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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Trent Temple (ranked 365 p4p, 903 weight class) and Abraham Andersson (ranked 49 p4p, 121 weight class). Temple's ring entrance music is that housewives' favourite, HonestKey- What My Life For. 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 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 11 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Trent Temple!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 7 - 4 - 0, fighting out of London, Abraham Andersson !
The judges for this bout are Robert Douchet, Alec Ball and Steve Smith.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Andersson throws a lazy uppercut
and Temple counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Nice jab there from Andersson .
Temple walks into a stiff left hand from Andersson .
Andersson lands a right hook to the body.
Andersson misses with a wild combination.
Temple takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Donk. Andersson catches Temple right on the button with a cross.
Andersson misses with a straight right.
Temple stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Temple throws a jab but it's blocked by Andersson .
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Andersson connects with a good right hand that stumbles Temple. Temple circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Temple throws out a loose jab but Andersson uses good head movement to avoid it.
Andersson misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Temple.
It looked like Temple wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Temple rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
enabling Andersson to counter with a crisp jab.
Andersson throws a series of punches but Temple avoids them all with ease.
Temple swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Andersson avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Andersson scores with a nice right hand.
Temple avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Andersson swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
A little feinted left hand from Temple on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Temple definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Andersson lands a jab.
Andersson just misses with a punch to the body.
Temple is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
Andersson misses with an uppercut.
Andersson is landing a lot of head punches in this opening round! Temple had better start moving his head a bit unless he wants his face to turn into mush.
Andersson slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Andersson fails to land with a series of punches.
Andersson throws a shot from downtown. Temple moves away and avoids it.
Temple attempts a counter takedown but Andersson avoids it well and moves away.
Temple blocks a jab.
Temple swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Temple ducks under a wild hook from Andersson .
Andersson missing with a left hand there. Temple was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Andersson waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Temple.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Andersson scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Temple throws a body punch but Andersson moves out of range.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Andersson ! But no joy.
Andersson might want to mix his strikes up a bit more. He's just going for head shots at the moment and that can become a bit predictable.
Andersson throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
It looked like Temple wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Temple on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
A jab from Andersson misses.
Temple swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
A telegraphed right hand from Andersson misses the target.
Temple connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Temple drops Andersson with a hook right on the temple. He thinks about going to the ground but Andersson looks back up at him and smiles so Temple waves him back to his feet - he obviously thinks he can knock him out after that shot landed.
Andersson is rocked!
Andersson slips a jab from Temple.
Andersson is still on wobbly legs! Can Temple finish him?
Temple scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Andersson loads up on a big right hand but Temple slips the punch.
Andersson moves away from the strike by Temple.
Abraham Andersson seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Andersson moves out of range as Temple strikes.
Andersson seems to have recovered his senses.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Temple throws a jab but it's blocked by Andersson .
Andersson throws out a counter right but Temple avoids it with no problem.
Andersson misses the shot to the body.
Temple attempts a counter takedown but Andersson avoids it well and moves away.
Temple pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
A little jabbing left from Andersson on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Andersson ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Temple moves away.
A quick step to the side and Temple tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
Andersson moves out of range as Temple strikes.
Temple throws a hook but Andersson avoids it easily.
Temple waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Andersson .
Andersson throws a combination. Temple tries to block but a couple of punches get through.
Andersson misses with a lunging right hand
and Temple counters with a straight right hand.
Temple misses with a hook
and Andersson counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Temple thinking.
Temple misses with a looping left.
It seemed like Andersson was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Temple slips under a jab from Andersson .
Temple lands a big uppercut and Andersson crumbles to the floor! The ref thinks about stopping the fight but Andersson looks OK. Temple waves Andersson back to his feet!
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Temple throws out a loose jab but Andersson uses good head movement to avoid it.
Andersson thows a left - swing and a miss!
