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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Darnell Majesty (ranked 1209 p4p, 1970 weight class) and Abraham Andersson (ranked 147 p4p, 222 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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Abu Dhabi Champ
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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 14 - 13 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Darnell Majesty!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 10 - 9 - 0, fighting out of London, Abraham Andersson !
The judges for this bout are Alec Ball, Dillan Fox and William Peck.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Majesty ducks under a wild hook from Andersson .
Andersson getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Andersson fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Majesty looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Majesty throws a head kick that misses
and Andersson counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Andersson pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Andersson throws a shot to the body.
Andersson misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Majesty.
Andersson avoids the body shot from Majesty.
Majesty throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Andersson connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
It looks like Darnell Majesty has been cut.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Andersson , as that shot connected.
Majesty missing with a left hand there. Andersson was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Majesty throws a poor cross that misses
and Andersson counters with a stiff right hand.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Andersson throws an off balance right hand
and Majesty counters with a leg kick that reverborates around the arena.
Andersson drops Majesty with a big left hand and mounts him. Majesty is in big trouble!
Majesty is rocked!
That's one minute gone in the round.
Andersson avoids the attempt from Majesty to control.
Oh Majesty is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!
Andersson looks like he's working for a submission but he's not found anything just yet.
Majesty seems to have got his legs back now.
Majesty regains half guard.
Andersson is looking to advance position but Majesty won't allow it.
Majesty trying to hold on to Andersson 's head to control him but Andersson postures up.
Majesty wants to get back to full guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Andersson is pressing down on Majesty's thigh, looking to free his foot. Majesty is holding on for now.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Andersson is thwarting Majesty's attempts to control the position.
Majesty tries to roll over but Andersson keeps him under control.
Andersson trying to control the action but Majesty is working from the bottom.
Andersson missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Andersson is keen to just control but Majesty is a slippery customer.
Andersson trying to mount his opponent but Majesty defends it.
Majesty is looking to control Andersson 's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Majesty avoid being mounted?
Andersson scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
Andersson thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Majesty's head.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Majesty gets back to full guard.
Majesty trying to control the position.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Andersson forces his way into half guard.
Andersson is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Majesty is just riding it out for now. Andersson eventually gives up the hold.
Majesty trying to control but Andersson postures up.
Majesty is staying active underneath Andersson , who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Majesty wants to control but Andersson is keeping busy.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Andersson is stalling here. Majesty is in no mood to hang around though. He's locked up a kimura from the bottom! Andersson seems to be keeping calm but he's forced to roll out of the hold and Majesty has ended up in side control on the top. Nice work.
Majesty trying to control the action but Andersson is working from the bottom.
Andersson is trying to control Majesty's posture but Majesty avoids it.
Andersson manages to work his way to half guard, despite Majesty's best efforts.
Majesty trying to control the action but Andersson is working from the bottom.
Andersson wants to improve his position but Majesty is controlling well.
Andersson wants to control but Majesty is keeping busy.
That's five minutes gone in the round.
Majesty wants to lay and pray for a moment but Andersson keeps working.
Majesty is thwarting Andersson 's attempts to control the position.
Andersson tries to strike from the bottom but it doesn't land.
Andersson wants to improve his position but Majesty is controlling well.
Well, if Majesty is going to just lie there, perhaps we should talk about what we're having for dinner tonight� I'm having a ham and pineapple pizza� Yum. Can't wait.
That's six minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Majesty passes to side control.
Andersson tries to bench press Majesty off him but Majesty keeps the position.
Andersson gets back to half guard.
Majesty is looking to advance position but Andersson won't allow it.
Majesty wants to take a breather but Andersson is having none of it.
Majesty content to control rather than advance.
That's seven minutes gone in the round.
Andersson connecting with a few gentle strikes.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Majesty takes one to the chin there.
Darnell Majesty is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Andersson is defended easily by Majesty.
Andersson scores with a three punch combo!
Andersson ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Majesty moves away.
Majesty appears to be looking for a big counter.
Majesty seems to be moving with more speed, compared to his last bout. He must have been working on that in the gym.
Majesty slips under a jab from Andersson .
Andersson jabs at Majesty's body.
Andersson has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
That's eight minutes gone in the round.
Majesty defending well as Andersson loads up on a big left hand.
Andersson misses with an uppercut
and Majesty counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Andersson misses with a hook
and Majesty counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Andersson thinking.
Majesty avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Majesty throws a front kick aimed at Andersson 's knee but Andersson avoids it well.
Abraham Andersson seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Majesty throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Majesty pushes Andersson away with a front kick.
Andersson looks to clinch
and Andersson takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Andersson throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Majesty sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Majesty scores with a jab to the head.
Majesty doesn't manage to clinch there - Andersson circles away.
Andersson shoots in for a double leg but Majesty sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
That's nine minutes gone in the round.
Andersson clinches with his opponent.
