nfld FN 48
Date: Oct 12, 2023

#R1#
Brovarnik defending well as Anderson loads up on a big left hand. #CL#
Anderson moves into the clinch.
Anderson is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
The pace really dropping off here, momentarily.
Anderson letting Brovarnik take a breather here.
We've been hearing reports that Anderson has been drilling takedowns in recent sessions so let's see if that has an impact on the result of this fight.
Brovarnik misses with a knee strike.
Brovarnik lands an elbow that stopped Anderson in his tracks for a moment.
Brovarnik is trying to stall.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Anderson is looking to take this one to the mat.#BC#
Anderson breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat. #CL2#
Brovarnik darts in and clinches Anderson up against the cage.
Anderson wants to break free but Brovarnik has control. #T1#
Anderson tries to circle away but Brovarnik has him pinned against the cage.#BC#
Anderson breaks the clinch.
Brovarnik tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Anderson was well out of range. Poor timing from Brovarnik.
Brovarnik dodges the punch combination from Anderson.
Brovarnik feints a counter leg kick.
Brovarnik is on the wrong end of a nice combination from Anderson.
Anderson is looking to clinch.
Anderson tries to clinch but Brovarnik moves out of range.
Anderson darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Anderson keeps the fight on the outside.
Anderson went nuts there looking for a big combo counter but none of the flurry connected.
Brovarnik wants to clinch
and Anderson counters with a straight right hand.
Brovarnik throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.#T2#
A head kick misses from Anderson.
A big right from Anderson misses.
Brovarnik drops his hands momentarily and Anderson takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Anderson wants to clinch.
Brovarnik flicks out a counter leg kick but Anderson steps away.
Anderson avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Anderson on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Brovarnik. Brovarnik obviously looking to wear him down.
Anderson throws out a leg kick but Brovarnik moves out of range and Anderson only half commits.
Brovarnik tries to close the distance and clinch up but Anderson swats him away and circles back towards the center. #TD#
Anderson closes the distance and gets a double leg, slamming Brovarnik to the mat! Brovarnik manages to get full guard.
Anderson trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#SUB2#
Anderson got a little sloppy there for a moment and Brovarnik has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Anderson has managed to get both his arms back between Brovarnik's legs - danger averted.#T3#
Anderson passes Brovarnik's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
Anderson trying to pass the guard but Brovarnik defending well. #SUB2#
Brovarnik actively working from the bottom here.#SUB2#
Brovarnik is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Anderson pulls his head out easily.
Brovarnik won't allow Anderson to pass to mount. #T4#
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.#SUB2#
Brovarnik looking for subs from the bottom but Anderson mounts him!
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Brovarnik is desperately trying to improve his position but Anderson has a good base and remains in mount.
Anderson sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
Anderson wants to control the pace but Brovarnik is squirming around nicely.
Brovarnik really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
Anderson content just to control the position here.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Sparky Anderson dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!#R2#
Brovarnik misses with a low kick as Anderson jumps back.
Brovarnik uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Anderson.
Anderson circles away from the clinch attempt. #CL2#
Brovarnik has closed the distance and engaged Anderson in a clinch.
Brovarnik controlling the action here for a moment.
Anderson is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Brovarnik can do to turn this around?
Anderson drops down looking for an ankle pick but Brovarnik pulls his leg out and moves away.
A head kick misses from Brovarnik. #CL2#
Anderson gets tackled into the cage by Brovarnik. Brovarnik maintains the clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Brovarnik tries to stall but Anderson uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
Brovarnik pressing his opponent against the cage.
Brovarnik tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Anderson smiles and moves away. #T1#
Anderson throws a left and a right that both miss
and Brovarnik counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Anderson waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Brovarnik.
Alexei Brovarnik is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Anderson slips a jab and a cross from Brovarnik.
As Brovarnik looks to move away, Anderson throws a big counter combo but Brovarnik just gets out of the way.
Anderson moves away from the strike by Brovarnik.
Brovarnik is looking to clinch.
Anderson swinging wildly here.
Brovarnik misses with a wild combination. #CL2#
Brovarnik pushes Anderson up against the cage in a clinch.
Brovarnik landing knees to the head.
Brovarnik is pressed up against the cage. Anderson has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Brovarnik down to the mat. Brovarnik avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance. #T2#
Brovarnik staying out of range there.
Anderson thows a leg kick but Brovarnik checks it
and Brovarnik counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.#CL#
Anderson has managed to clinch.
Anderson pressing his opponent against the cage.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Anderson as Brovarnik tries to tie him up.
Brovarnik throws an elbow but it's blocked.
Anderson blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.#TD#
Anderson has moved round to his opponent's back and is looking for a suplex! Oh snap! He's tossed Brovarnik clear over his head and slammed him to the mat!
Anderson controlling well, preventing Brovarnik from escaping the position.
You know, I was talking to some of our celebrities at ringside tonight and they were split right down the middle on who was going to win this fight. #T3#
Brovarnik trying to control the hands but Anderson won't let him.
Anderson is hanging on to Brovarnik's back as he tries to escape.
A bit of a pause in the action here. Anderson controlling the positon.
Brovarnik rolls and manages to get back to half guard. Nicely done. #SUB2#
Brovarnik looking for submissions from an awkward position here.#T4#
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.#SUB2#
Brovarnik looking for submissions off his back.
Brovarnik wants to get back to full guard.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

A close second round but Alexei Brovarnik will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. This is the final round!#R3#
Anderson goes for a double leg but Brovarnik avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Brovarnik continues to drive forward.#TD#
Anderson has double underhooks and is working for a body lock takedown. He's got it. The fighters land in half guard but Brovarnik regains guard immediately. #SUB2#
Brovarnik 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 pass the guard but Brovarnik is keeping the position.
Anderson not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up. #SUB2#
Brovarnik is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Anderson trying to control but Brovarnik is working from the bottom.
Anderson passes Brovarnik's left leg - he's now in half guard. #T1#
Anderson is looking to take a break and control but Brovarnik is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Brovarnik is looking to control Anderson's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Brovarnik avoid being mounted?
Anderson works his foot free and advances to mount.
Brovarnik is just holding on here. Anderson manages to take his back.
Anderson is hanging on to Brovarnik's back as he tries to escape. #T2#
Anderson struggling to keep hold of the position.
Brovarnik is in bad spot here. #SUB#
Anderson has his hand under the chin of his opponent looking for the choke. He's nearly got it! This one could be all over! But no, Brovarnik has freed his hand and lives to survive another… well, another couple of seconds at least!
Sparky Anderson overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Brovarnik breaks Anderson's hooks off and manages to turn into his guard.
Brovarnik wants to pass the guard but Anderson is keeping the position.
Anderson wants to get back to his feet but Brovarnik is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
Brovarnik is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
Brovarnik trying to control the position from guard on top but Anderson is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #T3#
Anderson tries to land a sweep but no joy.
My spies in Ludus Magnus inform me that Brovarnik has been getting involved in the gym's BJJ sparring sessions. Let's see whether that pays dividends!
Brovarnik trying to control the position from guard on top but Anderson is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Anderson manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Brovarnik manages to get himself to full guard. #REVR##SUB2#
Brovarnik is looking for a triangle here but Anderson uses the submission attempt to pass into side control.
Anderson wants to take a breather but Brovarnik manages to regain guard - a lesson learnt for Anderson. #T4#
Anderson passes easily into side control. Nice work.
Brovarnik is trying to control Anderson's posture but Anderson avoids it.
Brovarnik tries to buck Anderson off but Anderson is having none of it.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Anderson trying to control the position but Brovarnik is working away.
Brovarnik tries to bench press Anderson off him but Anderson keeps the position.

And that's the end of the fight!
Sparky 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 Dillan Fox scores the fight 29:28
Judge Elvis Blanc scores the fight 29:28
Judge Alec Ball scores the fight 29:28

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

Event: Nfld FN 47
Date: Sep 14, 2023

#R1#
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Anderson is defended easily by Liee.
Liee throws the left hand but Anderson avoids the punch easily.
Liee misses with a wild combination.
Anderson scores with a hook.
No joy there for Liee, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Anderson jabs at Liee's body.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Liee gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Anderson.
Anderson throws a low kick but Liee avoids it.
Anderson lands a nice shot that snaps Liee's head back.
Jab, cross, leg kick. Nice combination by Anderson!
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Liee darts in and out, connecting with a jab. #T1#
The fighters circling - Anderson throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Anderson shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Liee defends it nicely.
Anderson throws a series of punches but Liee moves out of range.
A slow jab from Liee misses its intended target.
It looked like Anderson was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Liee.
Anderson throws a right and a left that Liee avoids nicely.
No joy there for Liee, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Anderson fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Liee tries to counter by closing the distance.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Sparky Anderson. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Anderson shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Liee defends it nicely.
Anderson scores to the head and body with a nice combination!
Brusse Liee is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.#T2#
Liee throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Anderson.
Anderson sets himself, and Liee steps forward looking for the clinch! Anderson avoids it this time.
A combination from Liee does no damage.
Anderson fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Liee checks it well.
Anderson displaying good standup as he scores with a three punch combination.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Anderson misses with a low kick.
Liee wants to counter the offense by Anderson and move into the clinch position.
Anderson lands with a straight right. Liee didn't see that one coming.
Anderson just misses with a punch to the body.
Anderson throws a two punch combo that lands nicely.
Sparky Anderson seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Anderson is looking to clinch but Liee is avoiding it.
Liee is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
A quick step to the side and Anderson tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.#T3#
Anderson keeps the fight on the outside.
Liee tries to move into range but Anderson moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Anderson looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Anderson misses with a few strikes there.
Liee tries a head kick but it misses.
Anderson throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Anderson misses the body punch #KD2#
and Liee counters with a combination of strikes to the head and body that crumple Anderson! #ROC2#Anderson is rocked!
Liee not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Oh Anderson is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!
Liee is trying to control. Anderson wants to improve his position but can't escape this time. #SUB2#
Liee is looking for a kimura but Anderson is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Liee to get the leverage.
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!
Liee is looking to take a break and control but Anderson is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Anderson seems to have got his legs back now.#SUB#
Anderson looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.#T4#
Liee is looking to take a break and control but Anderson is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Anderson has his hands clasped together around Liee's back. He's all about the action.
Liee sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Anderson defending well though.
Still in half guard, Liee seems content to control.
Anderson controlling the position well.
Liee content to control rather than advance.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Sparky Anderson 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 tries a head kick but it misses.
Sparky Anderson is winning the standup battle so far.
Liee throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Anderson throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Liee's waist but Liee gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Anderson off to one side.
Liee lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Anderson circles away quickly and effectively.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Anderson lands where it shouldn't have, right in the... well, you know what he did? He kicked him in the penis. He's injured, injured bad. The referee sends both fighters to their corners and Liee has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Liee and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Anderson avoids the body shot from Liee.
Anderson changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
Anderson throws a right and a left that both miss.
Anderson throws out a loose jab but Liee uses good head movement to avoid it.
Liee takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
A right-left combo lands from Anderson.
We've been told by Anderson's head coaches at Gumburcules Gym that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Liee fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Anderson shoots in but Liee avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Anderson throws a left and a right that both miss #KD2#
and Liee counters with a series of strikes that sends Anderson to the canvas! Liee follows down into guard, looking to finish the fight!
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#T1#
Liee preventing the sweep.
Anderson keeping moving, preventing Liee from controlling successfully.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Liee not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
Liee wants to pass the guard but Anderson is keeping the position.
Anderson looking to hit a scissor sweep but Liee is one step ahead there. #T2#
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Anderson seems keen to control Liee's posture.#REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Anderson lands a head shot.
Liee drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.#CL#
Anderson moves into the clinch successfully.
Anderson keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Liee's efforts to push away.
Anderson tries to score a body lock takedown but Liee shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Sparky Anderson. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Liee prevents a body shot from Anderson.
With the fighters up against the cage, Liee throws an elbow but misses. #BC2#
Liee breaks from the clinch.
Liee keeps the fight on the outside.#T3#
Anderson misses the shot to the body.
Sparky Anderson is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Anderson darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Liee misses with a wild combination.
As Liee looks to move away, Anderson throws a big counter combo but Liee just gets out of the way.
Anderson lands a really nice looking cross but Liee seems unphased.
Liee with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Anderson to score with a decent uppercut.
Liee has worked on his takedown defense in the runup to this fight and it is paying off so far.
Anderson lands with a slapping head kick. #TD#
Anderson shoots in and gets a takedown into half guard. Anderson showed some decent athleticism there.
Anderson controlling the action here.#T4#
Anderson looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Anderson wants to take a breather but Liee is having none of it.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Anderson keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.#SUB#
Anderson is looking for a kimura here.
Anderson trying to control the pace.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Sparky Anderson dominated that second round.
That's time! Back to the action! This is the final round!#R3#
Liee chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Anderson can pounce on him.
Anderson scores with a spinning back kick!#CL#
Anderson pushes Liee up against the cage in a clinch.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Anderson.
Liee gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Anderson. #TD#
Anderson has moved round to his opponent's back and is looking for a suplex! Oh snap! He's tossed Liee clear over his head and slammed him to the mat!
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Good control from Anderson.
Liee is in a world of trouble here. He's outmatched on the ground here and he'd better get Anderson off his back sharpish unless he wants to be submitted.
Anderson trying to control.#T1#
Anderson gets his hands free as Liee looks to control.
Liee is defending well here and trying to improve his position. #SUB#
Anderson looking for the RNC.
Liee trying to control the hands but Anderson breaks the grip.
So, who will make the next big move? In this position it could be crucial. #T2#
Anderson wants to control but Liee is keeping busy.
Brusse Liee has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T3#
I would not like to be Liee right now. #SUB#
Liee defending nicely against the rear naked choke attempt.
I would not like to be Liee right now.
Anderson'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 not allowing Liee to control his hands. #T4#
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.#SUB#
Anderson is remaining active here, looking for the choke. The more discerning members of the crowd will appreciate his efforts.
Anderson trying to control momentarily.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Anderson just keeping the dominant position. He can't wait too long though, otherwise the referee will stand them back up.

And that's the end of the fight!
Sparky 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 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Elvis Blanc scores the fight 30:26
Judge Gregory Folan scores the fight 30:26
Judge Steve Smith scores the fight 30:26

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Sparky Anderson!
Our winner, Sparky Anderson, 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.
Brusse Liee was interviewed post fight and said 'OOOohhhh!!! AAAahhhh !!! Now,try again with feeling !!! '.

Event: Nfld 38
Date: Aug 19, 2023

#R1#
Phillips fails with a takedown attempt.
Anderson throws a solid leg kick but Phillips takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Anderson.
We've been told by Anderson's head coaches at Gumburcules Gym that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Anderson jabs at Phillips's body.
Anderson with a body punch. A glancing blow.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
The fighters circle momentarily. Anderson darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Phillips avoids a punch combination nicely.
Phillips throws a counter combo.#T1#
Phillips shoots and misses
and Anderson counters with a three punch combo that has Phillips backing up. Phillips nods at Anderson to acknowledge the strikes.
Anderson throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
The crowd cheers as Anderson lands an impressive looking overhand right. Phillips doesn't seem phased though.
Phillips shoots for a double leg takedown but Anderson sprawls well. He's pushed Phillips's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Sparky Anderson has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Bum Phillips.
Anderson stuffs the takedown attempt from Phillips. Phillips gets slowly back to his feet.
Phillips misses with a takedown
and Anderson cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.#TD#
Phillips gets caught flat footed, as Anderson shoots in with a quick takedown into guard.#T2#
Anderson trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Anderson wants to control from the top but Phillips keeps moving.
Anderson's corner is telling him to maintain position.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Anderson trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Anderson slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
Phillips pulls Anderson in close to his closed guard and prevents Anderson from doing any damage or advancing position.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Phillips is on top in guard. #REVB##T3#
Phillips trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Phillips sitting in guard here, content to control.
Phillips passes Anderson's left leg - he's now in half guard.
Phillips trying to control the action but Anderson is working from the bottom. #SUB2#
Phillips is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Anderson defends it well.
Anderson is staying active underneath Phillips, who seems content to just control the action from this position. #T4#
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.#SUB2#
Anderson is kicking away at Phillips from the bottom - trying to push off and stand up. Phillips grabs hold of a leg and drops back for a heel hook! The two fighters roll across the mat, with Anderson trying to push Phillips off... Anderson taps! He's tapped! This one is all over! A throwback to the old Pancrase there with an infrequently seen submission hold! Nice work.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:20 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Heel Hook). Bum Phillips!
During a confident post fight interview, Bum Phillips thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.

Event: Nfld live 39
Date: Jul 22, 2023

#R1#
Clay ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Anderson moves away.
Anderson appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
Anderson darts in looking for a takedown but Clay gets double underhooks and turns Anderson into the cage.
A head punch on the inside from Clay fails to land.
Clay tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Anderson's elbow.
We've been hearing reports that Anderson has been drilling takedowns in recent sessions so let's see if that has an impact on the result of this fight.
Anderson content to slow the pace in the clinch.
Clay lands an uppercut.
Anderson content to slow the pace in the clinch.
Clay struggles to land a body shot inside as Anderson controls his hands. #TD#
Anderson drags the fight down to the ground.
Anderson pulls Clay in close to prevent any damage.
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.#SUB#
Anderson is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Clay defends well.#T1#
Anderson pulls Clay in to control the position.
Clay postures up.
Clay won't allow Anderson to sweep him here.
The referee must be thinking about standing these guys back up.
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as Anderson holds on and takes a little breather. #REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Anderson shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Clay counters with a lovely straight right hand!#T2#
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.#CL#
Anderson darts in and clinches Clay up against the cage.
Clay stalling the fight.
Anderson leaning against his opponent.
Clay lands a body punch in the clinch.
Clay lands with a short punch from the clinch. #BC2#
Clay pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Clay rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Anderson counters with a one-two to the body. #CL#
Anderson gets a clinch.
Clay misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Anderson blocking some punches.
Anderson stalling in the clinch. #TD#
Anderson lands a nice trip takedown into half guard.
Clay has his hands clasped together around Anderson's back. He's all about the action.#T3#
Clay tries to get to full guard but Anderson has control of the leg.
Anderson not doing much here.
Clay is trying to control but can't. #T4#
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Clay keeping hold of Anderson's head, controlling as best he can.
The referee is asking the fighters to pick up the pace.#REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Anderson lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Anderson connects with a nice looking jab. #TD#
Anderson closes the distance and scores a nice trip takedown into half guard. Clay did well to prevent Anderson getting side control.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Clay has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Anderson is working away from the top position though.
Anderson controlling the action here.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Sparky Anderson 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 shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Clay as he avoids it easily.
It seemed like Clay was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Anderson bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Clay's head backwards.
Clay throws a lazy uppercut
and Anderson counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Anderson ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Sparky Anderson is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Anderson goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Nice takedown defense from Clay. No joy for Anderson on that attempt. #CL#
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Clay is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
The two fighters are working to gain dominance in the clinch.
Clay lands a hook that snaps the head of Anderson backwards.
Clay tries to throw a body punch but Anderson avoids it by throwing Clay back against the cage.
Anderson blocks an uppercut.
Clay tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage. #T1#
Anderson stalling here - the referee won't stand for too much of that.
Anderson lands a nice uppercut.
Anderson blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Anderson is working for takedown but Clay is calmly controlling the position for now.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Sparky Anderson. That's going to take a lot out of him.
A frustrated look appears on Clay's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Clay stalls.
Anderson tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Anderson blocking some punches.
Clay trying to stall but Anderson improves his position.
Anderson tries to pull guard but Clay won't allow it.
Clay misses with a hook to the ribs.
Clay stalling.
Anderson blocks a punch to the side of the head. #T2#
Anderson stalling in the clinch.
Anderson pressing his opponent against the cage.
The crowd are getting pretty annoyed with Anderson for his constant stalling in the clinch and are voicing their displeasure.
The pace really dropping off here, momentarily.
Anderson seems to have come into the fight with the intention of avoiding any damage in the clinch, rather than actually showing any aggression.
Clay letting Anderson take a breather here.
Clay tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Anderson.
Anderson leaning against his opponent.
The ref breaks the fighters up, due to lack of action by Sparky Anderson.
Clay misses with a looping left.
Anderson appears to be looking for a big counter.
Anderson will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.#T3#
Clay has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Anderson finds it's way round the side to connect with Clay's head.
Anderson connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Clay's hands.#CUT#It looks like Andrew Clay has been cut.#CL#
Anderson closes the distance and pushes Clay back into the cage.
Some stalling of biblical proportions here from Anderson.
Clay doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Clay is trying to break the clinch but Anderson is controlling him.#BC2#
Clay breaks the clinch.
Sparky Anderson seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Clay throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Anderson counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Anderson looks to clinch
and Clay counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Anderson swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Clay.
Clay missing with a left hand there. Anderson was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Anderson tries to clinch but Clay moves away #KD2#
and Clay counters with a crisp right hand that drops Anderson! Clay lets Anderson back up to his feet, looking for a finish!#ROC2#Anderson is rocked!
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Clay misses the jab.
Anderson is trying to close the distance and clinch up, after that failed offence from Clay.
Oh Anderson is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Andrew Clay is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.#T4#
Anderson fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Clay throws out a counter right but Anderson avoids it with no problem.
Clay drops his hands momentarily and Anderson takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
A punch lands to the side of Clay 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Anderson seems to have got his legs back now.
Some bone on bone action there as Clay checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
Clay is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own.
Anderson with a poor takedown
and Clay counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Anderson tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Clay manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Clay throws a hook but Anderson blocks it.
Clay throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Anderson on the side of the head.
Clay misses with a straight left.
Clay steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Anderson.
Clay let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
Clay throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Anderson connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Anderson tries to clinch up.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

A close second round but Andrew Clay will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The cut man is working on Andrew Clay's cut.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action. This is the final round!#R3#
Anderson bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Sparky Anderson is winning the standup battle so far.
Clay's corner calls for a 1, 2 combination and Clay duly obliges.
Clay avoids the body shot from Anderson.
Clay looks like he wants to counter punch here.#TD#
Anderson throws a loose over hand right and dives in with a double leg takedown. Clay tries to sprawl but it's too late and the fighters hit the mat. Anderson is in Clay's guard.
Anderson pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Clay is keeping the position for now.
Anderson content to stall in guard here.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#T1#
Clay is trying to hold Anderson in close to prevent damage but Anderson has managed to pass into half guard.
Anderson working to pass to mount. He's got his hand pressing down on Clay's thigh. Clay counters though and makes it back to full guard.
Clay keeping full guard, as Anderson tries to pass.
Anderson looking to sit in guard and control but Clay gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. #REVB##T2#
Anderson controlling Clay's posture.
Anderson wants to improve his position but instead Clay has moved into half guard.
Clay controlling the pace.
Anderson has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Clay is working away from the top position though.#T3#
Clay seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense.
Sparky Anderson overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
The referee is asking the fighters to pick up the pace.
Anderson is looking to improve his position. #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 closes this distance looking for a takedown but Clay circles away.
A bone on bone clash there as Clay blocks the leg kick.
Anderson goes for a double leg but Clay avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Clay continues to drive forward.#TD#
Anderson pulls Clay into guard.
Anderson keeping full guard, as Clay tries to pass.
Anderson is pulling down on Clay's head. It's preventing any offense from Clay, at least for the moment.
Clay showing good wrestling skills to control the position.

