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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Brownie Anderson (ranked 439 p4p, 921 weight class) and Aleksandr Zuev (ranked 61 p4p, 126 weight class). Anderson comes to the cage accompanied by Iron man. Both fighter's entrance songs getting the crowd jumping here.
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Powerful takedowns
Excellent boxer
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BJJ Purple Belt
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the light heavyweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 38 - 19 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Brownie Anderson!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 16 - 8 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Aleksandr Zuev!
The judges for this bout are Robert Douchet, Dillan Fox and Trevor Gratis.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Zuev fails with a takedown attempt.
Anderson slaps away a takedown attempt from Zuev, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Zuev slips under a jab.
Zuev feints the counter takedown.
Anderson stuffs the takedown.
Brownie Anderson has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Aleksandr Zuev.
Anderson throws a right hand that Zuev ducks under and follows up with a left that Zuev also avoids with ease.
Anderson throws a nice looking combination but Zuev bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Zuev shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Anderson as he avoids it easily.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Zuev changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Anderson tries to avoid it but Zuev manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Anderson to the ground. Anderson escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Anderson gets caught flat footed, as Zuev shoots in with a quick takedown into guard.
Anderson wants to sweep here but Zuev controlling him for the moment.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Anderson is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Zuev is controlling him.
Zuev seems content to control from guard here. He's going to have to remain active though if he doesn't want to get stood back up.
Anderson working for a triangle but Zuev defends it easily.
Zuev seems content to control from guard here. He's going to have to remain active though if he doesn't want to get stood back up.
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.
Anderson wants to stand up but Zuev is controlling him.
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Zuev on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Anderson misses with a jab, cross combination.
Zuev drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Anderson defends it well.
A telegraphed right hand from Anderson misses the target.
Anderson misses with a double jab
and Zuev counters with a nice uppercut.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Anderson stuffs the takedown.
It looked like Anderson wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Zuev changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Anderson tries to avoid it but Zuev manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Anderson to the ground. Anderson escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Zuev walks into a jab.
Zuev tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Anderson defends well and Zuev ends up having to push Anderson into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
Zuev fails with the takedown.
Anderson scores with a one two! Zuev had his feet all tangled up there and couldn't avoid the strikes.
Zuev shoots in for a takedown but Anderson shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Sloppy strikes from Anderson. Those never looked like landing.
Anderson cracks a nice hook into Zuev's ribs.
Zuev avoids the body shot from Anderson.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Zuev fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. Anderson sprawls well initially but Zuev persists and gets the takedown into half guard.
Anderson scrambles, trying to get to his feet, but Zuev manages to mount him!
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Anderson's corner are shouting for him to stand up but that's bad cornering - how is he meant to stand up when he's mounted? He should be looking to improve his position on the ground before trying to stand back up.
Zuev controlling the position easily from mount.
Zuev avoids the attempt from Anderson to control.
Anderson is looking to improve his position but Zuev isn't that keen on the idea.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Brownie Anderson dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
Zuev shoots in and gets a takedown into Anderson's guard.
Aleksandr Zuev has got the better of the ground game so far.
Zuev slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
Anderson is trying to control the position from the bottom.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Anderson is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Zuev stands and throws Anderson's legs to the side, diving into side control.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Zuev advances nicely into full mount.
Zuev takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
It really doesn't seem like the step up in weight is hurting Anderson here at all. He's more than holding his own against the bigger man.
Anderson is not a happy chappy… he wants out of there.
Anderson bucks up and manages to get a nice reversal! He's in guard on the top - nicely done!
Zuev wants to sweep here but Anderson controlling him for the moment.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Anderson is looking to work some ground and pound but Zuev has wrist control.
Anderson postures up in Zuev's guard and throws a big left but Zuev blocks it.
Zuev bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Anderson's guard.
Zuev is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
Anderson uses the cage to get back to his feet.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Zuev tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Anderson defends well and Zuev ends up having to push Anderson into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
Zuev misses with a takedown attempt - Anderson sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Zuev checks a leg kick.
Zuev throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Anderson's waist but Anderson gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Zuev off to one side.
Brownie Anderson has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Aleksandr Zuev.
Anderson lands with a shot to the body.
A big left from Anderson misses.
Zuev with the counter takedown but Anderson avoids it easily.
Anderson slaps away a takedown attempt from Zuev, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Anderson is looking for a counter combo.
Anderson throws a series of punches but Zuev avoids them all with ease.
Sloppy strikes from Anderson. Those never looked like landing.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Zuev checks the leg kick nicely there.
Nice takedown defense from Anderson. No joy for Zuev on that attempt.
Anderson looks to land a combination but Zuev avoids it well.
Zuev goes for a double leg but Anderson avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Anderson continues to drive forward.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Zuev.
Anderson misses with a wild combination.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Zuev shoots for a takedown but Anderson saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Zuev dodges the punch combination from Anderson.
Zuev feints the counter takedown.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Brownie Anderson dominated that second round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
Anderson moves into range and throws a lovely three punch combination.
Anderson is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Zuev can do to turn this around?
Zuev fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Anderson throws a right and a left that both miss.
Aleksandr Zuev seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Anderson throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Zuev sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Anderson keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
A little feinted left hand from Anderson on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Anderson ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Zuev moves away.
Zuev shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Anderson as he avoids it easily.
Brownie Anderson has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Aleksandr Zuev.
Zuev tries for a takedown but Anderson circles away easily
and Anderson counters with a left and a right that stings Zuev.
Brownie Anderson is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Zuev tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Anderson defends well and Zuev ends up having to push Anderson into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
Anderson throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Zuev sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Zuev is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
Zuev misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Zuev fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Anderson avoids it really well and circles away.
Zuev shoots in and drives through. Anderson sprawls well.
