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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Montrese Andersson (ranked 982 p4p, 1373 weight class) and Bambang Pamungkas (ranked 98 p4p, 140 weight class). Chooooooooon! I think Andersson might be my favorite fighter, now he's come out to Wax -- Who Is Next. Both fighter's entrance songs getting the crowd jumping here.
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Abu Dhabi Champ
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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 12 - 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 8 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Bambang Pamungkas!
The judges for this bout are Frank Dennis, Gwen Towbar and George Francis.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Nice body punch from Pamungkas.
Andersson is looking to score with low kicks.
A big left from Andersson misses.
Andersson closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - Andersson lands in his opponent's guard.
Pamungkas is scooting his butt against the cage and has managed to get back to his feet. Andersson presses him back against the cage, presumably looking to take the fight back to the mat.
Pamungkas gets through Andersson's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Pamungkas lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Andersson has been talking about how he's improved his wrestling in the run up to the fight so let's see if that's enough to sway the balance.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Andersson tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Pamungkas just stands there and leans against the cage.
Pamungkas can't find room to land a body shot as Andersson controls the action.
Andersson looking for a takedown.
Andersson works for the underhooks and manages to get a trip takedown into guard.
Pamungkas manages to escape and get back to his feet.
Pamungkas waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Andersson.
Bambang Pamungkas seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
A jab from Andersson finds it's way through Pamungkas's defenses.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Pamungkas misses with a body punch
and Andersson makes him pay by landing a thudding low kick.
Pamungkas throws out a loose jab but Andersson uses good head movement to avoid it.
Pamungkas moves into range and lands a nice body kick.
Pamungkas moves into range and connects with a jab.
Andersson scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Andersson shoots in for a takedown but Pamungkas shows good takedown defense.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Montrese Andersson. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Andersson shoots in from a long way out. He's driving through with the takedown attempt and he eventually gets it, landing in Pamungkas's guard.
Pamungkas wants to get back to his feet but Andersson is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Andersson passes easily into side control. Nice work.
Pamungkas is pushing Andersson's head away, looking to escape. Andersson manages to hold on to the position though.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Pamungkas throws a couple of strikes even though he's not really in a good position to do so.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Andersson avoids the strikes from the bottom by Pamungkas.
Pamungkas is putting a lot of effort into getting back to his feet here.
Andersson looks up at the clock and then as Pamungkas takes his cue and looks up at the clock too, Andersson smacks him right in the chops with a big elbow! How rude!
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Andersson grinds an elbow into Pamungkas's temple.
Andersson wants to control but Pamungkas is keeping him busy.
Pamungkas wants to escape from the position here - easier said than done!
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Andersson wants to control but Pamungkas is keeping him busy.
Andersson scoring with punches and elbows.
Pamungkas misses with a strike from the bottom.
Andersson wants to lay and pray for a moment but Pamungkas keeps working.
Pamungkas stops Andersson from passing to mount.
Pamungkas is trying to control Andersson's posture but Andersson avoids it.
Pamungkas is pushing Andersson's head away, looking to escape. Andersson manages to hold on to the position though.
We may be looking at a referee standup if the pace doesn't pick up soon.
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 wants to control but Pamungkas is keeping him busy.
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Pamungkas fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Andersson manages to avoid it.
Pamungkas connects with a body shot that sends Andersson's belly button to the back.
Andersson's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Pamungkas connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Andersson scrambles back to his feet.
Pamungkas lands with a good body shot.
Pamungkas rushes Andersson and presses him up against the cage.
A hook to the body from Pamungkas.
Nice body punch from Pamungkas - that landed with a thud.
Pamungkas tries to work over Andersson's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Pamungkas tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
A right hook to the body lands for Andersson.
Pamungkas misses with the head strike.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Bambang Pamungkas dominated that round.
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.
Andersson takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Andersson scores with a decent looking hook.
Pamungkas lands a head kick. Andersson smiles back at him and beckons him forward.
Pamungkas throws a nice outside leg kick.
Pamungkas misses with the combination.
Pamungkas throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Andersson throws a hook to the side of Pamungkas's head but Pamungkas sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Ooooh, nice body kick lands from Pamungkas. Andersson shrugs it off though.
Andersson throws a shot from downtown. Pamungkas moves away and avoids it.
Pamungkas ducks under a wild hook from Andersson.
Pamungkas misses with a body shot.
Andersson lands a slapping body shot.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Pamungkas slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Pamungkas takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Andersson will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Andersson misses with a hook
and Pamungkas counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Pamungkas has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Andersson tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Pamungkas swivels and escapes.
Pamungkas throws out a counter right but Andersson avoids it with no problem.
Pamungkas moves out of range as Andersson strikes.
A little jabbing left from Pamungkas on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Andersson tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Pamungkas moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Andersson throws a front kick aimed at Pamungkas's knee but Pamungkas avoids it well.
Pamungkas slips under a jab from Andersson.
Pamungkas now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
Andersson has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Pamungkas finds it's way round the side to connect with Andersson's head.
A nice leg kick from Pamungkas, right into the meat of the thigh.
Andersson swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Bambang Pamungkas seems to be getting the better of the standup.
No luck for Andersson with that takedown attempt.
Pamungkas has been working his punching technique in the buildup to the fight and it appears to be paying off.
Pamungkas ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Pamungkas wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Pamungkas throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Andersson is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
Pamungkas throws a leg kick but Andersson sees it coming and checks it nicely.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Pamungkas lands a jab.
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!
Pamungkas swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Pamungkas throws a jab when Andersson was well out of range.
Andersson avoids the body shot from Pamungkas.
Andersson drops down looking for a counter takedown but Pamungkas sprawls and moves away.
Andersson lands with a good body shot.
Pamungkas works Andersson's body with a nice hook.