And that's the end of the fight!
Andrew Clay comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Clay 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 Sam Margolis scores the fight 28:29
Judge Phil Schofield scores the fight 28:29
Judge Chris Edwards scores the fight 28:29

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Andrew Clay!
After the fight, Andrew Clay was humble in paying tribute to his opponent but made it clear he wants to go on to bigger and better things. It seemed to go down well with the crowd who cheered him loudly.

Event: Nfld live 36
Date: Jun 24, 2023

#R1#
Anderson throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Bolleke on the side of the head.
Anderson throws a series of punches but Bolleke avoids them all with ease.
We can't be sure of the tactics at this early stage but we have heard that Anderson has been working on his takedowns a lot in the buildup to the fight and we can only assume he's going to look to take this to the mat.
Anderson keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Bolleke lands with a nice body punch.
Anderson keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Anderson closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Anderson avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Jab by Bolleke.#CL2#
Anderson moves into the clinch successfully.
Anderson dictating the pace here, as the fighters clinch against the cage.
Anderson slows down the pace here.
Anderson receives a warning from the referee for stalling.
Anderson blocks a body shot from Bolleke.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Anderson. #T1##TD2#
Anderson is working on a single leg takedown against the cage. Bolleke can't fight it off and eventually Anderson manages to take the fight to the floor. Bolleke looks annoyed but at least he's managed to land in guard.#SUB#
Bolleke looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar. #SUB#
Bolleke looking for submissions from the bottom but instead Anderson passes into side control.
Anderson is looking to take a break and control but Bolleke is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Anderson controls the position.
Bolleke is looking for a sweep.#T2#
Anderson is moving around in side control but his primary objective seems to be to maintain the position. #SUB2#
Anderson is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Bolleke is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
Bolleke is trying to get back to half guard.
Anderson controlling from side mount.
Bolleke is not content to let Anderson control the position. #T3#
Anderson might have to switch it up a bit here because his efforts to control Bolleke haven't been going to plan, at least at the current moment in time.
Bolleke 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.
Bolleke is not content to let Anderson control the position.
Bolleke regains half guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
The fighters are battling for position here. Bolleke manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Anderson passes easily into side control. Nice work.#T4#
Bolleke tries to bench press Anderson off him but Anderson keeps the position.
Bolleke is sneaking out the side here. He's bucked Anderson off and has taken his back!
Bolleke is not going to allow Anderson to sit and survive in this position.
Anderson tries to escape the position.
Anderson trying to control but he's just got himself in more trouble.
Anderson manages to scramble and ends up in full guard, under a barage of strikes . Great composure from Anderson.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.#SUB2#
Anderson is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Bolleke in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Sparky Anderson will probably get the nod.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.#R2#
No luck for Bolleke with that takedown attempt.
Sparky Anderson is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Anderson misses with an uppercut. Bolleke saw that one coming.
Bolleke connects with a crisp jab.
Bolleke looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Bolleke lands a slapping body shot.
Anderson drops his hands momentarily and Bolleke takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Bolleke with a hook.
Bolleke scores with a punch to the head.#ROC#Anderson is rocked!
Bolleke throws a looping overhand right but Anderson ducks down to avoid it.
Anderson is still on wobbly legs! Can Bolleke finish him?
Bolleke connects with a body shot.
Bolleke slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Anderson throws a nice looking combination but Bolleke bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Anderson lands with a straight right. Bolleke didn't see that one coming.#T1#
Anderson throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Anderson seems to have recovered his senses.
Anderson uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Bolleke.
Anderson misses with a takedown attempt - Bolleke sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
A little feinted left hand from Bolleke on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Bolleke misses with an uppercut.
Bolleke avoids the head kick by Anderson.
Bolleke shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Anderson but Anderson pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Bolleke listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Anderson lands a high kick! #KD#
Oooooh!!! Bolleke has knocked Anderson down with a huge combo! Bolleke steps away and waves a wobbly Anderson back to his feet! This one might not go much longer!
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!
Bolleke misses with an uppercut. Anderson saw that one coming.
Bolleke is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Anderson can do to turn this around?#T2#
Bolleke tests Anderson's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Anderson swings for the body but Bolleke moves out of range.
Anderson wants to clinch.
Anderson lands a jab to the head.
Bolleke takes a swing at Anderson's ribcage but misses.
Bolleke throws a jab when Anderson was well out of range.
Bolleke ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Anderson on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there. #T3#
Anderson finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Bolleke is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Anderson.
Anderson ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Bolleke throws a body punch but Anderson moves out of range.
Bolleke scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Bolleke throws a hook but Anderson blocks it.
Anderson keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Bolleke.
Bolleke misses with a straight left. #CL2#
Bolleke tries to keep at a distance but Anderson has taken the fight into the clinch.
Bolleke working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Good body shot from Bolleke.
Bolleke throws a head punch that misses. #T4#
Bolleke throws a head punch that misses.
Anderson blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Anderson stalls.
A nice right hand lands inside from Bolleke.
Bolleke lands with a right to the head.
Anderson has Bolleke pressed against the cage, preventing Bolleke from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
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 Bolleke walks away with a smile on his face. Anderson gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
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!
Bolleke jabs Anderson to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Anderson misses with a few strikes there.
Bolleke throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Bolleke cracks Anderson with an open hand slap.
Anderson rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
enabling Bolleke to counter with a crisp jab.
Bolleke throws a lazy right hand but Anderson sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Oscar Bolleke dominated that second round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!#R3#
Bolleke lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
A swing and a miss from Anderson.
Anderson moves out of range of the strikes.
Anderson throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Bolleke scores with a crisp jab that stopped Anderson in his tracks.
Anderson throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Bolleke scores with a body shot. #KD#
Bolleke sends Anderson crashing to the mat with a devastating uppercut! Bolleke is motioning to the referee to let Anderson up. He wants to try and finish this one on the feet!
This has been an exciting period of action!
Bolleke takes a swing at Anderson's ribcage but misses.
Nice defenses there by Bolleke.
Bolleke missing with a left hand there. Anderson was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Bolleke slips a jab from Anderson.
Bolleke misses with a hook. Anderson ducked under it nicely.
Anderson tries to counter by closing the distance.#T1#
Anderson doesn't manage to clinch there - Bolleke circles away.
A telegraphed right hand from Bolleke misses the target.
It seemed like Anderson was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Bolleke dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Oscar Bolleke seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Anderson misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
A looping hook to the body misses from Bolleke. Anderson does a little dance to reset his feet.
Anderson looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Bolleke swings away with a body shot that misses
and Anderson cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Anderson takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Anderson uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Bolleke.
As Bolleke backs off Anderson throws a huge counter combo but Bolleke manages to avoid it all.
Bolleke scores with a nice strike.
Anderson throws a series of punches but Bolleke moves out of range.
Oscar Bolleke is winning the standup battle so far.
Bolleke cracks Anderson with a big right hand that sees him stumbling back against the cage! Anderson falls to his knees and Bolleke doesn't need a second invitatation - he rushes in and fires off several unanswered shots that force the referee to stop the fight! This one is all over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:59 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Oscar Bolleke!
Oscar Bolleke retains his middleweight title!
An out of breath Oscar Bolleke thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career.

Event: Nfld 35
Date: Jun 10, 2023

#R1#
Anderson 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 fails with a takedown attempt.#CL#
Anderson moves into the clinch.
The referee is keeping an eye on Anderson - much more stalling and he will separate the fighters.
Yan Spentliche misses with a short punch on the inside.
Yan Spentliche working some nice short punches in the clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A head punch on the inside from Yan Spentliche fails to land.
Yan Spentliche swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Yan Spentliche working aggressively here.
Anderson cracks Yan Spentliche with a nice body shot.
Yan Spentliche throws a head punch that misses. #T1##TD#
Anderson pulls guard successfully. #SUB2#
Yan Spentliche is holding a leg here, probably looking for an ankle lock - he drops back and goes for it! Anderson is in trouble! Is it all over??? No! Anderson has escaped and now he's on top! #REVR#
Anderson passes Yan Spentliche's left leg - he's now in half guard.
Anderson tries to pass to full mount but Yan Spentliche defends it. #SUB2#
Yan Spentliche has guillotine here! It looks pretty tight! Could this be all over! No, Anderson escapes and passes into side control at the same time. Nice work there by Anderson!
Yan Spentliche manages to get one leg in to regain half guard. #T2##SUB2#
Yan Spentliche looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.#SUB2#
Yan Spentliche has guillotine here! It looks pretty tight! Could this be all over! No, Anderson escapes and passes into side control at the same time. Nice work there by Anderson!
Yan Spentliche tries to buck Anderson off but Anderson is having none of it.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
A lull in the action here as Anderson stalls from top position.#SUB#
Anderson is working for what looks like an arm triangle here. Yan Spentliche is trying to escape and Anderson transitions quickly into an armbar! He's slapped it on tight and Yan Spentliche is forced to tap! Nice work there by Anderson! Very nice indeed!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:56 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Sparky Anderson!
Our winner, Sparky Anderson, made sure he spent some time buttering up the crowd during his post fight interview, which will no doubt bring him a few more fans.

Event: Nfld live 33
Date: May 27, 2023

#R1#
Nice defenses there by Brovarnik.#TD#
Anderson looking to score a takedown here. Brovarnik is defending well but Anderson drives through and ends up in Brovarnik's guard.
Anderson sitting in guard, not really doing much.
Anderson has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.
Anderson sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Brovarnik's guard.
Anderson stalling. #SUB2#
Brovarnik actively working from the bottom here.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Anderson controlling the action here.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#T1##SUB2#
Anderson moves into side control, avoiding a weak kimura attempt from Brovarnik.
Anderson remains in side control and seems content to stay there. It's a versatile position from which he can work both strikes and submissions, whilst maintaining that control, so maybe he'll sit here for a while.
Brovarnik wants to control but Anderson postures up.
Anderson taking a breather here. #T2#
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Anderson is looking to take a break and control but Brovarnik is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom. #SUB#
Anderson tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
Brovarnik tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Brovarnik looking for a sweep but Anderson has passed into full mount! Oh no!
Brovarnik wants to control but Anderson is having none of it.#T3#
Brovarnik wants to improve position but instead he's given up his back.#SUB#
Brovarnik defending nicely against the rear naked choke attempt. #SUB#
Anderson tightening his grip on Brovarnik, looking for the choke.
Brovarnik is trying to break free. #T4#
A bit of a pause in the action here. Anderson controlling the positon.
Anderson keeps control of the position as Brovarnik tries to break free.
Anderson biding his time, controlling Brovarnik.
Brovarnik trying to control but he's just got himself in more trouble.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Brovarnik might have to switch it up a bit here because his efforts to control Anderson haven't been going to plan, at least at the current moment in time.
Brovarnik rolls and manages to get back to half guard. Nicely done.
Anderson keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Sparky Anderson 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#
Brovarnik thows a left - swing and a miss!
Brovarnik takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Nice straight punches there by Brovarnik. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Brovarnik.
Anderson fails with a takedown attempt.
Brovarnik fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Anderson manages to avoid it.
As Brovarnik looks to move away, Anderson throws a big counter combo but Brovarnik just gets out of the way.
Anderson circles away from the clinch attempt.
Brovarnik fails in his attempt to clinch.
Anderson is looking for a counter combo.
Sparky Anderson is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.#TD#
Anderson dives in and scores a takedown into Brovarnik's guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Anderson wants to control from the top but Brovarnik keeps moving. #SUB2#
Brovarnik is looking for a triangle but Anderson pushes his legs off easily.
Anderson controls from within his opponent's guard. #T1#
Anderson trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet. #SUB2#
Brovarnik looking for a guillotine here but Anderson defends easily.
Sparky 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 Brovarnik is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #SUB2#
Anderson got a little sloppy there for a moment and Brovarnik has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Anderson has managed to get both his arms back between Brovarnik's legs - danger averted.
Anderson is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Brovarnik can do to turn this around?
Brovarnik can't keep his opponent in guard - Anderson advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount. #T2#
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Anderson controlling the action here.
Brovarnik is trying to control but can't.
Brovarnik is looking to get back to full guard here but Anderson has managed to pass to side control instead.
You can see the frustration on Brovarnik's face as Anderson controls the position.
Anderson gets to mount! Brovarnik was on the offensive and wasn't defending properly.
Brovarnik is looking to get to half guard.#SUB#
Brovarnik tries to improve his position but Anderson has taken his back! Anderson has a choke - it's sunk in pretty tight... Will Brovarnik tap? No... maybe... yes! He's tapped! Anderson pushes Brovarnik away and gets up to celebrate with his corner!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:18 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Sparky Anderson!
After winning the bout, Sparky Anderson thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility.

Event: Nfld 34
Date: May 06, 2023

#R1##CL2#
Anderson forces Boma back against the cage and clinches.
Boma cracks Anderson with a nice body shot.
Boma really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Boma digs a right hand into Anderson's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Anderson's gas tank.
Anderson changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Boma fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Anderson misses with an uppercut
letting Boma counter with a right hand.
Anderson throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Boma swats away the attempt to clinch by Anderson.
An attempted straight right counter from Boma misses the target.
A shot to the body from Anderson misses
and Boma counters with a nice body shot.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#TD2#
Anderson looking to shoot here. He's gone for it and he's landed a takedown into side control! Oh, that's bad for Boma!
Boma tries to escape but Anderson is in control. #T1#
Anderson remains in side control and seems content to stay there. It's a versatile position from which he can work both strikes and submissions, whilst maintaining that control, so maybe he'll sit here for a while. #T2#
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Anderson tries to advance to mount but Boma denies him.
Anderson is looking to take a break and control but Boma is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom. #REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Anderson shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Boma as he jumps to the side.
Boma looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.#KD2#
Oooooh!!! Anderson has knocked Boma down with a huge combo! Anderson steps away and waves a wobbly Boma back to his feet! This one might not go much longer!#ROC2#Boma is rocked!#CUT2#It looks like Norman Boma has been cut.
Boma doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Oh Boma is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Anderson looks for a takedown but Boma sprawls well.
Norman Boma has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Sparky Anderson.
Boma connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Anderson momentarily.
Boma seems to have got his legs back now.#T3#
Boma throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Anderson stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Boma slips under a jab from Anderson.
Boma waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Anderson.
Boma keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Boma swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Boma listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Horrible takedown attempt by Anderson or perhaps it was just good defense by Boma, which made it look bad.
Anderson scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.#T4#
Anderson shoots in looking for a takedown. Boma tries to sprawl out of it but Anderson keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Boma manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Boma is looking for a counter combo.#CL#
Anderson gets tackled into the cage by Boma. Boma maintains the clinch.
Boma misses with a punch on the inside.
Anderson is trying to pull guard but Boma turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
Boma throws a punch but it's blocked by Anderson.
Boma displaying some good clinch control by pressing Anderson up against the cage.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close round but I would say that Norman Boma will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Norman Boma's cut.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!#R2##TD2#
Anderson looking to score a takedown here. Boma is defending well but Anderson drives through and ends up in Boma's guard.
Boma tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Anderson is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
Boma looking for a sweep. Not yet Boma, not yet.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Anderson's corner is telling him to maintain position.#T1#
Boma tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Anderson trying to control the position from guard on top but Boma is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Anderson swings widly with a right hand
and Boma connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Boma steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Anderson.
Anderson bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Norman Boma is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Anderson shoots in and drives through. Boma sprawls well.
An attempted straight right counter from Boma misses the target.
Anderson misses with a straight left.
An attempted straight right counter from Boma misses the target.#T2#
Anderson shoots for a takedown but Boma saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Anderson throws a body shot but no joy.
Anderson closes this distance looking for a takedown but Boma circles away.
Norman Boma has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Sparky Anderson.
Boma gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Anderson misses the jab.
Boma is looking to counter punch.
Anderson keeps the fight on the outside.#CL2#
Anderson moves into the clinch successfully.
Boma throws a punch but it's blocked by Anderson.
Boma dictating the pace here, as the fighters clinch against the cage.
Boma lands with a left to the head. #T3#
Boma has Anderson pushed against the cage.
Boma lands with a left to the head.
Anderson goes for a takedown in the clinch but Boma prevents it.
Boma lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Anderson backwards. #TD2#
Anderson drags the fight down to the ground. #SU#
Boma decides to stand up and beckons his opponent to follow. #CL#
Boma closes the distance and clinches.
Boma misses with the head strike.
Boma misses with the head strike.
Anderson blocks a couple of punches on the inside. #T4#
Anderson is trying to pull guard but Boma has him pressed against the cage.
Anderson is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Boma to keep the fight standing.
Boma swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Anderson tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Boma smiles and moves away.
Boma on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Boma slaps away a takedown attempt from Anderson, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Boma is looking for a counter combo.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.#TD2#
Anderson fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. Boma sprawls well initially but Anderson persists and gets the takedown into half guard.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close second round but I would say that Norman Boma will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Norman Boma's cut.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.#R3#
Anderson fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Anderson fails with the takedown
and Boma counters with a lovely straight right hand!#ROC#Anderson is rocked!
Boma steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Anderson.#KD#
Boma cracks Anderson with a big right hand that sends him to the floor! Anderson looks wobbly but he's sprung back up to his feet straight away… can Boma finish him?
Anderson is still on wobbly legs! Can Boma finish him?
Anderson throws out a loose jab but Boma uses good head movement to avoid it.
As Anderson backs away, Boma returns fire with a leg kick that just misses.
Boma ducks down into range and throws a picture perfect right hook that connects with Anderson's jaw. Anderson's eyes stare off into space as he falls to the mat, out cold! Boma does the decent thing and steps back, rather than landing any shots to his unconscious opponent.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:53 of round 3, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Norman Boma!
Norman Boma retains his welterweight title!
In his post fight interview, Norman Boma started talking himself up. Luckily his charisma kept the crowd on side and gave him a good reception.

