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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Bas Anderson (ranked 24535 p4p, 25631 weight class) and Cesar Arbeloa (ranked 554 p4p, 543 weight class). Bas Anderson has the edge in experience - let's see if he can make that count tonight.
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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 2 - 5 - 0, fighting out of London, Bas Anderson!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 3 - 0, fighting out of London, Cesar Arbeloa!
The judges for this bout are Dean Styles, Chad Campbell and Columbo Gatti.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Anderson gets caught on his heels momentarily as he allows Arbeloa to score an easy takedown into full guard.
Arbeloa scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
Arbeloa landing with the ground and pound.
Arbeloa wants to control from the top but Anderson keeps moving.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Anderson looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Anderson is trying to keep Arbeloa in close.
Arbeloa trying to control the position from guard on top but Anderson is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Anderson is trying to control the position but Arbeloa postures up.
Arbeloa trying to control the position from guard on top but Anderson is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Arbeloa might have to switch it up a bit here because his efforts to control Anderson haven't been going to plan, at least at the current moment in time.
If this pace continues, the referee will definitely step in and force a standup.
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Arbeloa shoots in for a takedown but Anderson shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Arbeloa feints and as Anderson raises his hands in defense, Arbeloa changes levels and drives through with a takedown into guard.
Arbeloa wants to control from the top but Anderson keeps moving.
Arbeloa pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Anderson is keeping the position for now.
Arbeloa must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Arbeloa is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
Anderson keeping moving, preventing Arbeloa from controlling successfully.
Arbeloa throws a strike but Anderson rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top.
Anderson got a little sloppy there for a moment and Arbeloa has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Anderson has managed to get both his arms back between Arbeloa's legs - danger averted.
Arbeloa tries to strike from the bottom.
Anderson definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Arbeloa wants to sweep here but Anderson controlling him for the moment.
Arbeloa is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.
The two fighters exchange a few words. I couldn't hear what they were saying but maybe it's more fun if you make it up yourself. Arbeloa connects with a nice short shot to Anderson's temple.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Anderson is looking to control Arbeloa's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Anderson avoid being mounted?
Anderson is not content to let Arbeloa control the position.
Anderson taking some punishment here, with Arbeloa in his half guard.
Arbeloa is looking to take a break and control but Anderson is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Anderson has hold of a guillotine but he's not going to be able to crank on it really with only half guard, so it's no trouble for Arbeloa. Oh but Anderson has got full guard now! Oh boy! This one could be over very soon! Arbeloa goes limp - he's gone! Anderson jumps up and celebrates with the crowd - fantastic submission finish!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:35 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Guillotine). Bas Anderson!
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hype
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FIGHT
RATING
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