Pamungkas with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Pamungkas changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Pamungkas is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Andersson rather than just go for the knockout.
Pamungkas lands a nice looking body kick.
Pamungkas stuns Andersson with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Pamungkas swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Andersson looked to counter that last move with a leg kick but didn't pull the trigger.
Pamungkas scores with a jab. Andersson acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Bambang Pamungkas is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Pamungkas swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Good leg kick by Pamungkas.
Andersson doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Pamungkas misses the shot to the body.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Andersson lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Pamungkas circles away quickly and effectively.
Pamungkas connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Andersson momentarily.
Pamungkas has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Andersson finds it's way round the side to connect with Pamungkas's head.
Pamungkas bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Andersson's head.
Andersson tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Pamungkas is able to avoid easily.
The crowd cheers as Andersson lands an impressive looking overhand right. Pamungkas doesn't seem phased though.
Pamungkas scores with a nice strike.
Pamungkas catches Andersson with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Andersson is rocked!
A looping hook to the body misses from Pamungkas. Andersson does a little dance to reset his feet.
Oh Andersson is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Pamungkas throws a jab when Andersson was well out of range.
Andersson is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
Pamungkas tries a head kick but it misses.
Andersson tries to counter with a takedown but Pamungkas is quick to defend against it.
Andersson seems to have got his legs back now.
Pamungkas clobbers Andersson with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
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 misses with an uppercut. Pamungkas saw that one coming.
Pamungkas with a nice cross.
Andersson takes one to the chin there.
Andersson staying out of range there.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Andersson moves out of range as Pamungkas throws a body kick.
Pamungkas scores with a jab to the body.
Pamungkas fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Andersson is out of range.
Pamungkas looks to score with a jab to the body but Andersson is just out of range.
Pamungkas ducks right into an uppercut from Andersson.
A looping hook to the body misses from Pamungkas. Andersson does a little dance to reset his feet.
Andersson doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Pamungkas counters with a head kick that drops Andersson to the mat! Andersson scrambles across the canvas and gets back to his feet, still wobbly!
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Montrese Andersson. That's going to take a lot out of him.
A nice leg kick lands there from Pamungkas.
Pamungkas fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Andersson.
Pamungkas connects with an inside leg kick.
Pamungkas has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Andersson misses with a body shot.
Andersson uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Pamungkas.
Pamungkas lands with a right hand.
Andersson gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Bambang Pamungkas showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action. This is the final round!
Andersson shoots for a takedown but Pamungkas saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Andersson throws a body shot but no joy.
Andersson slips a straight right by Pamungkas.
Pamungkas throws a leg kick that misses.
Pamungkas uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Andersson.
Andersson closes the distance and clinches up with Pamungkas, looking for a takedown. Andersson pushes Pamungkas against the cage but Pamungkas circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Andersson throws a body punch but Pamungkas moves out of range.
Pamungkas digs a good hook to Andersson's body.
Pamungkas bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
A jab from Pamungkas finds it's way through Andersson's defenses.
Pamungkas throws a body shot but no joy.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Pamungkas lands a nice shot that snaps Andersson's head back.
Pamungkas connects with a looping right hand.
Pamungkas feints and then winds up with a huge right hand that connects perfectly and sends Andersson sprawling to the canvas! Andersson rolls over backwards and springs off the cage and manages to regain his footing - how acrobatic! Oh, he's still wobbly - can Pamungkas finish him?!
Andersson looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
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!
Pamungkas throws a lazy right hand but Andersson sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Pamungkas digs a good body shot into Andersson's ribs.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Andersson scores with a jab to the body.
Andersson uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Pamungkas.
Pamungkas tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Pamungkas works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Pamungkas lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Pamungkas throws a body shot but no joy.
Pamungkas connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Andersson momentarily.
Andersson throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Pamungkas slips under a jab from Andersson.
Pamungkas clobbers Andersson with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Pamungkas with a hook.
Andersson swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Nice shot by Pamungkas.
Montrese Andersson has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Andersson sizes up Pamungkas with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Pamungkas moves out of range as Andersson strikes.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Pamungkas connects with a body shot.
Andersson slips a jab from Pamungkas.
Andersson drives through with a really nice takedown into side control.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Andersson working the ground and pound but he's contacting the mat, not the fighter.
Pamungkas wings away with a couple of strikes but they don't land.
Pamungkas throws a couple of punches but he's in a bad position and they don't land.
Pamungkas tries to improve position but can't.
Pamungkas wants to control but Andersson postures up.
Andersson in side control, throwing shots but Pamungkas defends.
Pamungkas is trying to control Andersson's posture but Andersson avoids it.
Pamungkas is trying to stand back up. He's worked his way up against the cage but Andersson has just dragged him back down to the mat.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
We may be looking at a referee standup if the pace doesn't pick up soon.
Andersson has knee on belly and now moves to full mount! Trouble for Pamungkas!
Andersson lands a shot to the body, followed up by a shot to the exposed head of his trapped opponent.
Pamungkas is trying to stand.
Bambang Pamungkas is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Andersson punching from mount but Pamungkas doing a good job of avoiding damage.
Andersson avoids the attempt from Pamungkas to control.
Pamungkas is trying to stand.
Andersson lands a nice shot to the head.
Andersson scoring with some good ground and pound from mount here. Will he manage to finish Pamungkas?
Pamungkas is rocked!
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Pamungkas wants to control but Andersson is having none of it.
Pamungkas is still in real trouble! Can Andersson finish him?
Andersson lands with some vicious ground and pound - can Pamungkas hang on?
Andersson drops a big elbow. That's hurt Pamungkas! More shots from Andersson and the ref steps in! The fight is over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:39 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Montrese Andersson!
During a confident post fight interview, Montrese Andersson thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.
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