Event: Nfld live 29
Date: Apr 22, 2023

#R1#
Handicks slips a straight right by Anderson.
Handicks jabbing away but nothing is landing. #CL#
Anderson clinches with his opponent. #TD#
Anderson gets a nice trip takedown into half guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Anderson is looking to advance position but Handicks won't allow it.
Handicks tries to get to full guard but Anderson has control of the leg.
Anderson with a momentary lay and pray from half guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Handicks is trying to maintain the position but Anderson is very close to passing his half guard.#T1#
Handicks keeping hold of Anderson's head, controlling as best he can.
Handicks is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Handicks trying to keep hold of his opponent's head but Anderson manages to pass to mount!
Handicks is trying desperately to improve position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#T2#
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Anderson tries to control but Handicks wriggling away.
Anderson mounts Handicks! Really nice guard pass there!
Handicks is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Handicks told us pre-fight that he has been working on his escapes in training. Let's see if he can call on some of his new skills to get back to his feet.
Handicks is trying to escape the mount.
Anderson controlling from the full mount. #T3#
Handicks wants to control but Anderson is having none of it.
Handicks is bucking up trying to escape but Anderson cracks him with another couple of good strikes.
Anderson controlling the position easily from mount.
Anderson tries to control but Handicks wriggling away. #T4#
Handicks is trying desperately to improve position.
Anderson wants to control the pace but Handicks is squirming around nicely.
Anderson tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Anderson pushing the pace here, looking to move to his opponents back and work for a finish.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Sparky Anderson dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!#R2#
Handicks takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Anderson shoots in but no luck this time.
Anderson changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Handicks tries to avoid it but Anderson manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Handicks to the ground. Handicks escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Handicks lands a jab to Anderson's midsection.
Anderson throws a right hand that Handicks ducks under and follows up with a left that Handicks also avoids with ease.#CL#
Anderson moves into the clinch successfully.
Anderson manages to get underhooks and slows down the pace for a moment.
Anderson keeps control of Handicks as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
I was talking to Anderson's coach per-fight and he was telling me that they'd been working on the clinch in the runup to this fight.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Anderson makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
The referee calls for Anderson to work. #T1#
Handicks is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Anderson has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Handicks after a bit of a struggle.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Sparky Anderson. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Some stalling of biblical proportions here from Anderson.
Handicks looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Anderson will no doubt start fighting again in a minute but for now he's just having a little rest, leaning Handicks up against the cage.
Handicks is trying to break the clinch but Anderson is controlling him.
Anderson is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Handicks gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
Anderson controlling the action here for a moment. #T2#
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Handicks letting Anderson take a breather here.
Handicks can't break the clinch.
The pace slowing considerably in the clinch, as Anderson takes a break from that fighting nonsense to think about the finer things in life.
The ref breaks the fighters up, due to lack of action by Sparky Anderson.
Anderson misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
A punch combination from Handicks misses.
Anderson tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Handicks manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Handicks throws a lazy uppercut
and Anderson counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Anderson tries to clinch up but Handicks circles away and keeps his distance.#T3#
Anderson shoots in for a double leg but Handicks sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Handicks now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
Handicks lands with an uppercut that bounces Anderson off the cage and back into range.
Anderson wants to clinch
and Handicks counters with a three punch combo that has Anderson backing up. Anderson nods at Handicks to acknowledge the strikes.
Handicks misses with an uppercut. #TD#
Handicks gets caught on his heels momentarily as he allows Anderson to score an easy takedown into full guard.
Handicks is wriggling around but Anderson manages to pass to half guard. #REVB#
Anderson is looking to pass the guard... He's managed it - he's now in full mount! #T4##SUB#
Anderson wants to finish this one by submission but Handicks is holding onto his waist, trying to prevent any attacks from Anderson.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Anderson wants to control the action but instead Handicks gets a body lock and reverses into Anderson's guard! Nice work!
Anderson wants to sweep here but Handicks controlling him for the moment.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Anderson has his hands on Handicks's head, controlling the position.
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 Sparky Anderson will probably get the nod.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! This is the final round!#R3#
Anderson slips a jab from Handicks.
Anderson is looking to counter punch.
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.
Handicks misses with a left hand #KD#
and Anderson counters with a crisp right hand that drops Handicks! Anderson lets Handicks back up to his feet, looking for a finish!#ROC#Handicks is rocked!
Anderson shoots in but no luck this time.
Handicks is still on wobbly legs! Can Anderson finish him?
Sparky Anderson is winning the standup battle so far.
Anderson moves out of range as Handicks strikes.
Anderson half committed to a counter leg kick.
Anderson tries to close the distance and clinch but Handicks swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Handicks seems to have recovered his senses.
Nice defenses there by Anderson.
Anderson is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Handicks can do to turn this around?#KD#
Anderson sends Handicks crashing to the mat with a devastating uppercut! Anderson is motioning to the referee to let Handicks up. He wants to try and finish this one on the feet!
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Handicks throws a body punch but Anderson moves out of range. #TD#
Anderson shoots in for a takedown. Oh, that's a huge slam! Handicks is on queer street and Anderson is pounding down on him with a barage of strikes. The ref is forced to step in and stop the fight. Great finish!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:49 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Slam). Sparky Anderson!
Our winner, Sparky Anderson, made sure he spent some time buttering up the crowd during his post fight interview, which will no doubt bring him a few more fans.

Event: Nfld live 26
Date: Mar 25, 2023

#R1#
O Brien fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Anderson has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Anderson rushes in with a sloppy looking punch #KD2#
and O Brien counters with a nice right hand that sends Anderson toppling to the canvas! Anderson scrambles and gets back to his feet - can O Brien finish him?!#ROC2#Anderson is rocked!
O Brien misses with an uppercut. Anderson saw that one coming.
Oh Anderson is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Anderson is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from O Brien! But no joy.
Anderson seems to have got his legs back now.
Anderson thumps O Brien with a low kick.
Anderson keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Anderson wants to take advantage of his opponent's missed offense by moving into the clinch.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Anderson swings and misses with a shot to the body#KD2#
and O Brien counters with a crisp right hand that drops Anderson! O Brien lets Anderson back up to his feet, looking for a finish!
Anderson rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but O Brien moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Anderson uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by O Brien.
Sparky Anderson seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Anderson fails with a takedown attempt. #T1#
The crowd cheers as Anderson lands an impressive looking overhand right. O Brien doesn't seem phased though.
Anderson throws a lazy body kick
and O Brien connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
O Brien slips a jab and a cross from Anderson.
O Brien throws a lazy uppercut
and Anderson counters with a three punch combo that has O Brien backing up. O Brien nods at Anderson to acknowledge the strikes.
Anderson switches off momentarily and O Brien cracks him with a monster right hand! Anderson topples backwards and makes a semi conscious attempt to cover up, as O Brien dives in to land one more shot, before the referee has time to call the fight. What a finish by O Brien!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:34 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Seamus O Brien!
A less than humble Seamus O Brien misjudged his post fight interview somewhat and came across a little too arrogant whilst trying to hype up his own abilities.

Event: Nfld 31
Date: Mar 04, 2023

#R1#
Anderson misses the jab.
Anderson with a lazy takedown attempt #KD2#
and Randy counters with a crisp right hand that drops Anderson! Randy lets Anderson back up to his feet, looking for a finish!#ROC2#Anderson is rocked!
Randy cracks Anderson with a left hook right on the temple and Anderson goes down! He's out! Referee! Stop the fight! Randy lands a few more punches before the dopey ref steps in - hopefully Anderson is OK!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:15 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Macho Man Randy!
Macho Man Randy is the new welterweight champion!

Event: Nfld live 23
Date: Feb 18, 2023

#R1#
Anderson thows a left - swing and a miss!
Boma looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
A lazy body kick from Anderson
and Boma counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Anderson swings for the body but Boma moves out of range.
Boma was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Anderson tries to clinch but Boma is having none of it.
Anderson fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
An attempted straight right counter from Boma misses the target.#TD2#
Anderson shoots in from a long way out. He's driving through with the takedown attempt and he eventually gets it, landing in Boma's guard.
Anderson preventing the sweep.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#ES#
Boma has scooted to the edge of the canvas and used the cage to get back to his feet. Anderson has stuck on his opponent and is forcing him back against the cage.
Boma tries to break free but Anderson pushes him back against the cage.#TD2#
Anderson pulls guard effortlessly.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Anderson lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.#REVB##T1#
Anderson pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Boma is keeping the position for now.
Boma avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Anderson won't allow Boma to sweep him here.
Boma really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Boma being controlled here, momentarily.
Boma keeping moving, preventing Anderson from controlling successfully. #T2#
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.
Boma wants to hit a sweep here but Anderson passes into full mount! Oh no, disaster for Boma there!
Anderson looking to control and managing it successfully.
Boma wants to control but Anderson is having none of it.
Boma is going to have to think about doing something other than just controlling because Anderson is managing to avoid having the position dictated to him.#T3##SUB2#
Anderson swings around for an armbar but it's a sloppy attempt and Boma is now in Anderson's guard. A big mistake from Anderson there, giving up the dominant position!
Anderson trying to control the position.
Anderson is controlling Boma's posture.
Anderson looking to hit a scissor sweep but Boma is one step ahead there.
Anderson is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage. #T4#
Boma controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
Boma trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Boma 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.
The referee must be thinking about standing these guys back up.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Anderson tries to land a sweep but no joy. #REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.#CL2#
Anderson moves into the clinch.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Sparky Anderson dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!#R2#
Boma thuds a left hand into Anderson's body.
Anderson needs to keep his hands up - Boma had a free shot at his head there.
Anderson fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
A counter left hand to the body from Boma misses its target.#CL2#
Boma tries to keep at a distance but Anderson has taken the fight into the clinch.#BC#
Boma breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Boma stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Boma wants it to stay on the feet.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Boma takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Boma scores with a leg kick.
Anderson shoots in and drives through. Boma sprawls well.
Norman Boma is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.#T1#
A shot to the body from Anderson misses
and Boma counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Anderson lands with a nice combination. Boma backs away looking to recover.
Boma slips a jab and a cross from Anderson.
Boma was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Anderson doesn't manage to clinch there - Boma circles away.
Anderson wants to clinch up but Boma keeps it at a distance.
A punch combination from Anderson misses.
Boma was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
Anderson throws a series of punches but Boma avoids them all with ease.
Boma moves out of range of the strikes.
Boma keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Anderson.
Sparky Anderson seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.#T2#
Anderson lands with a straight right. Boma didn't see that one coming.
Anderson tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Boma paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Boma was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
Anderson misses with a combination
and Boma counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Anderson fails in his attempt to clinch.
Boma throwing a counter right hand but Anderson manages to avoid it.
Anderson throws a chopping leg kick but Boma manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Anderson.#ROC2#Boma is rocked!
Anderson throws a series of punches but Boma avoids them all with ease.
Anderson rushes Boma and starts throwing punches like they are going out of style! Boma is up against the cage and has nowhere to go. Anderson piles on the pressure and Boma crumples to the floor! This one is all over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:58 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Sparky Anderson!
Sparky Anderson is the new welterweight champion!
Sparky Anderson decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.

Event: Nfld live 21
Date: Jan 28, 2023

#R1#
Anderson throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Anderson shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Dell sprawls well. Dell wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Anderson gets slowly back to his feet.
Anderson looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Sparky Anderson seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Anderson buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Anderson scores with a punch to the head.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Anderson looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Dell is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.#CL#
Dell tries to keep at a distance but Anderson has taken the fight into the clinch.#T1#
Anderson is pressed up against the cage. Dell has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Anderson down to the mat. Anderson avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
Anderson shoots in and drives through. Dell sprawls well.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Sparky Anderson. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Dell fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Anderson avoids it really well and circles away.
Dell stuffs the takedown.
Dell tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
Anderson looks to throw the jab but Dell is out of range. #T2#
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Dell avoids the body shot from Anderson.
Dell drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Anderson defends it well.
Anderson misses with a straight right.
Anderson fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Anderson lands a jab-cross combination.
Anderson looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
A left and a right from Anderson both land. Nice combination.
Anderson shoots in looking for a takedown but Dell manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Anderson's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Anderson lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Dell circles away quickly and effectively.
A low kick from Anderson is predictable there #TD2#
and Dell counters with a nice double leg into side control. Anderson won't be happy with that. #T3#
Anderson is being controlled here.
Anderson isn't going anywhere.
Anderson is trying to get back to half guard.
Dell happy to just control the position for now.
Anderson tries to buck Dell off but Dell is having none of it.#T4#
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
We may be looking at a referee standup if the pace doesn't pick up soon.
Dell 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 Anderson's shoulder. That is not cool.
Dell is looking to take a break and control but Anderson is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom. #REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Anderson scores with a nice one two combo and darts back out of range to avoid anything coming in the opposite direction.
Anderson misses with a two punch combination.
We've been told by Anderson's head coaches at Sparks gym that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.#TD#
Anderson drives through with a takedown into Dell's guard. Let's see what he can do from the top position.
Dell wants to sweep here but Anderson controlling him for the moment.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Sparky Anderson 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 throws a low kick but Dell moves out of range easily. #TD#
Anderson dives in and scores a takedown into Dell's guard.
Dell looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it.
Anderson controlling from the top position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Dell keeping moving, preventing Anderson from controlling successfully. #T1#
Dell looking to hit a scissor sweep but Anderson is one step ahead there.
Anderson seems content to control from guard here. He's going to have to remain active though if he doesn't want to get stood back up.
Anderson looking to pass the guard.
The referee wants the fighters to be more active or he's going to reset them on the feet.
Dell can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Anderson controls the pace.#REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.#T2#
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Dell staying out of range there.
Dell with the counter takedown but Anderson avoids it easily.
Anderson comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Anderson is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Dell can do to turn this around?
Dell takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Dell avoids a punch combination nicely.
Dell slips a jab and a cross from Anderson.
Anderson fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Anderson throws a right and a left that both miss.#T3#
No joy there for Anderson, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Dell with the counter takedown but Anderson avoids it easily.
Nice sprawl there from Dell as Anderson shoots in.
And Dell tries to counter it with a takedown but Anderson pushes his down on his head and steps out.#TD#
Anderson drives through with a takedown into Dell's guard. Let's see what he can do from the top position.
Anderson is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
Anderson pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Dell is keeping the position for now.
Anderson postures up. #T4#
Anderson is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
Dell looking to hit a scissor sweep but Anderson is one step ahead there.
The referee looks like he's ready to step in and stand the fighters back up.
Dell has control of Anderson's left arm, preventing Anderson from doing any damage. #REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up.
The fighters circle momentarily. Anderson darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Anderson throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
As Anderson backs off Dell throws a huge counter combo but Anderson manages to avoid it all.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Sparky Anderson dominated that second 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. Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!#R3#
Dell has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Dell there as he acknowledges the shot.#CL#
Anderson forces Dell back against the cage and clinches.
Anderson is looking to take this one to the mat.#BC#
Anderson breaks the clinch. #TD#
Anderson darts in and lands a nice takedown into half guard.
Dell is trying is best to control the position here.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Anderson trying to mount his opponent but Dell defends it. #T1##SUB#
Anderson is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Dell is just riding it out for now. Anderson eventually gives up the hold.
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Anderson in particular looking to stall.#T2#
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.#SUB#
Anderson is working for a kimura but Dell is defending it quite comfortably.
Dell trying to get back to full guard but Anderson takes advantage of the position and moves to full mount!
Dell wants to control but Anderson is having none of it.
Dell felt the need to train up his defensive grappling in the buildup to the fight. Presumably he was expecting to be in a difficult position like this, so let's see if he can get out of it.#T3#
Dell working to try and regain half guard.
Anderson sends his fist crashing into the mat - the crowd let out a collective ooooooh. Let's hope he's not broken it!
Dell is desperately trying to improve his position but Anderson has a good base and remains in mount.
Sparky Anderson overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Dell holds on to Anderson as tight as he can, avoiding damage.
Anderson sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment. #T4#
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Dell is trying desperately to improve position.
Joshi Dell has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Sparky Anderson is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Anderson trying to control but Dell is having none of it.
Dell keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.

And that's the end of the fight!
Sparky 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 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Ian Loll scores the fight 30:27
Judge Steve Smith scores the fight 30:27
Judge Elvis Blanc scores the fight 30:27

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

Event: Nfld live 19
Date: Jan 07, 2023

#R1#
Randy misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too. #TD#
Anderson shoots in and gets a takedown into half guard. Anderson showed some decent athleticism there.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Randy wants to get back to full guard.
Anderson performing his best blanket impression for a moment.
Anderson'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.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Anderson has freed up his trapped foot and advances to mount.
Randy tries to reverse the position but Anderson maintains control.#T1#
Randy really wants to buck Anderson off and get back to his feet.
Randy is trying to reverse the position but instead Anderson has taken his back - oops!
Anderson is looking cool and calm here, just waiting for a good opportunity to attack and finish the fight from this dominant position.
Anderson keeps control of the position as Randy tries to break free.
Randy prevents Anderson from getting a body triangle.#SUB#
Anderson tightening his grip on Randy, looking for the choke. #SUB#
Randy fending off the submission attempt from Anderson. #T2#
Anderson avoiding Randy 's attempts to control his hands.
Randy looking very determined here, making life difficult for Anderson.
Anderson not allowing Randy to control his hands.
Anderson controlling from the back.
Anderson seems to have a rather negative gameplan on the ground. He seems keen to just score the takedown and hold down Randy for as long as he can get away with.#T3#
Anderson trying to control momentarily.
Randy rolls and manages to get back to half guard. Nicely done. #SUB2#
Randy actively working from the bottom here.#SUB2#
Randy looking to force a kimura from the bottom here. He's concentrating on that move too much though and Anderson pushes past his half guard into mount!
Anderson wants to take Randy's back here but Randy is holding on to an arm, himself looking to escape.
Anderson controlling the position easily from mount. #T4#
Randy is in all sorts of trouble here.
Randy is still trying to improve position.
Anderson looking to control but Randy is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Anderson controlling from the full mount.
Randy can't escape the position.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Sparky Anderson dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!#R2#
Anderson throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Randy's waist but Randy gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Anderson off to one side.
Randy swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Randy throws an ugly left hook that misses #TD#
and Anderson counters with a shoot takedown into half guard.
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Anderson in particular looking to stall.#SUB2#
Randy actively working from the bottom here.
Randy is trying to control but Anderson manages to pass to mount!
Randy wants to hold on but Anderson pushes him away.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Randy is desperately trying to improve his position but Anderson has a good base and remains in mount.
Randy sneaks a leg under to get to half guard.
Anderson will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Randy is looking for a sweep. Anderson is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.#T1#
Anderson works his way into full mount!
Anderson takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
Randy regains half guard.
Randy has been taking part in the yoga sessions down at PhoQus Fight Club. Presumably he's going to look for a slick submission... Or maybe he's looking to avoid one.
Randy trying to keep hold of his opponent's head but Anderson manages to pass to mount! #T2#
Randy is in all sorts of trouble here.
Randy wants to control but Anderson is having none of it.
Anderson controlling from the full mount.
Randy regains half guard.
Anderson content to control rather than advance.
Randy is trying to control but can't. #T3#
Randy is trying to get back to full guard.
Randy is trying to maintain the position but Anderson is very close to passing his half guard.
Anderson wants to lay and pray for a moment but Randy keeps working.
Sparky Anderson overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Randy trying to control here. #SUB#
Anderson is trying to work for a kimura but Randy is defending well.
Randy has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Anderson is working away from the top position though.#T4#
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Randy keeping control of the leg, stopping his opponent passing to mount.
Anderson looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding. #REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Randy throws the left hand but Anderson avoids the punch easily.
Anderson fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Randy avoids it really well and circles away.
Randy throws out a counter right but Anderson avoids it with no problem.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!#TD#
Anderson looking for a takedown here - he's got it.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Sparky Anderson dominated that second round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. This is the final round!#R3#
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Anderson.
Anderson shoots for a double leg takedown but Randy sprawls well. He's pushed Anderson's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily. #TD#
Anderson shoots in with a lovely double leg takedown. Randy manages to land in full guard to minimise the damage.
Anderson wants to control from the top but Randy keeps moving.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#SUB2#
Randy throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Randy lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.#REVB#
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB2#
Randy is holding a leg here, probably looking for an ankle lock - he drops back and goes for it! Anderson is in trouble! Is it all over??? No! Anderson has escaped and now he's on top! #REVR##T1##SUB2#
Randy looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Randy working a defensive guard but Anderson passes into half guard.
Randy tries to roll over but Anderson keeps him under control.
Randy won't allow Anderson to pass to mount.
Randy is trying to stand back up but Anderson is controlling him #SUB2#
Randy looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Randy is in trouble now - Anderson has advanced to mount!
Macho Man Randy has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T2##SUB#
Anderson goes for an armbar but Randy turns quickly into his guard - lovely anticipation from Randy.
Randy tries to free his leg and advance position but Anderson is retaining full guard.
Randy trying to control but Anderson is working from the bottom.
Anderson has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall.
Anderson working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Randy. #T3##SUB#
Anderson had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Randy defends it easily.
Randy wants to control from the top but Anderson keeps moving.
Anderson tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Anderson pulls Randy in close to his closed guard and prevents Randy from doing any damage or advancing position.#SUB2#
Randy drops back for a leg but he's not going to get it - he lets go and Anderson dives on top into guard.#REVR##SUB2#
Randy has an omoplata and is looking to use it perhaps as a submission or perhaps to transition. Anderson is in a bit of discomfort here, but he's managed to free himself and has dived into side control! That didn't work out too well for Randy.#T4#
Anderson gets to mount! Randy was on the offensive and wasn't defending properly.
Anderson tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
Sparky Anderson is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Randy really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Randy swinging wildly from the bottom but he's not landing.