Andersson doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Majesty misses with some punches.
Andersson lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Majesty backwards.
Majesty trying to stall but Andersson improves his position.
Andersson lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
A short body shot lands from Andersson as the two fighters clinch.
Andersson misses with some punches.
Andersson scores with a nice hook to the head.
Andersson lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Andersson tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
A hook to the body from Andersson .
Andersson misses with a punch on the inside.
Andersson swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Andersson struggles to land a body shot inside as Majesty controls his hands.
Majesty is struggling to control the position.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Abraham Andersson dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Darnell Majesty's cut.
That's time! Back to the action!
A big left from Andersson misses.
Majesty scores with a jab to the head.
Andersson scores with a shot to the body.
A cross from Andersson lands.
Andersson connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Andersson walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Andersson misses the shot to the body.
It looked like Majesty wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Majesty waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Andersson .
Majesty has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Majesty there as he acknowledges the shot.
Andersson defending well as Majesty loads up on a big left hand.
Majesty bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Andersson takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Andersson looks to land a right hand but Majesty moved out of range.
Andersson throws a nice looking combination but Majesty bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Majesty swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
A swing and a miss from Andersson .
Andersson misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Majesty.
Majesty 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 Majesty waves him back to his feet - he obviously thinks he can knock him out after that shot landed.
Andersson is rocked!
Andersson has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Andersson tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Majesty throws a big counter combination but Andersson scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage.
Andersson is still on wobbly legs! Can Majesty finish him?
Majesty swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Majesty throws a poor cross that misses
letting Andersson counter with a right hand.
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!
Majesty tries to clinch there but Andersson circles away.
Andersson fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Andersson seems to have recovered his senses.
Majesty throws a head kick but Andersson moves out of range.
A little jabbing left from Andersson on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Andersson throws a looping overhand right but Majesty ducks down to avoid it.
As Andersson tries to get set, Majesty tries to push him back and clinch up but Andersson manages to avoid the attempt.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Majesty misses with an uppercut. Andersson saw that one coming.
Majesty uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Andersson .
Andersson misses the shot to the body.
Majesty is trying to close the distance and clinch up, after that failed offence from Andersson .
Andersson throws a body punch but Majesty moves out of range.
Majesty throwing a counter right hand but Andersson manages to avoid it.
Abraham Andersson seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Andersson throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Majesty makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Andersson swats away the attempt to clinch by Majesty.
Majesty misses with a hook to the body
and Andersson connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Andersson fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Majesty looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Majesty avoids the body shot from Andersson .
Majesty ducks under a wild hook from Andersson .
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Andersson uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Majesty.
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.
Andersson takes a nasty kick to the mid section... That should keep him thinking. Does he try and block and risk a head kick landing?
Majesty slaps away a takedown attempt from Andersson , before circling back to the center of the mat.
Majesty is trying to close the distance and clinch up, after that failed offence from Andersson .
Andersson closes the distance and clinches up, looking for a takedown. He shifts his weight and gets a nice trip into half guard.
Majesty looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Majesty moves into full guard.
Majesty might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Andersson won't allow Majesty to sweep him here.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Majesty is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Andersson makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
Majesty is looking for a triangle but Andersson pushes his legs off easily.
Majesty is looking for a triangle but Andersson pushes his legs off easily.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Andersson trying to control but Majesty is working from the bottom.
Majesty has his foot on Andersson 's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Andersson works his way back into a safe position though.
Majesty keeping moving, preventing Andersson from controlling successfully.
Andersson passes into half guard.
That's five minutes gone in the round.
Andersson working the head and body with strikes.
Andersson seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
Abraham Andersson has got the better of the ground game so far.
Majesty trying to control here.
Nice strikes from Andersson there.
Andersson is trying to control. Majesty wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Majesty is trying to maintain the position but Andersson is very close to passing his half guard.
That's six minutes gone in the round.
Andersson seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Majesty does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Majesty wants to control but Andersson is keeping busy.
Majesty has hold of Andersson 's hands but Andersson slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
Majesty is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Andersson scores with a couple of nice shots.
In the pre-fight buildup videos we saw Andersson working his ground and pound in the gym. So far it seems to be working well.
Andersson scoring with strikes to the body and head.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Andersson lands a nice short elbow.
Andersson working Majesty over with strikes.
Majesty actively working from the bottom here.
Andersson working over Majesty with some ground and pound. Majesty looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
Darnell Majesty's cut is bleeding quite badly. He's got to try and protect it.
Andersson lands with a punch from half guard.
Andersson seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Majesty does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
That's seven minutes gone in the round.
Majesty tries to roll over but Andersson keeps him under control.
Andersson scores with a big shot! Majesty's head bounced off the canvas with a huge thud! More strikes land and the referee has jumped in to save Majesty! He was hurt real bad - good stoppage!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 7:25 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Abraham Andersson !
Abraham Andersson seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website.
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energy
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