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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Ante Novak (ranked 2077 p4p, 2806 weight class) and Jones Anderson (ranked 277 p4p, 350 weight class). These two fighters really are very evenly matched on the feet - it will be fascinating to see who can assert themselves in that aspect of the fight.
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World class boxer
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 7 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Ante Novak!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 3 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Jones Anderson!
The judges for this bout are Timothy Bukovac, Jack Bonds and Percy O'Donnell.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Anderson pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Novak is looking to counter with a body kick.
Novak fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Anderson manages to avoid it.
Novak sets himself, and Anderson steps forward looking for the clinch! Novak avoids it this time.
Novak buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Anderson throws a front kick aimed at Novak's knee but Novak avoids it well.
Novak bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Anderson throws a right hand that misses
and Novak counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Anderson cracks Novak with an open hand slap.
Novak looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Anderson lands a nice leg kick that just misses Novak's sensitive parts.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Anderson misses with a hook.
It looked like Novak was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Anderson.
Anderson digs a good hook to Novak's body.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Anderson 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 Novak has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Novak and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Novak was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Novak uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Anderson.
That's one minute gone in the round.
A solid leg kick lands there for Novak.
Anderson throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Novak jabs Anderson right on the nose. Anderson blinks but takes it well.
It looks like Jones Anderson has been cut.
Anderson wants to clinch.
An attempted straight right counter from Novak misses the target.
Anderson tries to clinch up but Novak circles away and keeps his distance.
Novak swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
Anderson throws out a powerful jab.
Anderson avoids the head kick by Novak.
Novak staying out of range there.
A shot to the liver by Anderson. Beautiful body shot.
Novak ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Novak throws a quick counter kick to the body but Anderson avoids it.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Novak stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Anderson.
Novak misses the shot to the body.
A big left from Anderson misses.
Novak is looking to counter with a body kick.
Anderson lands a slapping body shot.
Jones Anderson seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
A cross from Anderson lands.
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!
Anderson explodes with a nice body kick and back out of range. Nice work.
Anderson rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Novak counters with a body kick that stops Anderson in his tracks momentarily.
Novak takes a head kick and shrugs it off.
It looks like Ante Novak has been cut.
Novak slips under a jab.
Novak was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
We've been told by Novak's head coaches at DC Dragon Gym that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Novak gets tackled into the cage by Anderson. Anderson maintains the clinch.
Novak misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Novak tries to break free but Anderson pushes him back against the cage.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Novak lands a left hand that snaps the head of Anderson backwards.
Anderson throws an elbow that misses.
Novak misses with a punch to the body.
Anderson goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Anderson tries a knee to the head but Novak blocks it.
Novak tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Anderson misses with a punch on the inside.
Anderson is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Novak is defending well for now.
Novak lands a shoulder strike.
Anderson can't find room to land a body shot as Novak controls the action.
Novak blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Novak tries to throw a body punch but Anderson avoids it by throwing Novak back against the cage.
Anderson lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
A hook to the body from Novak.
Novak tries to work over Anderson's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Novak's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Anderson has been looking to improve his clinch game in recent weeks. Novak seems to have the measure of him in the clinch so far, so let's see if Anderson can turn it around.
Novak managing to block the knees to the body from Anderson.
Novak blocks a body shot from Anderson.
Anderson misses with a punch on the inside.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A shot in the inside from Anderson.
Anderson throws an elbow but it misses.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Novak working aggressively here.
Novak swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Novak misses with a hook to the ribs.
Novak throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Novak working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Novak's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Anderson connects with a leg kick.
Anderson uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Novak.
Novak throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Novak takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Novak circles away from the clinch attempt.
Novak takes a swing at Anderson's ribcage but misses.
Novak buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Jones Anderson dominated that round.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
That's time! Back to the action!
Novak throws a body kick that misses
and Anderson counters with a leg kick.
Novak is looking to wear down Anderson with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
Anderson works Novak's body with a nice hook.
Novak throws a wild body kick that Anderson sees coming a mile off.
We are yet to see a takedown attempt from Anderson in the fight. On paper you would think he is the more dominant ground fighter so let's see if these unusual tactics pay off.
Novak takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Novak swats away the attempt to clinch by Anderson.
Anderson throws a looping overhand right but Novak ducks down to avoid it.
A little feinted left hand from Novak on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Novak ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Anderson moves away.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Anderson misses with a straight left.
Anderson misses with a jab to the body
and Novak counters with a nice body kick.
A looping hook to the body misses from Anderson. Novak does a little dance to reset his feet.
Anderson has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Anderson fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Novak has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Novak tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Anderson was well out of range. Poor timing from Novak.
A swing and a miss from Anderson.
A solid leg kick lands there for Anderson.
Anderson throws a jab but it's blocked by Novak.
Anderson closes the distance and clinches.
Anderson crunches a lovely knee into Novak's ribcage.
Still in the clinch, Anderson scores with a nice short uppercut.
Novak tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Anderson's elbow.
Novak tries a body shot but Anderson blocks it.
Anderson lands with a short shot to the head.
Novak throws a punch but it's blocked by Anderson.
Anderson swings away with an uppercut that misses.