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

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Steve Smith scores the fight 30:27
Judge Trevor Gratis scores the fight 30:27
Judge Alec Ball scores the fight 30:27

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

Event: Nfld 28
Date: Dec 17, 2022

#R1#
Anderson throws a front kick aimed at O Brien's knee but O Brien avoids it well.
A looping hook to the body misses from O Brien. Anderson does a little dance to reset his feet.
O Brien throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
A head kick from O Brien lands but Anderson takes it in his stride.
O Brien takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
A shot to the liver by O Brien. Beautiful body shot.
O Brien loads up on a big right hand but Anderson slips the punch.#TD#
Anderson drives through with a takedown into guard.
O Brien wants to get back to his feet but Anderson passes into half guard. #REVB#
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Anderson stops O Brien from getting back to his feet. #T1#
O Brien is pressing down on Anderson's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Anderson slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
O Brien looking to hit a scissor sweep but Anderson is one step ahead there.
Anderson is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions. #T2#
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
O Brien wants to improve his position but instead Anderson has moved into half guard.
O Brien is looking to improve his position. #T3#
Anderson trying to pass the guard but O Brien defending well.
O Brien is in trouble now - Anderson has advanced to mount!
Anderson controlling from the full mount.
Anderson misses with a head shot.
Anderson tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position. #T4#
O Brien is trying to escape the mount.
O Brien felt the need to train up his defensive grappling in the buildup to the fight. Presumably he was expecting to be in a difficult position like this, so let's see if he can get out of it.
O Brien is still trying to improve position.
O Brien tries to hold on but Anderson postures up.
Anderson mounts O Brien! Really nice guard pass there!
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Anderson controlling his opponent.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Sparky Anderson 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#
Good shot there by Anderson.
Anderson tries to close the distance and clinch up but O Brien swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Anderson cracks O Brien with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
O Brien with a nice cross.
Anderson keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
As O Brien tries to get set, Anderson tries to push him back and clinch up but O Brien manages to avoid the attempt.
Anderson lands a lovely overhand right.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
O Brien misses with a straight right.
Anderson steps to the side to avoid the strikes from O Brien.
We've been told by Anderson's head coaches at Sparks gym that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
A nice leg kick lands there from O Brien.
O Brien throws a nice outside leg kick. #T1#
O Brien tests Anderson's chin there with a solid looking shot.#KD2#
Oooooh!!! O Brien has knocked Anderson down with a huge combo! O Brien steps away and waves a wobbly Anderson back to his feet! This one might not go much longer!#ROC2#Anderson is rocked!
Anderson tries to clinch but O Brien moves away
and O Brien counters with a stiff right hand.
Oh Anderson is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
O Brien throws a head kick that misses.
Anderson tries to clinch but O Brien moves out of range.
Anderson seems to have got his legs back now.
Anderson is looking to clinch but O Brien is avoiding it.
O Brien throws a series of punches but Anderson moves out of range.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
O Brien takes a swing at Anderson's ribcage but misses.
Anderson misses with a wild body shot. #T2#
O Brien stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and O Brien wants it to stay on the feet.
A little jabbing left from O Brien on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Anderson throws a series of punches but O Brien avoids them all with ease.
O Brien misses the shot to the body.
O Brien has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from O Brien there as he acknowledges the shot.
O Brien lands with a cross.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Anderson is defended easily by O Brien.
O Brien has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
O Brien throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Anderson sees it coming and avoids it easily.
O Brien scores with a jab to the body.#T3#
A shot to the liver by O Brien. Beautiful body shot.#TD#
Anderson shoots in for a takedown and gets it.
Anderson slows the pace down in half guard. #T4#
O Brien is pressing down on Anderson's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Anderson preventing the sweep. #ES2#
O Brien has scooted to the edge of the canvas and used the cage to get back to his feet. Anderson has stuck on his opponent and is forcing him back against the cage.#BC#
Anderson's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
O Brien lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Seamus O Brien showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!#R3#
Anderson shoots in but no luck this time.
Anderson tries to score a power double leg takedown but O Brien sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Anderson somewhat.
O Brien throws out a counter right but Anderson avoids it with no problem.
Horrible takedown attempt by Anderson or perhaps it was just good defense by O Brien, which made it look bad.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Sparky Anderson. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Anderson moves forwards but O Brien connects with a nice, crisp jab.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Anderson tries to clinch but fails miserably
and O Brien counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Anderson changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. O Brien tries to avoid it but Anderson manages to keep hold of a leg and drag O Brien to the ground. O Brien escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet. #T1#
A telegraphed right hand from O Brien misses the target.
O Brien throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Anderson counters with a lovely straight right hand!#KD2#
O Brien 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 O Brien finish him?!
Anderson lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.#CL#
Anderson clinches.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Anderson keeps the fight in the clinch, despite O Brien's efforts to push away.
O Brien stops a takedown attempt from Anderson. #BC2#
O Brien pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
O Brien connects with a nice cross there... Anderson is looking wobbly and O Brien recognises it - he's rushed in and lands two more brutal shots that send Anderson to the canvas, out cold! A brutal finish to the fight - O Brien jumps onto the cage to celebrate with the crowd!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:56 of round 3, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). Seamus O Brien!
Seamus O Brien spent the whole post fight interview bigging himself up. It didn't go down that well with the fans after a while as they thought it was a bit arrogant.

Event: Nfld 27
Date: Nov 26, 2022

#R1#
Randy misses with a right hand
and Anderson counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Anderson throws a lazy head kick #CL2#
and Randy counters by clinching up.
Anderson blocks an uppercut.
Randy misses with a punch on the inside. #BC2#
Randy manages to break the clinch.
Randy scores with a nice right hand. #KD2#
Oh, that's a big right hand from Randy and Anderson goes tumbling to the canvas! Randy follows him to the ground and looks to finish from half guard. #ROC2#Anderson is rocked!
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!
Randy seems to have lost interest with the ground game and is thinking about standing back up.
Oh Anderson is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!
Randy is using up a lot of energy trying to get back to his feet. Perhaps he should improve his position first.
Anderson's coaches at Sparks gym have been working on his defensive grappling in preparation for this fight so let's see if he can get out of this tricky position.#SUB2#
Randy is working for a kimura but Anderson is defending it quite comfortably. #SUB#
Anderson is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Randy pulls his head out easily.
Anderson seems to have got his legs back now.#T1#
Anderson is looking to control Randy's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Anderson avoid being mounted?
Randy is controlling the pace. #SUB2#
Randy is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Anderson sees it coming and defends easily.
Randy looking to pass the half guard. Not this time. #SUB2#
Randy is working for a kimura but Anderson is defending it quite comfortably. #T2#
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.#SUB2#
Randy 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. Randy eventually gives up the hold.
Randy wants to lay and pray for a moment but Anderson keeps working. #SUB2#
Randy is actively looking for submissions here but good counter grappling here from Anderson as he works his way to full guard.
Randy trying to control but Anderson is working from the bottom. #T3#
Anderson has Randy pulled in close to control his posture.
Anderson has a closed guard, preventing Randy from standing up. #REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Randy throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air. #CL#
Anderson takes the fight into the clinch.
Randy pressing his opponent against the cage.
Randy is stalling here.
Randy continues to stall. The referee tells him to work or he's going to break them up.#T4#
Anderson wants a takedown but no success here. #BC2#
Randy pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Randy tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Anderson paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Randy, as that shot connected. #KD2#
Randy drops his shoulder and cracks Anderson with a huge uppercut! Anderson goes down! Can Randy finish him?
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Anderson keeping full guard, as Randy tries to pass.
Randy would like to get this fight back to the feet but can't get free from the closed guard.
Randy controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Macho Man Randy dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!#R2#
Anderson fails with the takedown
and Randy counters with a huge right that knocks Anderson out cold! Randy is running around with a crazed look on his face - you can see how much that meant to him!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:05 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Macho Man Randy!
Macho Man Randy is the new welterweight champion!

Event: Nfld 26
Date: Nov 05, 2022

#R1#
Silver rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Anderson moves out of range and avoids them all easily.#CL#
Anderson fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Silver, pushing him back against the cage.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Anderson.
I was talking to Anderson's coach per-fight and he was telling me that they'd been working on the clinch in the runup to this fight.
Silver misses with a punch on the inside.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Anderson.
Silver is working Anderson over against the cage.
A head punch on the inside from Silver fails to land.
Silver swings away with an uppercut that misses.
The referee is keeping an eye on Anderson - much more stalling and he will separate the fighters.
Silver tries a body shot but Anderson blocks it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Anderson.
Anderson is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Silver is defending well.
Silver misses with a hook to the ribs.
Silver swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Silver throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Andersons head. #T1#
Silver working aggressively here.
Anderson blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Anderson blocking some punches.
Anderson blocking some punches.
Silver throws a head punch that misses.
Silver has a couple of punches blocked by Anderson.
Silver working aggressively here.
Silver tries to work over Anderson's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target. #TD#
Anderson is working on a single leg takedown against the cage. Silver can't fight it off and eventually Anderson manages to take the fight to the floor. Silver looks annoyed but at least he's managed to land in guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Silver is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Silver controlling Anderson's posture.
Anderson 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. #T2#
Anderson seems to have a rather negative gameplan on the ground. He seems keen to just score the takedown and hold down Silver for as long as he can get away with.
Anderson stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Silver swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Silver is looking to sweep but instead, Anderson has passed into half guard. #SUB#
Anderson is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Silver sees it coming and defends easily.
Anderson stops Silver from getting back to his feet.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Silver can do anything to dispel that myth.#T3#
Silver controlling the leg, holding on to half guard.
Anderson tries to pass the half guard into mount. Silver knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Silver trying to hold on to Anderson's head to control him but Anderson postures up.
Silver felt the need to train up his defensive grappling in the buildup to the fight. Presumably he was expecting to be in a difficult position like this, so let's see if he can get out of it.
Anderson is looking to advance position but Silver won't allow it.
Anderson is working hard here to advance position.
Silver is looking for a sweep. Anderson is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Anderson not doing much here. #REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up.#T4#
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.#CL#
Anderson fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Silver, pushing him back against the cage.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Anderson.
Silver lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Anderson.
Silver prevents the takedown attempt.
Anderson is looking to take this one to the mat.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Sparky Anderson. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Silver tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Silver lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Anderson or not.
A short right from Silver.
Anderson is clearly stalling here... Pick up the pace son.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Anderson drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Silver gets the underhooks and prevents it.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Anderson.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Terry Silver dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!#R2#
Silver avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Anderson dives in for a single leg takedown but Silver sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
Silver gets underhooks to prevent Anderson's takedown attempt.
Anderson is trying to drag Silver to the mat but Silver just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Sparky Anderson. That's going to take a lot out of him.
A head punch on the inside from Silver fails to land.
Silver misses with a punch on the inside.
Silver tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage. #TD#
Anderson gets the body lock takedown. After a quick scramble, Silver regains guard.
Anderson sitting in guard here, content to control.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Silver looking to sweep using the butterfly guard but Anderson puts pay to that idea as he passes nicely into half guard.
Anderson seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Silver does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Silver is trying to control but Anderson manages to pass to mount! #T1#
Silver tries to lock up and control but Anderson gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Anderson controlling from mount.
Anderson trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Silver sneaks a leg under to get to half guard.
Anderson trying to control the pace.
Silver is looking to escape.#T2#
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Silver wants to get back to full guard.
Anderson wants to pass to mount but Silver is defending the position.
Silver is looking to get back to full guard here but Anderson has managed to pass to side control instead.
You can see the frustration on Silver's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Silver is trying to get back to half guard.
Silver tries to get back to his feet but has found himself mounted instead. Damn, that's gotta suck. #T3#
Anderson controlling the pace for now.
Silver is writhing around trying to get back to his feet. #SUB#
Anderson wants to finish this one by submission but Silver is holding onto his waist, trying to prevent any attacks from Anderson.
Anderson controlling his opponent.
Silver can't escape the position.
Anderson content just to control the position here.
Silver tries to reverse the position but Anderson maintains control.#T4#
Silver stops Anderson from taking his back. Still, being mounted isn't any better.
Silver working to try and regain half guard.
Silver regains half guard.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Silver is trying to maintain the position but Anderson is very close to passing his half guard.
Anderson with a momentary lay and pray from half guard.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Sparky Anderson 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.#R3#
Silver wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Anderson will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.#TD#
Anderson shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Let's see what he's got on the mat.
Anderson engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
Silver looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it.
Anderson showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#T1#
Silver has a butterfly guard looking to sweep but Anderson has passed into side control.
Anderson controlling the position.
Silver can't do much from the bottom here.
Silver tries to improve position but can't.
Anderson working away.#T2#
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Silver is looking to regain half guard here but Anderson keeps moving and retains side control.
Silver is trying to work for a sweep but Anderson has mounted him!
Silver really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
Anderson content just to control the position here.
Silver is trying to escape the mount.
Silver tries to hold on but Anderson pushes him away.
Anderson wants to take Silver's back here but Silver is holding on to an arm, himself looking to escape.
Silver is squirming around, avoiding Anderson's attempts to control the action. #T3#
Silver is in all sorts of trouble here.
Anderson content just to control the position here.
Anderson trying to control but Silver is having none of it.
Silver is wriggling around trying to escape.
Silver avoids a series of strikes thrown by Anderson.
Silver is trying desperately to improve position.
Silver is still trying to improve position.#T4#
Anderson trying to control but Silver is having none of it.
Silver has given up his back here.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Silver trying to control the action but Anderson just sinks the hooks in.
Silver turns into Anderson and is now in his guard.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Sparky Anderson clearly takes 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.#R4#
No joy there for Silver, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Silver throws a hook but Anderson avoids it easily.
An attempted straight right counter from Anderson misses the target.
Silver throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Anderson.
Silver swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.#TD#
Silver tries to sprawl but Anderson drives through with a takedown into half guard.
Silver moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Anderson trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Anderson looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Silver is pulling down on Anderson's head. It's preventing any offense from Anderson, at least for the moment.#T1#
Silver wants to sweep here but Anderson controlling him for the moment.
Silver is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Anderson pushing down on Silver's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
Silver is trying to get back to full guard.#T2#
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Anderson slows the pace down in half guard.
Silver is trying to control but Anderson manages to pass to mount!
Anderson content just to control the position here.
Silver tries to lock up and control but Anderson gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Silver tries to improve his position but instead Anderson has taken his back!
Anderson has good solid back control here.
Silver is trying to get back to his feet but he's not managed it yet. #T3#
Anderson avoiding Silver 's attempts to control his hands. #SUB#
Silver is displaying good submission defense - not really looking in danger of submitting to the rear naked choke at the moment. That could change in an instant of course if Anderson gets his way!
Silver just trying to survive but Anderson is wriggling into a better position, looking to finish.
Anderson punches the canvas rather than the man.
Silver is trying to get back to his feet but he's not managed it yet.
Silver rolls, trying to escape but Anderson keeps control of the position. #T4#
You know, I was talking to some of our celebrities at ringside tonight and they were split right down the middle on who was going to win this fight. #SUB#
Anderson patiently working for the choke. Which fighter will keep their nerve here?
Silver rolls, trying to escape but Anderson keeps control of the position.
Silver trying to control the hands but Anderson breaks the grip.
You know, I was talking to some of our celebrities at ringside tonight and they were split right down the middle on who was going to win this fight.
Anderson trying to control.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Anderson biding his time, looking for the opening.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Sparky Anderson had his way with Terry Silver in that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! This is the final round!#R5#
Anderson takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Anderson lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering. #TD#
Anderson drops down and drives through with a powerful takedown into guard.
Silver is trying to control the position but Anderson postures up.
Anderson wants to pass the guard but Silver is keeping the position.
Silver is trying to keep Anderson in close.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Anderson slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
Silver trying to keep a closed guard but Anderson is proving a slippery customer. #T1#
Silver is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Anderson is controlling him.
Anderson pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Silver is keeping the position for now.
Anderson controls from within his opponent's guard. #REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up.
Anderson takes one to the chin there.
Silver tries to clinch up.#T2#
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.#TD#
Anderson shoots in and bounces Silver off the cage to secure the takedown into guard.
Silver is looking to stand back up but Anderson counters by passing into half guard. Oops... bit sloppy there by Silver. #REVB#
Anderson content to control rather than advance.
Silver wants to get back to full guard.
Terry Silver has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T3#
Silver tries to push off, looking to stand up, but Anderson manages to move to mount!
Anderson is dominating on the ground here - he's now on his opponent's back, looking to sink in the hooks. Silver is in real trouble.
Silver is very frustrated here, being controlled quite effectively by Anderson.
Silver tries to roll but Anderson sticks to his back.
Anderson keeps control of the position easily here as Silver tries to buck him off. #SUB#
Anderson looking for the RNC.
Silver is in a world of trouble here. He's outmatched on the ground here and he'd better get Anderson off his back sharpish unless he wants to be submitted.#T4#
Silver is trying to stand back up.
Silver is really stuck here.
Sparky Anderson is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.#SUB#
Silver defending nicely against the rear naked choke attempt.
Anderson really has the hooks in deep now - there seems like no escape for Silver.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Silver is defending well here and trying to improve his position.

And that's the end of the fight!
Sparky 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 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Percy O'Donnell scores the fight 49:46
Judge Frank Antenori scores the fight 49:46
Judge Timothy Bukovac scores the fight 49:46

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

Event: Nfld 25
Date: Oct 15, 2022

#R1#
Hall throws a hook to the side of Anderson's head but Anderson sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Hall throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Hall misses with a lunging right hand
and Anderson connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Hall swings for the body but Anderson moves out of range.
Hall swinging wildly here. #TD2#
Anderson tries to sprawl but Hall drives through with a takedown into half guard.
Anderson is pressing down on Hall's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Anderson wants to sweep here but Hall controlling him for the moment.
Hall trying to control the position from guard on top but Anderson is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Hall is in a good position here but he's just trying to control... And he's not even managing to do that successfully.
Hall stands and throws Anderson's legs to the side, diving into side control. #T1#
Hall laying and praying for a moment but Anderson takes advantage and regains half guard. #SUB2#
Hall is actively looking for submissions here but good counter grappling here from Anderson as he works his way to full guard.
Anderson is controlling Hall's posture.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Anderson bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Hall's guard. #REVR#
Hall wants to control the position but Anderson says "no thanks buddy" and passes to half guard.
Still in half guard, Anderson seems content to control.#T2#
Hall tries to roll over but Anderson keeps him under control.
Anderson is taking a breather. Hall says something to him but it's hard to make out. Perhaps he's telling him to get on with it and actually do something.
Anderson moves into full mount! Hall won't be happy about that! #T3#
Anderson fails to move to back control.
Anderson controlling from the full mount.
Hall is trying desperately to improve position.
Anderson avoids the attempt from Hall to control.
Hall looking to escape from mount but he's given up his back!#T4#
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Anderson trying to control.#SUB#
Hall fending off the submission attempt from Anderson. #SUB#
Anderson working for a RNC but it's not happening just yet.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Sparky Anderson 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#
Hall swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Anderson connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.#TD2#
Hall scores with a nice takedown into half guard. Let's see what he's got on the ground. #SUB2#
Hall 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. Hall eventually gives up the hold.
Anderson keeping control of the position. #SUB2#
Hall seems to be working for a kimura but Anderson defends the submission attempt.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB2#
Hall looking for a submission but Anderson manages to get full guard, putting an end to that submission attempt.
Hall stopping the sweep attempt from Anderson.#T1#
Anderson bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Hall's guard. #REVR#
Anderson pushing down on Hall's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
Anderson passes to full mount!
Hall keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
Hall is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#T2#
Anderson controlling the pace for now.
Hall can't escape the position.
Sparky Anderson overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Anderson moves to back control.
Hall is very frustrated here, being controlled quite effectively by Anderson.
Hall is defending well here and trying to improve his position. #T3##SUB#
Anderson is working for the choke. It looks like he might have got it... has he...? Yes! Hall is tapping out! This one is all over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:36 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Sparky Anderson!
Sparky Anderson retains his welterweight title!
A victorious Sparky Anderson thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter.

