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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Frank Andersson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Landry Saracen (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Fingers crossed for an exciting fight - I'm sure both fighters are looking for a nice under the table bonus!
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
19 - 19 - 2, fighting out of Helsinki, Frank Andersson!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
12 - 15 - 0, fighting out of London, Landry Saracen!
The judges for this bout are Wagner Zegers, Daniel Blasius and Radbod Blank.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Saracen misses with a hook. Andersson ducked under it nicely.
Saracen shoots in looking for a single leg takedown. Andersson is trying to defend but Saracen finishes it well and ends up in half guard. Let's see if he can advance position further.
We may be looking at a referee standup if the pace doesn't pick up soon.
Andersson pushes Saracen off looking to stand but Saracen dives back in and keeps control.
Saracen looking for a submission but Andersson manages to get full guard, putting an end to that submission attempt.
Saracen pushes down on Andersson's leg and manages to get into half guard.
Saracen is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Saracen trying to pass the guard but Andersson defending well.
Saracen throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Saracen is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Saracen trying to pass the guard but Andersson defending well.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Andersson works his way to full guard. Good work.
Andersson 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.
Saracen is looking to stand up but Andersson won't let him.
Saracen pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Andersson is keeping the position for now.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Andersson definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Saracen drops back, looking for a kneebar! Andersson looks panicked! The fighters roll across the mat, one looking to finish, one looking to escape. Andersson looks to have wriggled free... Yes, he's got his leg free and he's dived into side control! Good work there from Andersson!
Saracen sneaks a leg under to get back to half guard.
Andersson will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Saracen tries to roll over but Andersson keeps him under control.
Andersson keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.
Saracen is trying to stand.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Andersson works his way into side control.
Saracen is looking for a sweep.
Saracen is trying to get back to his feet.
Andersson staying calm.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Saracen pushes Andersson away and creates a bit of space to escape. He's almost out here... but no, Andersson gets a good hold of his legs and remains firmly in side control.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Saracen tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Andersson trying to control the action but Saracen is working from the bottom.
Andersson controlling the position from side mount.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Frank Andersson has forced the referee to step in and bring the fight back to the feet.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Andersson, right into the meat.
Andersson drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Andersson tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Saracen was well out of range. Poor timing from Andersson.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Landry Saracen dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
Andersson swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Andersson is looking to slow Saracen down with leg kicks.
Andersson lands the left hand.
Andersson buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Saracen fails with the takedown.
Andersson lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Andersson scores with a jab to the body.
Saracen dives in and grabs Andersson's left leg, looking for a takedown. Andersson pushes down on Saracen's head and hops out.
Andersson looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Saracen has a nice red mark on his side after a thudding body kick by Andersson.
Andersson throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Andersson lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Andersson moves into range and connects with a jab.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Saracen takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Andersson throws a combination. Saracen tries to block but a couple of punches get through.
Nice sprawl there from Andersson as Saracen shoots in.
Frank Andersson has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Landry Saracen.
Andersson takes a swing at Saracen's ribcage but misses.
Andersson fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Saracen doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Nice sprawl there from Andersson as Saracen shoots in.
Frank Andersson is winning the standup battle so far.
Saracen is breathing heavily.
Andersson catches Saracen with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Saracen dodges the punch combination from Andersson.
Good shot there by Andersson.
Saracen takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Saracen takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Saracen fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Andersson avoids it really well and circles away.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Andersson throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Saracen is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Andersson lands a jab to the head.
Andersson throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Saracen.
Andersson fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Andersson keeps the fight on the outside.
Andersson is looking to wear down Saracen with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
Andersson throws a leg kick which misses Saracen's front leg but catches the back leg as Saracen tries to avoid it.
Andersson cracks Saracen with a good jab.
Andersson lands a nice shot that snaps Saracen's head back.
Andersson buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Andersson slaps away a takedown attempt from Saracen, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Andersson lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Andersson lands a nice hook to Saracen's body. Saracen takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Andersson throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Andersson keeps the fight on the outside.
Frank Andersson is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Andersson connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Saracen's hands.
