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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Kevin Rush (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Bantoo Kumari (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Bantoo Kumari has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
2 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Kevin Rush!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
0 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Bantoo Kumari!
The judges for this bout are Elvis Blanc, Dillan Fox and Steve Smith.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Rush lands with a nice body punch.
Kumari looks winded!
Kumari throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Rush closes the distance and pushes Kumari back into the cage.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Rush.
A short right from Rush.
Rush lands on the inside with an uppercut.
We can't be sure of the tactics at this early stage but we have heard that Kumari has been working on his takedowns a lot in the buildup to the fight and we can only assume he's going to look to take this to the mat.
Rush breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Rush fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Rush stuns Kumari with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Nice straight punches there by Rush. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Rush.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Rush scores with a body shot.
Rush fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Kumari.
Kumari switches off momentarily and Rush cracks him with a monster right hand! Kumari topples backwards and makes a semi conscious attempt to cover up, as Rush dives in to land one more shot, before the referee has time to call the fight. What a finish by Rush!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:38 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Kevin Rush!
Kevin Rush bigged himself up after the win. The crowd seemed to love it.
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Ron Burgundy (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Drago Maximov (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Buckle up people - heeeeeeeeeere we go!
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
20 - 12 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Ron Burgundy!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
15 - 11 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Drago Maximov!
The judges for this bout are Ian Loll, Gregory Folan and Robert Douchet.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Burgundy throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Maximov takes a push kick to the midsection and stumbles backwards.
Burgundy throws a series of punches but Maximov moves out of range.
Maximov throws a head kick that half lands.
It looks like Ron Burgundy has been cut.
Burgundy lands a big right hand that sends Maximov crashing to the mat! Burgundy stays standing though and waves Maximov back to his feet!
It looks like Drago Maximov has been cut.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Burgundy lands a big right hand that sends Maximov crashing to the mat! Burgundy stays standing though and waves Maximov back to his feet!
Maximov is rocked!
Burgundy lands an uppercut, right on the button! Maximov tumbles backwards into the cage, staring vacantly into space! He's got no idea where he is, who he is or what day it is... Poor guy.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:22 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Ron Burgundy!
Ron Burgundy gave a mention to Spartan Nutrition 160Q with Proof in his post fight interview. That will please them (and hopefully generate some sales).
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Mats S�derlund (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Brownie Anderson (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 welterweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
28 - 17 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Mats S�derlund!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
24 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Brownie Anderson!
The judges for this bout are Gregory Folan, Dillan Fox and Trevor Gratis.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
S�derlund ducks under a wild hook from Anderson.
Left hook, right uppercut from S�derlund.
It looks like Brownie Anderson has been cut.
S�derlund throws a feint and then finishes with a kick to the body.
S�derlund fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Anderson manages to avoid it.
Anderson looks like he wants to counter punch here.
S�derlund is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Anderson.
Anderson clobbers S�derlund with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
It looks like Mats S�derlund has been cut.
S�derlund digs a good body shot into Anderson's ribs.
S�derlund keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Anderson.
S�derlund lands a nice hook to Anderson's body. Anderson takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
S�derlund throws a body punch but Anderson moves out of range.
A bone on bone clash there as Anderson blocks the leg kick.
A nice inside leg kick there by S�derlund. That's going to slow Anderson down.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
S�derlund drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
That's one minute gone in the round.
S�derlund throws a leg kick
and Anderson makes him pay by landing a thudding low kick.
Anderson scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Anderson keeps the fight on the outside.
S�derlund pivots, looking for a leg kick but Anderson is out of range and S�derlund settles back down.
S�derlund's jab looks to have found its range, popping Anderson under the eye.
S�derlund has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from S�derlund there as he acknowledges the shot.
That's a knee to de groin and it's over and out! Anderson crumples to the ground after an illegal strike from S�derlund - the referee stops the clock and Anderson gets 5 minutes to recover from that one. "I'm sorry" says S�derlund. Anderson manages to get back to his feet and the fight resumes.
