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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Asbjoern Anderson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Finn Shaw (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Well, the cameraman is lingering on a pretty young lady for a bit too long there. Keep your eyes on the fighters buddy or you'll miss the fighter intros!
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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
1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Asbjoern Anderson!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Finn Shaw!
The judges for this bout are Gwen Towbar, Cecil Peabody and Chris Downing.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Anderson doesn't manage to clinch there - Shaw circles away.
Anderson lands a jab followed by a nice looking cross.
Shaw on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Anderson. Anderson obviously looking to wear him down.
Shaw moves out of range of the body kick from Anderson.
Anderson looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Shaw is fending him off so far but Anderson persists. Nope, Shaw circles away and we're back to standing.
Shaw gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Anderson counters by clinching up.
Anderson scores a nice knee to the body.
Anderson successfully pulls guard.
Anderson is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Shaw is controlling him.
Anderson looking to control.
Anderson is going to have to think about doing something other than just controlling because Anderson is managing to avoid having the position dictated to him.
Shaw is stalling in the full guard.
Anderson looking for a sweep. Not yet Anderson, not yet.
Anderson can't keep his opponent in guard - Shaw advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Anderson preventing any damage for now, controlling his opponent's head.
Shaw passes the half guard and he's now in mount! Big trouble for Anderson!
Anderson is wriggling around trying to escape.
Shaw lands with some vicious ground and pound - can Anderson hang on?
Shaw sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
Shaw working for a submission but Anderson is keeping him at bay.
Shaw looks gassed!
Shaw trying to control but he's not successful this time.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Anderson tries to control the position but Shaw now has his back.
You can see the frustration on Anderson's face… He knows he is in trouble unless he improves his position sooner rather than later.
Anderson has hold of Shaw's arm. He needs to escape this position sooner or later but for now he's happy enough to control the position and prevent the submission attempts.
Anderson is defending well here and trying to improve his position.
Anderson controlling the position well but he knows he's in a bad position.
Shaw working for the choke.
Anderson rolls, trying to escape but Shaw keeps control of the position.
Shaw is working hard for the rear naked choke here.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Shaw is staying calm and holding on to the back position, whilst working on a rear naked choke. Anderson is defending well though. Shaw let's go of the attempt for now.
Anderson showing good submission defense here.
Anderson prevents Shaw from getting a body triangle.
Shaw lands a shot to the body.
Anderson defends a rear naked choke attempt by controlling one of Shaw's arms.
Shaw not allowing Anderson to control his hands.
Shaw trying to control.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Despite being in a bad position, Anderson is controlling the hands, preventing any submission attempts.
Shaw not allowing Anderson to control his hands.
The crowd hopeful of a finish here - Shaw's supporters are on their feet, screaming for him to go for the rear naked choke.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Anderson manages to reverse the position and now he's in Shaw's guard. Nice work there by Anderson.
Anderson slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Finn Shaw dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
Anderson misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Shaw shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Anderson but Anderson pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Anderson lands a glancing blow to the side of Shaw's head.
Anderson chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Anderson pushes Shaw away with a front kick.
Anderson throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Anderson throws a sloppy head kick and Shaw moves out of range easily.
A punch combination from Anderson misses.
Shaw closes the distance looking to clinch
and Anderson counters with a one-two to the body.
Shaw tries for a takedown but Anderson sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Anderson throws a nice inside leg kick.
Anderson throws a series of punches but Shaw moves out of range.
Asbjoern Anderson seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Shaw.
Asbjoern Anderson has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Finn Shaw.
Shaw shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Anderson but Anderson pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Shaw is breathing heavily.
Anderson throws a quick head kick that skims the top of Shaw's head.
Shaw is rocked!
That's one minute gone in the round.
Anderson tries to bum rush Shaw with a series of wild strikes but Shaw uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Anderson throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Anderson pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Anderson throws a sloppy head kick and Shaw moves out of range easily.
Shaw gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Anderson counters with a thumping low kick.
Shaw fails with the takedown.
Anderson connects with a solid leg kick.
Anderson closes this distance looking for a takedown but Shaw circles away.
Anderson misses with a low kick.
Shaw clinches but Anderson breaks the clinch
and Anderson counters by clinching up.
Anderson gets underhooks to prevent Shaw's takedown attempt.
Anderson gets underhooks to prevent Shaw's takedown attempt.
Shaw wants a takedown but no success here.
Anderson tries to land a knee to the head but Shaw blocks with his arms.
Anderson manages to break the clinch.
Asbjoern Anderson is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Shaw.
Anderson throws a sloppy head kick and Shaw moves out of range easily.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Shaw looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Anderson is fending him off so far but Shaw persists. Nope, Anderson circles away and we're back to standing.
Shaw blocks a jab.
Shaw is trying desperately to land a takedown but Anderson is having absolutely none of it. This is turning into a bit of a nightmare for Shaw.
Anderson shoots in and drives through. Shaw sprawls well.
Shaw feints and as Anderson raises his hands in defense, Shaw changes levels and drives through with a takedown into guard.
Shaw prevents Anderson from getting back to his feet.
Shaw wants to control from the top but Anderson keeps moving.
Anderson trying to keep a closed guard but Shaw is proving a slippery customer.
Shaw being controlled here momentarily.
Anderson wants to sweep here but Shaw controlling him for the moment.
