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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Montrese Andersson (ranked 1810 p4p, 2706 weight class) and Ismael Dias (ranked 230 p4p, 321 weight class). Andersson comes into the arena with Wax -- Who Is Next blaring out of the sound system. Ismael Dias has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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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 4 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Montrese Andersson!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 4 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Ismael Dias!
The judges for this bout are Micheangelo Fripello, Josh West and Jeff Smith.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Andersson lands a two punch combo.
Dias closes the distance and clinches.
Andersson on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Andersson has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Dias is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
Dias prevents Andersson from breaking the clinch.
Dias throws an elbow but it's blocked.
Dias is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Andersson is defending well for now.
Andersson is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Dias gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
Dias misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Andersson blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Dias is defending well against a takedown attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Montrese Andersson. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Andersson manages to pull guard.
Andersson wants to sweep here but Dias controlling him for the moment.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Andersson is pulling down on Dias's head to control his posture.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Dias tries to stand but Andersson is controlling from the bottom.
Andersson is pulling down on Dias's head to control his posture.
Andersson bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Dias's guard.
Dias being controlled here, momentarily.
Andersson works a leg free and moves into half guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Andersson is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.
Dias is looking to get back to is feet but Andersson passes into side control.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Dias is being controlled here.
Dias wants to escape from the position here - easier said than done!
A lull in the action here.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Dias is looking to work his way out of this bad position but Andersson is controlling him well.
The referee looks like he's ready to step in and stand the fighters back up.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.
Andersson tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Dias is able to avoid easily.
Dias tries to clinch up but Andersson circles away and keeps his distance.
Dias tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Andersson manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Dias has tried to improve his agility in the runup to this fight.
Andersson lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Dias blocks a jab.
Andersson circles away from the clinch attempt.
Dias tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Dias closes the distance looking to clinch
and Andersson counters with a slapping leg kick.
Andersson is looking light on his feet compared to last time was saw him fight.
Dias tries to grapple but his opponent circles
and Andersson counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Andersson misses with a looping left.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Montrese Andersson dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
Andersson throws a looping overhand right but Dias ducks down to avoid it.
Dias is looking for the big counter here.
Dias tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Andersson scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Decent striking displayed by Andersson there.
Dias tries to clinch but Andersson moves away
and Andersson counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Andersson cracks Dias with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Andersson bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Dias's head backwards.
Andersson getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Dias is rocked!
Dias is looking to clinch but Andersson is avoiding it.
Dias is still on wobbly legs! Can Andersson finish him?
Andersson is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Dias can do to turn this around?
Dias is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Dias seems to have recovered his senses.
Dias stuffs the takedown attempt from Andersson. Andersson gets slowly back to his feet.
Andersson misses with the combination.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Dias uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Andersson.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Dias takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Montrese Andersson is winning the standup battle so far.
Dias tries to clinch but Andersson is having none of it.
Dias moves in looking to clinch but Andersson pushes him off.
Dias fails with an attempt to clinch.
Dias moves to clinch but Andersson breaks away
and Andersson connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Andersson with the inside leg kick.
No joy there for Andersson, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Dias doesn't manage to clinch there - Andersson circles away.
Andersson bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Dias's head backwards.
Dias takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Dias tries to clinch up but Andersson circles away and keeps his distance.
Andersson throws a right hand that Dias ducks under and follows up with a left that Dias also avoids with ease.
Montrese Andersson seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Dias is looking to clinch.
Andersson is looking to counter punch.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Andersson misses with a few strikes there.
Andersson swings for the body but Dias moves out of range.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Dias tries to close the distance and clinch up but Andersson swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Andersson was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
Ismael Dias is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Dias avoids the body shot from Andersson.
Dias tries to close the distance and clinch up but Andersson swats him away and circles back towards the center.
A little feinted left hand from Andersson on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Dias takes one to the chin there.
Andersson keeps the fight on the outside.
Andersson swats away the attempt to clinch by Dias.
It looked like Andersson wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Dias tries to clinch but Andersson is having none of it.
Dias checks the leg kick.
Dias wants to clinch but Andersson slips to the side
and Andersson counters with a series of strikes. Dias will be more careful next time no doubt.
Dias tries to clinch up.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
A jab from Andersson does it's job there.
Andersson keeps the fight on the outside.
Andersson keeps the fight on the outside.
The fight stays on the outside here - Dias looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Dias tries to grapple but his opponent circles
and Andersson counters with a stiff right hand.
Dias tries to clinch up.
Andersson avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Dias closes the distance looking to clinch
and Andersson connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Andersson shoots in and gets a takedown into half guard. Andersson showed some decent athleticism there.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Andersson is figuring out what he wants to do next.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Dias can do anything to dispel that myth.
Andersson postures up and decides to stand up, from the half guard. The ref calls for Dias to stand up.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Montrese Andersson dominated that second round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
Andersson looks to land a combination but Dias avoids it well.
Andersson displaying good standup as he scores with a three punch combination.
Dias tries to clinch but Andersson moves away
and Andersson counters with a straight right hand.
Andersson misses with a wild body shot.
Andersson throws a low kick but it's checked well by Dias.
Andersson gets tackled into the cage by Dias. Dias maintains the clinch.
Andersson wants to take the fight to the mat but Dias manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.
Andersson is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Dias to keep the fight standing.
Dias misses with a body punch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Dias creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Andersson's defenses.
It looks like Montrese Andersson has been cut.
Dias tries to throw a body punch but Andersson avoids it by throwing Dias back against the cage.