S�derlund throws a leg kick but Anderson checks it.
S�derlund throws an overhand right that lands on Anderson's shoulder, as Anderson tries to avoid the shot.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Anderson! But no joy.
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.
S�derlund lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Anderson circles away quickly and effectively.
A big left from S�derlund misses.
S�derlund paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
S�derlund misses with an uppercut.
S�derlund misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Anderson.
S�derlund throws a leg kick but Anderson sees it coming and moves out of range.
A telegraphed right hand from S�derlund misses the target.
S�derlund misses with an uppercut. Anderson saw that one coming.
Anderson connects with a body shot.
S�derlund throws a leg kick that is checked
letting Anderson counter with a right hand.
S�derlund misses with a body kick.
Anderson looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Anderson chopping away at his opponent's legs.
S�derlund takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
S�derlund scores with the left hand. Anderson knows he should have avoided that one.
Anderson throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
S�derlund tries to bum rush Anderson with a series of wild strikes but Anderson uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Anderson throws out a counter right but S�derlund avoids it with no problem.
Anderson moves out of range of the body kick from S�derlund.
Nice uppercut lands for S�derlund. That snapped Anderson's head back.
Anderson throws a body punch but S�derlund moves out of range.
S�derlund misses with a body kick.
Anderson appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
S�derlund throws out a leg kick but Anderson moves out of range and S�derlund only half commits.
Anderson looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Anderson slips a jab from S�derlund.
Anderson throws out a counter right but S�derlund avoids it with no problem.
Anderson lands a nice looking kick to the body. S�derlund takes a step back to recover.
S�derlund checks the leg kick nicely there.
S�derlund swings and misses with a hook to the body.
A low kick from S�derlund misses
and Anderson makes him pay by landing a thudding low kick.
S�derlund misses with a right hand
and Anderson counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
S�derlund misses with a straight right.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Good standup being displayed there by S�derlund as he connects with a hook.
S�derlund looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
S�derlund connects with a body shot.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
S�derlund bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
S�derlund displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Anderson throws out the jab.
S�derlund throws a lazy right hand but Anderson sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Anderson misses with the body kick
letting S�derlund counter with a right hand.
S�derlund throws a low kick but it's checked well by Anderson.
S�derlund looks for the body kick but Anderson saw that one coming.
A nice side step and Anderson releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
S�derlund throws a combination. Anderson tries to block but a couple of punches get through.
Anderson avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Anderson let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
Anderson getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Mats S�derlund seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
S�derlund throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
And that�s the end of the round � the fighters go back to their corners.
Mats S�derlund dominated that round.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
Anderson throws a lazy uppercut
and S�derlund counters with a left to the body.
Anderson works S�derlund's body with a nice hook.
S�derlund throws a hook but Anderson avoids it easily.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Anderson! But no joy.
Anderson takes a shot right to the bread basket.
S�derlund throws a half hearted mid kick.
S�derlund backing away here, and Anderson unleashes a leg kick that just misses.
S�derlund connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Anderson's hands.
S�derlund stuns Anderson with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Anderson is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Anderson connects with the punch.
S�derlund uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Anderson.
S�derlund fires out a quick counter leg kick but Anderson just manages to avoid it.
S�derlund is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Anderson.
S�derlund lands with a right hand.
That's one minute gone in the round.
S�derlund throws a head kick but Anderson moves out of range.
S�derlund misses with a hook.
Anderson misses with a lunging right hand
and S�derlund counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
S�derlund throws a chopping leg kick but Anderson manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
S�derlund pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Anderson looks to land a right hand but S�derlund moved out of range.
S�derlund is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Anderson can do to turn this around?
S�derlund blocks a low kick nicely.
S�derlund misses with a looping left.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Anderson! But no joy.
