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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Sparky Anderson (ranked 713 p4p, 86 weight class) and Teninch Dickson (ranked 537 p4p, 70 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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Abu Dhabi Champ
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the lightweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
37 - 23 - 1, fighting out of Montreal, Sparky Anderson!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
11 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Teninch Dickson!
The judges for this bout are Gregory Folan, Robert Douchet and Trevor Gratis.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Anderson looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Dickson looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Anderson throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Dickson throws a hook but Anderson blocks it.
Anderson tries to counter with a takedown but Dickson is quick to defend against it.
Anderson keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Anderson moves into the clinch.
Anderson pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Dickson misses with an attempted mid kick.
Anderson tries to land a front kick but Dickson steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Dickson ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Anderson moves away.
Anderson moves in looking to clinch but Dickson pushes him off.
Dickson is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Dickson lands a right hook to the body.
Dickson gets caught on his heels momentarily as he allows Anderson to score an easy takedown into full guard.
Dickson has control of Anderson's left arm, preventing Anderson from doing any damage.
Anderson wants to pass the guard but Dickson is keeping the position.
Dickson is pulling down on Anderson's head to control his posture.
Anderson controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as Dickson holds on and takes a little breather.
Anderson trying to control but Dickson is working from the bottom.
Our spies down at at Xtreme Fighting Systems inform us that Dickson has really been working on his submissions in the buildup to this fight. Will it pay off?
Dickson being controlled here, momentarily.
Anderson wants to control from the top but Dickson keeps moving.
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Dickson is looking to slow Anderson down with leg kicks.
Anderson just misses with a punch to the body.
Dickson doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Anderson tried to score with a low kick but Dickson checks it.
Dickson throws a big shot that misses.
Dickson checks a leg kick nicely.
Anderson looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Dickson waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Anderson.
Anderson misses with a wild body shot.
Anderson gets off balance looking for a body kick
and he gets countered with a snapping leg kick.
Anderson misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Dickson.
Dickson misses with a two punch combination.
Sparky Anderson seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Dickson changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
No joy there for Dickson, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Anderson swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Dickson throws a jab but it's blocked by Anderson.
Anderson is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Dickson.
Dickson is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Anderson with a body shot.
Anderson connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
A good leg kick by Anderson.
A head kick by Anderson misses
and Dickson counters with a right hand to the body.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Dickson throws a body punch but Anderson moves out of range.
Anderson ducks under a wild hook from Dickson.
And that’s 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 corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.
Anderson blocks a head kick by Dickson.
Dickson with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Anderson has managed to clinch.
Anderson gets double underhooks and manages to take the fight to the ground.
Anderson stopping the sweep attempt from Dickson.
Dickson manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Anderson manages to get himself to full guard.
Anderson wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Dickson stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Anderson swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Anderson is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Dickson preventing the sweep.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Anderson not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Dickson is fighting to break Anderson's control of his arms but Anderson is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.
Dickson engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
Anderson is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Anderson wants to stand and escape but Dickson is having none of it.
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.
Dickson scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Teninch Dickson is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Anderson moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
A swing and a miss from Anderson.
Dickson throws out a counter right but Anderson avoids it with no problem.
Anderson tries a head kick but it misses.
A swing and a miss from Anderson.
Dickson is really struggling to land any decent head shots against his taller opponent.
Anderson misses with a left hand
letting Dickson counter with a right hand.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Anderson misses with a hook
letting Dickson counter with a right hand.
Dickson changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Teninch Dickson seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Anderson needs to keep his hands up - Dickson had a free shot at his head there.
Anderson avoids the body shot from Dickson.
Dickson throws a hook to the side of Anderson's head but Anderson sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Anderson throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Dickson counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Dickson avoids the head kick by Anderson.
A slow jab from Anderson misses its intended target.
Good leg kick by Dickson there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Dickson scores with the left hand. Anderson knows he should have avoided that one.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Anderson displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Dickson throws out the jab.
Dickson throws a big shot that misses.
Anderson avoids the body shot from Dickson.
Anderson moves into range and clinches up with Dickson.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Dickson tries to work over Anderson's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Dickson lands a body punch in the clinch.
Dickson tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Anderson's elbow.
Dickson lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Anderson pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Dickson takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Anderson throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Teninch Dickson showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
Anderson shoots in looking for a single leg takedown. Dickson is trying to defend but Anderson finishes it well and ends up in half guard. Let's see if he can advance position further.
Anderson will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Anderson not doing much here.
Dickson has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Anderson is working away from the top position though.
Anderson wants to pass to mount but Dickson is defending the position.
Sparky Anderson overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Anderson controlling the action here.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Dickson is trying to get back to full guard.
Anderson is working hard to pass the guard. He's done it - he's now in full mount! Trouble for Dickson!
Dickson in a bad spot here, taking shots to the head.
Anderson landing punches.
Dickson is wriggling around trying to escape.
Anderson throwing shots from mount but they're not landing.
Anderson tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
Dickson wants to control but Anderson is having none of it.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Anderson controlling the position easily from mount.