Andersson circles away from the clinch attempt.
Andersson's corner calls for a 1, 2 combination and Andersson duly obliges.
Andersson misses with a wild combination.
Saracen on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Andersson lands with a thumping leg kick.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Andersson uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Andersson scores with a jab.
Andersson is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
Andersson throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Saracen gets the takedown into side control.
Saracen tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
Saracen has knee on belly and moves into mount.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Saracen moves into side control, trying to work for a kimura. That looks painful! Will he finish!!?? No, Andersson has worked his arm free - good work by Andersson!
Andersson isn't going anywhere.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Frank Andersson dominated that second round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
Donk. Andersson catches Saracen right on the button with a cross.
Andersson gets caught on his heels momentarily as he allows Saracen to score an easy takedown into full guard.
Saracen is looking to pass into half guard but Andersson pushes him away with his feet and jumps on top - now Andersson is in guard.
Saracen working a defensive guard but Andersson manages to pass into side control anyway.
Andersson controlling the position from side mount.
Saracen manages to get back to half guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Saracen wants to get back to his feet.
Andersson is taking a breather. Saracen 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.
Saracen is looking to get full guard. It looks like he might be successful but at the last minute Andersson jumps into side control!
Saracen tries to buck Andersson off but Andersson is having none of it.
Saracen is looking to work his way out of this bad position but Andersson is controlling him well.
Andersson controls the position.
Saracen is looking for a sweep.
Andersson thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
Saracen wants to get back to his feet.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Andersson working away.
Andersson trying to control the action but Saracen is working from the bottom.
Andersson prevents Saracen from escaping the position.
Saracen tries to bench press Andersson off him but Andersson keeps the position.
Saracen manages to work his way to half guard, despite Andersson's best efforts.
Saracen is trying to stand up here but Andersson is controlling him well.
Saracen takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Andersson is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.
Saracen is trying to stand up here but Andersson is controlling him well.
We must be close to a standup if these guys don't pick up the pace.
Andersson passes the guard and advances to mount!
Saracen'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.
Andersson controlling the position easily from mount.
Saracen tries to get back to half guard but can't.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Saracen keeps trying to improve his position.
Saracen is still trying to improve position.
Andersson controlling from mount.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Saracen tries to lock up and control but Andersson gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Landry Saracen really dominated that 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.
Andersson looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Andersson is using his reach advantage well here, landing the more effective single shots from range.
Saracen shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
A decent looking cross lands there for Andersson.
Saracen takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Andersson ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Saracen swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Andersson throws a right hand that Saracen ducks under and follows up with a left that Saracen also avoids with ease.
Andersson looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Andersson scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
A combination from Andersson does no damage.
Saracen takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Saracen.
Horrible takedown by Saracen or perhaps it was just good defense by Andersson which made him look bad.
Frank Andersson has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Landry Saracen.
Saracen is absolutely dripping with sweat - he looks exhausted.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Andersson looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Saracen shoots for a double leg takedown but Andersson sprawls well. He's pushed Saracen's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Andersson lands a kick to the ribs of his opponent. Nice work there - in and out in a flash.
Andersson fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Saracen has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Andersson fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Saracen has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Andersson throws a nice inside leg kick.
Andersson throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Saracen stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Saracen dives in and grabs Andersson's left leg, looking for a takedown. Andersson pushes down on Saracen's head and hops out.
Andersson scores with a sloppy right hand. Saracen should have avoided that one.
Andersson ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Andersson scores with a jab. Saracen acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Andersson moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Saracen's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Andersson lands a nice hook to Saracen's body. Saracen takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Sloppy strikes from Andersson. Those never looked like landing.
Andersson buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Andersson throws a quick inside leg kick.
Andersson throws a feint and then finishes with a kick to the body.
Saracen takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Saracen tries to clinch up
and Andersson counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Saracen misses with a takedown attempt - Andersson sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Andersson lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Saracen circles away quickly and effectively.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
A left and a right from Andersson both land. Nice combination.
