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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Montrese Andersson (ranked 1185 p4p, 2207 weight class) and Doofy McGriff (ranked 159 p4p, 273 weight class). Andersson comes into the arena with Wax -- Who Is Next blaring out of the sound system. 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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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 6 - 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 2 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Doofy McGriff!
The judges for this bout are Colin Fray, Jeff Smith and Micheangelo Fripello.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
McGriff delivers a nice body kick.
Andersson has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from McGriff finds it's way round the side to connect with Andersson's head.
Andersson moves into range and connects with a jab.
McGriff throws a big shot that misses.
Andersson misses with a hook
and McGriff counters with a nice uppercut.
McGriff throws a body shot but no joy.
Andersson on the wrong end of a nice jab.
McGriff delivers a nice body kick.
McGriff scores with a nice strike.
McGriff swings away with a body shot that misses
and Andersson counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Andersson takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Andersson fakes a strike and closes the distance, dragging McGriff to the ground. Andersson is now in McGriff's guard.
McGriff is adopting a defensive guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
McGriff keeping full guard, as Andersson tries to pass.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
McGriff looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Andersson accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Andersson pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. McGriff is keeping the position for now.
McGriff tries to land a sweep but no joy.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Andersson wants to pass the guard but McGriff is keeping the position.
McGriff looking to sweep using the butterfly guard but Andersson puts pay to that idea as he passes nicely into half guard.
Andersson is keen to just control but McGriff is a slippery customer.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if McGriff can do anything to dispel that myth.
McGriff is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Andersson's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Andersson's back!
McGriff missing with strikes from the back.
McGriff is not going to allow Andersson to sit and survive in this position.
Andersson tries to escape but McGriff has the hooks in and won't let him break free.
McGriff has the hooks sunk in and you can see the will to fight slowly draining out of Andersson's body.
McGriff really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Andersson. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
McGriff is hanging on to Andersson's back as he tries to escape.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
McGriff has the hooks sunk in and you can see the will to fight slowly draining out of Andersson's body.
McGriff is hanging on to Andersson's back as he tries to escape.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
McGriff is looking cool and calm here, just waiting for a good opportunity to attack and finish the fight from this dominant position.
Andersson defends a rear naked choke attempt by controlling one of McGriff's arms.
McGriff is looking cool and calm here, just waiting for a good opportunity to attack and finish the fight from this dominant position.
Andersson tries to roll but McGriff sticks to his back.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Doofy McGriff dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
McGriff connects with a solid leg kick.
McGriff fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Andersson gets cracked with a nice right hand there by McGriff.
McGriff takes a swing at Andersson's ribcage but misses.
A quick step to the side and Andersson tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
McGriff lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
A low kick from McGriff is predictable there
and Andersson cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
McGriff bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Andersson takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
McGriff scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Andersson has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Andersson there as he acknowledges the shot.
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!
Andersson looks to land a left hand but McGriff moved out of range nicely.
McGriff misses with a kick to the body
and Andersson counters with a shoot takedown. McGriff fights it but they end up in guard.
McGriff keeping full guard, as Andersson tries to pass.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Andersson trying to control but McGriff is working from the bottom.
McGriff seems keen to control Andersson's posture.
Andersson wants to pass the guard but McGriff is keeping the position.
Andersson wants to control from the top but McGriff keeps moving.
That's two 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.
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Andersson looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Andersson swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Andersson uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by McGriff.
A low kick from McGriff is predictable there
and Andersson counters with a nice double leg into guard.
Andersson trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
McGriff is pulling down on Andersson's head. It's preventing any offense from Andersson, at least for the moment.
Andersson trying to control the position from guard on top but McGriff is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Andersson controlling from the top position.
Andersson trying to control but McGriff is working from the bottom.
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
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.
Andersson is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Andersson looks to land a left hand but McGriff moved out of range nicely.
McGriff has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
McGriff throws a body punch but Andersson moves out of range.
A jab from Andersson misses.
McGriff throws a good cross that connects.
Andersson throws out a loose jab but McGriff uses good head movement to avoid it.
McGriff throws out a counter right but Andersson avoids it with no problem.
Doofy McGriff is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Andersson blocks a head kick by McGriff.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Andersson slips a jab from McGriff.
McGriff takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
McGriff looks to throw the jab but Andersson is out of range.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Doofy McGriff showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.
McGriff looks to land a right hand but Andersson moved out of range.
McGriff digs a good hook to Andersson's body.
McGriff throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Andersson fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. McGriff sprawls well initially but Andersson persists and gets the takedown into half guard.
McGriff keeping control of the position.
Andersson not landing any meaningful shots this time.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Andersson tries to pass the half guard into mount. McGriff knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Andersson is working hard here to advance position.
Andersson works his foot free and advances to mount.
That's one minute gone in the round.
McGriff slips a leg in and gets back to half guard.
McGriff is concentrating on defense, preventing Andersson from advancing position.
McGriff has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Andersson is working away from the top position though.
McGriff wants to sweep but Andersson has passed to side control!
Andersson lands an elbow.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Andersson passes to full mount! That's big trouble for McGriff!
McGriff is squirming around, avoiding Andersson's attempts to control the action.
McGriff is desperately trying to improve his position but Andersson has a good base and remains in mount.
