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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Greg Anderson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Calvin Duran (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the middleweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
20 - 15 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Greg Anderson!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
7 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Calvin Duran!
The judges for this bout are Tarja Halkonen, Roosa Järviläinen and Matti Vanhoillinen.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Anderson with a lazy takedown attempt
and Duran counters with a body kick that brings a smile to the face of both fighters.
Anderson fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Duran just misses with a punch to the body.
Anderson moves into range and throws a combination. A nice jab followed by a hook to the body.
A decent looking body kick lands there for Duran.
Duran cracks Anderson with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Duran connects with a nice looking jab.
Anderson shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Duran as he avoids it easily.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Greg Anderson. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Anderson shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Duran but Duran pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Anderson misses with a straight left.
Anderson gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Duran counters with a left to the body.
Anderson shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Duran counters with a head kick. That will keep Anderson thinking before he tries any more sloppy attacks!
That's one minute gone in the round.
Anderson will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Duran darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Duran tries to clinch up.
Duran looks to score with a jab to the body but Anderson is just out of range.
Anderson throws a hook but Duran avoids it easily.
Anderson shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Duran but Duran pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Duran fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Anderson looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Anderson is breathing heavily.
Anderson takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Calvin Duran is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Anderson throws a loose over hand right and dives in with a double leg takedown. Duran tries to sprawl but it's too late and the fighters hit the mat. Anderson is in Duran's guard.
Anderson throws a big elbow that misses.
Anderson throwing strikes but missing.
Anderson wants to control from the top but Duran keeps moving.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Duran wants to get back to his feet but Anderson is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
Duran utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Anderson wants to control from the top but Duran keeps moving.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Anderson accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Anderson postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
Anderson throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Duran works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Anderson trying to control but Duran is working from the bottom.
Duran pushes Anderson off for just long enough to get back to his feet. Very athletic spring there.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Duran doesn't manage to clinch there - Anderson circles away.
Duran ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Greg Anderson seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Duran lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Anderson at a distance.
Anderson shoots in for a takedown but Duran shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Anderson is defended easily by Duran.
Anderson jabs Duran right on the nose. Duran blinks but takes it well.
Anderson on the wrong end of a nice low kick. He's acting like it's no big deal but he doesn't want to take many more of those.
Anderson drops his hands momentarily and Duran takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Anderson shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Duran stuns Anderson with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Duran punishes Anderson's body with a nice straight punch.
Anderson gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Duran makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Duran bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Anderson's head.
Anderson takes a jab right on the kisser.
Duran chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Duran is looking to clinch.
Nice shot lands for Duran.
Duran digs a good body shot into Anderson's ribs.
Anderson on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Anderson with a poor takedown
and Duran counters with an outside leg kick.
Ooooh, nice body kick lands from Duran. Anderson shrugs it off though.
Duran throws a quick head kick that skims the top of Anderson's head.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Calvin Duran dominated that round.
That's time! Anderson's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
Duran lands a really nice looking cross but Anderson seems unphased.
Duran scores with a nice one two combo and darts back out of range to avoid anything coming in the opposite direction.
Duran displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Anderson.
Anderson shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Duran as he jumps to the side.
Duran displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Anderson.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Greg Anderson. That's going to take a lot out of him.
A jab from Anderson misses.
Anderson fails with the takedown
and Duran cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Duran tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Anderson shoots in but no luck this time.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Anderson tries for a takedown but Duran sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Duran turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Duran lands a nice shot to the body.
Duran scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Duran throws a shot to the body.
Calvin Duran seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Anderson gets tackled into the cage by Duran. Duran maintains the clinch.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Duran.
Duran gets through Anderson's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Duran working some nice short punches in the clinch.
The fighters are starting to get sweaty, which will make takedowns a bit more tricky.
Duran makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Duran misses with a hook to the ribs.
Duran pressing his opponent against the cage.
Duran gets underhooks to prevent Anderson's takedown attempt.
Duran just leaning against Anderson, taking a breather.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Anderson prevents a body shot from Duran.
A short right from Duran on the inside.
Duran gets through Anderson's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Duran makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Duran struggles to land a body shot inside as Anderson controls his hands.
Duran lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Duran throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
A right hand to the body from Duran.
Duran scores with an uppercut up the middle.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Duran.