Both these guys seem content to just stand up and trade with eachother but Anderson might want to think about changing up his gameplan a bit because over the course of the fight, S�derlund has got the better of the exchanges.
Anderson keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from S�derlund.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Anderson! But no joy.
Anderson lands a nice shot to the body.
Decent striking displayed by Anderson there.
S�derlund scores with a leg kick.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
S�derlund thows a left - swing and a miss!
A slapping body kick lands there for S�derlund.
Anderson lands a right hook to the body.
S�derlund ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Decent striking displayed by S�derlund there.
S�derlund throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
S�derlund connects with a body shot that sends Anderson's belly button to the back.
S�derlund has not gone for a single takedown so far in this fight, which seems like a very strange tactic when you consider that he has the superior wrestling and BJJ.
Anderson uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by S�derlund.
S�derlund fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Anderson feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits S�derlunds jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
A nice inside leg kick there by S�derlund. That's going to slow Anderson down.
Anderson chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before S�derlund can pounce on him.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Anderson fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt S�derlund.
S�derlund connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Anderson's hands.
S�derlund misses with a body kick.
S�derlund slips a jab from Anderson.
Anderson ducks under a wild hook from S�derlund.
Anderson misses with a looping left.
Anderson takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Anderson displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as S�derlund throws out the jab.
Anderson throws an off balance right hand
and S�derlund counters with a stiff right hand.
A head kick by S�derlund misses
and Anderson connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
S�derlund throws a right hand that misses
and Anderson cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
S�derlund tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
S�derlund walks into a left hand.
Mats S�derlund's cut is getting worse.
Mats S�derlund is winning the standup battle so far.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
S�derlund has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Anderson finds it's way round the side to connect with S�derlund's head.
S�derlund misses with a looping right.
S�derlund catches Anderson with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Some bone on bone action there as S�derlund checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
A slow jab from Anderson misses its intended target.
Anderson moves out of range as S�derlund strikes.
Anderson appeared to try and counter that last move with a leg kick.
S�derlund misses with a leg kick
letting Anderson counter with a right hand.
Anderson lands a right hook to the body.
S�derlund works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Anderson takes a shot right to the bread basket.
And that�s the end of the round � the fighters go back to their corners.
Mats S�derlund dominated that second round.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
S�derlund pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Anderson looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
S�derlund takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Anderson scores with a crisp jab that stopped S�derlund in his tracks.
S�derlund chopping away at his opponent's legs.
S�derlund misses with a body punch
and Anderson counters with a right hand to the body.
S�derlund pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
S�derlund walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Anderson checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Anderson was about to counter that last move with a leg kick but changes his mind.
S�derlund misses with a kick to the body
and Anderson counters with a thumping low kick.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
S�derlund throws a nice looking combination but Anderson bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
S�derlund takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
An inside leg kick lands from Anderson.
S�derlund takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Mats S�derlund's cut is bleeding quite badly. He's got to try and protect it.
That's one minute gone in the round.
S�derlund misses with a two punch combination.
S�derlund works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
S�derlund lands with a shot to the body.
S�derlund takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Anderson throws a looping overhand right but S�derlund ducks down to avoid it.
Anderson swings and misses with a hook to the body.
A nice inside leg kick there by Anderson. That's going to slow S�derlund down.
A solid leg kick lands there for S�derlund.
S�derlund scores with a spinning back kick!
Nice body punch from S�derlund.
S�derlund ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Anderson moves away.
S�derlund fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
S�derlund staying out of range there.
S�derlund misses with a body shot.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Anderson lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Anderson throws a shot to the body.
Nice straight punches there by S�derlund. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of S�derlund.
Anderson connects with a jab.
Anderson throws an uppercut from half a mile away. S�derlund sees it coming and avoids it easily.
S�derlund closes the distance and lands a one-two.
S�derlund tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
S�derlund slips a straight right by Anderson.