Andersson fakes a shot to the body and cracks his opponent in the head. Nice ground and pound there!
Andersson trying to control but McGriff is having none of it.
McGriff is in all sorts of trouble here.
Montrese Andersson overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
A nice elbow there by Andersson.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
McGriff tries to lock up and control but Andersson gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Andersson trying to control but McGriff is having none of it.
Andersson punishing his opponent with strikes.
McGriff is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
McGriff is squirming around, avoiding Andersson's attempts to control the action.
McGriff is in a horrible position here, under a barrage of strikes, he's managing to avoid any damage.
McGriff felt the need to train up his defensive grappling in the buildup to the fight. Presumably he was expecting to be in a difficult position like this, so let's see if he can get out of it.
Andersson trying to control but he's not successful this time.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Andersson jumps to the side looking to secure the arm triangle…. Ooooh, that looks tight… McGriff is gargling but he's managed to escape! Nice work there by McGriff and Andersson has given up the dominant position trying to land that submission.
McGriff defending against the ground and pound.
McGriff is trying to control Andersson's posture but Andersson avoids it.
Andersson is looking to take a break and control but McGriff is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
McGriff can't do much from the bottom here.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Montrese Andersson clearly takes that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
McGriff throws a sloppy head kick and Andersson moves out of range easily.
McGriff misses with a body shot.
Andersson feinted there with a counter leg kick.
McGriff takes a swing at Andersson's ribcage but misses.
McGriff with a hook.
McGriff tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Andersson was well out of range. Poor timing from McGriff.
Andersson lands a nice shot that snaps McGriff's head back.
Andersson throws a hook to the side of McGriff's head but McGriff sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
McGriff flicks out a counter leg kick but Andersson steps away.
McGriff misses with a looping left.
McGriff stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Andersson keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
McGriff misses with a body kick.
McGriff throws a sloppy head kick and Andersson moves out of range easily.
Andersson staying out of range there.
It looked like Andersson wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
That's one minute gone in the round.
McGriff throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Andersson blocks a head kick by McGriff.
Doofy McGriff seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
McGriff gets taken down but at least he's managed to land in guard.
Andersson trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
McGriff keeping moving, preventing Andersson from controlling successfully.
Andersson is going to have to think about doing something other than just controlling because McGriff is managing to avoid having the position dictated to him.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
McGriff has a butterfly guard looking to sweep but Andersson has passed into side control.
Andersson tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
McGriff is not content to let Andersson control the position.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Andersson working the ground and pound but he's contacting the mat, not the fighter.
Andersson lands a knee to the body and follows it up with some ground and pound to the head. That will wear McGriff down.
McGriff on the wrong end of some ground and pound.
McGriff is not content to let Andersson control the position.
McGriff tries to buck Andersson off but Andersson is having none of it.
Andersson wants to control but McGriff is keeping him busy.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
McGriff parries the strikes from Andersson easily there. Andersson is wary of posturing up too much because it might enable McGriff to escape.
Andersson goes for an armbar! This could be all over! Wait, no, McGriff rolls with the submission and now he's on top in Andersson's guard! Nice work there by McGriff!
Andersson wants to improve his position but instead McGriff has moved into half guard.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with McGriff in particular looking to stall.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
A close fourth round but Doofy McGriff will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! This is the final round!
Andersson doesn't succeed with the takedown
and McGriff counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Montrese Andersson has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Andersson is looking for a takedown here. He's shot in and has managed to get it, finishing up in McGriff's half guard.
Andersson is trying to control the action in half guard but McGriff is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
McGriff trying to control from the bottom.
Andersson throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Andersson working over McGriff with some ground and pound. McGriff looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Andersson trying to control the action but McGriff is working from the bottom.
McGriff wants to get back to full guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Andersson is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. McGriff doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Andersson.
McGriff keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Andersson thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Andersson throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
McGriff is staying active underneath Andersson, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Andersson frees up his trapped foot and advances to mount.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Andersson trying to control but he's not successful this time.
McGriff tries to hold on but Andersson postures up.
McGriff can't escape the position.
Andersson thowing strikes but they're hitting the gloves, not doing any damage.
Andersson is looking to secure an arm. He's managed it! He's pivoting for an armbar - that looks tight! But McGriff has managed to get out of it and now he's in a dominant position. Nice work from McGriff!
Doofy McGriff is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Andersson looking for a sweep. Not yet Andersson, not yet.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
McGriff controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
Andersson is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. McGriff is aware though and is defending well.
Andersson trying to keep a closed guard but McGriff is proving a slippery customer.
McGriff got a little sloppy there for a moment and Andersson has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, McGriff has managed to get both his arms back between Andersson's legs - danger averted.
Andersson is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
That's four 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.
Andersson being controlled here, momentarily.
Andersson looking for a guillotine here but McGriff defends easily.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Andersson keeping full guard, as McGriff tries to pass.
The referee must be thinking about standing these guys back up.
And that's the end of the fight!
Montrese Andersson showed his dominance in that final round.
I think McGriff has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. 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 Colin Fray scores the fight 47:48
Judge Jeff Smith scores the fight 47:48
Judge Micheangelo Fripello scores the fight 47:48
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Doofy McGriff!
Doofy McGriff is the new lightweight champion!
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