Event: Nfld 24
Date: Sep 24, 2022

#R1#
O Brien misses with a straight left.
O Brien misses with a straight right. #TD2#
Anderson gets the takedown into side control.
Anderson looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Anderson creates some space and throws a big elbow, but O Brien sees it coming and moves his head just enough to avoid the strike.
Anderson in side control, just content to control the action for now.
O Brien tries to improve position but can't.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
O Brien is sneaking out the side here. He's bucked Anderson off and has taken his back!
Anderson has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Anderson wants to escape the position. #T1#
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
O Brien struggling to keep hold of the position.
Anderson trying to control but not successfully.
Anderson tries to break free. #T2#
Anderson prevents O Brien from getting a body triangle.
O Brien is hanging on to Anderson's back as he tries to escape.
Anderson is being controlled on the ground here - he must escape this position otherwise surely the end is near.
Anderson tries to escape the position - he's now mounted. Is that better or worse? Hard to tell!
O Brien trying to control but he's not successful this time. #T3#
O Brien 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.
O Brien trying to control but Anderson is having none of it.
O Brien avoids the attempt from Anderson to control.
O Brien can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Anderson is looking to escape. #T4#
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Anderson is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
Anderson looks out of his depth in this position - he's holding on tight.
O Brien controlling his opponent.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
O Brien trying to control but Anderson is having none of it.
Anderson is looking to improve his position but O Brien isn't that keen on the idea.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Seamus O Brien 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 wants to clinch up but O Brien keeps it at a distance.
O Brien lands a glancing blow to the side of Anderson's head.
Anderson throws a nice looking combination but O Brien bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Anderson is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
Anderson shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with O Brien but O Brien pushes him off and we're back to square one.
O Brien is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Anderson.
Anderson shoots in and drives through. O Brien sprawls well.
O Brien throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Anderson with the counter takedown but O Brien avoids it easily.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
O Brien connects with an inside leg kick.
O Brien leaves Anderson with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Seamus O Brien has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Sparky Anderson.#KD#
O Brien lands a big right hand that sends Anderson crashing to the mat! O Brien stays standing though and waves Anderson back to his feet!#ROC#Anderson is rocked!#T1#
Anderson moves out of range as O Brien strikes.
O Brien wants to land a leg kick but Anderson is out of range.
O Brien misses with a body shot.
Anderson feints the counter takedown.
O Brien misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Anderson. #TD2#
Anderson throws a loose over hand right and dives in with a double leg takedown. O Brien tries to sprawl but it's too late and the fighters hit the mat. Anderson is in O Brien's guard.
O Brien trying to control the position here.
O Brien looking to hit a scissor sweep but Anderson is one step ahead there.
Anderson is looking to advance position but O Brien has hit a scissor sweep - now he's on top in mount!#REVR##T2#
O Brien looking to control but Anderson is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
O Brien avoids the attempt from Anderson to control.
Anderson holds on, trying desperately to control.
Anderson working to try and regain half guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#T3#
O Brien looking to ground and pound but Anderson is blocking nicely.
O Brien prevents Anderson from getting the reversal.
Anderson slips a leg in and gets back to half guard.
Anderson is looking to control O Brien's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Anderson avoid being mounted?
Anderson moves into full guard. #T4#
O Brien's corner is telling him to maintain position.
Anderson looking for a sweep. Not yet Anderson, not yet.
Anderson is trying to keep O Brien in close.
O Brien wants to control from the top but Anderson keeps moving.
We may be looking at a referee standup if the pace doesn't pick up soon.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.#REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Seamus O Brien dominated that second round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!#R3#
O Brien moves into range and connects with a jab.
O Brien throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Seamus O Brien is winning the standup battle so far.
A big left from O Brien misses.
O Brien 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 to clinch up
and O Brien counters with a stiff right hand.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
O Brien dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
No joy there for Anderson, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
It looked like O Brien wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.#CL2#
Anderson forces O Brien back against the cage and clinches.#BC2#
Anderson breaks the clinch. #T1#
Anderson fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Anderson avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
O Brien with the inside leg kick.
Anderson uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from O Brien.
Anderson takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Seamus O Brien is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
O Brien missing with a left hand there. Anderson was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
O Brien avoids the clinch attempt nicely. #CL2#
Anderson gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by O Brien as Anderson tries to tie him up.
A shot in the inside from O Brien. #BC#
O Brien's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.#T2#
Anderson fails with the takedown.
O Brien is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
Anderson takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
O Brien is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Anderson can do to turn this around?
O Brien throws a big shot that misses.
Anderson drops down looking to force a counter takedown but O Brien defends it well.
Anderson displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as O Brien throws out the jab. #CL2#
Anderson moves into range and clinches up with O Brien.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!#BC#
O Brien manages to break the clinch.
A combination from O Brien does no damage.
Anderson wants to clinch up but O Brien keeps it at a distance.
Anderson tries to clinch but O Brien moves out of range. #CL2#
Anderson forces O Brien back against the cage and clinches.#T3#
O Brien is defending well against a takedown attempt.
O Brien looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Anderson keeps control of O Brien as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
O Brien is defending well against a takedown attempt.
Seamus O Brien has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Sparky Anderson.#BC#
O Brien breaks from the clinch.
Anderson looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
O Brien feinted there with a counter leg kick.#CL2#
Anderson has O Brien up against the cage in a clinch.
O Brien prevents a takedown attempt there.
Anderson blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Anderson is working for takedown but O Brien is calmly controlling the position for now.
Anderson tries to score a body lock takedown but O Brien shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
O Brien tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage. #T4#
Anderson controlling the action here for a moment. #BC#
O Brien breaks the clinch.
Anderson keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Anderson on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Jab from O Brien.
O Brien takes a swing at Anderson's ribcage but misses.
Anderson swinging wildly here.
Anderson connects with the punch.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Seamus O Brien clearly takes that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.#R4##CL2#
Anderson darts in and clinches O Brien up against the cage.#BC2#
Anderson breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Anderson shoots for a double leg takedown but O Brien sprawls well. He's pushed Anderson's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Anderson takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Anderson is still on wobbly legs! Can O Brien finish him?#CL2#
Anderson moves into the clinch.
Anderson seems to have recovered his senses.
O Brien is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
O Brien is trying to break the clinch but Anderson is controlling him.
Anderson has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. O Brien avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for O Brien.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#BC2#
Anderson breaks the clinch.
Anderson looks to clinch
and O Brien makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
O Brien throws a jab but it's blocked by Anderson.
O Brien misses with a hook. Anderson ducked under it nicely. #T1#
Anderson steps to the side to avoid the strikes from O Brien.
Anderson fails in his attempt to clinch.
O Brien with a hook.
O Brien misses with a left hand
and Anderson counters with a left and a right that stings O Brien.
O Brien defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Anderson.
Seamus O Brien has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Sparky Anderson.
The fighters circling - O Brien throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
O Brien stuffs the takedown attempt from Anderson. Anderson gets slowly back to his feet. #CL2#
O Brien gets tackled into the cage by Anderson. Anderson maintains the clinch.
Anderson prevents a body shot from O Brien. #T2#
The referee is keeping an eye on Anderson - much more stalling and he will separate the fighters.
Nice body punch from O Brien - that landed with a thud. #BC#
O Brien pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
O Brien throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Anderson wants to counter the offense by O Brien and move into the clinch position.
O Brien looks to land a left hand but Anderson moved out of range nicely.
O Brien fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Anderson is out of range.
O Brien fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Anderson is out of range. #CL2#
Anderson clinches with his opponent.
Sparky Anderson seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
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!
O Brien wants to break the clinch but can't.
A frustrated look appears on O Brien's face as he tries to break the clinch. #BC#
O Brien breaks the clinch. #T3#
A jab from O Brien misses.
Anderson avoids the body shot from O Brien.
O Brien wants to land a leg kick but Anderson is out of range.
O Brien dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Anderson. That did some damage!
Anderson misses with a hook. O Brien ducked under it nicely. #CL2#
Anderson clinches up against the cage.
O Brien tries to break free but Anderson pushes him back against the cage.
O Brien gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Anderson. #TD2#
O Brien is fighting off a takedown attempt but Anderson is just too persistent for him and manages to trip O Brien to the mat. O Brien regains guard as soon as the fighters hit the mat.
O Brien looking for a sweep. Not yet O Brien, not yet. #T4##SUB2#
O Brien is trying to push Anderson off with his feet but Anderson grabs hold of one of the legs and drops back looking for a submission! He's cranking on one of O Brien's ankles and O Brien is forced to tap! This one is aaaaaaall over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:20 of round 4, we have a winner by way of Submission (Ankle Lock). Sparky Anderson!
Sparky Anderson is the new welterweight champion!
After winning the bout, Sparky Anderson thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility.

Event: Nfld 23
Date: Sep 03, 2022

#R1##CL#
Anderson has Brovarnik up against the cage in a clinch.
Brovarnik is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Anderson is defending well for now.
Anderson managing to block the knees to the body from Brovarnik.
Brovarnik stalling in the clinch but Anderson improves position.
Brovarnik landing knees to the body.
Brovarnik missing with knees to the body.
I was talking to Anderson's coach per-fight and he was telling me that they'd been working on the clinch in the runup to this fight.#TD#
Anderson has picked Brovarnik up - he's going for a ride! Anderson dumps his opponent to the mat with a thud and settles into half guard.#SUB2#
Brovarnik looking for submissions from an awkward position here.#SUB2#
Brovarnik looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Brovarnik wants to control but Anderson is keeping busy.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Anderson slows the pace down in half guard.
Anderson is trying to control. Brovarnik wants to improve his position but can't escape this time. #T1##SUB2#
Brovarnik actively working from the bottom here.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#SUB2#
Brovarnik is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Anderson pulls his head out easily.
Anderson passes to side control.
Brovarnik struggling a bit here.
Anderson wants to lay and pray for a moment but Brovarnik keeps working.
Anderson working away.#T2#
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.
Brovarnik being controlled for a moment.
Anderson is looking to take a break and control but Brovarnik is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Brovarnik struggling a bit here.
If this pace continues, the referee will definitely step in and force a standup.
Anderson moving around in side mount but really he's just happy to control for now. #REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Alexei Brovarnik seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.#T3#
Brovarnik takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure. #CL#
Anderson moves into range and clinches up with Brovarnik.
Anderson really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Brovarnik looks to throw an elbow but misses. #TD#
Anderson has moved round to his opponent's back and is looking for a suplex! Oh snap! He's tossed Brovarnik clear over his head and slammed him to the mat!
Brovarnik wants to control his opponent's hands but Anderson gets his hands free.
Brovarnik tries to break free.
The crowd hopeful of a finish here - Anderson's supporters are on their feet, screaming for him to go for the rear naked choke.
So, who will make the next big move? In this position it could be crucial. #T4#
Brovarnik is defending well here and trying to improve his position.
Brovarnik trying to control the hands but Anderson won't let him.
Brovarnik rolls, trying to escape but Anderson keeps control of the position.
Anderson keeps control of the position easily here as Brovarnik tries to buck him off.
Even with his hooks in, Anderson manages to miss with strikes from the back.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Brovarnik breaks Anderson's hooks off and manages to turn into his guard.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Sparky Anderson dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!#R2##CL2#
Brovarnik gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Brovarnik misses with the head strike.
Anderson wants to break free but Brovarnik has control.
Anderson has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Brovarnik is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.#TD#
Anderson has moved round to his opponent's back and is looking for a suplex! Oh snap! He's tossed Brovarnik clear over his head and slammed him to the mat!
Brovarnik is keeping busy.
Brovarnik tries to roll but Anderson sticks to his back.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Brovarnik covering up well under a barage of strikes. #SUB#
Brovarnik showing good submission defense here. #T1#
I really don't envy Brovarnik right now.
You know, I was talking to some of our celebrities at ringside tonight and they were split right down the middle on who was going to win this fight. #SUB#
Anderson patiently working for the choke. Which fighter will keep their nerve here?
What can Brovarnik do to escape this position? He's going to have to figure it out pretty quick if he wants to stay in the fight!
Brovarnik can't escape the position. #SUB#
Anderson has his hand under the chin of his opponent looking for the choke. He's nearly got it! This one could be all over! But no, Brovarnik has freed his hand and lives to survive another… well, another couple of seconds at least!
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#T2#
Anderson is controlling his opponent, waiting for an opportunity to finish.
I really don't envy Brovarnik right now.
Brovarnik trying to control the hands but Anderson won't let him. #SUB#
Anderson is looking for a rear naked choke here but Brovarnik reverses the position brilliantly into Anderson's guard! #SUB#
Brovarnik avoids a guillotine attempt easily. #T3#
Brovarnik sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Anderson's guard. #SUB2#
Brovarnik is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Anderson has managed to free his arm - good work.
Anderson keeping control of the position. #SUB2#
Brovarnik is working for a kimura here but Anderson manages to reverse the position and he's now in Brovarnik's guard.
Anderson controls the pace of the fight for a moment.#SUB2#
Brovarnik is active off his back here, looking for submissions. #T4#
Anderson trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Anderson slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
Anderson has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Anderson pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Brovarnik is keeping the position for now.
Sparky Anderson overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Anderson engaging in some classic timewasting tactics. #SUB2#
Brovarnik looking for subs off his back but Anderson has passed one foot through into half guard.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Sparky Anderson dominated that second round.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action. Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!#R3##CL#
Anderson moves into the clinch successfully.
Brovarnik looking to stall.
Anderson stalling the fight.
Brovarnik throws an elbow that misses.
Anderson is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Brovarnik is defending well.
Anderson wants a takedown but no success here.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#BC#
Anderson pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Brovarnik fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.#CL#
Anderson fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Brovarnik, pushing him back against the cage.
Anderson lands with a left to the head. #T1#
Anderson is working for takedown but Brovarnik is calmly controlling the position for now.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Sparky Anderson. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Anderson blocks the elbow strike.
Anderson is looking to take this one to the mat.
Anderson is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Brovarnik can do to turn this around?
Anderson blocks an uppercut.
Anderson wants a takedown.
Anderson tries for a takedown. No joy.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
Brovarnik misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Anderson.
Brovarnik throws an elbow but it's blocked.
Anderson is trying to drag Brovarnik to the mat but Brovarnik just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
Brovarnik pushes off an throws an elbow but Anderson leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
Brovarnik pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.#TD#
Anderson wants the takedown. Brovarnik is fighting it off but Anderson persists and manages to bring the fight to the ground, ending up in Brovarnik's guard against the cage.#T2##SUB2#
Brovarnik looking for submissions from the bottom but instead Anderson passes into half guard.
Brovarnik wants to get back to full guard.
Brovarnik moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Anderson looking to pass the guard. #SUB2#
Brovarnik working for submissions but it's allowed Anderson to get to half guard.
Anderson slows the pace down in half guard. #T3#
Anderson frees up his trapped foot and advances to mount.
Brovarnik really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
Anderson sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
Brovarnik can't escape the position.
Sparky Anderson is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.#T4#
Anderson controlling from mount.
Brovarnik tries to hold on but Anderson pushes him away.
Brovarnik tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Brovarnik is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Anderson prevents Brovarnik from getting the reversal.
Brovarnik wants to hold on but Anderson pushes him away.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Brovarnik can't escape the position.
Alexei Brovarnik has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Anderson looking to control and managing it successfully.

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

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Dean Styles scores the fight 30:27
Judge Columbo Gatti scores the fight 30:27
Judge David Schapiro scores the fight 30:27

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

Event: Nfld 22
Date: Aug 13, 2022

#R1#
A swing and a miss from Savage.
Savage throws a jab but it's blocked by Anderson.
Good standup being displayed there by Savage as he connects with a hook.
Savage swats away the attempt to clinch by Anderson.
Savage is looking to counter punch.
Savage swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches. #CL2#
Anderson moves into the clinch successfully.
Savage misses with a punch to the body.
Savage working aggressively here.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Savage.
Savage misses with the head strike.
Anderson goes for a takedown in the clinch but Savage prevents it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Savage throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Andersons head.
Anderson wants to take the fight to the mat but Savage manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.#TD2#
Anderson lands a takedown into guard.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Anderson trying to control the position from guard on top but Savage is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #T1#
Anderson seems content to control from guard here. He's going to have to remain active though if he doesn't want to get stood back up.
Anderson wants to control from the top but Savage keeps moving.
Anderson content to stall in guard here.
Savage might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Anderson wants to control from the top but Savage keeps moving. #T2#
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.
Anderson controls from within his opponent's guard.
The referee claps his hands together and tells the fighters to work.
Savage wants to get back to his feet but Anderson passes into half guard.
Anderson looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Savage wants to get back to his feet. #SUB2#
Savage makes his way to full guard, as Anderson worked for a kimura. #T3#
Savage working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Anderson.
Savage keeping full guard, as Anderson tries to pass. #REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Savage misses the jab.
The Royal Savage seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.#CL2#
Anderson rushes Savage and presses him up against the cage.
Savage fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Savage stops a takedown attempt from Anderson.
The Royal Savage has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Sparky Anderson.
Savage misses with a short punch on the inside.
Anderson goes for a takedown attempt but Savage pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance. #CL2#
Anderson closes the distance and clinches.#T4#
Savage swings wildly with an uppercut but Anderson uses good head movement to avoid it.
Anderson is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
Savage lands with a light punch inside. #TD2#
Anderson turns his back and goes for a hip toss. It's a bit messy but it gets the job done and Anderson manages to end up in side control.#SUB2#
Anderson is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Savage knows the correct defense though, so he's OK. #SUB2#
Anderson tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Anderson has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
The referee tells the fighters to keep busy.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close round but I would say that The Royal Savage 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#
Savage fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Anderson manages to avoid it.
Anderson ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Anderson tries to clinch there but Savage circles away.
Anderson avoids the body shot from Savage. #CL2#
Anderson clinches with his opponent.
Anderson tries to score a body lock takedown but Savage shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Savage.
A head punch on the inside from Savage fails to land.
Anderson looking for a takedown.
Savage scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Anderson lands a shot to the body.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Savage creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#TD2#
Anderson has dropped down and is working for a takedown. Savage is trying to keep an underhook but Anderson manages to get the takedown into half guard.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Savage tries to kick Anderson off but Anderson keeps his base steady and stays in half guard.
Anderson is taking a breather. Savage says something to him but it's hard to make out. Perhaps he's telling him to get on with it and actually do something.
Anderson prevents Savage from standing back up. #T1#
Anderson passes the half guard and he's now in mount! Big trouble for Savage!
Savage is not a happy chappy… he wants out of there.
Anderson controlling from the full mount.
Savage is trying to escape but when you're mounted that's not too easy. #T2#
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Anderson seems to be looking to move to his opponent's back but Savage is holding on tight.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Anderson takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
Anderson throws some wild stikes that Savage manages to avoid easily.
Savage wriggling around on the bottom manages to avoid the strikes thrown by Anderson.
Anderson controlling the pace for now.
Savage wants to get back to his feet. #T3#
Anderson controlling the position easily from mount.
Anderson wants to control the pace but Savage is squirming around nicely.
Savage tries to buck Anderson off but he can't manage it. #T4#
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Anderson controlling his opponent.
Sparky Anderson has got the better of the ground game so far.
Anderson's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige.
Savage is squirming around, avoiding Anderson's attempts to control the action.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Anderson controlling from mount.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Sparky Anderson showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.#R3#
Savage throws a big shot that misses.
Anderson is looking to clinch but Savage is avoiding it.
Savage misses with a double jab #TD2#
and Anderson counters with a shoot takedown into half guard.
Anderson is just content to waste time from the top position. Savage takes advantage of the situation and regains full guard.
Savage keeping moving, preventing Anderson from controlling successfully.
Anderson passes into half guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Savage is trying to stand up here but Anderson is controlling him well. #T1#
Anderson is looking to advance position but Savage won't allow it.
Anderson thows a huge punch but Savage dodges it nicely.
Anderson passes the guard and advances to mount!
We've been hearing good reports from Savage's training camp. Apparently he has been rolling around with some good quality BJJ practitioners and has been sharpening his skills. Let's see if that has an impact on the fight today.
Anderson controlling from mount.
Savage blocking the ground and pound. #T2#
Anderson with some aggressive grappling here, looking for the finish.
Anderson sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
Savage has worked his way to half guard, taking advantage of Anderson's lack of action.
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Anderson in particular looking to stall.#T3#
Anderson missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Anderson stalling.
Anderson is trying to control the action in half guard but Savage is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Savage tries to kick Anderson off but Anderson keeps his base steady and stays in half guard. #REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Anderson tries to clinch up but Savage circles away and keeps his distance.#CL2#
Anderson closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Savage digs a right hand underneath Anderson's ribcage. Anderson let out a lung full of air as it connected.#T4#
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Anderson blocks a couple of punches on the inside. #BC2#
Anderson pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
A looping hook to the body misses from Savage. Anderson does a little dance to reset his feet.
Anderson drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Savage defends it well.
Savage changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Anderson has his takedown stuffed
and Savage counters with a left and a right that stings Anderson.
Savage throws a big shot that misses.
A jab lands there for Savage.#ROC#Anderson is rocked!
Anderson lands a two punch combo.
Anderson is still on wobbly legs! Can Savage finish him?
Anderson closes the distance looking to clinch #KD#
and Savage counters with a crisp right hand that drops Anderson! Savage lets Anderson back up to his feet, looking for a finish!
Savage throws a big shot that misses.
Savage rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Anderson moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

The Royal Savage clearly takes that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!#R4#
Anderson ducks under a wild hook from Savage.#CL2#
Anderson moves into the clinch.
Anderson seems to have recovered his senses.
Savage swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Anderson wants to take the fight to the mat but Savage manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.
Savage misses with a punch on the inside.
Savage fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Anderson has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Savage avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Nice body punch from Savage - that landed with a thud.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Anderson.
Anderson has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Savage avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
The Royal Savage has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Sparky Anderson.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Anderson.
Savage lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Savage misses with a body punch.
Anderson is trying to drag Savage to the mat but Savage just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
A short body shot lands from Savage as the two fighters clinch.
Anderson is absolutely dripping with sweat - he looks exhausted.#T1#
A head punch blocked on the inside by Anderson.
Anderson is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Savage is defending well.
Savage misses with the head strike.
Savage fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Anderson misses with a hook to the ribs.
Anderson looking for a takedown.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Savage.
Savage misses with some punches.
Anderson is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Savage misses with a short punch on the inside.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Anderson.
Anderson blocks an uppercut.
Savage swings wildly with an uppercut but Anderson uses good head movement to avoid it.
Savage lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Anderson.#T2#
Anderson tries to circle away but Savage has him pinned against the cage.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Savage.
Savage is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Anderson can do to turn this around?
A head punch on the inside from Savage fails to land.
Anderson lands a body shot.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Savage.
Savage swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Anderson blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Anderson wants to take the fight to the mat but Savage manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.
Anderson blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Anderson is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Savage is keeping busy.
Savage is pressed up against the cage. Anderson has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Savage down to the mat. Savage avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
Savage throws a hook but Anderson avoids it easily.
Anderson lands a jab followed by a nice looking cross.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Anderson staying out of range there.
Anderson fails with an attempt to clinch. #T3#
Savage misses with a body shot.
And Anderson tries to counter it with a takedown but Savage pushes his down on his head and steps out.
Anderson walks into a left hand.
The Royal Savage is winning the standup battle so far.
Savage misses the jab.
Savage throws a jab when Anderson was well out of range.
Anderson looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Savage is fending him off so far but Anderson persists. Nope, Savage circles away and we're back to standing.
Savage jabs at Anderson's body.
Savage throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Savage moves into range and connects with a jab.
Anderson dodges the punch combination from Savage.
Anderson avoids the body shot from Savage.
Savage throws a nice looking combination but Anderson bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Savage throws a body punch but Anderson moves out of range. #T4#
Anderson moves forwards but Savage connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Anderson tries to close the distance and clinch up but Savage swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Savage was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Savage pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Anderson drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Savage defends it well.#TD2#
Anderson scores with a takedown into Savage's guard.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Anderson prevents Savage from getting back to his feet.
Anderson trying to control the position from guard on top but Savage is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Savage being controlled here, momentarily.
Savage wants to stand and escape but Anderson is having none of it.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

The Royal Savage had his way with Sparky Anderson in that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! This is the final round!#R5#
Anderson lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Savage throws the left hand but Anderson avoids the punch easily.
Savage waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Anderson.
Savage connects with a body shot that sends Anderson's belly button to the back.
A swing and a miss from Savage.
The Royal Savage is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Savage throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Savage lands a nice shot that snaps Anderson's head back.
Savage connects with a single shot there.
Anderson keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Savage throws a left and a right that both miss #CL2#
and Anderson counters into the clinch. Nicely done.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Anderson's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
A short uppercut from Savage.
Anderson tries for a takedown. No joy.
Anderson tries to score a body lock takedown but Savage shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
Anderson is wobbling all over the place through exhaustion. Will he make it to the final bell?#T1#
Anderson is looking to take this one to the mat.
The Royal Savage has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Sparky Anderson.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Anderson.
Savage misses with a hook from the clinch.
Anderson blocks an uppercut.
Anderson is trying to drag Savage to the mat but Savage just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
Savage tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Savage goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Savage misses with a short punch on the inside.
Savage throws a punch but it's blocked by Anderson.
Savage misses with a short punch on the inside.
Anderson is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Savage is keeping busy.
Anderson blocks an uppercut.
A head punch on the inside from Savage fails to land. #T2#
Anderson wants a takedown.
Savage throws a head punch that misses.
Anderson blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Savage tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Anderson's elbow.
Anderson content to slow the pace in the clinch.
Savage has a couple of punches blocked by Anderson. #BC2#
Anderson breaks from the clinch.
Anderson shoots in but no luck this time.
Savage pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Savage connects with a jab and follows up with a big overhand right! Oh that's hurt Anderson! He's out on his feet! Savage rushes in and drops Anderson with another big right hand, forcing the referee to stop the fight!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:44 of round 5, we have a winner by way of TKO (Punches). The Royal Savage!
The Royal Savage retains his lightweight title!
The Royal Savage thanked the fans post fight for their support.