Nice uppercut there from S�derlund.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
S�derlund misses the shot to the body.
Anderson appeared to try and counter that last move with a leg kick.
Anderson has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
S�derlund throws a sloppy head kick and Anderson moves out of range easily.
A jab from S�derlund does it's job there.
S�derlund with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Anderson to score with a decent uppercut.
S�derlund uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Anderson.
S�derlund looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
S�derlund jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Anderson looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
S�derlund digs a good hook to Anderson's body.
That kick from S�derlund tenderised Anderson's leg. Anderson is trying to keep his angry face on.
S�derlund throws out a powerful jab.
S�derlund throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
enabling Anderson to counter with a crisp jab.
Anderson's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
S�derlund misses with a body kick.
S�derlund displaying good standup as he scores with a three punch combination.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Anderson scores with a hook.
Anderson throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
S�derlund staying out of range there.
S�derlund feints and then cracks Anderson's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Anderson down.
S�derlund pivots, looking for a leg kick but Anderson is out of range and S�derlund settles back down.
S�derlund takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Some bone on bone action there as Anderson checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
S�derlund throws a head kick that misses.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Anderson! But no joy.
Anderson throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Anderson blocks a jab.
Anderson looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
And that�s the end of the round � the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close round but Mats S�derlund did the better work so I'd imagine he'll take it.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
S�derlund ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Anderson moves out of range of the body kick.
A nice side step and Anderson releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
Anderson looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
S�derlund tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Anderson was well out of range. Poor timing from S�derlund.
Nice body kick from Anderson.
S�derlund ducks under a wild hook from Anderson.
Anderson tests S�derlund's chin there with a solid looking shot.
S�derlund throws a shot from downtown. Anderson moves away and avoids it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
S�derlund throws a shot from downtown. Anderson moves away and avoids it.
S�derlund throws a nice looking combination but Anderson bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
S�derlund is looking to clinch.
It seemed like Anderson was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
S�derlund misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
That's one minute gone in the round.
S�derlund misses with a kick to the body
and Anderson counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Anderson scores with a nice strike.
Anderson with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
S�derlund is looking to land body kicks.
S�derlund avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Anderson avoids a kick to the body.
Anderson appeared to try and counter that last move with a leg kick.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by S�derlund.
S�derlund slips a straight right by Anderson.
Anderson bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
A slow jab from S�derlund misses its intended target.
Anderson throws out a counter right but S�derlund avoids it with no problem.
Anderson takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A low kick from S�derlund is predictable there
and Anderson counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Anderson slips a straight right by S�derlund.
S�derlund thuds his right hand into Anderson's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Nice jab there from Anderson.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
S�derlund misses with a low kick as Anderson jumps back.
S�derlund tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Anderson checks the leg kick nicely there.
S�derlund throws a lazy right hand but Anderson sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Anderson only half commits to the counter leg kick.
Anderson with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling S�derlund to score with a decent uppercut.
S�derlund misses with a hook. Anderson ducked under it nicely.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from S�derlund lands where it shouldn't have, right in the... well, you know what he did? He kicked him in the penis. He's injured, injured bad. The referee sends both fighters to their corners and Anderson has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Anderson and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Nice shot by Anderson.
Jeez, Mats S�derlund's cut is really nasty now. The referee must be thinking about getting that checked.
S�derlund works Anderson's body with a nice hook.
Nice shot by Anderson.
S�derlund wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
S�derlund misses with a body shot.
Anderson steps to the side to avoid the strikes from S�derlund.
S�derlund throws a hook to the side of Anderson's head but Anderson sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
S�derlund steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Anderson.
S�derlund throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Anderson jabs S�derlund to the body, keeping him at a distance.
S�derlund misses with a low kick.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
S�derlund tries a head kick but it misses.
Anderson checks the leg kick.
S�derlund throws a looping overhand right but Anderson ducks down to avoid it.
S�derlund misses with a looping right.