Dias tries a knee to the head but Andersson blocks it.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Dias trying to land knees to the body.
Dias prevents a takedown attempt there.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Montrese Andersson. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Dias tries to land knees in the clinch but Andersson avoids the damage to the body.
Dias misses with an elbow strike.
Dias tries to work over Andersson's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Dias tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Andersson's elbow.
Dias lands a nice knee to the body.
Dias misses with a hook to the ribs.
Dias misses with a body punch.
Andersson has moved round to his opponent's back and is looking for a suplex! Oh snap! He's tossed Dias clear over his head and slammed him to the mat!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Dias is trying to get back to his feet but he's not managed it yet.
Dias is being controlled on the ground here - he must escape this position otherwise surely the end is near.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Dias is trying to get back to his feet but Andersson has full control of the position and if anything, Dias has just worked his way into a worse spot.
Andersson is controlling his opponent, waiting for an opportunity to finish.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Dias trying to get back to his feet but Andersson is in full control for now.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Andersson slows the pace down here. Having a little breather whilst he's in a dominant position, looking to rest and regain some energy, ready to go for the finish.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Montrese Andersson clearly takes that round.
The cut man is working on Montrese Andersson's cut.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare each other down, ready to get back to the action.
Sloppy strikes from Andersson. Those never looked like landing.
Dias moves in looking to clinch but Andersson pushes him off.
An attempted straight right counter from Andersson misses the target.
Dias tries to clinch but Andersson moves away
and he gets countered with a snapping leg kick.
Andersson scores with a sloppy right hand. Dias should have avoided that one.
Dias tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Andersson manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Andersson swats away the attempt to clinch by Dias.
Horrible takedown attempt by Andersson or perhaps it was just good defense by Dias, which made it look bad.
Ismael Dias is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Dias wants to clinch up but Andersson keeps it at a distance.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Dias rushes Andersson and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Andersson wants a takedown.
Andersson has managed to pull guard. Let's see whether he can work an aggressive guard. It will also be interesting to see what tactics Dias uses from the top position.
Andersson is adopting a defensive guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Dias wants to stand but Andersson is controlling his posture from full guard.
Andersson lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.
Andersson sitting in guard here, content to control.
Andersson might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.
Dias is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
Andersson's corner is telling him to maintain position.
Andersson passes Dias's left leg - he's now in half guard.
Andersson perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Andersson has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.
Andersson's ground tactics aren't going to win him many fans. Let's hope he's got fireworks for us if he gets back to his feet because he's not doing much on the ground.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Dias rushes Andersson and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Dias looking to throw knees to the head but Andersson is blocking nicely.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Dias tries to land a knee to the head but Andersson blocks with his arms.
Ismael Dias seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Dias lands a nice elbow.
Andersson blocks the elbow strike.
Andersson on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Andersson blocks an uppercut.
Andersson gets control of Dias's arms and successfully pulls guard. Andersson will no doubt be looking for submissions off his back.
Andersson has Dias pulled in close to control his posture.
Dias wanted to stand there but Andersson had control of the position.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Andersson seems keen to control Dias's posture.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Montrese Andersson had his way with Ismael Dias in that round.
The cut man is working on Montrese Andersson's cut.
That's time! Back to the action! The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!
Nice cross by Andersson.
Andersson swats away the attempt to clinch by Dias.
The fight stays on the outside here - Dias looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Dias is looking to clinch but Andersson is avoiding it.
Dias closes the distance but Andersson moves to the side
and Andersson counters with a straight right hand.
Dias tries to clinch up but Andersson circles away and keeps his distance.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Andersson wants to land a leg kick but Dias is out of range.
Andersson throws the left hand but Dias avoids the punch easily.
Dias wants to clinch.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Dias closes the distance but Andersson moves to the side
and Andersson counters with a two punch combo.
Dias keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Andersson.
Dias has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Andersson scores with a sloppy right hand. Dias should have avoided that one.
Andersson throws out a powerful jab.
Good exchange - Andersson coming out on top.
Andersson misses with a takedown
and Dias counters into the clinch. Nicely done.
Andersson is trying to pull guard but Dias has him pressed against the cage.
Andersson managing to block the knees to the body from Dias.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Dias.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Andersson.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Andersson prevents a body shot from Dias.
Dias tries to work over Andersson's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Dias missing with knees to the body.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Andersson.
Andersson goes for a takedown in the clinch but Dias prevents it.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Montrese Andersson. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Andersson wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Andersson jumps guard but Dias stands there with Andersson around his waist. Andersson gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
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!
Dias doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Andersson blocks the elbow strike.
Dias throws an elbow but it's blocked.
Dias misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Andersson.
Dias misses with the head strike.
Dias tries to throw a body punch but Andersson avoids it by throwing Dias back against the cage.
Dias prevents a takedown attempt there.
Andersson blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Andersson blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Andersson gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Andersson has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Dias avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Dias pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
Dias tries a body shot but Andersson blocks it.
Dias dodges an elbow strike from Andersson.
Knees to the body from Dias.
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.
Andersson fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Dias misses with a knee strike.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Dias lands a knee to the body.
Dias doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Ismael Dias has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Dias misses with a shot to the kidneys.
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 Montrese Andersson.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Andersson, winning every round. Will the judges agree? They are the ones who matter, even if they are often depressingly incompetent. 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 Micheangelo Fripello scores the fight 50:44
Judge Josh West scores the fight 50:44
Judge Jeff Smith scores the fight 50:44
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Montrese Andersson!
Montrese Andersson retains his lightweight title!
Montrese Andersson thanked the fans post fight for their support.
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