Duran struggles to land a body shot inside as Anderson controls his hands.
Duran lands a nice shot to the body.
Duran lands a nice shot to the body.
Duran prevents the takedown attempt.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Duran slowing the pace effectively.
Duran pushes Anderson back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Duran working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Stalling in the clinch from Duran.
Duran lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Duran lands a shot to the body.
Duran lands a shot to the body.
Duran content to slow the pace in the clinch.
Duran works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Duran has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Duran lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Duran lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Anderson backwards.
Duran lands a nice shot to the body.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
A nice right hand lands inside from Duran.
Duran throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Andersons head.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A left hand lands to the body for Duran.
Duran misses with a body punch.
Duran digs a right hand into Anderson's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Anderson's gas tank.
Duran tries to work over Anderson's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Duran lands with a light punch inside.
Duran goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Duran holding his opponent close, against the cage.
Duran misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Duran stalling.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
A hook to the body from Duran.
A short right from Duran.
Duran lands a body punch in the clinch.
A short right from Duran on the inside.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Calvin Duran showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
Anderson takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Anderson takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Anderson doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Duran lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
A nice leg kick lands there from Duran.
Anderson throws a good cross that connects.
Duran gets a clinch.
Duran 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.
Duran is working Anderson over against the cage.
Calvin Duran seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Anderson blocks a body shot from Duran.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Duran creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Duran lands a body shot in the clinch.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Still in the clinch, Duran scores with a nice short uppercut.
Duran slows down the pace here.
Good body shot from Duran.
A right hand to the body from Duran.
Duran working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Duran lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Duran lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Anderson backwards.
Duran lands a left hand.
Duran tries to work over Anderson's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Anderson drops down looking for an ankle pick but Duran pulls his leg out and moves away.
Duran uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Anderson has time to react.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Anderson circles away from the clinch attempt.
Duran stuffs the takedown.
Duran closes the distance and lands a one-two.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
No luck for Anderson with that takedown attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Greg Anderson. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Duran fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Duran lands a jab to Anderson's midsection.
Duran scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Anderson misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Anderson takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Duran connects with a body shot that sends Anderson's belly button to the back.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Anderson takes one on the button.
Duran pushes Anderson up against the cage in a clinch.
Anderson prevents a body shot from Duran.
Duran struggles to land a body shot inside as Anderson controls his hands.
Anderson is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Duran is defending well.
Duran works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Duran tries a body shot but Anderson blocks it.
Duran lands a nice shot to the body.
Duran taking a break, stalling in the clinch.
Duran misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Duran lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
A hook to the body from Duran.
This has been an exciting period of action!
A quick uppercut on the inside from Duran.
Duran scores with a hook to the body.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Duran lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Duran lands a shot to the body.
Duran tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Duran taking a break, stalling in the clinch.
Duran lands with a short shot to the head.
Duran lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Anderson backwards.
Duran tries to throw a body punch but Anderson avoids it by throwing Duran back against the cage.
A left hand lands to the body for Duran.
Duran cracks Anderson with a nice body shot.
Duran lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
The fighters are pressed against the cage, as the pace of the fight slows.
A hook to the body from Duran.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Calvin Duran really dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!
Duran fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Anderson on the side of the head.
Anderson takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Duran moves into the clinch.
Anderson drops down looking for an ankle pick but Duran pulls his leg out and moves away.
Anderson shoots in for a double leg but Duran sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Anderson has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Duran.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Anderson is defended easily by Duran.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Greg Anderson. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Duran misses with a wild body shot.
Duran works over Anderson's head and body with a nice combination.
Duran is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Anderson rather than just go for the knockout.
It's got to the stage where if one of these guys blows hard enough, the other might fall over.
Duran digs a good body shot into Anderson's ribs.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Duran lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Anderson at a distance.
Duran digs a good body shot into Anderson's ribs.
A cross from Duran lands.
Duran keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Anderson.
Duran stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Anderson gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Duran counters with a nice leg kick.
Duran goes to the watering hole and comes back with a big thumbs up from the judges as he scores a three punch combo.
Duran lands a jab to Anderson's midsection.
Duran fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Anderson looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Duran scores with a shot to the body.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Duran has closed the distance and engaged Anderson in a clinch.
Duran lands on the inside with an uppercut.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
Duran avoiding damage.
Duran goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Duran goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Duran lands with a short shot to the head.