Shaw trying to control but Anderson is working from the bottom.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Anderson pulls Shaw in to control the position.
It looks like we're going to have a standup here. Neither fight is doing enough on the ground.
Anderson tries to land a front kick but Shaw steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Shaw takes a kick to the side of the head.
Shaw fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Shaw blocks a head kick by Anderson.
Shaw fails with the takedown.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Anderson, right into the meat.
Anderson clinches up with Shaw and pushes him back against the cage.
Anderson throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Shaw blocks it with crossed arms.
Shaw has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Anderson avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Anderson breaks from the clinch.
Anderson throws a head kick that misses.
Shaw has a takedown stuffed.
Shaw thows a body shot but no joy.
Shaw fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Shaw fails with a takedown attempt.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Anderson rushes Shaw and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Anderson looking to throw knees to the head but Shaw is blocking nicely.
Shaw letting Anderson take a breather here.
Shaw tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Anderson just stands there and leans against the cage.
Anderson scores with a knee to the head.
Anderson with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Anderson breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Anderson fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Shaw, pushing him back against the cage.
Anderson jumps guard.
Anderson pulls Shaw in close to prevent any damage.
Anderson is trying to control the position but Shaw postures up.
Shaw pushing down on Anderson's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Anderson is trying to maintain the position but Shaw is very close to passing his half guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Asbjoern Anderson dominated that second round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. This is the final round!
Shaw avoids a kick to the body.
Shaw shoots in for a takedown but Anderson shows good takedown defense.
Shaw shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Anderson but Anderson pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Anderson clinches up with Shaw and pushes him back against the cage.
Knees in the clinch landing for Anderson.
Anderson connects with a knee to the head.
Shaw has Anderson pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Anderson manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
Asbjoern Anderson has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Finn Shaw.
Shaw avoiding damage as Anderson throws knees to the body.
Shaw wants to break free but Anderson has control.
Anderson wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Shaw tries to pull guard but Anderson holds him up against the cage and eventually Shaw drops back down to his feet.
Shaw is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
Anderson trying to land knees to the body.
Anderson is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Shaw is keeping busy.
Shaw goes for a takedown attempt but Anderson pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
Anderson clinches with his opponent.
Shaw takes an elbow to the temple.
Shaw is still on wobbly legs! Can Anderson finish him?
It looks like Finn Shaw has been cut.
Anderson misses with a knee to the head.
Shaw takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Anderson leaning his opponent against the cage.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Anderson with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Shaw seems to have recovered his senses.
Anderson breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Anderson misses with a head kick.
Anderson swinging wilding here.
Shaw sees a low kick coming and goes to check it, but it's actually a body kick and it thuds into his unprotected ribs.
Anderson chopping away at his opponent's legs.
An inside leg kick lands from Anderson.
Shaw has a takedown stuffed.
Shaw throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Anderson's waist but Anderson gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Shaw off to one side.
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Shaw has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Anderson avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Anderson manages to break the clinch.
Anderson throws a combination. Shaw tries to block but a couple of punches get through.
Anderson misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Shaw looks frusrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Anderson lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Shaw at a distance.
Anderson misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Anderson fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. Shaw sprawls well initially but Anderson persists and gets the takedown into half guard.
Anderson is tying to control. Shaw wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Anderson content to sit in half guard and control for a moment.
Anderson trying to control from half guard but Shaw is working away.
Anderson content to sit in half guard and control for a moment.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
The referee stands the fighters back up. Asbjoern Anderson just wasn't active enough from the dominant position.
Shaw fails with the takedown
and Anderson connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Anderson throws a sloppy head kick and Shaw moves out of range easily.
Shaw looks for a takedown but Anderson sprawls well.
Asbjoern Anderson is winning the standup battle so far.
Anderson misses with a jab, cross combination.
Anderson closes the distance and clinches.
Anderson tries to land a knee to the head but Shaw blocks with his arms.
Shaw is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Anderson gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
Shaw wants a takedown but no success here.
Shaw gets underhooks to prevent Anderson's takedown attempt.
Shaw drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Anderson looking to throw knees to the head but Shaw is blocking nicely.
Shaw jumps guard.
Shaw is trying to keep Anderson in close.
Anderson trying to control but Shaw is working from the bottom.
Anderson postures up.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Shaw keeping full guard, as Anderson tries to pass.
Shaw looking to hit a scissor sweep but Anderson is one step ahead there.
Anderson tries to stand but Shaw is controlling from the bottom.
Anderson looking to pass the guard.
Well, the referee has seen enough. Neither fighter is active enough on the ground so he's stood them back up.
Shaw looks for a takedown but Anderson sprawls well.
Shaw with a lazy takedown attempt
and Anderson counters with a series of strikes. Shaw will be more careful next time no doubt.
Anderson gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Shaw tries to pull guard but Anderson holds him up against the cage and eventually Shaw drops back down to his feet.
The fighters are pressed against the cage, as the pace of the fight slows.
Anderson misses with a knee strike.
Shaw is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Anderson pulls him back up using the underhooks.
And that's the end of the fight!
Asbjoern 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 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Gwen Towbar scores the fight 29:28
Judge Cecil Peabody scores the fight 29:28
Judge Chris Downing scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Asbjoern Anderson!
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energy
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hype
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mgr
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