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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Daniel Ritter (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Christoffer Andersson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Daniel Ritter has the edge in experience - let's see if he can make that count tonight.
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205 lbs
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209 lbs
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Decent wrestler
Basic striking
Granite chin |
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BJJ White Belt
Brawler
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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
4 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Daniel Ritter!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Christoffer Andersson!
The judges for this bout are Tiny Johnson, Robert Twigg and Alan Glass.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Andersson tries to clinch but Ritter moves out of range.
Ritter misses with a takedown attempt - Andersson sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Andersson tries to close the distance and clinch up but Ritter swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Ritter drops down and drives through with a powerful takedown into guard.
Andersson is looking to stand back up... there's a bit of a scramble and Ritter dives into side control.
Ritter tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
Ritter working the head and body with strikes.
Andersson is not in a great position here, taking some shots.
Ritter in side control lands a nice looking series of punches and elbows.
Ritter scores with a couple of nice shots to the head there. The referee takes a look at Andersson to see if he's OK.
Andersson is looking for a sweep.
Ritter works a knee to the body and follows up with a nice elbow to the head.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Andersson is not content to let Ritter control the position.
Andersson takes an elbow right on the bridge of the nose and winces in pain.
Ritter lands a few punches from side control.
Ritter wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Andersson, who protects the arm well.
Ritter lands an elbow.
Andersson takes a couple of big shots there - the referee warns him that he has to defend himself better.
Ritter scores with a couple of short elbows.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Ritter cracks Andersson with a big elbow.
Ritter landing with strikes to the head and body from side control.
Ritter scores with punches from side control.
Andersson is not in a great position here, taking some shots.
Ritter lands a nice forearm strike.
Andersson can't do much from the bottom here.
Ritter tries to score with some ground and pound. Andersson controls his posture well this time though and the shots don't do any damage.
Ritter is breathing heavily.
Ritter working the ground and pound.
Andersson tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Ritter wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Ritter lands a knee to the body and a forearm to the face.
Ritter scoring with punches from side control.
Ritter wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Andersson, who protects the arm well.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Ritter working the ground and pound.
Andersson is looking to regain half guard here but Ritter keeps moving and retains side control.
Ritter working away.
Ritter wants to control but Andersson is keeping him busy.
Ritter scoring with punches from side control.
Ritter lands some shots froms side control.
Ritter scores with punches from side control.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Ritter is putting a hurting on Andersson here, landing some big shots from side control.
Andersson can't do much from the bottom here.
Ritter working the ground and pound.
Andersson is not in a great position here, taking some shots.
Ritter gets to mount! Andersson was on the offensive and wasn't defending properly.
Ritter with the ground and pound from mount.
Ritter punishing his opponent with strikes.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Andersson is trying to stand.
Ritter trying to control but he's not successful this time.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Andersson can do anything to dispel that myth.
Andersson tries to hold on but Ritter pushes him away.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Daniel Ritter dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
No luck with that takedown attempt from Ritter.
Ritter misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Ritter has a takedown stuffed.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Daniel Ritter. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Ritter closes the distance and clinches up with Andersson, looking for a takedown. Ritter pushes Andersson against the cage but Andersson circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Andersson scores with a shot to the body.
Andersson tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Ritter swivels and escapes.
Andersson tries to clinch but Ritter moves out of range.
Andersson shoots in for a takedown but Ritter shows good takedown defense.
Andersson throws a series of punches but Ritter moves out of range.
Daniel Ritter is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Ritter bobs and weaves into range and then changes levels and scores with a nice takedown into side control.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Ritter in side control lands a decent elbow.
Andersson takes an elbow right on the bridge of the nose and winces in pain.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Andersson is looking to regain half guard here but Ritter keeps moving and retains side control.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Ritter lands a knee to the body and follows it up with some ground and pound to the head. That will wear Andersson down.
Ritter working the body and head with strikes.
Daniel Ritter overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Ritter working away diligently from side control. Landing strikes effectively there - that will score him some points on the judges scorecards.
Ritter tries to land with some ground and pound but misses.
Andersson wants to control but Ritter postures up.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Andersson dodges the ground and pound from Ritter.
Neither fighter is doing enough for the referee's liking and he's decided to stand them back up.
Andersson feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Ritter's calf.
Ritter misses with a takedown attempt - Andersson sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Christoffer Andersson seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Andersson lands a nice leg kick that just misses Ritter's sensitive parts.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Andersson misses with a takedown attempt
and Ritter counters with a takedown into full mount! That could mean trouble for Andersson!
Ritter trying to control but Andersson is having none of it.