Event: Nfld live 5
Date: Jul 30, 2022

#R1##CL2#
Zwirn has taken the fight to the clinch.
Zwirn gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Anderson.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Zwirn just misses with a elbow thrown towards Anderson's brow.
Zwirn throws an elbow that misses.
Zwirn misses with an elbow strike.
Anderson avoids a wild elbow strike from Zwirn.
Zwirn prevents the takedown attempt.
Zwirn creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
Zwirn has Anderson pressed against the cage, preventing Anderson from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Zwirn is pressed up against the cage. Anderson has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Zwirn down to the mat. Zwirn avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Sparky Anderson. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Anderson lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Zwirn circles away quickly and effectively.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Anderson ducks under a wild hook from Zwirn.
Anderson tries to counter by moving into the clinch but Zwirn manages to circle out of the way.#CL#
Zwirn gets tackled into the cage by Anderson. Anderson maintains the clinch.
Anderson misses with the head strike.
Anderson definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Anderson dodges an elbow strike from Zwirn.
Anderson blocks the elbow strike. #T1#
Anderson wants a takedown but no success here.
Anderson blocks an elbow strike from Zwirn.
Zwirn lands an elbow inside that Anderson shrugs off.
Zwirn throws an elbow but it misses.
Zwirn throws an elbow but it misses.
Zwirn creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Anderson's defenses.
Anderson tries to break the clinch but Zwirn is controlling the position.
Anderson wants to break the clinch but can't.
Zwirn looks to throw an elbow but misses.
Anderson really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Zwirn lands an elbow inside that Anderson shrugs off.
Anderson tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Anderson dodges an elbow strike from Zwirn.
Anderson avoids a wild elbow strike from Zwirn.
Anderson has Zwirn pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Zwirn manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing. #TD#
Anderson has hold of one of Zwirn's legs. Zwirn is fighting the takedown attempt but Anderson gets the trip and lands the takedown into guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Anderson seems content to control from guard here. He's going to have to remain active though if he doesn't want to get stood back up. #T2#
Anderson is pushing down on Zwirn's leg trying to pass to half guard. Zwirn is fighting to maintain full guard but Anderson has managed to sneak the leg through.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Zwirn is positioning himself well to prevent Anderson advancing to mount.
Anderson looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Anderson is looking to pass the guard... He's managed it - he's now in full mount!
Anderson controlling the pace for now. #T3#
Anderson seems to have a rather negative gameplan on the ground. He seems keen to just score the takedown and hold down Zwirn for as long as he can get away with.
Zwirn stops Anderson from taking his back. Still, being mounted isn't any better.
Anderson controlling the pace for now. #SUB#
Anderson looking for an armbar but decides to keep the dominant position instead.
Zwirn is controlling an arm, preventing Anderson from taking his back. Although keeping him in mount is no better to be honest. #T4#
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.#SUB#
Anderson is going oldschool here, as he tries to force Zwirn to tap using a forearm choke. This isn't 1993 though, so Zwirn shrugs it off.
Zwirn is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Anderson throws an elbow from mount that misses. Lucky escape for Zwirn because Anderson loaded up on that one.
Zwirn tries to hold on but Anderson pushes him away.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Anderson wants to take his opponent's back but Zwirn doesn't allow it.
Zwirn is in a horrible position here, under a barrage of strikes, he's managing to avoid any damage.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close round but I would say that Sparky Anderson will probably get the nod.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!#R2#
Anderson slips under a jab.
Zwirn is looking to clinch but Anderson is avoiding it.
Zwirn uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Anderson has time to react.
Zwirn misses with a hook.
Zwirn looks to land a left hand but Anderson moved out of range nicely.
Zwirn lands the left hand.#ROC2#Anderson is rocked!
A punch combination from Zwirn misses.
Zwirn wants to clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Zwirn connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Anderson's hands.
Oh Anderson is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!#CL#
Anderson moves into the clinch.
Anderson seems to have got his legs back now.#TD#
Anderson gets double underhooks and manages to take the fight to the ground. #T1#
Anderson 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 passes Zwirn's left leg - he's now in half guard. #SUB#
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.
Zwirn is trying to get back to full guard.#T2#
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Anderson perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there. #SUB#
Anderson is working for an americana but Zwirn has been sneaky and has managed to get back to half guard, whilst Anderson was thinking about the submission.
Anderson not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up. #T3#
Anderson passes Zwirn's left leg - he's now in half guard.
Zwirn is trying to maintain the position but Anderson is very close to passing his half guard.
Zwirn felt the need to train up his defensive grappling in the buildup to the fight. Presumably he was expecting to be in a difficult position like this, so let's see if he can get out of it.#T4#
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Anderson with a momentary lay and pray from half guard.
Anderson wants to control but Zwirn is keeping him busy. #REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Zwirn throws a lazy right hand but Anderson sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Zwirn wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Zwirn stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Zwirn wants it to stay on the feet.#CL#
Anderson gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Frederick Zwirn seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Zwirn creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
Anderson avoids the elbow strike from Zwirn, against the cage.
Anderson lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Zwirn backwards.
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 Sparky Anderson will probably get the nod.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!#R3##CL#
Anderson darts in and clinches Zwirn up against the cage.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Zwirn just misses with a elbow thrown towards Anderson's brow.
Zwirn misses with an elbow over the top.#TD#
Anderson gets double underhooks and manages to take the fight to the ground.
Anderson tries to free his leg and advance position but Zwirn is retaining full guard.
Anderson wants to control from the top but Zwirn keeps moving.
Zwirn managing to control the position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Anderson trying to control but Zwirn is working from the bottom. #T1#
Anderson sitting in guard, not really doing much. #SUB#
Anderson drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Anderson jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Anderson is stalling in the full guard. #REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.#CL#
Anderson takes the fight into the clinch. #T2#
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Zwirn just misses with a elbow thrown towards Anderson's brow.
Zwirn misses with an elbow over the top.
Anderson is trying to drag Zwirn to the mat but Zwirn just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.#TD#
Anderson turns his hips and lands a very nice judo throw into side control!
Anderson is staying tight to Zwirn's torso, preventing him from escaping. #SUB#
Anderson tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Anderson has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
Zwirn struggling a bit here.#T3#
Zwirn is not content to let Anderson control the position.
Anderson will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
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 Zwirn's shoulder. That is not cool.
Zwirn avoids any damage from the ground and pound of Anderson.
Anderson staying calm.
Sparky Anderson is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Anderson is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Zwirn can do to turn this around?#T4#
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Anderson continues to stall.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
More hug and hope from Anderson.#REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.

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

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Trevor Gratis scores the fight 30:27
Judge Alec Ball scores the fight 30:28
Judge Dillan Fox scores the fight 29:28

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

Event: Nfld FN 12
Date: Jul 14, 2022

#R1#
Anderson misses with a two punch combination.
Pyssy throws a poor cross that misses
and Anderson counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Anderson misses with a wild body shot. #CL#
Anderson closes the distance and clinches.
Pyssy swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Pyssy is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Anderson is keeping busy.
Pyssy trying to stall but Anderson improves his position. #TD#
Anderson turns his back and goes for a hip toss. It's a bit messy but it gets the job done and Anderson manages to end up in side control.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
You can see the frustration on Pyssy's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Pyssy is looking for a sweep.
Pyssy trying to remain calm as Anderson controls from the top position.#T1#
Pyssy is looking for a sweep.#SUB#
Anderson looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
Pyssy is trying to get back to half guard.
Anderson really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Pyssy manages to get one leg in to regain half guard.
Pyssy desperately trying to maintain half guard.
Anderson tries to pass to full mount but Pyssy defends it. #T2#
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Anderson prevents Pyssy from improving his position.
Pyssy is not content to let Anderson control the position.
Still in half guard, Anderson seems content to control.
Pyssy wants to get back to full guard.
If this pace continues, the referee will definitely step in and force a standup.
Pyssy holds on for dear life, maintaining half guard for now. #REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Anderson slips under a jab from Pyssy.
Anderson feinted with a counter takedown.
Pyssy throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
An attempted straight right counter from Anderson misses the target.
Pyssy throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Anderson sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Pultti Pyssy is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.#T3#
Anderson tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion. #CL#
Anderson forces Pyssy back against the cage and clinches.#BC#
Anderson breaks the clinch.
Anderson throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Anderson looks to be in better condition than last time we saw him fight. Obviously he's been working hard on his cardio.
Pyssy throws a chopping leg kick but Anderson manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Good standup being displayed there by Pyssy as he connects with a hook.
Pyssy connects with the punch.
Pyssy bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Anderson's head backwards.
Anderson closes the distance and lands a one-two.
Pyssy has tried to improve his agility in the runup to this fight.
Anderson fails with an attempt to clinch. #TD#
Anderson shoots in and bounces Pyssy off the cage to secure the takedown into guard.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Anderson 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. #T4#
Anderson trying to control the position from guard on top but Pyssy is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Pyssy working a defensive guard but Anderson manages to pass into side control anyway. #SUB#
Anderson has hold of Pyssy's arm. He's looking for a kimura. Pyssy seems comfortable defending it but Anderson has shifted his position slighty and is cranking on the arm! Pyssy is real pain and he's forced to tap out! Pyssy is disgusted with himself for not defending it better but Anderson couldn't care less - he's delighted!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:36 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Sparky Anderson!
During a confident post fight interview, Sparky Anderson thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.

Event: Nfld fight night 11
Date: Jul 07, 2022

#R1##TD#
Anderson darts in and lands a nice takedown into half guard.
Anderson is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB#
Anderson is looking for a kimura but Mada is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Anderson to get the leverage. #T1#
Anderson is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.
Mada tries to strike from the bottom but it doesn't land.
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Anderson in particular looking to stall.
Mada punching from the bottom.
Anderson is figuring out what he wants to do next.
Mada 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.
Mada strikes from the bottom but Anderson passes into mount!
Anderson controlling from the full mount.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Anderson has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.#T2#
Anderson thowing shots but they're missing.
Mada is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Anderson looking to ground and pound his opponent to a finish here.
Anderson controlling from the full mount.
Anderson looks to be in better condition than last time we saw him fight. Obviously he's been working hard on his cardio.#SUB#
Anderson working to secure an arm triangle but it's not happening for him just yet. #SUB#
Anderson looking for a guillotine from mount but Mada is having none of it.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Anderson works his way to his opponent's back. #SUB#
Anderson working for the rear naked choke here. He's got one arm under but Mada is defending well. A couple of punches soften him up though and Anderson has tightened the hold! This one could be all over! It is! Mada taps out!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:56 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Sparky Anderson!
A victorious Sparky Anderson thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter.
In defeat, Gajah Mada stepped up to the mic, saying 'World please forgive Me'.

Event: Nfld FN 8 sparky vs falcon
Date: Jun 16, 2022

#R1#
Falcon misses with an uppercut. Anderson saw that one coming.
Falcon fails to land with a series of punches.
Falcon misses with a right hand
enabling Anderson to counter with a crisp jab.
Falcon misses with a jab, cross combination.
Falcon throws a series of punches but Anderson moves out of range.
Falcon waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Anderson.
Anderson attempts a counter takedown but Falcon avoids it well and moves away.
Falcon misses with a leg kick #TD#
and Anderson counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground.
Falcon is wriggling around but Anderson manages to pass to half guard. #REVB#
Falcon is trying to stand back up but Anderson is controlling him #SUB#
Anderson is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Anderson looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding. #T1#
Anderson wants to lay and pray for a moment but Falcon keeps working.
Anderson thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Anderson is trying to control the action in half guard but Falcon is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Falcon punching from the bottom. #T2#
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Falcon is trying is best to control the position here. #SUB#
Anderson is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Falcon is looking to escape.#REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Falcon swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Anderson.
Anderson shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Falcon defends it nicely.
Anderson throws a series of punches but Falcon moves out of range.
Falcon scores with a nice one two combo and darts back out of range to avoid anything coming in the opposite direction.
Falcon misses with a few strikes there.
Anderson fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Anderson showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Falcon.
Anderson appears to be looking for a counter takedown.#T3#
Falcon slaps away a takedown attempt from Anderson, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Falcon is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Anderson darts in trying to clinch#TD2#
and Falcon counters with a nice double leg into half guard. #SUB2#
Falcon is trying for a kimura here. Anderson looks like he's in a lot of pain... and he's tapping out! Falcon wins by kimura!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:57 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Jack Falcon!
Our winner, Jack Falcon, made sure he spent some time buttering up the crowd during his post fight interview, which will no doubt bring him a few more fans.

Event: Nfld 17
Date: May 28, 2022

#R1#
Anderson stuffs the takedown.
De Moncey looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Anderson is fending him off so far but De Moncey persists. Nope, Anderson circles away and we're back to standing.
De Moncey fails with the takedown
enabling Anderson to counter with a crisp jab.
Anderson definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Sparky Anderson has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Bon Adrien De Moncey.
De Moncey checks the leg kick.
De Moncey fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
De Moncey is trying hard to land a takedown here. Anderson sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
De Moncey shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Anderson as he jumps to the side. #CL#
Anderson gets a clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
The referee is keeping an eye on Anderson - much more stalling and he will separate the fighters.
Anderson struggles to land a body shot inside as De Moncey controls his hands.
De Moncey jumps guard but Anderson stands there with De Moncey around his waist. De Moncey gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch. #T1#
Anderson has had enough of the clinch but De Moncey keeps him there for the moment.
De Moncey prevents Anderson from breaking the clinch.
De Moncey tries a knee to the head but Anderson blocks it.
Anderson's corner are urging him to control the action in the clinch for a moment, rather than mount any serious offense. I'm sure the crowd appreciate those instructions... not.
Anderson gets through De Moncey's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Anderson wants to break the clinch but can't. #T2#
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.
A short right from Anderson on the inside.
A nice right hand lands inside from Anderson.
Anderson is working De Moncey over against the cage.
Anderson misses with a shot to the kidneys.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Anderson creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
A short right from Anderson.
Anderson will no doubt start fighting again in a minute but for now he's just having a little rest, leaning De Moncey up against the cage.#BC#
Anderson's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.#T3#
De Moncey changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Anderson tries to avoid it but De Moncey manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Anderson to the ground. Anderson escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Anderson throwing a counter right hand but De Moncey manages to avoid it.
De Moncey has a takedown stuffed.
De Moncey looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Anderson throws a right hand that De Moncey ducks under and follows up with a left that De Moncey also avoids with ease.
De Moncey on the wrong end of a kick to the body.
De Moncey shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Anderson sprawls well. Anderson wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. De Moncey gets slowly back to his feet.
Anderson looked to counter with a high kick but didn't commit.
Anderson really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
De Moncey with a lazy takedown attempt
and Anderson counters with a nice uppercut.
A shot to the liver by Anderson. Beautiful body shot.
De Moncey with a lazy takedown attempt
and Anderson counters with a big right hand! Oh De Moncey is in trouble here! Anderson follows up with more strikes and that's it! The ref has stopped it!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:44 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Sparky Anderson!
Sparky Anderson decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.

Event: Nfld 14
Date: May 07, 2022

#R1#
Missalot goes for a double leg but Anderson avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Anderson continues to drive forward.#KD#
Anderson feints and then winds up with a huge right hand that connects perfectly and sends Missalot sprawling to the canvas! Missalot rolls over backwards and springs off the cage and manages to regain his footing - how acrobatic! Oh, he's still wobbly - can Anderson finish him?! #CUT#It looks like Boing Missalot has been cut.
Anderson shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Missalot but Missalot pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Anderson stuffs the takedown attempt from Missalot. Missalot gets slowly back to his feet.
Anderson feinted with a counter takedown.
Missalot shoots for a takedown but Anderson saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Sparky Anderson has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Boing Missalot.
Nice takedown defense from Anderson. No joy for Missalot on that attempt.
Anderson really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Missalot misses with a takedown attempt - Anderson sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Missalot shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Anderson connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.#ROC#Missalot is rocked!
Missalot is starting to get sloppy and is letting his hands down. Anderson just took advantage and landed a stinging jab. Oh! Now a right hook, right on the button! Missalot has gone limp and this one is over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:51 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). Sparky Anderson!
A relieved looking Sparky 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.

Event: Nfld FN 2
Date: Apr 21, 2022

#R1#
Wyte throws a jab when Anderson was well out of range.
Anderson attempts a counter takedown but Wyte avoids it well and moves away.
Wyte looks to land a left hand but Anderson moved out of range nicely.
Wyte throws a lazy uppercut #TD#
and Anderson counters with a nice double leg into guard.
Anderson advances position into side control!
Wyte is trying to control Anderson's posture but Anderson avoids it. #SUB#
Anderson has worked his way into a potential kimura here. Wyte is trying to get out of the position but his squirming has just got him deeper into trouble. Anderson yanks on the arm and Wyte is forced to tap due to a very painful looking submission! Nice work by Anderson.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:57 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Sparky Anderson!
A very excited looking Sparky Anderson made sure he remembered to thank all the fans both in the arena and on the internet. He said all the coolest people spend all day on MMA websites, which got a big reaction.

Event: SSSD 64:Debonaire/Montgomery 2
Date: Apr 02, 2022

#R1#
A big right from Montgomery misses.
Montgomery 's corner calls for a 1-2. Montgomery obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Debonaire misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Montgomery .
Debonaire slips under a jab from Montgomery .
Montgomery misses with a leg kick.
Montgomery misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
It looked like Debonaire wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Montgomery misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Debonaire.
Debonaire loads up on a big right hand but Montgomery slips the punch.
Debonaire misses with a jab, cross combination.
Montgomery lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected.
Both fighters are looking to counter, which isn't making for the most exciting fight in the world.#T1#
Montgomery throws the left hand but Debonaire avoids the punch easily.
Montgomery just misses with a punch to the body.
Debonaire is looking to counter punch.
Debonaire looks to land a body kick but Montgomery moved away.
Montgomery feints a counter leg kick.
Debonaire jabs at Montgomery 's body.
A decent looking cross lands there for Montgomery .
Debonaire tries a low kick but Montgomery avoids it.
Montgomery scores with a body shot.
Montgomery lands a slapping body shot. #T2#
Debonaire slips a straight right by Montgomery .
The fighters circling - Montgomery throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Montgomery throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Montgomery has tried to improve his agility in the runup to this fight.
Debonaire avoids the body shot from Montgomery .
A swing and a miss from Debonaire.
Montgomery looks like he wants to counter punch here.
The fighters circling - Montgomery throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Debonaire was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
Montgomery goes for a high kick. It partially lands.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Montgomery . #T3#
Montgomery pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Debonaire misses with a body shot.
Montgomery flicks out a counter leg kick but Debonaire steps away.
A good leg kick by Debonaire.
Debonaire avoids the body shot from Montgomery .
Debonaire keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Montgomery .
Debonaire loads up on a big right hand but Montgomery slips the punch.
Montgomery avoids the head kick by Debonaire.
Montgomery cracks Debonaire with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Debonaire swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Montgomery counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.#T4#
Montgomery lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Debonaire circles away quickly and effectively.
Debonaire throws a push kick but Montgomery slaps the foot to one side.
It seemed like Montgomery was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Montgomery feints a jab promting Debonaire to slip. Montgomery then demonstrates his capabilities by jabbing again. Debonaire slips again and ducks right into an uppercut.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Montgomery throws a body punch but Debonaire moves out of range.
Debonaire blocks a head kick by Montgomery .
A telegraphed right hand from Montgomery misses the target.
Debonaire keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Montgomery .
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Jenerick Montgomery dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!#R2#
Montgomery avoids the head kick by Debonaire.
Montgomery has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Montgomery misses with a straight left.
Debonaire throws a sloppy head kick and Montgomery moves out of range easily.
Jenerick Montgomery seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Debonaire throws a big shot that misses.
Debonaire takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Montgomery throws an overhand right that lands on Debonaire's shoulder, as Debonaire tries to avoid the shot.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Montgomery looks to land a left hand but Debonaire moved out of range nicely.
Debonaire scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Debonaire throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.#T1#
Montgomery throws a head kick but Debonaire moves out of range.
Debonaire throws a hook to the side of Montgomery 's head but Montgomery sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Montgomery loads up on a big right hand but Debonaire slips the punch.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Debonaire lands where it shouldn't have, right in the... well, you know what he did? He kicked him in the penis. He's injured, injured bad. The referee sends both fighters to their corners and Montgomery has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Montgomery and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Montgomery lands with a nice body punch.
Debonaire swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Montgomery cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Debonaire swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Debonaire misses the shot to the body. #T2#
Montgomery misses with an uppercut. Debonaire saw that one coming.#KD#
Debonaire lands a big head kick that sends Montgomery tumbling to the mat! Debonaire takes a step backwards and waves Montgomery back to his feet - he wants the finish!#ROC#Montgomery is rocked!
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
A slow jab from Montgomery misses its intended target.
Debonaire uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Montgomery .
Debonaire throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Montgomery doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
Montgomery bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Debonaire's head backwards.#KD2#
Oooooh!!! Montgomery has knocked Debonaire down with a huge combo! Montgomery steps away and waves a wobbly Debonaire back to his feet! This one might not go much longer!#T3#
Montgomery misses with a body shot
enabling Debonaire to counter with a crisp jab.
Montgomery throws a hook to the side of Debonaire's head but Debonaire sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Montgomery throws a series of punches but Debonaire moves out of range.
Debonaire is looking to counter punch.
Debonaire fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Montgomery looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Montgomery throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Debonaire.
Crunch! Montgomery slams his shin into Debonaire's torso.
Debonaire keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Debonaire appears to be looking for a big counter.
Montgomery throws a body shot but no joy.
Debonaire throws a big counter combination but Montgomery scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage.#T4##KD#
Debonaire cracks Montgomery with a big right hand that sends him crashing to the floor. Debonaire has the opportunity to follow him to the ground but instead he's beckoning Montgomery to stand back up!
Montgomery is still on wobbly legs! Can Debonaire finish him?
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Montgomery walks into a picture perfect straight right hand from Debonaire! He's gone down face first to the canvas, unconscious before he even hit the floor! Ohhhh. My. Goodness! That boys and girls was a beautiful knockout! Give that man a biscuit!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:19 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Legend Debonaire!
A relieved looking Legend Debonaire thanked the fans for their support and gave the usual line about them being amazing. They seemed to believe that he actually meant it.

