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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Benny Andersson (ranked 131 p4p, 17 weight class) and Dick Army (ranked 213 p4p, 34 weight class). The crowd seem to be enjoying Army's choice of entrance music: Vagina Coastguard. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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208 lbs
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211 lbs
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Abu Dhabi Champ
World class boxer
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World class MT
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the light heavyweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
17 - 6 - 0, fighting out of New York, Benny Andersson!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
31 - 15 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Dick Army!
The judges for this bout are Anthony Taglia, Steve Montenegro and Jorge Garcia.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Army fakes the leg kick and cracks Andersson in the body.
Andersson on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Nice uppercut lands for Army. That snapped Andersson's head back.
Army has been working on his striking defense in training and it's paying off as Andersson is landing a low percentage of strikes.
Dick Army seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Andersson slips under a jab from Army.
Andersson was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
Army pulls out of a head kick attempt.
As Army backs away, Andersson returns fire with a leg kick that just misses.
Andersson takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Army throws a body kick despite being completely out of range
and Andersson counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Army slips a straight right by Andersson.
Andersson with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Army misses with a two punch combination.
Andersson slips under a jab from Army.
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!
Army misses with a kick to the body
and Andersson counters with a nice uppercut.
Army rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Andersson counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Andersson bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Army throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Andersson uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Army has time to react.
Army misses with a left hand
and Andersson counters with a nice low kick that buckles Army's knee momentarily.
Army misses with a kick to the body.
Army moves out of range as Andersson throws a body kick.
Army takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Andersson clinches up with Army and pushes him back against the cage.
Andersson working aggressively here.
Andersson lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Army misses with an elbow over the top.
Andersson is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Andersson.
A right handed body shot lands from Army.
Army misses with a body punch.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Army throws a head punch that misses.
Andersson breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Andersson looks to land a right hand but Army moved out of range.
Army lands with a shot to the body.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Nice defenses there by Andersson.
Army pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Andersson scores with the left hand. Army knows he should have avoided that one.
Andersson keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Army misses with a hook. Andersson ducked under it nicely.
Army has closed the distance and engaged Andersson in a clinch.
A nice left hand lands by Andersson.
Andersson breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Andersson checks a leg kick.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Army throws the kick towards the body but Andersson avoids it.
Army tries a head kick but it misses.
Andersson feinted there with a counter leg kick.
Army lets loose with a powerful body kick. Andersson will feel that in the morning.
Army scores with a kick to the body.
Andersson misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Army.
Army misses with a right hand
and Andersson counters with a body kick.
Andersson moves out of range of the strikes.
Andersson misses with a left hand
enabling Army to counter with a crisp jab.
Andersson throws out a loose jab but Army uses good head movement to avoid it.
Army tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Army throws out a loose jab but Andersson uses good head movement to avoid it.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Andersson scores with a sloppy right hand. Army should have avoided that one.
Andersson throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Army sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Army gets a clinch.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Army lands a shot to the body.
Andersson goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Army blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Army working aggressively here.
Army misses with a hook to the ribs.
Army struggles to land a body shot inside as Andersson controls his hands.
Army throws a punch but it's blocked by Andersson.
Army lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Army escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Andersson lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Army throws a poor cross that misses
and Andersson cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Army looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Dick Army will probably get the nod.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
Army dips to his left and cracks Andersson with an uppercut!
Army bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Andersson's head backwards.
Army throws a head kick that misses.
It looked like Andersson was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit.
Army misses with a looping right.
Andersson half committed to a counter leg kick.
Army misses with a shot to the body
and Andersson counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
A looping hook to the body misses from Andersson. Army does a little dance to reset his feet.
Andersson is looking to land body kicks.
Andersson misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Army.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Jab by Andersson.
Andersson dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Army. That did some damage!
Army connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Andersson uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
It looks like Dick Army has been cut.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Andersson throws a head kick that misses.
Army throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Andersson sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Andersson throws a head kick but Army moves out of range.
Army slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
A leg kick checked by Army.
Andersson avoids a punch combination nicely.
Army looks for the body kick but Andersson saw that one coming.
Andersson tried to counter with a leg kick but Army avoided it.
Army avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Army throws a body shot but no joy.
Andersson is looking to counter punch.
Army lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Army missing with a left hand there. Andersson was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Army looks to throw the jab but Andersson is out of range.
Army's corner calls for a 1-2. Army obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Andersson is rocked!
Army is looking to clinch.