Zuev shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Anderson as he avoids it easily.
Anderson half committed to a counter leg kick.
Anderson throws a right and a left that Zuev avoids nicely.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Anderson lands three nice shots there - that looked like it hurt!
Zuev shoots in for a takedown but Anderson shows good takedown defense.
Anderson looks to land a combination but Zuev avoids it well.
Zuev changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
Zuev shoots in looking for a takedown but Anderson manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Zuev's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Anderson fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Zuev manages to avoid it.
Zuev tries for a takedown but Anderson circles away easily
and Anderson connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Brownie Anderson is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Anderson scores to the head and body with a nice combination!
This has been an exciting period of action!
Zuev gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Anderson counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Zuev takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Anderson throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Anderson lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Zuev closes this distance looking for a takedown but Anderson circles away.
Anderson throwing a counter right hand but Zuev manages to avoid it.
Anderson tests Zuev's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Anderson misses with a few strikes there.
Anderson swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Anderson throws a body punch but Zuev moves out of range.
Zuev with a lazy takedown attempt
and Anderson counters with a stiff right hand.
A looping hook to the body misses from Anderson. Zuev does a little dance to reset his feet.
Anderson swings for the body but Zuev moves out of range.
Anderson fails to land with a series of punches.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Zuev shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Anderson as he jumps to the side.
Zuev slips under a jab.
Zuev takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Zuev shoots in for a takedown and gets it.
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!
Anderson tries to regain full guard. Instead though, Zuev has advanced to mount. Uh oh.
Anderson slips a leg in and gets back to half guard.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Brownie Anderson clearly takes that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
Zuev shoots in and scores a nice double leg takedown into half guard.
Zuev with a momentary lay and pray from half guard.
Anderson wants to get back to his feet.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Zuev works his way into side control.
Anderson is trying to get back to half guard.
Anderson might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Zuev controls the position.
Anderson is looking for a sweep.
Anderson is working hard to escape and get back to his feet. After a battle for position, Zuev asserts his dominance and retains side control.
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up.
Zuev shoots for a takedown but Anderson saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Zuev changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Anderson tries to avoid it but Zuev manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Anderson to the ground. Anderson escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
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.
Anderson throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Zuev is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Zuev.
Brownie Anderson has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Aleksandr Zuev.
Nice takedown defense from Anderson. No joy for Zuev on that attempt.
Decent striking displayed by Anderson there.
Zuev looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Anderson is fending him off so far but Zuev persists. Nope, Anderson circles away and we're back to standing.
Anderson shoots in from a long way out. He's driving through with the takedown attempt and he eventually gets it, landing in Zuev's guard.
Anderson is holding a leg here, probably looking for an ankle lock - he drops back and goes for it! Zuev is in trouble! Is it all over??? No! Zuev has escaped and now he's on top!
Zuev prevents Anderson from getting back to his feet.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Zuev controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
Zuev stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Anderson swivels though and keeps the full guard.
That's four 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.
Zuev looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
Anderson trying to keep a closed guard but Zuev is proving a slippery customer.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close fourth round but I would say that Brownie Anderson will probably get the nod.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!
Anderson slaps away a takedown attempt from Zuev, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Horrible takedown attempt by Zuev or perhaps it was just good defense by Anderson, which made it look bad.
A looping hook to the body misses from Anderson. Zuev does a little dance to reset his feet.
Anderson stuffs the takedown.
It looked like Anderson was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit.
Brownie Anderson has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Aleksandr Zuev.
Zuev shoots for a takedown but Anderson saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Anderson appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
Anderson misses with the combination.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Zuev looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Anderson is fending him off so far but Zuev persists. Nope, Anderson circles away and we're back to standing.
Sloppy strikes from Anderson. Those never looked like landing.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Anderson tries to land a front kick but Zuev steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Zuev shoots in looking for a single leg takedown. Anderson is trying to defend but Zuev finishes it well and ends up in half guard. Let's see if he can advance position further.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Still in half guard, Zuev seems content to control.
Anderson wants to get back to his feet.
Anderson is trying to control but can't.
Anderson wants to get back to his feet.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Anderson wants to control but Zuev is keeping busy.
Anderson won't allow Zuev to pass to mount.
The referee is pacing around the two fighters, thinking about a standup.
Zuev perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there.
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
A punch combination from Anderson misses.
Zuev misses with a takedown attempt - Anderson sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Brownie Anderson is winning the standup battle so far.
Zuev shoots in looking for a takedown. Anderson tries to sprawl out of it but Zuev keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Anderson manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Zuev ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Anderson throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Zuev on the side of the head.
Zuev shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Anderson as he jumps to the side.
Zuev shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Anderson pinned against the cage. Anderson gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Anderson lands with a two punch combination before moving back out of range.
Aleksandr Zuev has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
It looks like Aleksandr Zuev has been cut.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Zuev shoots for a double leg takedown but Anderson sprawls well. He's pushed Zuev's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Zuev darts in looking for a takedown but Anderson gets double underhooks and turns Zuev into the cage.
Anderson swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Zuev staying out of range there.
Zuev has a takedown stuffed.
Brownie Anderson is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Zuev drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Zuev lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Anderson throws a body shot but no joy.
Anderson throws a lazy right hand but Zuev sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
And that's the end of the fight!
Brownie Anderson showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Anderson, 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 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Robert Douchet scores the fight 50:45
Judge Dillan Fox scores the fight 50:46
Judge Trevor Gratis scores the fight 50:44
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Brownie Anderson!
Brownie Anderson retains his light heavyweight title!
As Brownie Anderson got his breath back, he grabbed the microphone and managed to blurt out the following: And still, thanks to all my team around me. Can't wait to put off another good performance.'.
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