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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Christopher Andersson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Jack Strong (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Jack Strong has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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185 lbs
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195 lbs
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BJJ Blue Belt
Excellent MT
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BJJ White Belt
Brawler
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
5 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Christopher Andersson!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Jack Strong!
The judges for this bout are Jack Bonds, Frank Antenori and .
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Andersson throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Andersson throws a right and a left that both miss.
Strong is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Andersson pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Andersson circles away from the clinch attempt.
Strong misses with a combination
and Andersson counters with a kick to the head that grazes his opponent. Strong is lucky that one didn't land flush.
Strong tries to clinch up.
Strong fails with the takedown.
Andersson throws a head kick but Strong moves out of range.
Andersson throws a quick head kick that skims the top of Strong's head.
It looks like Jack Strong has been cut.
Strong displaying good standup as he scores with a three punch combination.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Strong throws the overhand right but ducks down into a quick takedown attempt. Andersson was covering up waiting for the punch and Strong finishes the takedown easily into guard.
Strong with a flurry of punches that miss.
Strong tries to stand but Andersson is controlling from the bottom.
Andersson keeping moving, preventing Strong from controlling successfully.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Strong got a little sloppy there for a moment and Andersson has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Strong has managed to get both his arms back between Andersson's legs - danger averted.
Strong is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Strong got a little sloppy there for a moment and Andersson has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Strong has managed to get both his arms back between Andersson's legs - danger averted.
Strong is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
Andersson has his feet on Strong's hips. He pushes off and gets to his feet. Nice work.
Strong misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Strong looks gassed!
Strong clinches but Andersson breaks the clinch
and Andersson counters with a nice leg kick.
Strong misses with a kick to the body
and Andersson counters with a body kick.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Andersson fails with an attempt to clinch.
Andersson connects with a high kick.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Andersson has closed the distance and engaged Strong in a clinch.
Strong is fighting off a takedown attempt but Andersson is just too persistent for him and manages to trip Strong to the mat. Strong regains guard as soon as the fighters hit the mat.
Strong really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Andersson. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Strong 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.
Andersson is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
Andersson drops back looking for a leg! Strong is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Strong manages to kick Andersson off! Andersson jumps back into Strong's guard.
Andersson tries to free his leg and advance position but Strong is retaining full guard.
Andersson wanted to stand there but Strong had control of the position.
Strong is looking to stand up but Andersson isn't so interested in that idea.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Andersson postures up.
Strong working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Andersson.
Neither fighter is doing enough for the referee's liking and he's decided to stand them back up.
Andersson throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Strong tries to clinch up but Andersson circles away and keeps his distance.
Andersson throws a head kick that misses.
Andersson throws a sloppy head kick and Strong moves out of range easily.
Andersson leaves Strong with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Christopher Andersson has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Jack Strong.
Andersson is looking to clinch.
Andersson misses with a combination
and Strong makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Andersson throws a head kick but Strong moves out of range.
Strong closes the distance and clinches up, looking for a takedown. He shifts his weight and gets a nice trip into half guard.
Andersson is trying to get back to full guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Andersson wants to get back to his feet.
Strong sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Andersson defending well though.
Strong is trying to control the action in half guard but Andersson is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
The fighters are battling for position here. Andersson manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Andersson wants to stand and escape but Strong is having none of it.
Strong landing some decent shots from guard.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Andersson throws a series of punches but Strong moves out of range.
Strong tries to land a front kick but Andersson steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Andersson tries to clinch there but Strong circles away.
Andersson tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Christopher Andersson dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Jack Strong's cut.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
Andersson pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Strong shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Andersson as he avoids it easily.
Strong scores with a three punch combo!
Andersson thumps Strong with a low kick.
Andersson looks to land a combination but Strong avoids it well.
Andersson swinging wilding here.
Andersson tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Strong moves into the clinch successfully.
Andersson lands an elbow inside.
Strong tries for a takedown. No joy.
Andersson breaks from the clinch.
Andersson lands a high kick!
Andersson tries to close the distance and clinch but Strong swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Strong blocks a head kick by Andersson.
No luck for Strong with that takedown attempt.
Christopher Andersson has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Jack Strong.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Strong closes the distance and gets a double leg, slamming Andersson to the mat! Andersson manages to get full guard.
Andersson might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Strong passes easily into side control. Nice work.
Andersson tries to bench press Strong off him but Strong keeps the position.
Strong is working Andersson over with some ground and pound from side control.
Strong decides to stand up, so the ref orders Andersson to his feet.
Andersson throws a sloppy head kick and Strong moves out of range easily.
Andersson slaps away a takedown attempt from Strong, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Strong misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Andersson wants to clinch up but Strong keeps it at a distance.