Andersson throws an overhand right that lands on Army's shoulder, as Army tries to avoid the shot.
A little jabbing left from Army on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Army moves out of range of the strikes.
Andersson drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Oh Andersson is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Andersson throws a body kick despite being completely out of range
enabling Army to counter with a crisp jab.
Army throws a jab but it's blocked by Andersson.
Andersson misses the shot to the body.
Nice defenses there by Army.
Andersson just misses with a punch to the body.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Army throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
It looked like Andersson wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Andersson seems to have got his legs back now.
Andersson lands with a straight right. Army didn't see that one coming.
Army drives through and clinches with Andersson against the cage.
Andersson breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Dick Army seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Andersson throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Army bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Army pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Andersson moves out of range of the body kick from Army.
Andersson misses with a hook. Army ducked under it nicely.
And Army responds with a good body kick, but Andersson manages to step out the way in time.
Andersson blocks the body kick.
Army throws a poor cross that misses
enabling Andersson to counter with a crisp jab.
Army throws a body kick, spinning off balance
and Andersson counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Andersson slips under a jab.
Andersson shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Army looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Army doesn't manage to clinch there - Andersson circles away.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Andersson scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Army just misses with a punch to the body.
Army throws a half hearted mid kick.
Army avoids the head kick by Andersson.
Army walks into a jab.
Nice jab there from Army.
Army takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Dick Army will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The cut man is working on Dick Army's cut.
That's time! Andersson's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
Army connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Andersson momentarily.
Army connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Andersson tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
A thudding body kick lands there by Army!
Andersson misses with a wild body shot.
Andersson tries a head kick but it misses.
Andersson is looking to chop away at Army's legs.
Army keeps Andersson at a distance using the push kick.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Army avoids the body shot from Andersson.
Army is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Andersson with a body shot.
Army uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Andersson.
Army keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Good exchange - Andersson coming out on top.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Nice body punch from Andersson.
Army tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Army closes the distance and clinches.
Army taking a break, stalling in the clinch.
Andersson blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Andersson blocks the elbow strike.
Army misses with a short punch on the inside.
Army misses with the head strike.
Andersson misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Army swings wildly with an uppercut but Andersson uses good head movement to avoid it.
Andersson tries to throw a body punch but Army avoids it by throwing Andersson back against the cage.
Andersson leaning against his opponent.
Andersson makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Army tries to throw a body punch but Andersson avoids it by throwing Army back against the cage.
Andersson pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
A decent looking cross lands there for Army.
Andersson takes a push kick to the midsection and stumbles backwards.
Army throws a shot to the body.
Army keeps Andersson at a distance using the push kick.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Army tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Andersson was well out of range. Poor timing from Army.
Andersson thuds a mid kick into his opponent's body. That will wear on Army if he has to take too many more of those.
Army misses with a straight right.
Andersson fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Army is out of range.
Andersson looks to throw a body kick
and Army counters with a stiff right hand.
Army throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Army throws a head kick that misses.
Army cracks Andersson with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Andersson feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Armys jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Army tries to land a front kick but Andersson steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
A solid leg kick lands there for Andersson.
Army lands a front kick.
Army on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Andersson. Andersson obviously looking to wear him down.
Army looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Andersson lands with an overhand left.
Andersson walks into a left hand.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Andersson tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Army manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Andersson fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Army on the side of the head.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Army throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Andersson ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Army moves away.
An inside leg kick lands from Andersson.
Army scores with a nice head shot.
Army ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Andersson moves away.
Army takes a swing at Andersson's ribcage but misses.
Andersson defending well as Army loads up on a big left hand.
Army throws an overhand right that lands on Andersson's shoulder, as Andersson tries to avoid the shot.
Oooooh!!! Andersson has knocked Army down with a huge combo! Andersson steps away and waves a wobbly Army back to his feet! This one might not go much longer!
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close third round but Dick Army just about did enough to take it.
The cut man is working on Dick Army's cut.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
Andersson throws a looping overhand right but Army ducks down to avoid it.
Army takes a kick to the body and keeps moving.
Andersson looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
Andersson avoids the head kick by Army.
Andersson throws a shot from downtown. Army moves away and avoids it.
Army steps in looking to counter with the mid kick but it doesn't connect.
Army on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Army is rocked!
Andersson drops Army with a big left hand! Army is injured, injured bad! Andersson jumps in and finished him with strikes! The fight is over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:34 of round 4, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Benny Andersson!
Benny Andersson retains his light heavyweight title!
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