Anderson prevents Dickson from getting the reversal.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Anderson unloads with some shots from mount but Dickson bucks and avoids them well.
Anderson looking to control but Dickson is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Anderson content just to control the position here.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Anderson tries to control but Dickson wriggling away.
Anderson controlling the position easily from mount.
Dickson is squirming around, avoiding Anderson's attempts to control the action.
Anderson prevents Dickson from getting the reversal.
Anderson wants to take his opponent's back but he's not managed it.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Dickson is working to get back to half guard.
Anderson looking to control and managing it successfully.
Anderson can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Dickson is looking to escape.
Anderson throwing shots from mount but they're not landing.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Sparky Anderson clearly takes that round.
That's time! Back to the action!
Anderson throws a low kick but Dickson moves out of range easily.
Anderson throws a hook but Dickson avoids it easily.
Dickson is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own.
Dickson lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Anderson at a distance.
Anderson misses with a looping right.
Dickson swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Dickson ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Anderson throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Dickson counters with an inside leg kick.
Dickson circles away from the clinch attempt.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Dickson keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Dickson fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Dickson rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Anderson moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
A nice leg kick lands there from Dickson.
Anderson throws out a loose jab but Dickson uses good head movement to avoid it.
Dickson tries a quick counter leg kick but Anderson is wise to it.
Dickson dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Dickson darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Anderson.
A low kick from Anderson is predictable there
and Dickson counters with an outside leg kick.
Anderson lands a glancing blow to the side of Dickson's head.
Dickson punishes Anderson's body with a nice straight punch.
Anderson misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Anderson slips under a jab from Dickson.
Dickson with a nice cross.
Dickson throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Anderson bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Dickson misses with a body punch
and Anderson counters with a slapping leg kick.
Dickson uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Anderson.
Dickson keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Anderson.
Anderson waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Dickson.
Dickson swings for the body but Anderson moves out of range.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Dickson chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Anderson can pounce on him.
Dickson cracks the inside of Anderson's front leg.
Dickson throws a head kick but Anderson moves out of range.
Anderson attempts a counter takedown but Dickson avoids it well and moves away.
A leg kick checked by Dickson.
Anderson throws a looping overhand right but Dickson ducks down to avoid it.
Anderson looks for the body kick but Dickson saw that one coming.
Dickson tests Anderson's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Anderson is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Anderson throws a body kick, spinning off balance
and Dickson counters with a stiff right hand.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Anderson waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Dickson.
Anderson throws a head kick but Dickson moves out of range.
Dickson looks like he wants to counter punch here.
An inside leg kick from Dickson misses.
Anderson lands with a thumping leg kick.
Anderson swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Dickson counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Good leg kick by Dickson there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Anderson is on the wrong end of a nice combination from Dickson.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Dickson on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Anderson. Anderson obviously looking to wear him down.
Dickson misses with a leg kick.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Teninch Dickson dominated that fourth round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! And we move into the final round!
A big right from Dickson misses.
Dickson blocks a leg kick.
Dickson lands with a hook. Anderson tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Anderson throws a hook but Dickson avoids it easily.
Anderson takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Anderson throws a jab but it's blocked by Dickson.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Anderson misses with a low kick.
Dickson swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Anderson connects with a crisp jab.
Anderson shoots in for a double leg but Dickson sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
That's one minute gone in the round.
A bone on bone clash there as Dickson blocks the leg kick.
Dickson flicks out a counter leg kick but Anderson steps away.
Anderson tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Dickson was well out of range. Poor timing from Anderson.
Anderson throws a lazy uppercut
and Dickson makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Dickson connects with a crisp jab.
Anderson throws a big shot that misses.
Anderson tries a low kick but Dickson avoids it.
Dickson on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Anderson tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Dickson swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Anderson slips a straight right by Dickson.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Dickson takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Dickson uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Anderson.
Dickson appeared to try and counter that last move with a leg kick.
Dickson circles away from the clinch attempt
and Dickson counters with a body kick that brings a smile to the face of both fighters.
Dickson comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
A jab from Dickson does it's job there.
Anderson misses with a low kick.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Anderson connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Dickson throws a jab but it's blocked by Anderson.
Anderson is looking to clinch.
Dickson appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
Anderson moves into the clinch.
Dickson leaning his opponent against the cage.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Dickson.
Anderson lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Dickson backwards.
Anderson has double underhooks and is working for a body lock takedown. He's got it. The fighters land in half guard but Dickson regains guard immediately.
Dickson is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Anderson tries to free his leg and advance position but Dickson is retaining full guard.
Anderson controls from within his opponent's guard.
Anderson trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
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.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Dickson trying to keep a closed guard but Anderson is proving a slippery customer.
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 Gregory Folan scores the fight 48:47
Judge Robert Douchet scores the fight 47:48
Judge Trevor Gratis scores the fight 48:46
In favor of your winner, by split decision... Sparky Anderson!
Sparky Anderson is the new lightweight champion!
Sparky Anderson tried to hype himself up post fight but didn't word it too well and it ended up with him sounding like a bit of a tool.
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