Anderson misses with a looping left.
S�derlund swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
S�derlund displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Anderson throws out the jab.
S�derlund just misses with a punch to the body.
S�derlund throws a big shot that misses.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Anderson lands a leg kick that knocks S�derlund off balance momentarily.
Anderson looks to land a right hand but S�derlund moved out of range.
S�derlund misses with an uppercut. Anderson saw that one coming.
And that�s the end of the round � the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close fourth round but I would say that Mats S�derlund will probably get the nod.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
That's time! Back to the action! Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!
Good standup being displayed there by S�derlund as he connects with a hook.
Good leg kick by S�derlund there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Anderson tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but S�derlund was well out of range. Poor timing from Anderson.
S�derlund misses with a body shot.
Good standup being displayed there by Anderson as he connects with a hook.
Anderson misses with a lunging right hand
and S�derlund counters with a straight right hand.
Anderson is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
S�derlund lands a jab to Anderson's midsection.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
S�derlund throws a push kick but Anderson slaps the foot to one side.
Anderson looks like he wants to counter punch here.
S�derlund throws the kick towards the body but Anderson avoids it.
It seemed like Anderson was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
S�derlund feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Anderson's calf.
Anderson has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Anderson there as he acknowledges the shot.
That's one minute gone in the round.
S�derlund lands a jab to the nose.
Anderson keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
S�derlund lands a kick to the ribs of his opponent. Nice work there - in and out in a flash.
Anderson thows a left - swing and a miss!
S�derlund tries to land a front kick but Anderson steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Anderson throws out a counter right but S�derlund avoids it with no problem.
S�derlund lands with a kick to the temple. Anderson shrugs as if to say "is that all you've got?"
S�derlund lands a right hook to the body.
S�derlund throws a right hand that misses
and Anderson makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
S�derlund throws a left and a right that both miss
and Anderson connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
S�derlund misses with an uppercut
and Anderson counters with a solid body kick.
Both of our modern day gladiators look out of it here - a gruelling 5 rounds of action taking it's toll on them, no doubt.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
S�derlund lands with a nice body kick.
Nice defenses there by S�derlund.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
S�derlund with a hook.
Anderson closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Anderson throws a hook but S�derlund blocks it.
Nice uppercut there from Anderson.
Nice shot by Anderson.
S�derlund cracks Anderson with a good jab.
S�derlund swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Anderson lands with a straight right. S�derlund didn't see that one coming.
S�derlund throws a body punch but Anderson moves out of range.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
That kick from S�derlund tenderised Anderson's leg. Anderson is trying to keep his angry face on.
Some bone on bone action there as Anderson checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
Anderson ducks under a wild hook from S�derlund.
Anderson moves forwards but S�derlund connects with a nice, crisp jab.
S�derlund looks for the body kick but Anderson saw that one coming.
S�derlund is looking to land body kicks.
S�derlund connects with the punch.
Anderson looks to throw the jab but S�derlund is out of range.
S�derlund lands a nice looking kick to the body. Anderson takes a step back to recover.
S�derlund moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
S�derlund thows a body kick. Anderson tries to catch it but that hurt him.
A cross from Anderson lands.
S�derlund throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
S�derlund throws a shot from downtown. Anderson moves away and avoids it.
Anderson tries to move into range but S�derlund moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Anderson checks a leg kick.
Anderson will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Anderson scores with a nice head shot.
S�derlund misses with a body kick.
Anderson moves out of range as S�derlund strikes.
Brownie Anderson has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
S�derlund misses with a kick to the body.
And that's the end of the fight!
Mats S�derlund showed his dominance in that final round.
Well S�derlund has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... 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 49:46
Judge Dillan Fox scores the fight 50:45
Judge Trevor Gratis scores the fight 50:45
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Mats S�derlund!
Mats S�derlund retains his welterweight title!
During a confident post fight interview, Mats S�derlund thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.
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