Strong throws a sloppy head kick and Andersson moves out of range easily.
Andersson pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Andersson tries a head kick but it misses.
Christopher Andersson is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Strong closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Andersson manages to pull guard. Let's see whether he can land a sub off his back.
Andersson lands a beautiful switch and he's in full mount! That could spell trouble for Strong!
Strong is trying to escape but when you're mounted that's not too easy.
Andersson avoids the attempt from Strong to control.
Andersson is in full mount, looking to secure a guillotine but Strong is surviving well by controlling Andersson's body position as best he can.
Andersson wants to control the pace but Strong is squirming around nicely.
Strong is looking to improve his position but Andersson isn't that keen on the idea.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Strong is squirming around, avoiding Andersson's attempts to control the action.
Strong can't escape the position.
Strong wants to hold on but Andersson pushes him away.
Strong keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
Andersson lands an elbow that was bordering on illegal but the referee lets it go with a warning.
Andersson tries to control but Strong wriggling away.
Strong is desperately trying to improve his position but Andersson has a good base and remains in mount.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Andersson with shots to the head and body - Strong looks very uncomfortable down there.
Andersson lands a nice shot to the head.
Andersson looking to control but Strong is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Andersson is really struggling to control Strong but he's trying to hold on to the position.
Strong keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
Andersson controlling the position easily from mount.
Strong wants to control but Andersson is having none of it.
Strong is desperately trying to improve his position but Andersson has a good base and remains in mount.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Jack Strong will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The cut man is working on Jack Strong'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!
Andersson misses with a head kick.
Andersson tries to clinch up
and Strong counters with a takedown into full mount! That could mean trouble for Andersson!
Strong punching from mount but Andersson doing a good job of avoiding damage.
Andersson regains half guard.
Jack Strong has got the better of the ground game so far.
Andersson wants to get back to his feet.
Strong thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Andersson's head.
Andersson makes some distance and scrambles quickly back to his feet. Nice work!
Andersson misses with a few strikes there.
Andersson takes a head kick and shrugs it off.
Strong throws a leg kick
and Andersson counters with a head kick. That will keep Strong thinking before he tries any more sloppy attacks!
Strong walks into a jab.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Strong moves in looking to clinch but Andersson pushes him off.
Strong fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Andersson tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Horrible takedown by Strong or perhaps it was just good defense by Andersson which made him look bad.
Andersson tries to close the distance and clinch but Strong swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
The fight stays on the outside here - Strong looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Strong looks for a takedown. He's got it. We're now in half guard.
Andersson tries to roll over but Strong keeps him under control.
Andersson avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Strong.
Andersson is trying to stand back up but Strong is controlling him
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Andersson is looking for a sweep. Strong is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Strong is keen to just control but Andersson is a slippery customer.
Andersson wants to get back to his feet.
Andersson is refusing to be controlled, as Strong sits in half guard.
Andersson wants to get back to his feet.
The referee has ruled that neither fighter is active enough on the ground and has stood them back up.
Strong pushes Andersson up against the cage in a clinch.
Andersson prevents the takedown attempt.
Christopher Andersson has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Jack Strong.
Strong tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Andersson smiles and moves away.
Andersson closes the distance and clinches.
Andersson being controlled against the cage.
Andersson breaks the clinch.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Strong circles away from the clinch attempt.
Strong fails in his attempt to clinch.
Andersson tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Andersson throws a sloppy head kick and Strong moves out of range easily.
Strong fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Andersson goes to the watering hole and comes back with a big thumbs up from the judges as he scores a three punch combo.
Strong closes this distance looking for a takedown but Andersson circles away.
Andersson pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Andersson misses with a head kick.
Strong keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Andersson tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Christopher Andersson is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
A head kick misses from Andersson.
Andersson throws a head kick that connects with a bit of head and a bit of hand.
Strong throws a head kick that misses.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Andersson throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Strong fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Andersson avoids it really well and circles away.
Strong throws a body kick despite being completely out of range
and Andersson counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by Andersson.
Andersson's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Andersson keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Strong circles away from the clinch attempt.
Strong misses with a double jab
and Andersson counters with a straight right hand.
Andersson tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Strong paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Andersson circles away from the clinch attempt.
Andersson tries to clinch
and Strong counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Andersson lands with a kick to the temple. Strong shrugs as if to say "is that all you've got?"
Strong circles away from the clinch attempt.
Andersson has his head slapped from side to side by a 3 punch combination. That must have hurt him.
Andersson tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Jack Strong.
I think Strong 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 Jack Bonds scores the fight 29:29
Judge Frank Antenori scores the fight 29:28
Judge Percy O'Donnell scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by majority decision... Christopher Andersson!
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