Event: SSSD 48: Frank/Faller
Date: Dec 11, 2021

#R1#
Debonaire lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Debonaire throws a head kick that misses.
Montgomery takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Montgomery misses with a two punch combination.
Debonaire moves out of range of the strikes.
Debonaire throws a lazy body kick #TD#
and Montgomery counters with a takedown into side control! That could mean trouble for Debonaire! #SUB#
Montgomery is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Debonaire has escaped the position, nice work there.
Debonaire is sneaking out the side here. He's bucked Montgomery off and has taken his back!
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Montgomery tries to escape but Debonaire has the hooks in and won't let him break free. #SUB2#
Debonaire patiently working for the choke. Which fighter will keep their nerve here?
Montgomery tries to roll but Debonaire sticks to his back. #SUB2#
Debonaire has his hand under the chin of his opponent looking for the choke. He's nearly got it! This one could be all over! But no, Montgomery has freed his hand and lives to survive another… well, another couple of seconds at least! #T1#
You can see the frustration on Montgomery 's face… He knows he is in trouble unless he improves his position sooner rather than later.
Montgomery 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.
Debonaire wants to control but Montgomery is keeping busy.
Montgomery is in bad spot here.
Montgomery is in a tricky position but he's been working on his transitions down at Thib's Sweat Shoppe, so we'll see if he gets out of it.#SUB2#
Debonaire working for the choke.
Montgomery wants to control his opponent's hands but Debonaire gets his hands free. #T2##SUB2#
Montgomery preventing the rear naked choke attempt from Debonaire.
Montgomery wants to control his opponent's hands but Debonaire gets his hands free.
Debonaire is hanging on to Montgomery 's back as he tries to escape.
Montgomery staying busy and making it hard for Debonaire to control. #SUB2#
Debonaire is working hard for the rear naked choke here.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#SUB2#
Montgomery defending nicely against the rear naked choke attempt.
Debonaire has the hooks in. Montgomery is trying to push off one leg but he has to do so cautiously to avoid being submitted. #T3#
Montgomery manages to reverse the position and now he's in Debonaire's guard. Nice work there by Montgomery .
Montgomery 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.
Montgomery throws a big elbow that misses.
Montgomery throws a big elbow that misses.
Debonaire keeping moving, preventing Montgomery from controlling successfully.
Montgomery pushing down on Debonaire's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work. #T4##SUB#
Montgomery is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Debonaire is refusing to be controlled, as Montgomery sits in half guard. #SUB#
Montgomery is looking for a kimura here.
Montgomery moves nicely into side control.
Debonaire sneaks back into half guard.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Legend Debonaire will probably get the nod.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!#R2#
Montgomery lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Debonaire defending well as Montgomery loads up on a big left hand.
Montgomery jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Montgomery misses with a straight left.
Debonaire looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Montgomery clobbers Debonaire with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Legend Debonaire seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Montgomery sizes up Debonaire with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Montgomery avoids a punch combination nicely.
Debonaire lands an overhand right.
Debonaire throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Montgomery swings for the body but Debonaire moves out of range.
Debonaire lands a nice shot to the body.
Debonaire tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Montgomery uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Debonaire.
Montgomery slips a jab from Debonaire.
Debonaire swings for the body but Montgomery moves out of range. #T1#
Montgomery looks to throw the jab but Debonaire is out of range.
Debonaire connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Debonaire ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Montgomery moves away.
No joy there for Montgomery , who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Montgomery throws a big shot that misses.
Debonaire throws a low kick, looking for Montgomery 's leg but Montgomery calmly moves out of range.
Montgomery feinted with a counter takedown.
Debonaire tries a head kick but it misses.
A looping hook to the body misses from Montgomery . Debonaire does a little dance to reset his feet.
Montgomery misses the shot to the body.
Debonaire throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Legend Debonaire seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Debonaire avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Debonaire checks a low kick from Montgomery .
Debonaire follows through with a counter body kick but it doesn't land.
Montgomery checks a leg kick.
Montgomery ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Debonaire scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Montgomery doesn't seem bothered though.
Montgomery uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Debonaire.#T2#
Montgomery tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Debonaire was well out of range. Poor timing from Montgomery .
Montgomery throws a head kick but Debonaire moves out of range.
Montgomery swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Montgomery walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Debonaire tries a head kick but it misses.
Montgomery avoids the head kick by Debonaire.
Debonaire misses with a head kick.
Debonaire throws a nice inside leg kick.
Debonaire throws a head kick that connects with a bit of head and a bit of hand. #ROC2#Montgomery is rocked!
Montgomery works the jab nicely.
Oh Montgomery is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Debonaire on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
A lazy body kick from Debonaire #TD#
and Montgomery counters with a nice double leg into half guard. #SUB#
Montgomery is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Debonaire sees it coming and defends easily.
Montgomery seems to have got his legs back now.#SUB#
Montgomery is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Debonaire sees it coming and defends easily.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.#T3##SUB#
Montgomery is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg. #SUB2#
Debonaire looking for submissions off his back.#SUB#
Debonaire is defending against the submission attempts here by Montgomery .
Debonaire gets back to full guard. #T4#
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Debonaire wants to sweep but no luck.
Montgomery tries to free his leg and advance position but Debonaire is retaining full guard.
Debonaire wants to sweep but no luck.
Debonaire avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Montgomery works a leg free and moves into half guard.
Montgomery tries to pass to full mount but Debonaire defends it.
Debonaire is in trouble now - Montgomery has advanced to mount!
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 Jenerick Montgomery will probably get the nod.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! This is the final round!#R3#
Montgomery ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Debonaire missing with a left hand there. Montgomery was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Debonaire scores with a sloppy right hand. Montgomery should have avoided that one.
Debonaire displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Montgomery throws out the jab.
Both fighters circling a little - Debonaire finishes the exchange with a kick to the body.
Debonaire pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Debonaire lands a jab to the nose.
Montgomery takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Montgomery avoids the head kick by Debonaire.
A head kick by Debonaire misses #TD#
and Montgomery counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by Montgomery .
This has been an exciting period of action!
Debonaire keeping moving, preventing Montgomery from controlling successfully.
Jenerick Montgomery overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.#SUB2#
Debonaire has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Montgomery can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Debonaire takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Montgomery is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.#T1#
Debonaire can't keep his opponent in guard - Montgomery advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
Montgomery seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense.
Montgomery throws a strike but Debonaire avoids it easily and moves to full guard.
Montgomery wants to control from the top but Debonaire keeps moving.
Debonaire keeping full guard, as Montgomery tries to pass. #T2#
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Montgomery postures up.
Montgomery stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Debonaire swivels though and keeps the full guard. #SUB#
Montgomery has gone for a leg lock! Debonaire slips out almost immediately though and dives into Montgomery 's guard.#REVB#
Montgomery has a butterfly guard looking to sweep but Debonaire has passed into side control. #T3#
Montgomery tries to buck Debonaire off but Debonaire is having none of it.
Debonaire tries to advance to mount but Montgomery denies him. #SUB2#
Debonaire is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Montgomery is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
Montgomery gets one leg under and gets the fight to half guard. #SUB2#
Debonaire is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Montgomery doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Debonaire. #T4#
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Montgomery is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!#SUB2#
Debonaire is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Montgomery sees it coming and defends easily.

And that's the end of the fight!
Legend Debonaire comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Debonaire 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 Steve Erwin scores the fight 28:29
Judge Ben Hemmingworth scores the fight 28:29
Judge Chris Dean scores the fight 28:29

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Legend Debonaire!
Legend Debonaire gave a mention to Â© Trap House in his post fight interview. That will please them (and hopefully generate some sales).

Event: SSSD 44: Frank/McGee
Date: Nov 13, 2021

#R1#
Tovington blocks a head kick by Montgomery .
A little jabbing left from Tovington on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Montgomery throws a low kick but it's checked well by Tovington.
Tovington displaying good standup as he scores with a three punch combination.
Tovington looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Tovington misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Montgomery .
Montgomery throws a right high kick that is partially blocked by Tovington.
Montgomery displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Tovington throws out the jab.
Montgomery throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Tovington stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Montgomery fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Tovington looks winded!
Montgomery lands with a kick to the temple. Tovington shrugs as if to say "is that all you've got?"
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Montgomery throws a series of punches but Tovington moves out of range.
Tovington swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Today's fight clock is brought to you by... OOOH that's a huge shot by Montgomery ! Tovington is in big trouble here - the ref steps in to save him and this one is all over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:45 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Jenerick Montgomery !
Jenerick Montgomery seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website.

Event: MMATycoon 1 Year <3
Date: Oct 16, 2021

#R1#
Montgomery throws a right and a left that both miss.#CL#
Montgomery gets tackled into the cage by Materlak. Materlak maintains the clinch.
Montgomery blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Montgomery goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
A right hook to the body lands for Materlak.
Materlak misses with the head strike.
Materlak lands a left hand that snaps the head of Montgomery backwards.
Materlak lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Montgomery is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Materlak is defending well.
A short body shot lands from Materlak as the two fighters clinch.
Materlak lands a hook that snaps the head of Montgomery backwards.
A right hand to the body from Materlak.
Montgomery looks winded!
Nice body punch from Materlak - that landed with a thud.
Materlak working some nice short punches in the clinch.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Materlak creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
A short left from Materlak.
Still in the clinch, Materlak scores with a nice short uppercut.#ROC#Montgomery is rocked!
A short right from Materlak.
Montgomery is still on wobbly legs! Can Materlak finish him?
Materlak lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Materlak dips a shoulder and cracks Montgomery with a mighty uppercut! Montgomery falls back against the cage and Materlak unloads with a barrage of strikes! Montgomery is completely out with his eyes open, only supported by the cage! Save him ref! Eventually the ref decides to do his job and jumps in - Materlak screams abuse at the incompetent official before going over to celebrate with his corner. Brutal stuff!

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

Event: SSSD 33: Broomsdale/Cartwright
Date: Aug 28, 2021

#R1#
Cartwright fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Montgomery throws a head kick that misses.
Montgomery scores with a jab. Cartwright acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Montgomery misses with a shot to the body
and Cartwright cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Montgomery tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Cartwright was well out of range. Poor timing from Montgomery .
A telegraphed right hand from Montgomery misses the target.
Cartwright rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Montgomery moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Montgomery fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Cartwright on the side of the head.
Montgomery throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Cartwright smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Montgomery throws a body shot but no joy.
Cartwright throws a right and a left that Montgomery avoids nicely.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Montgomery tests Cartwright's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Cartwright ducks right into an uppercut from Montgomery . #T1#
Montgomery works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.#ROC2#Cartwright is rocked!
Cartwright cracks Montgomery with an open hand slap.
Montgomery listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Oh Cartwright is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Crack! A monster head kick from Montgomery and Cartwright falls like a tree - timbeeeeeeeeeeerrrr! A highlight reel knockout by Montgomery !

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:21 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Head Kick). Jenerick Montgomery !
A victorious Jenerick Montgomery thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter.

Event: ENIGMA 35
Date: Aug 01, 2021

#R1##TD2#
Murphy shoots in from a long way out. He's driving through with the takedown attempt and he eventually gets it, landing in Montgomery 's guard.
Murphy looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
Murphy is looking to stand up but Montgomery won't let him.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Murphy trying to control the position from guard on top but Montgomery is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #SUB#
Montgomery is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle. #T1#
Murphy wants to stand but Montgomery has a closed guard, so he can't escape.
Montgomery not looking particularly offensive just at the moment. #REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Murphy fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Montgomery manages to avoid it.#CL2#
Murphy rushes Montgomery and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.#BC2#
Murphy breaks the clinch.
Montgomery takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Murphy chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Montgomery can pounce on him. #TD2#
Murphy shoots in for a takedown and gets it.
Murphy tries to stand but his arm is trapped. #T2##SUB2#
Murphy looking for a submission but Montgomery manages to get full guard, putting an end to that submission attempt.
Murphy would like to get this fight back to the feet but can't get free from the closed guard. #SU2#
Murphy stands up from Montgomery 's guard - Murphy perhaps looking for a knockout.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.#CL2#
Murphy moves into the clinch.#TD#
Montgomery jumps guard.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Cillian Murphy dominated that round.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.#R2#
Montgomery lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Murphy circles away quickly and effectively.
Montgomery misses with a kick to the body
and Murphy counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Murphy has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Montgomery loads up on a big right hand but Murphy slips the punch.#TD2#
Murphy closes the distance and scores a nice trip takedown into half guard. Montgomery did well to prevent Murphy getting side control.
Murphy wants to pass to mount but Montgomery is defending the position.
Murphy prevents Montgomery from improving his position.
Murphy is figuring out what he wants to do next.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Montgomery trying to control here.
Montgomery is trying to get back to full guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#T1##SUB2#
Montgomery is defending against the submission attempts here by Murphy.
Montgomery gets full guard.
Murphy pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Montgomery is keeping the position for now.
Murphy stopping the sweep attempt from Montgomery .
Cillian Murphy has got the better of the ground game so far.
Murphy trying to stand up but can't free himself from Montgomery 's guard.#T2#
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.#SUB2#
Murphy drops back looking for a heel hook - he quickly realises he's not going to get it but Montgomery manages to dive on top of him before he can escape and now Murphy has Montgomery in his guard.#REVR#
Montgomery trying to control the position from guard on top but Murphy is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Montgomery pushing down on Murphy's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Montgomery is looking for the mount but instead finds himself back in full guard. #SUB2#
Murphy is looking for a triangle but Montgomery pushes his legs off easily.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Cillian Murphy showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!#R3#
Montgomery tries to work over Murphy's front leg with a kick but Murphy checks it.
Montgomery fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Murphy on the side of the head.
Montgomery throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Murphy scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Montgomery cracks Murphy with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.#TD2#
Murphy shoots in for a takedown and gets it.#SU2#
Murphy escapes and gets back to his feet.
Murphy swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Montgomery throws an off balance right hand
and Murphy counters with a nice uppercut.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
A head kick by Montgomery misses
and Murphy cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.#ROC2#Montgomery is rocked!#TD2#
Murphy closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - Murphy lands in his opponent's guard.
Oh Montgomery is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!
Murphy trying to control but Montgomery is working from the bottom. #T1#
Murphy looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
Montgomery seems to have got his legs back now.
Murphy wants to stand and escape but instead Montgomery has hit a sweep and he's now on top in guard. #REVR#
Cillian Murphy is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Murphy keeping moving, preventing Montgomery from controlling successfully.
Murphy wants to sweep here but Montgomery controlling him for the moment.
Jenerick Montgomery has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T2#
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Montgomery stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Murphy swivels though and keeps the full guard. #SUB#
Montgomery postures up as if he's going to throw some strikes but drops back for an ankle! Murphy is in big trouble! He looks ready to tap! But no, he's escaped and dives on top of Montgomery , into his guard. #REVB#
Murphy 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.

And that's the end of the fight!
Cillian Murphy comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Murphy 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 Franklyn Lucas scores the fight 27:30
Judge Jorge Garcia scores the fight 27:30
Judge Alyssa Summers scores the fight 27:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Cillian Murphy!
Cillian Murphy took his opportunity to call for a title shot in his post fight interview.