Temple swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Andersson feints and as Temple raises his hands in defense, Andersson changes levels and drives through with a takedown into guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Andersson trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Andersson scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
Andersson cracks Temple with a solid left hand.
Temple looking for a guillotine here but Andersson defends easily.
Andersson trying to control the position from guard on top but Temple is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Andersson looking to pass the guard.
Andersson trying to control but Temple is working from the bottom.
That's five minutes gone in the round.
Andersson is in a good position here but he's just trying to control... And he's not even managing to do that successfully.
Andersson postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
Temple looking for a guillotine here but Andersson defends easily.
Andersson landing with the ground and pound.
Andersson connects with a couple of short punches.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
That's six minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Temple keeping moving, preventing Andersson from controlling successfully.
Andersson throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Andersson looking to sit in guard and control but Temple gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.
Temple's corner is telling him to maintain position.
Andersson looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Andersson trying to keep a closed guard but Temple is proving a slippery customer.
Temple passes Andersson 's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
Andersson is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Temple pulls his head out easily.
That's seven minutes gone in the round.
Temple is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Temple thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Andersson 's head.
Andersson is looking for a sweep. Temple is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Temple missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Temple tries to pass to full mount but Andersson defends it.
Andersson tries to roll over but Temple keeps him under control.
That's eight 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.
Andersson is looking to control Temple's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Andersson avoid being mounted?
Andersson 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 is staying active underneath Temple, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up.
Temple moves away from the strike by Andersson .
Andersson connects with a body shot.
Andersson looks to land a combination but Temple avoids it well.
Temple takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Good shot there by Andersson .
Temple gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Temple changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Temple takes a jab right on the kisser.
That's nine minutes gone in the round.
Temple ducks under a wild hook from Andersson .
Temple is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Temple dives in and scores a takedown into Andersson 's guard.
Andersson is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Temple defends well.
Andersson manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Temple manages to get himself to full guard.
Andersson keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Temple's head.
Andersson won't allow Temple to sweep him here.
Temple trying to keep a closed guard but Andersson is proving a slippery customer.
Temple keeping moving, preventing Andersson from controlling successfully.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Abraham Andersson dominated that round.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.
Temple doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Andersson misses the shot to the body.
Temple jabs Andersson to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Temple throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Andersson stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Andersson misses the jab.
Temple half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
Andersson uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Temple throws a jab but it's blocked by Andersson .
Andersson throws a big shot that misses.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Andersson fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Temple on the side of the head.
Temple throws a body shot but no joy.
Temple ducks under a wild hook from Andersson .
Andersson throws a jab but it's blocked by Temple.
Temple with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Andersson to score with a decent uppercut.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Temple blocks a jab.
Andersson ducks under a wild hook from Temple.
Andersson looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Nice takedown defense from Andersson . No joy for Temple on that attempt.
Andersson cracks Temple with an open hand slap.
Andersson misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Temple counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Andersson bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Temple's head backwards.
A jab from Andersson does it's job there.
Temple's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Andersson connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Temple scrambles back to his feet.
Temple looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
Temple throws a body punch but Andersson moves out of range.
Andersson sizes up Temple with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Andersson takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Andersson takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Abraham Andersson seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Andersson dips to his left and cracks Temple with an uppercut!
Andersson has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Andersson has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Temple finds it's way round the side to connect with Andersson 's head.
Andersson rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Temple counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Temple throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Andersson throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Andersson throws a hook to the side of Temple's head but Temple sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Temple tries to counter with a takedown but Andersson is quick to defend against it.
Temple avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Temple attempts a counter takedown but Andersson avoids it well and moves away.
Temple missing with a left hand there. Andersson was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Andersson misses the shot to the body.
An attempted straight right counter from Temple misses the target.
Temple moves away from the strike by Andersson .
Temple misses with a body shot
and Andersson counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Excellent takedown into side control there by Temple.
Temple is looking to take a break and control but Andersson is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
You can see the frustration on Andersson 's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Temple thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
Andersson tries to improve position but can't.