Ritter punishing his opponent with strikes.
Ritter with good strikes from the mount here!
Ritter controlling his opponent.
Ritter breaks from Andersson's wrist control and lands an elbow.
Andersson tries to hold on but Ritter pushes him away.
Andersson really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Ritter. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Ritter postures up and cracks his opponent a couple of times before moving back into close ground control. Andersson looks a forlorn figure.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Ritter scoring with some good ground and pound from mount here. Will he manage to finish Andersson?
Andersson is bucking up trying to escape but Ritter cracks him with another couple of good strikes.
Andersson keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
Andersson is looking to get back to his feet - it's going to be hard from this position.
Andersson is working to get back to half guard.
Ritter is landing with some decent strikes but Andersson is trying to advance his position so the referee is letting the fight continue.
Ritter lands a heavy elbow.
The referee warns Andersson that he has to improve his position here as he takes two more clean shots to the head.
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.
Ritter scoring with strikes but Andersson is staying in there.
The referee warns Andersson that he has to improve his position here as he takes two more clean shots to the head.
Andersson is not a happy chappy… he wants out of there.
Ritter looking to ground and pound his opponent to a finish here.
Ritter has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.
Ritter postures up and cracks his opponent a couple of times before moving back into close ground control. Andersson looks a forlorn figure.
Ritter lands with some vicious ground and pound - can Andersson hang on?
Ritter with the ground and pound from mount.
Ritter scoring with some good ground and pound from mount here. Will he manage to finish Andersson?
Ritter looking to ground and pound but Andersson is blocking nicely.
Andersson wants to control but Ritter is having none of it.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Daniel Ritter dominated that second round.
That's time! Ritter's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. This is the final round!
Andersson lands with an uppercut that bounces Ritter off the cage and back into rage.
Ritter circles away from the clinch attempt
and Ritter counters with a nice single leg takedown and he's in Andersson's guard now.
Ritter lands a couple of digs.
Andersson keeping moving, preventing Ritter from controlling successfully.
Andersson is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Ritter slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.
Ritter lands a decent elbow from side control.
Ritter grinds an elbow into Andersson's temple.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Ritter lands a knee to the body and follows it up with some ground and pound to the head. That will wear Andersson down.
Andersson wants to get back to his feet.
Ritter grinds an elbow into Andersson's temple.
Ritter grinds an elbow into Andersson's temple.
Ritter working the head and body with strikes.
Ritter wants to lay and pray for a moment but Andersson keeps working.
Ritter is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Andersson is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
Ritter working away.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Ritter lands a few punches from side control.
Andersson is not content to let Ritter control the position.
Ritter working the head with strikes.
Ritter lands a decent elbow from side control.
Ritter postures up a little and throws a couple of hammerfists but they don't connect properly.
Ritter in side control, trying to ground and pound but not landing this time.
Ritter is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Andersson can do to turn this around?
Ritter throws an elbow but Andersson slips to the side and avoids it well.
The referee has ruled that neither fighter is active enough on the ground and has stood them back up.
Ritter closes this distance looking for a takedown but Andersson circles away.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Ritter.
Andersson tries to clinch up
and Ritter counters with a takedown into full mount! That could mean trouble for Andersson!
Andersson is in all sorts of trouble here.
Ritter is still in mount, landing shots to his trapped opponent. Andersson can't stay in a position like this for much longer.
Andersson tries to hold on but Ritter pushes him away.
Ritter landing strikes from the mount.
Ritter controlling from mount.
Andersson is bucking up trying to escape but Ritter cracks him with another couple of good strikes.
Christoffer Andersson has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Andersson wants to control but Ritter is having none of it.
Ritter lands a big elbow.
Ritter unloading with bombs!
The referee warns Andersson that he has to improve his position here as he takes two more clean shots to the head.
The crowd growing excited in anticipation of a finish here! Right on cue, Ritter cracks his opponent with a massive right hand that draws loud cheers!
Ritter lands a big shot there that rocks Andersson but he's holding on and managing to survive for now.
Ritter pausing momentarily but resumes with a couple of decent strikes that do a bit of damage.
Ritter looking for an armbar but decides to keep the dominant position instead.
Daniel Ritter is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Ritter postures up and cracks his opponent a couple of times before moving back into close ground control. Andersson looks a forlorn figure.
And that's the end of the fight!
Daniel Ritter showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Ritter, 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 Tiny Johnson scores the fight 30:26
Judge Robert Twigg scores the fight 30:26
Judge Alan Glass scores the fight 30:26
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Daniel Ritter!
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