Anderson tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Duran just stands there and leans against the cage.
Anderson tries for a takedown. No joy.
A nice right hand lands inside from Duran.
Duran lands a left hand.
Anderson tries to score a body lock takedown but Duran shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
A nice left hand lands by Duran.
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.
Duran lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Anderson backwards.
Anderson is rocked!
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Duran lands a nice uppercut.
Oh Anderson is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Anderson is trying to break the clinch but Duran is controlling him.
Duran lands a right hand that snaps the head of Anderson backwards.
Duran lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Anderson's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Nice body punch from Duran - that landed with a thud.
Duran lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
A short body shot lands from Duran as the two fighters clinch.
Duran lands with a light punch inside.
Duran is pressed up against the cage. Anderson has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Duran down to the mat. Duran avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
Duran scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Duran moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Anderson takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Duran moves in looking to clinch but Anderson pushes him off.
Anderson seems to have got his legs back now.
Duran moves into range and lands a nice body kick.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Anderson tries to check the leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Duran scores to the head and body with a nice combination!
Duran lands a slapping body shot.
Anderson lands with a two punch combination before moving back out of range.
Anderson takes a head kick and keeps coming.
Nice body kick there by Duran.
Duran throws a nice outside leg kick.
Duran moves in looking to clinch but Anderson pushes him off.
Duran uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Anderson has time to react.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Duran defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Anderson.
Anderson doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Anderson takes a nasty kick to the mid section... That should keep him thinking. Does he try and block and risk a head kick landing?
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Calvin Duran dominated that fourth round.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action. This is the final round!
Nice body punch from Duran.
Duran fails in his attempt to clinch.
Duran gets caught napping as Anderson dives in and scores a takedown. Duran manages to retain guard.
Anderson with a nice head shot there.
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.
Duran is looking to stand up but Anderson isn't so interested in that idea.
Anderson postures up in Duran's guard and throws a big left but Duran blocks it.
Anderson throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Duran works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Duran wants to stand but Anderson is controlling the position.
Duran has his feet on Anderson's hips. He pushes off and gets to his feet. Nice work.
Duran connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Anderson's hands.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Duran fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Anderson takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Duran ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Anderson moves away.
Anderson is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Anderson looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Duran is fending him off so far but Anderson persists. Nope, Duran circles away and we're back to standing.
Anderson scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Nice sprawl there from Duran as Anderson shoots in.
Both of our modern day gladiators look out of it here - an gruelling 5 rounds of action taking it's toll on them, no doubt.
Anderson shoots and misses
and Duran connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Greg Anderson. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Anderson swings widly with a right hand
and Duran counters with a left to the body.
Duran lands a nice shot to the body.
Anderson takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Anderson shoots for a double leg takedown but Duran sprawls well. He's pushed Anderson's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Duran comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Anderson shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Duran sprawls well. Duran wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Anderson gets slowly back to his feet.
Duran lands with a right hand.
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!
Duran jabs Anderson to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Anderson tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Duran swivels and escapes.
Duran moves into the clinch successfully.
Duran displaying some good clinch control by pressing Anderson up against the cage.
Duran tries a body shot but Anderson blocks it.
Duran tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Anderson's elbow.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
A nice left hand lands by Duran.
Duran pushes Anderson back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Duran has Anderson pushed against the cage.
Duran tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Anderson's elbow.
Duran lands with a left to the head.
The pace really dropping off here, momentarily.
Duran prevents a takedown attempt there.
Anderson gets control of Duran's arms and successfully pulls guard. Anderson will no doubt be looking for submissions off his back.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
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.
Anderson controlling Duran's posture.
Duran must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Duran gets to his feet. Anderson looking to butt scoot but the ref puts an end to that. On your feet son!
Calvin Duran is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Nice body punch from Duran.
Duran rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Anderson moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Anderson.
Duran stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Duran wants it to stay on the feet.
And that's the end of the fight!
Calvin Duran comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Duran 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 Tarja Halkonen scores the fight 43:50
Judge Roosa Järviläinen scores the fight 43:50
Judge Matti Vanhoillinen scores the fight 43:50
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Calvin Duran! Calvin Duran retains his middleweight title!
Jumping up and down and very excited, Calvin Duran waved his t-shirt featuring KINGDOM's logo in front of the cameras.
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