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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Montrese Andersson (ranked 1563 p4p, 1115 weight class) and Akira Kaburagi (ranked 162 p4p, 120 weight class). Andersson comes to the cage accompanied by Wax -- Who Is Next. Montrese Andersson is staring across the cage at his opponent, tweaking his nipples... Tweaking his own nipples that is.
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11 - 6 - 0 |
Abu Dhabi Champ
Excellent boxer
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Excellent grappler
Counter fighter
Good gas tank |
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 11 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Montrese Andersson!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 11 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Akira Kaburagi!
The judges for this bout are Taro Takaoka, Yasuomi Hirokawa and Shirou Masuda.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Kaburagi looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Kaburagi clinches.
Andersson leaning against his opponent.
Kaburagi is working for takedown but Andersson is calmly controlling the position for now.
Kaburagi drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Andersson gets the underhooks and prevents it.
Montrese Andersson has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Akira Kaburagi.
Andersson throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Andersson lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
We can't be sure of the tactics at this early stage but we have heard that Kaburagi has been working on his takedowns a lot in the buildup to the fight and we can only assume he's going to look to take this to the mat.
Kaburagi lands a shoulder strike.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kaburagi gets a nice trip takedown into half guard.
Andersson is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Kaburagi pulls his head out easily.
Andersson looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Kaburagi with a momentary lay and pray from half guard.
Kaburagi sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Andersson defending well though.
Kaburagi is thwarting Andersson's attempts to control the position.
Andersson manages to get to full guard.
Andersson is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Kaburagi is aware though and is defending well.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
That's two 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.
Kaburagi slows down the pace of the fight for a moment. He'll need to remain active if he doesn't want to see the fight stood back up.
Andersson working a defensive guard here.
Kaburagi content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
Andersson trying to control the position here.
Kaburagi trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Andersson displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Kaburagi.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Andersson throws a low kick but Kaburagi moves out of range easily.
Kaburagi closes the distance but Andersson moves to the side
and Kaburagi takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Kaburagi shoots for a takedown but Andersson saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
A little feinted left hand from Andersson on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Andersson misses with a wild combination.
Kaburagi gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Kaburagi has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Andersson is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
Andersson tries to land knees in the clinch but Kaburagi avoids the damage to the body.
Kaburagi drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Andersson gets the underhooks and prevents it.
Kaburagi tries to score a body lock takedown but Andersson shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Kaburagi wants a takedown but no success here.
Kaburagi is trying to drag Andersson to the mat but Andersson just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
Andersson manages to break the clinch.
Kaburagi displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Andersson throws out the jab.
Kaburagi misses with a takedown attempt
and Andersson counters with a nice body shot.
Andersson goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Kaburagi misses with a takedown attempt
and Andersson counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Kaburagi has a takedown stuffed.
Kaburagi doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Montrese Andersson dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
Kaburagi walks into a stiff left hand from Andersson.
Kaburagi takes a jab right on the kisser.
Andersson moves into the clinch.
Kaburagi is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Andersson pulls him back up using the underhooks.
Andersson tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Andersson is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Kaburagi can do to turn this around?
Kaburagi is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
Kaburagi prevents a body shot from Andersson.
Andersson escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Andersson throws a combination. Kaburagi tries to block but a couple of punches get through.
It looks like Akira Kaburagi has been cut.
Andersson throws a jab but it's blocked by Kaburagi.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kaburagi closes this distance looking for a takedown but Andersson circles away.
Montrese Andersson has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Akira Kaburagi.
Kaburagi gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Andersson looks to score with a jab to the body but Kaburagi is just out of range.
Kaburagi manages to get an easy takedown there - catching Andersson on his heels. He'll look to pass Andersson's guard now, I'm sure.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Andersson looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Andersson is controlling Kaburagi's posture.
Andersson wants to sweep here but Kaburagi controlling him for the moment.
Kaburagi missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Andersson working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Kaburagi.
Andersson not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Andersson wants to improve his position but instead Kaburagi has moved into half guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Andersson wants to control but Kaburagi is keeping busy.
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.
Kaburagi is trying to control the action in half guard but Andersson is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Andersson trying to control but Kaburagi postures up.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Kaburagi gets a takedown into half guard.
Kaburagi is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Andersson has managed to free his arm - good work.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Kaburagi lands a nice short elbow.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kaburagi throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Andersson gets back to full guard.
Andersson pushes Kaburagi off and scrambles back to his feet.
Kaburagi is trying hard to land a takedown here. Andersson sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Kaburagi takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Andersson displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Kaburagi.
Andersson is looking for a counter combo.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Andersson cracks Kaburagi with an open hand slap.
Andersson misses with an uppercut. Kaburagi saw that one coming.
A jab from Andersson does it's job there.
Kaburagi just misses with a punch to the body.
Kaburagi doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Andersson counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Kaburagi shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Andersson half committed to a counter leg kick.
Andersson avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Kaburagi gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Andersson counters into the clinch. Nicely done.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Montrese Andersson dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Akira Kaburagi's cut.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business. Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!
Kaburagi tries to keep at a distance but Andersson has taken the fight into the clinch.
Andersson pushes Kaburagi back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Kaburagi blocks an elbow strike from Andersson.
Kaburagi drops down looking for an ankle pick but Andersson pulls his leg out and moves away.
Kaburagi shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Andersson pinned against the cage. Andersson gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Andersson forces Kaburagi back against the cage and clinches.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Andersson lands a nice knee to the body.
Andersson breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Andersson tries to clinch up but Kaburagi circles away and keeps his distance.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Kaburagi fails with a takedown attempt.
Montrese Andersson has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Akira Kaburagi.
A right-left combo lands from Andersson.
Kaburagi has his takedown stuffed
and Andersson counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Andersson throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Andersson lands the left hand.
Andersson looks to score with a jab to the body but Kaburagi is just out of range.
Andersson doesn't manage to clinch there - Kaburagi circles away.
Kaburagi thows a left - swing and a miss!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Andersson gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Andersson tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Kaburagi's elbow.
Andersson manages to break the clinch.
Andersson changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Kaburagi tries to avoid it but Andersson manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Kaburagi to the ground. Kaburagi escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Andersson missing with a left hand there. Kaburagi was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Kaburagi fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. Andersson sprawls well initially but Kaburagi persists and gets the takedown into half guard.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Andersson manages to get to full guard.
Kaburagi wants to control from the top but Andersson keeps moving.
Andersson working away from the bottom but not quite defensive enough there because Kaburagi has passed into half guard!
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kaburagi prevents Andersson from improving his position.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Kaburagi is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Andersson defends it well.
Kaburagi prevents Andersson from improving his position.
Akira Kaburagi has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Andersson keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Andersson looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
And that's the end of the fight!
Montrese Andersson showed his dominance in that final round.
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 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Taro Takaoka scores the fight 30:27
Judge Yasuomi Hirokawa scores the fight 30:27
Judge Shirou Masuda scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Montrese Andersson!
An out of breath Montrese Andersson 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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