Temple cracks Andersson with a big elbow.
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.
Temple wants to lay and pray for a moment but Andersson keeps working.
Temple looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
Andersson is trying to get back to half guard.
Andersson is still trying to improve position.
You can see the frustration on Andersson 's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Andersson is not content to let Temple control the position.
Temple throwing shots but missing, from side control.
That's five minutes gone in the round.
Andersson is trying to control Temple's posture but Temple avoids it.
Temple creates some space and throws a big elbow, but Andersson sees it coming and moves his head just enough to avoid the strike.
Andersson is not in a great position here, taking some shots.
Temple working the body and head with strikes.
Temple wants to control but Andersson is keeping him busy.
Temple misses with an attempted head punch from side control.
Andersson is trying to get back to half guard.
Andersson is working to avoid the ground and pound but Temple connects with a decent elbow.
That's six minutes gone in the round.
Temple trying to control the action but Andersson is working from the bottom.
Andersson is looking for a sweep.
Andersson is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
Temple goes for an armbar here - this could be all over! But no, Andersson has escaped beautifully and is now on top in side control! Oh, that's unlucky for Temple but great work by Andersson .
That's seven minutes gone in the round.
Temple is trying to improve his position.
Andersson landing with strikes to the head and body from side control.
Temple tries to improve position but can't.
Andersson trying to control the action but Temple is working from the bottom.
Andersson working the ground and pound but Temple is defending the strikes.
Temple is not content to let Andersson control the position.
Temple struggling a bit here.
That's eight 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 postures up a little and throws a couple of hammerfists but they don't connect properly.
Andersson working the ground and pound from side control.
Andersson trying to control the position but Temple is working away.
Temple sneaks back into half guard.
Temple is looking to improve his position.
Andersson is trying to control the action in half guard but Temple is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Andersson not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Temple is trying to maintain the position but Andersson is very close to passing his half guard.
That's nine minutes gone in the round.
Andersson working the head and body with strikes.
Andersson controlling the pace.
Temple gets full guard.
Andersson trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Andersson trying to control but Temple is working from the bottom.
If this pace continues, the referee will definitely step in and force a standup.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Temple keeping full guard, as Andersson tries to pass.
Andersson won't allow Temple to sweep him here.
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Abraham Andersson will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!
Andersson fails in his attempt to clinch.
Andersson closes the distance and after a bit of a stuggle, scores a takedown into Temple's guard.
Andersson wants to pass the guard but Temple is keeping the position.
Temple looking for a guillotine here but Andersson defends easily.
Temple manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Andersson manages to get himself to full guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Temple loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Andersson is looking for a triangle but Temple pushes his legs off easily.
Temple sitting in guard here, content to control.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Andersson is looking for a triangle but Temple pushes his legs off easily.
Andersson is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Temple is aware though and is defending well.
Andersson takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Andersson avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Temple is working Andersson over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
Temple throws a big elbow that misses.
Andersson has momentary wrist control but Temple slips an elbow through the middle.
Temple stays in close to Andersson 's body and controls the position.
Andersson is trying to keep Temple in close.
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.
Temple pushing down on Andersson 's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
Andersson looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Andersson is looking to improve his position.
Andersson regains full guard. Nicely done.
Temple wants to control from the top but Andersson keeps moving.
If this pace continues, the referee will definitely step in and force a standup.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Temple is working Andersson over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
Temple not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
Temple slips nicely into half guard.
Andersson moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Temple is trying to tuck his arms in to keep them safe but Andersson has managed to isolate one of them and has got a loose triangle. Temple is looking to defend but Andersson has done well to lock his legs together - this could be big trouble for Temple! Andersson pulls down on the head and a little smile comes across his face - he knows he's got it. Yep, Temple taps out and this one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:58 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle). Abraham Andersson !
A relieved looking Abraham Andersson thanked the fans for their support and gave the usual line about them being amazing. They seemed to believe that he actually meant it.
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