Event: ENIGMA 28
Date: Jul 03, 2021

#R1#
No joy there for Rivers, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Rivers keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Montgomery .#TD#
Rivers gets caught napping as Montgomery dives in and scores a takedown. Rivers manages to retain guard.
Montgomery tries to free his leg and advance position but Rivers is retaining full guard.
Montgomery pushes down on Rivers's leg and manages to get into half guard.
Rivers manages to get to full guard.
Montgomery working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Rivers looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Rivers pulls Montgomery in close to his closed guard and prevents Montgomery from doing any damage or advancing position.
Montgomery trying to control but Rivers is working from the bottom.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Rivers controlling the position.
Rivers tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Rivers pulls Montgomery in close to his closed guard and prevents Montgomery from doing any damage or advancing position.
Montgomery working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage. #T1#
Rivers tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Montgomery is fighting to break Rivers's control of his arms but Rivers is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.
Montgomery wants to control from the top but Rivers keeps moving.
Rivers wants to sweep here but Montgomery controlling him for the moment.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Rivers is on top in guard. #REVB#
Rivers passes into half guard.
Montgomery is looking to improve his position.
Rivers works his way into full mount!
Rivers punching from mount but Montgomery doing a good job of avoiding damage. #T2##SUB2#
Rivers swings around for an armbar but it's a sloppy attempt and Montgomery is now in Rivers's guard. A big mistake from Rivers there, giving up the dominant position!
Montgomery preventing the sweep.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#SUB#
Montgomery drops back looking for a leg! Rivers is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Rivers manages to kick Montgomery off! Montgomery jumps back into Rivers's guard.
Montgomery will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Rivers pulls Montgomery in close to prevent any damage.
Rivers keeping full guard, as Montgomery tries to pass.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Montgomery trying to control the position from guard on top but Rivers is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Montgomery forces his way into half guard.
Rivers is doing well to avoid being mounted. He's controlling the position at the moment.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close round but I would say that Jenerick Montgomery 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#
Montgomery closes this distance looking for a takedown but Rivers circles away.
Montgomery cracks Rivers with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Rivers is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Montgomery .
Rivers fails to land with a series of punches.
Montgomery fails with an attempt to clinch.
Montgomery avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
A big right from Rivers misses.
Rivers misses with a wild body shot.
Rivers uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Montgomery .
Montgomery is looking to clinch.
Rivers uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Montgomery .
Rivers scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Montgomery jabs Rivers to the body, keeping him at a distance.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Montgomery takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Montgomery takes one to the chin there.
Rivers connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Montgomery uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Rivers.
Montgomery missing with a left hand there. Rivers was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
A cross from Rivers lands.
Montgomery moves out of range as Rivers strikes.
Montgomery changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.#T1#
Montgomery takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Montgomery waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Rivers.
Phil Rivers is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Montgomery shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Rivers throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Montgomery .
Montgomery connects with a crisp jab.
Rivers throws a hook but Montgomery avoids it easily.
Montgomery half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
Montgomery uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Rivers.
Rivers misses with a looping right.
Rivers's corner calls for a 1, 2 combination and Rivers duly obliges. #ROC2#Montgomery is rocked!
Rivers avoids a punch combination nicely.
Rivers has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
A slow jab from Rivers misses its intended target.
Rivers throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Montgomery shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Rivers sprawls well. Rivers wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Montgomery gets slowly back to his feet.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Jenerick Montgomery . That's going to take a lot out of him.
Rivers lands with a hook. Montgomery tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head. #T2#
This has been an exciting period of action!
Montgomery ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Rivers uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Montgomery .
Rivers takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Montgomery looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Montgomery is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Rivers throws a jab when Montgomery was well out of range.
Montgomery ducks under a wild hook from Rivers.
Montgomery moves out of range as Rivers strikes.
Rivers misses with a two punch combination.
Rivers misses with a lunging right hand #TD#
and Montgomery counters with a nice double leg into guard.
Rivers wants to sweep here but Montgomery controlling him for the moment.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Montgomery postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Rivers keeping moving, preventing Montgomery from controlling successfully.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Phil Rivers showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!#R3#
Rivers throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Montgomery .
Montgomery swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Montgomery misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Rivers.
Rivers cracks Montgomery with an open hand slap.
Rivers misses with an uppercut.
Montgomery fails to land with a series of punches.
Montgomery looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Montgomery moves away from the strike by Rivers.
Montgomery changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
Montgomery takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Rivers walks into a left hand.
Montgomery is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
Montgomery tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Rivers throws a hook but Montgomery avoids it easily.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Montgomery checks a leg kick.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Rivers throws a right and a left that Montgomery avoids nicely.
Montgomery connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Rivers momentarily.
Rivers throws out a loose jab but Montgomery uses good head movement to avoid it.
Montgomery tries to counter with a takedown but Rivers is quick to defend against it.
Montgomery is looking to clinch.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Rivers misses with a straight right.
Rivers scores with a hook to the body. Montgomery takes a step back and tries to catch his breath. #T1#
Montgomery fails in his attempt to clinch.
Rivers throws a series of strikes that have Montgomery backpedaling.
A big right from Rivers misses.
Montgomery goes for a double leg but Rivers avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Rivers continues to drive forward.
Montgomery tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Rivers smiles and moves away.
Montgomery cracks Rivers with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Rivers throws a poor cross that misses #TD#
so Montgomery counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Rivers is on top in guard. #REVB#
Montgomery can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Rivers controls the pace.
Jenerick Montgomery overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Rivers looking to pass the guard. #T2##SUB#
Montgomery is looking for a triangle but Rivers pushes his legs off easily.
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#
Montgomery is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Rivers is stalling in the full guard.
Rivers in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time. #SUB#
Montgomery looking for a guillotine here but Rivers defends easily.
Montgomery keeping moving, preventing Rivers from controlling successfully.
Rivers really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Montgomery . If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.#SUB#
Montgomery is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Rivers trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Phil Rivers really 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.#R4#
Rivers scores to the head and body with a nice combination!
Rivers lands a jab followed by a nice looking cross.
Rivers throws a series of punches but Montgomery moves out of range.
Rivers is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Montgomery .
Montgomery changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Rivers tries to avoid it but Montgomery manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Rivers to the ground. Rivers escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Montgomery throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Rivers might want to mix his strikes up a bit more. He's just going for head shots at the moment and that can become a bit predictable.
The fight stays on the outside here - Montgomery looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Montgomery fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Montgomery blocks a jab.
Montgomery throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Rivers loads up on a big right hand but Montgomery slips the punch.
Montgomery changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
Rivers throws a shot from downtown. Montgomery moves away and avoids it.
Rivers misses the jab.
Montgomery with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Rivers to score with a decent uppercut.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
A right-left combo lands from Rivers.
Oh Montgomery is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Rivers dodges the punch combination from Montgomery .
Montgomery seems to have got his legs back now.
Phil Rivers seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.#T1#
Rivers scores with a sloppy right hand. Montgomery should have avoided that one.
Montgomery shoots in looking for a takedown but Rivers manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Montgomery 's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Jenerick Montgomery . That's going to take a lot out of him.
Rivers connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Montgomery punishes Rivers's body with a nice straight punch.
Rivers waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Montgomery .
Nice body punch from Montgomery .
Montgomery slips under a jab from Rivers.
Montgomery ducks under a wild hook from Rivers.
Montgomery half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
Rivers connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Montgomery ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Montgomery looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Montgomery staying out of range there.
Montgomery drops down looking for a counter takedown but Rivers sprawls and moves away.
Montgomery throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Rivers connects with a nice looking jab.
Montgomery lands a right hook to the body. #T2#
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Nice defenses there by Montgomery .
Montgomery works the jab nicely.
The crowd cheers as Rivers lands an impressive looking overhand right. Montgomery doesn't seem phased though.
Rivers misses with a looping right.
Rivers throws a looping overhand right but Montgomery ducks down to avoid it.
Montgomery appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
Rivers cracks Montgomery with a right hand to the side of the head.
Rivers looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Montgomery has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Rivers finds it's way round the side to connect with Montgomery 's head.
Montgomery connects with a looping right hand.
Montgomery walks into a straight right hand from Rivers.
Rivers throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Montgomery sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Rivers throws a leg kick #TD#
and Montgomery counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground.
Rivers has his hands on Montgomery 's head, controlling the position.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Rivers keeping moving, preventing Montgomery from controlling successfully.
Montgomery loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Phil Rivers dominated that fourth round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! So, we enter the final round. Let's see if either fighter can bring us a finish, or whether we're going to the judges scorecards.#R5#
Rivers swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Montgomery drops down looking for a counter takedown but Rivers sprawls and moves away.
Phil Rivers is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Rivers jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Rivers looks to land a right hand but Montgomery moved out of range.
Montgomery showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Rivers.
Montgomery shoots in but Rivers avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Montgomery uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Rivers.
Rivers misses with a straight right.
Rivers loads up on a big right hand but Montgomery slips the punch.
Rivers throws a leg kick that is checked#TD#
and Montgomery counters with a single leg into guard. Rivers didn't expect that.
Rivers is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Montgomery stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Rivers swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Rivers looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it. #T1#
Montgomery wants to control from the top but Rivers keeps moving.
Rivers is controlling Montgomery 's posture.
Rivers's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige.#SUB#
Montgomery 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.
Montgomery wants to control from the top but Rivers keeps moving. #REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Montgomery throws a body shot but no joy.
Jenerick Montgomery has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Montgomery looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.#T2#
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Montgomery ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
The fighters circle momentarily. Montgomery darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Montgomery defending well as Rivers loads up on a big left hand.
Montgomery tries to clinch but Rivers moves out of range.
Montgomery takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Rivers throws a combination that misses #TD#
and Montgomery decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in Rivers's guard.
Rivers is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage.
Rivers wants to sweep but no luck.
Rivers has Montgomery pulled in close to control his posture.
Montgomery is looking to work some ground and pound but Rivers has wrist control.
Rivers wants to sweep here but Montgomery controlling him for the moment.
Montgomery tries to free his leg and advance position but Rivers is retaining full guard.
Montgomery throws a big right hand that misses.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Montgomery accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.

And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Phil Rivers.
I think Rivers 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 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Anthony Taglia scores the fight 47:49
Judge Alyssa Summers scores the fight 47:49
Judge Eddie Farnsworth scores the fight 47:49

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Phil Rivers!
Phil Rivers is the new welterweight champion!

Event: ENIGMA 24
Date: Jun 12, 2021

#R1#
A big left from McDade misses.
Montgomery takes a swing at McDade's ribcage but misses.
Montgomery blocks a jab.
McDade throws a body shot but no joy.
Montgomery keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from McDade.
A punch combination from Montgomery misses.
A big right from Montgomery misses. #KD2#
McDade waves his right hand out in front of him, looking to distract Montgomery . Oh, he's unloaded a beast of a left hand - it worked! He's dropped Montgomery to the canvas! Can he finish him!? #ROC2#Montgomery is rocked!
We could do with one of the fighters taking the initiative a bit more on the ground - they're both waiting to capitalize on a mistake.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.#SUB#
McDade got a little sloppy there for a moment and Montgomery has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, McDade has managed to get both his arms back between Montgomery 's legs - danger averted.
Oh Montgomery is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!
Montgomery trying to keep a closed guard but McDade is proving a slippery customer.
Montgomery seems to have got his legs back now.#SUB#
Montgomery looking for a guillotine here but McDade defends easily. #T1##SUB#
Montgomery had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. McDade defends it easily.
Montgomery tries to land a sweep but no joy.
McDade really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Montgomery . If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Montgomery is trying to control the position but McDade postures up.
Montgomery looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it.
McDade preventing the sweep. #T2#
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
McDade controls from within his opponent's guard.
McDade is looking to stand up but Montgomery won't let him. #SUB#
Montgomery is actively looking for submissions from his back. He's worked himself a little space on the bottom and seems to be going for a triangle. No, he's switched into an armbar! That was slick! McDade rolls with it to try and escape but Montgomery cranks on the arm and McDade is forced to tap out! This one is aaaaaaaaall over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:45 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Jenerick Montgomery !
A relieved looking Jenerick Montgomery thanked the fans for their support and gave the usual line about them being amazing. They seemed to believe that he actually meant it.

Event: ENIGMA 17
Date: May 15, 2021

#R1#
Montgomery misses with a wild body shot.
It seemed like Wang was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Wang catches Montgomery with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!#TD#
Montgomery manages to get an easy takedown there - catching Wang on his heels. He'll look to pass Wang's guard now, I'm sure.
Montgomery pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Wang is keeping the position for now.
Montgomery being controlled here momentarily.
Montgomery wants to pass the guard but Wang is keeping the position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Montgomery trying to control the position from guard on top but Wang is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Montgomery looking to pass the guard.
Montgomery trying to control the position from guard on top but Wang is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #T1#
Wang tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Montgomery trying to control but Wang is working from the bottom.
Wang 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.
Montgomery advances position into side control!
Wang really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Montgomery . If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Wang tries to control but Montgomery manages to take his back.#SUB#
Wang is displaying good submission defense - not really looking in danger of submitting to the rear naked choke at the moment. That could change in an instant of course if Montgomery gets his way! #SUB#
Montgomery is persistently looking for the submission but Wang is defending it well. #SUB#
Wang is staying cool under pressure, defending well against the rear naked choke attempt from his opponent. #T2##SUB#
Montgomery is staying calm and holding on to the back position, whilst working on a rear naked choke. Wang is defending well though. Montgomery let's go of the attempt for now.
A lull in the action here.
Wang can't escape the position.
Wang is still trying to improve position.
Montgomery not allowing Wang to control his hands. #SUB#
Wang is trying to defend against the choke here but Montgomery has an arm under his chin. This one might not last much longer. Montgomery Tightens the hold and Wang taps out furiously! Montgomery displays superior BJJ to win the fight.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:59 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Jenerick Montgomery !

Event: ENIGMA 11
Date: Apr 10, 2021

#R1##CL#
Kyrylenko instigates a clinch.
Kyrylenko prevents the takedown attempt.
Montgomery is trying to pull guard but Kyrylenko turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.#TD#
Kyrylenko decides to pull guard. #SUB2#
Kyrylenko wants to control position but Montgomery is using a can opener to pass guard... He's turned it into a full on guillotine from mount now! Big trouble for Kyrylenko here! He's turning a lovely shade of purple and yep! He's tapping out! I would say world class Jiu Jitsu but is it really? It was nice but let's not get silly about it.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:28 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Guillotine). Jenerick Montgomery !

Event: Madness Insanity Vol 8
Date: Mar 10, 2021

#R1##TD#
Montgomery gets caught flat footed, as Tucker shoots in with a quick takedown into guard.
Tucker wants to pass the guard but Montgomery is keeping the position.#SUB2#
Montgomery has an omoplata and is looking to use it perhaps as a submission or perhaps to transition. Tucker is in a bit of discomfort here, but he's managed to free himself and has dived into side control! That didn't work out too well for Montgomery .
Tucker landing strikes.
Tucker throws an elbow but Montgomery slips to the side and avoids it well.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Montgomery tries to bench press Tucker off him but Tucker keeps the position.
Tucker misses with the ground and pound.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Tucker tries to advance to mount but Montgomery denies him.
Montgomery is looking for a sweep.#T1#
Tucker wants to control but Montgomery is keeping him busy.
Montgomery sneaks back into half guard.#SUB2#
Montgomery is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Tucker pulls his head out easily.
Tucker sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Montgomery defending well though. #SUB2#
Montgomery looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Montgomery moves into full guard. #T2#
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Tucker is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.#SUB2#
Montgomery had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Tucker defends it easily.
Tucker content to stall in guard here. #SUB2#
Montgomery is looking for a triangle here but Tucker uses the submission attempt to pass into side control.
Montgomery tries to improve position but can't. #T3#
Montgomery can't do much from the bottom here.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Montgomery tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Tucker wants to lay and pray for a moment but Montgomery keeps working.
Montgomery tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Tucker wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Montgomery is not content to let Tucker control the position.
A bit of a lull in the action. I'm sure it will pick up again soon... even if the ref has to physically pick them up and put them back on their feet. #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.
Tucker is looking to take a break and control but Montgomery is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Montgomery is not in a great position here, taking some shots.
Tucker wants to stand but Montgomery has his arm trapped.
Tucker wants to control for a moment but Montgomery uses the opportunity to move back to half guard.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Tucker is looking to advance position but Montgomery won't allow it.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Gordon Tucker dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.#R2##TD#
Tucker throws a loose over hand right and dives in with a double leg takedown. Montgomery tries to sprawl but it's too late and the fighters hit the mat. Tucker is in Montgomery 's guard.
Montgomery is trying to control the position but Tucker postures up.
Tucker is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Montgomery can do to turn this around?
Tucker engaging in some classic timewasting tactics. #SUB2#
Montgomery escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Tucker gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Gordon Tucker overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Montgomery is controlling Tucker's posture.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Tucker controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
Montgomery is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move. #REVB##T1#
Montgomery passes the half guard and he's now in mount! Big trouble for Tucker!
Montgomery tries to control but Tucker wriggling away.
Tucker is wriggling around here but as he tries to escape, Montgomery has taken his back.
Tucker looking very determined here, making life difficult for Montgomery . #SUB2#
Montgomery working for a RNC but it's not happening just yet. #T2#
Tucker rolls and manages to get back to half guard. Nicely done.
Montgomery wants to lay and pray for a moment but Tucker keeps working.
We've been informed that Montgomery has been working hard on his conditioning in the buildup to the fight.#SUB2#
Montgomery wants to work for an arm triangle but Tucker is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Tucker is trying to get back to full guard.
Tucker preventing any damage for now, controlling his opponent's head.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Tucker is looking to improve his position. #T3##SUB2#
Montgomery is working for submissions here but there's nothing on. #SUB2#
Montgomery wants to work for an arm triangle but Tucker is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt. #SUB2#
Montgomery is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Tucker is just riding it out for now. Montgomery eventually gives up the hold.
Montgomery trying to pass the guard but Tucker defending well. #T4#
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Montgomery is thwarting Tucker's attempts to control the position.
Montgomery passes the half guard and he's now in mount! Big trouble for Tucker!
Tucker is squirming around, avoiding Montgomery 's attempts to control the action.
Montgomery pushing the pace here, looking to move to his opponents back and work for a finish.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!#SUB2#
Montgomery looking for an armbar but decides to keep the dominant position instead.
Tucker stops Montgomery from taking his back. Still, being mounted isn't any better.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Jenerick Montgomery showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!#R3##TD#
Tucker drops down and drives through with a powerful takedown into guard.#SUB2#
Montgomery working for submissions but it's allowed Tucker to get to 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. Tucker connects with a nice short shot to Montgomery 's temple.
Montgomery is trying to get back to full guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Montgomery is still trying to improve position.
Tucker is thwarting Montgomery 's attempts to control the position.#T1#
Tucker tries to stand but can't do so whilst Montgomery controls his leg.
Montgomery tries to get to full guard but Tucker has control of the leg.
Tucker moves nicely into side control.
Montgomery gets one leg under and gets the fight to half guard.
Nice strikes from Tucker there. #T2#
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Montgomery on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
Montgomery regains full guard. Nicely done. #SUB2#
Tucker has a momentary lapse of concentration, allowing Montgomery to throw up a leg and lock on what appears to be a pretty tight triangle! Tucker is fighting it off but it's all too little too late - Montgomery pulls down on the head and he's put Tucker to sleep! This one is all over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:34 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle). Jenerick Montgomery !

Event: Madness Birth of a Warrior 1
Date: Feb 27, 2021

#R1#
Broomsdale ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.#TD2#
Montgomery scores with a takedown into Broomsdale's guard.
Broomsdale is wriggling around but Montgomery manages to pass to half guard. #REVR#
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#SUB2#
Montgomery seems to be working for a kimura but Broomsdale defends the submission attempt.
Montgomery with a momentary lay and pray from half guard.
Broomsdale is in a tricky position. We've heard reports from his gym mates at Cope's Gym that he's been drilling escapes, so let's see if he can get back to his feet.
Montgomery works his way into side control.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Broomsdale wants to get back to his feet but Montgomery drags him back down.#SUB2#
Montgomery goes for an armbar! This could be all over! Wait, no, Broomsdale rolls with the submission and now he's on top in Montgomery 's guard! Nice work there by Broomsdale! #T1#
Broomsdale is looking to stand up but Montgomery won't let him.
Montgomery bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Broomsdale's guard. #REVB##SUB#
Broomsdale throwing his legs up looking for a triangle. #SUB#
Broomsdale working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Montgomery doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Montgomery manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Montgomery wants to control from the top but Broomsdale keeps moving.
Montgomery sitting in guard, not really doing much. #T2#
Montgomery wants to control from the top but Broomsdale keeps moving.
Montgomery controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
Montgomery trying to control but Broomsdale is working from the bottom.
Montgomery trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Montgomery is pushing down on Broomsdale's leg trying to pass to half guard. Broomsdale is fighting to maintain full guard but Montgomery has managed to sneak the leg through.#T3##SUB2#
Montgomery is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Broomsdale is just riding it out for now. Montgomery eventually gives up the hold.
Montgomery passes to full mount! #SUB2#
Montgomery looking for a guillotine from mount but Broomsdale is having none of it.
Broomsdale holds on to Montgomery as tight as he can, avoiding damage.#SUB2#
Montgomery moves into side control, trying to work for a kimura. That looks painful! Will he finish!!?? No, Broomsdale has worked his arm free - good work by Broomsdale! #T4#
Montgomery working away.#SUB2#
Montgomery goes for an armbar! This could be all over! Wait, no, Broomsdale rolls with the submission and now he's on top in Montgomery 's guard! Nice work there by Broomsdale! #SUB2#
Montgomery is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Broomsdale wants to stand but Montgomery is controlling his posture from full guard. #SUB2#
Montgomery has his foot on Broomsdale's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Broomsdale works his way back into a safe position though.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Broomsdale would like to get this fight back to the feet but can't get free from the closed guard.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Jenerick Montgomery 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#
Broomsdale stuns Montgomery with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Broomsdale moves into range and lands a nice body kick.
Montgomery shoots in for a takedown but Broomsdale shows good takedown defense.
Montgomery tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Good leg kick by Broomsdale.
Montgomery throws a one two combo.
Montgomery on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Montgomery throws a hook but Broomsdale avoids it easily.
Montgomery will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Montgomery misses with a hook to the body
and Broomsdale counters with a left and a right... and another left... and another!! That last one turned off the lights! Montgomery has no idea who he is and is as he gazes up at the spotlights. Brutal knockout!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:47 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Strikes). Ezekiel Broomsdale!
Ezekiel Broomsdale really struggled to get his t-shirt on before his hand was raised. Making sure that Coconut Supplement Co. logo gets some air time is pretty tricky when you're all sweaty.

Event: Madness Insanity Vol 3
Date: Feb 03, 2021

#R1##TD#
A momentary lapse in concentration from Arnold enables Montgomery to shoot in and score with a neat double leg. Arnold manages to secure a closed guard as the fighters hit the mat.
Montgomery is stalling in the full guard.
Montgomery definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Montgomery is pushing down on Arnold's leg trying to pass to half guard. Arnold is fighting to maintain full guard but Montgomery has managed to sneak the leg through.#SUB#
Montgomery is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Montgomery is pressing down on Arnold's thigh, looking to free his foot. Arnold is holding on for now.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB#
Montgomery wants to work for an arm triangle but Arnold is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt. #SUB#
Montgomery is working for a kimura but Arnold is defending it quite comfortably. #T1#
Montgomery moves into full mount! Arnold won't be happy about that!
Arnold is squirming around, avoiding Montgomery 's attempts to control the action.
Arnold really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Montgomery . If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.#SUB#
Montgomery with some aggressive grappling here. He's looking for submissions here, rather than waiting for the opportunity to counter.
Arnold really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#SUB#
Montgomery working from mount. He moves in close and looks like he might be going for an arm triangle... He's hopped off to the side and he's transitioned into an Anaconda choke. Arnold turning a nasty shade of purple. He's refusing to tap but he's gone! He's out! The ref rips Montgomery off and cradles Arnold's limp body as Montgomery celebrates with his corner.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:55 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Anaconda Choke). Jenerick Montgomery !

Event: Quick Fight Championship
Date: Jan 11, 2021

#R1##CL#
Montgomery rushes Frank and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Frank blocks a punch to the side of the head.
A shot in the inside from Frank. #TD2#
Frank jumps guard and drags Montgomery to the mat. He's obviously going to be looking for submissions off his back.
Montgomery looking to pass the guard. #SUB2#
Frank throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Montgomery pushing down on Frank's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
Montgomery is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB#
Montgomery is looking for a kimura here. #T1##SUB#
Montgomery seems to be looking for submissions.
Frank really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Montgomery . If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Montgomery content to sit in half guard and control for a moment. #SUB#
Montgomery is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game. #SUB#
Montgomery is working for a submission of some sort.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#T2#
Montgomery is looking to pass the guard... He's managed it - he's now in full mount!
Frank is looking to get to half guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Montgomery is dominating on the ground here - he's now on his opponent's back, looking to sink in the hooks. Frank is in real trouble.
Frank just trying to survive but Montgomery is wriggling into a better position, looking to finish.
Montgomery biding his time, looking for the opening.
Montgomery is hanging on to Frank's back as he tries to escape. #T3#
Frank looks winded!#SUB#
Montgomery is working the back position looking for the choke. Oh, he's slid into an armbar! Beautiful transition and Frank taps out! Fantastic Jiu Jitsu from Montgomery .

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:29 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Jenerick Montgomery !

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