The crowd cheers as Andersson lands an impressive looking overhand right. Saracen doesn't seem phased though.
Saracen shoots in looking for a takedown but Andersson manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Saracen's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Andersson scores with a nice strike.
Frank Andersson seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Andersson lands a jab to the head.
Saracen takes a shot to the body in his stride.
A chopping leg kick lands by Andersson.
Andersson connects with a body shot that sends Saracen's belly button to the back.
Saracen has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Andersson lands a nice shot to the body.
No joy there for Andersson, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Andersson swings for the body but Saracen moves out of range.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Andersson lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Andersson darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
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!
Saracen throws a big shot that misses.
Andersson lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Saracen closes the distance and clinches up with Andersson, looking for a takedown. Saracen pushes Andersson against the cage but Andersson circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Andersson listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Andersson lets loose with a powerful body kick. Saracen will feel that in the morning.
Andersson tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Saracen was well out of range. Poor timing from Andersson.
Saracen closes the distance and clinches up, looking for a takedown. He shifts his weight and gets a nice trip into half guard.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Saracen is looking to advance position but Andersson won't allow it.
Andersson is defending against the submission attempts here by Saracen.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Frank Andersson had his way with Landry Saracen 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!
Andersson cracks Saracen with a right hand to the side of the head.
Saracen moves in looking to clinch but Andersson pushes him off.
Andersson throws a looping overhand right but Saracen ducks down to avoid it.
Saracen jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Saracen shoots in but Andersson avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Decent striking displayed by Andersson there.
Andersson throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Saracen.
Good shot there by Andersson.
Andersson connects with a leg kick. Saracen looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Andersson throws a body punch but Saracen moves out of range.
Saracen doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Saracen has a takedown stuffed.
Andersson lands a jab. Then a cross. Then finally a nice hook to the body. Good work there by Andersson.
Andersson scoring well with a low kick there.
Andersson throws a body kick that misses.
Good exchange - Andersson coming out on top.
Andersson lands with an uppercut that bounces Saracen off the cage and back into range.
Saracen fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Frank Andersson has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Landry Saracen.
Saracen is wobbling all over the place through exhaustion. Will he make it to the final bell?
Andersson jabs at Saracen's body.
Saracen takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Saracen has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Saracen there as he acknowledges the shot.
Saracen walks into a jab.
Nice shot lands for Andersson.
Saracen is rocked!
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Andersson connects with a single shot there.
Saracen is still on wobbly legs! Can Andersson finish him?
Saracen has a takedown stuffed.
Saracen gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Andersson.
Saracen darts in looking for a takedown but Andersson gets double underhooks and turns Saracen into the cage.
Saracen seems to have recovered his senses.
Andersson escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Saracen throws a big shot that misses.
Saracen takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Andersson lands three nice shots there - that looked like it hurt!
Andersson jabs Saracen right on the nose. Saracen blinks but takes it well.
Saracen dives in for a single leg takedown but Andersson sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
Andersson lands a body shot.
Andersson is stalling here. The referee will be looking to step in if he doesn't pick up the pace.
A short body shot lands from Andersson as the two fighters clinch.
Saracen wants to take the fight to the mat but Andersson manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.
Andersson breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Saracen takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Andersson bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Saracen's head.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Andersson scores with a punch to the head.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Andersson.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Andersson scoring well with a low kick there.
Saracen takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Andersson connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Andersson dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Saracen. That did some damage!
Saracen rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Andersson makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Andersson ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Andersson is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Saracen can do to turn this around?
Andersson leaves Saracen with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Andersson connects with a body shot that sends Saracen's belly button to the back.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Saracen is trying hard to land a takedown here. Andersson sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Andersson throws a combination. Saracen tries to block but a couple of punches get through.
And that's the end of the fight!
Frank Andersson showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Andersson 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 Wagner Zegers scores the fight 48:47
Judge Daniel Blasius scores the fight 48:47
Judge Radbod Blank scores the fight 48:47
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Frank Andersson!
Frank Andersson managed to slip a mention for his sponsors, Undead clothing. All items 10$, into his post fight interview.
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