A nice right hand lands inside from Anderson.
Jones Anderson seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Novak tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Novak scores with an uppercut up the middle.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Novak lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Novak lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Novak can't find room to land a body shot as Anderson controls the action.
Anderson misses with a punch to the body.
Anderson unloads a knee to the mid-section.
Nice elbow from Anderson.
Anderson takes a shot to the head.
Novak takes an elbow to the forehead.
Anderson misses with a punch to the body.
Anderson tries to work over Novak's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Anderson can't find room to land a body shot as Novak controls the action.
Novak lands a left hand.
Novak takes a knee right on the jaw!
Anderson prevents a body shot from Novak.
Novak breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Anderson misses with a body kick.
Novak swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
Anderson looks to land a right hand but Novak moved out of range.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Anderson tries to clinch up.
Novak appears to be looking for a big counter.
Novak misses with the body kick
enabling Anderson to counter with a crisp jab.
Anderson throws a body punch but Novak moves out of range.
Anderson throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Novak throws a body kick that digs right into the meat.
Anderson throws an off balance right hand
and Novak counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
A swing and a miss from Anderson.
Novak quickly followed up with a counter body kick but doesn't connect.
Anderson staying out of range there.
Novak throws an overhand right that lands on Anderson's shoulder, as Anderson tries to avoid the shot.
A shot to the liver by Anderson. Beautiful body shot.
Anderson digs a good body shot into Novak's ribs.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Anderson throws an overhand right that lands on Novak's shoulder, as Novak tries to avoid the shot.
Anderson misses with a looping right.
Novak walks into a left hand.
A big right from Anderson misses.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Anderson misses with a straight left.
Novak uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Anderson.
Anderson misses with a head kick.
Anderson throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Novak sees it coming and avoids it easily.
It appears Novak was looking to counter with a kick there.
Anderson lands a really nice looking cross but Novak seems unphased.
Anderson throws an off balance right hand
and Novak counters with a nice low kick that buckles Anderson's knee momentarily.
Novak throws a push kick but Anderson slaps the foot to one side.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Jones Anderson showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
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! Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!
Anderson with the inside leg kick.
A jab lands there for Anderson.
Novak looks for the body kick but Anderson saw that one coming.
Novak throws a body punch but Anderson moves out of range.
An inside leg kick lands from Novak.
Novak avoids the body shot from Anderson.
Novak fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Anderson throws a poor cross that misses
and Novak counters with a nice body shot.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Novak scores with the left hand. Anderson knows he should have avoided that one.
Anderson looks to clinch
and Novak cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Anderson misses with an uppercut. Novak saw that one coming.
Novak is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
Anderson moves out of range of the body kick from Novak.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Anderson scores with the left hand. Novak knows he should have avoided that one.
A jab from Anderson misses.
A cross from Anderson lands.
A looping hook to the body misses from Novak. Anderson does a little dance to reset his feet.
Anderson throws out a counter right but Novak avoids it with no problem.
Anderson throws a wild body kick that Novak sees coming a mile off.
Novak jinks towards his opponent looking like he wants to counter with a mid kick but doesn't commit.
Anderson tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Novak was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
Novak looks for the body kick but Anderson saw that one coming.
Anderson moves out of range of the strikes.
Anderson bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Novak's head backwards.
Novak checks a leg kick.
Ante Novak has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Novak needs to keep his hands up - Anderson had a free shot at his head there.
A low kick from Anderson misses
and Novak counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Anderson closes the distance looking to clinch
and Novak counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Anderson avoids a kick to the body.
Novak jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Anderson rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
enabling Novak to counter with a crisp jab.
A telegraphed right hand from Anderson misses the target.
Good exchange - Anderson coming out on top.
Anderson throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Novak sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Jones Anderson is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Anderson thows a left - swing and a miss!
Novak displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Anderson throws out the jab.
Novak fires out a quick counter leg kick but Anderson just manages to avoid it.
Anderson misses with a left hand
letting Novak counter with a right hand.
Anderson checks the leg kick nicely there.
Anderson flicks out a counter leg kick but Novak steps away.
Anderson ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
A jab from Anderson does it's job there.
Jab by Novak.
Novak misses with a body shot.
Anderson thinks about the counter body kick.
Novak throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Anderson now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
Anderson scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Novak throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A slow jab from Anderson misses its intended target.
Novak seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter.
Anderson avoids a kick to the body.
Novak moves out of range of the body kick.
Novak fires out a quick counter leg kick but Anderson just manages to avoid it.
Novak uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Anderson.
Novak thinks about countering with a body kick.
Anderson fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Anderson has Novak up against the cage in a clinch.
Novak pushes Anderson back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Novak goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Novak misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Novak goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
And that's the end of the fight!
That was a close round. You could make an argument for either fighter but I would give it to Ante Novak.
Well Anderson has outworked and out performed his opponent in all aspects of the game today. He was simply too good and the decision should be no more than a formality. 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 Timothy Bukovac scores the fight 28:29
Judge Jack Bonds scores the fight 27:30
Judge Percy O'Donnell scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Jones Anderson!
An out of breath Jones Anderson thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career.
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