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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Abe Goldman (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Rudolf Anderson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Abe Goldman has the edge in experience - let's see if he can make that count tonight.
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World class boxer
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
11 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Abe Goldman!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Rudolf Anderson!
The judges for this bout are Ben Zyskovitsi, Marco Blurström and Matti Vanhoillinen.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Goldman throws a right and a left that both miss.
An inside leg kick from Goldman misses.
Goldman misses with a series of wild punches.
A slow jab from Goldman misses its intended target.
Goldman misses with a lunging right hand
and Anderson counters with a stiff right hand.
Goldman misses with a straight right.
Anderson uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Goldman.
A telegraphed right hand from Goldman misses the target.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Goldman circles away from the clinch attempt.
Goldman lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Anderson circles away quickly and effectively.
Goldman on the wrong end of a kick to the body.
Abe Goldman seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Goldman misses with the combination.
Goldman looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Goldman throws a right hand that Anderson ducks under and follows up with a left that Anderson also avoids with ease.
Goldman tries to land a leg kick but Anderson saw it coming and moves away.
Goldman tries to land a body kick
and Anderson counters with a straight right hand.
A big right from Goldman misses.
Anderson uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Goldman.
Anderson lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Goldman at a distance.
A lazy body kick from Goldman
and Anderson counters into the clinch. Nicely done.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Anderson lands with a short shot to the head.
Anderson tries a body shot but Goldman blocks it.
Anderson fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Goldman is trying to break free.
Anderson lands an uppercut.
Anderson goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Anderson lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Anderson misses with a hook to the ribs.
Anderson prevents Goldman from breaking the clinch.
Anderson lands a body shot.
Goldman tries to circle away but Anderson has him pinned against the cage.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Anderson.
Anderson struggles to land a body shot inside as Goldman controls his hands.
Goldman prevents a body shot from Anderson.
Anderson keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Goldman's efforts to push away.
Anderson works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Anderson tries a body shot but Goldman blocks it.
Goldman is trying to break free.
Anderson lands a nice shot to the body.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Anderson is leaning against Goldman and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Goldman is breathing heavily.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Anderson keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Goldman's efforts to push away.
A right handed body shot lands from Anderson.
Anderson lands a left hand that snaps the head of Goldman backwards.
Anderson stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Anderson swings away with an uppercut that misses.
A nice left hand lands by Anderson.
Anderson scores with a nice hook to the head.
Goldman blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Anderson lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Goldman backwards.
Anderson doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Anderson tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Anderson softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Anderson lands a left hand that snaps the head of Goldman backwards.
A short uppercut from Anderson.
Anderson swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Anderson lands a hook to the side of the head.
Anderson lands with a short shot to the head.
Anderson lands a left hand that snaps the head of Goldman backwards.
A short body shot lands from Anderson as the two fighters clinch.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Anderson lands a shot to the body.
Anderson works on Goldman's body with a couple of short punches.
Anderson misses with a short punch on the inside.
Anderson scores with a shoulder strike.
Anderson stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Anderson working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
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!
Goldman blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Anderson scores with a shot to the side of Goldman's head.
Anderson pushes Goldman back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Anderson lands a shoulder strike.
Anderson can't find room to land a body shot as Goldman controls the action.
Anderson misses with the head strike.
Anderson misses with a punch to the body.
A short body shot lands from Anderson as the two fighters clinch.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Anderson.
Anderson has a couple of punches blocked by Goldman.
Anderson lands a nice shot to the body.
Anderson lands with a left to the head.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Anderson creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Rudolf Anderson dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
Anderson changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Anderson ducks under a wild hook from Goldman.
Goldman slips a straight right by Anderson.
Anderson is looking to score with low kicks.
Anderson uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Goldman.
Goldman falls off balance throwing a combination
and Anderson counters with a left and a right that stings Goldman.
Goldman will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Anderson connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Goldman momentarily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Goldman throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Anderson scores with a kick to the midsection.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Anderson tries to clinch up but Goldman circles away and keeps his distance.
A low kick from Goldman misses
and Anderson counters with a head kick. That will keep Goldman thinking before he tries any more sloppy attacks!
Anderson moves into range and clinches up with Goldman.
Anderson lands with a right to the head.
Goldman is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Anderson tries to work over Goldman's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Anderson swings wildly with an uppercut but Goldman uses good head movement to avoid it.
Anderson scores with a shot to the side of Goldman's head.
Goldman blocks a body shot from Anderson.
Anderson can't find room to land a body shot as Goldman controls the action.
Anderson is working Goldman over against the cage.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A body shot lands from Anderson.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Goldman prevents a body shot from Anderson.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Anderson.
Anderson cracks Goldman with a nice body shot.
Anderson scores with a shot to the side of Goldman's head.
Anderson keeps control of Goldman as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Anderson has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Anderson lands a body shot in the clinch.
Anderson scores with an uppercut up the middle.
A right hook to the body lands for Anderson.
Anderson lands on the inside with an uppercut.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Anderson.
A right hook to the body lands for Anderson.
Anderson throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Goldmans head.
Anderson lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Goldman.
Goldman prevents a body shot from Anderson.
Anderson lands a right hand.
Anderson stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Still in the clinch, Anderson scores with a nice short uppercut.
Rudolf Anderson seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Anderson cracks Goldman with a nice body shot.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
A short right from Anderson.
A shot in the inside from Anderson.
Anderson scores with a shot to the side of Goldman's head.
Anderson stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Goldman trying to stall but Anderson improves his position.
Anderson works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Anderson lands a body shot.
Anderson tries to work over Goldman's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Anderson digs a right hand into Goldman's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Goldman's gas tank.
A short body shot lands from Anderson as the two fighters clinch.
A short left from Anderson.
Anderson lands a nice shot to the body.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Anderson lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Anderson misses with a hook to the ribs.
Anderson lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Goldman or not.
Anderson throws a head punch that misses.
Goldman's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Anderson lands a left hand that snaps the head of Goldman backwards.
Anderson lands a body shot.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Anderson stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Nice body punch from Anderson.
A body shot lands from Anderson.
Anderson lands a body punch.
Anderson digs a right hand into Goldman's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Goldman's gas tank.
Anderson works on Goldman's body with a couple of short punches.
Anderson presses Goldman against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
A head punch on the inside from Anderson fails to land.
Anderson lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Anderson lands a nice uppercut.
Anderson misses with some punches.
Anderson lands a body shot in the clinch.
Anderson stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Anderson stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Anderson lands with a right to the head.
Anderson lands a left hand that snaps the head of Goldman backwards.
Anderson keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Goldman's efforts to push away.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Anderson creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Rudolf Anderson showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's time! Back to the action! So, we enter the final round. Let's see if either fighter can bring us a finish, or whether we're going to the judges scorecards.
Goldman misses with a body shot.
Decent striking displayed by Anderson there.
Anderson darts in and clinches Goldman up against the cage.
Anderson struggles to land a body shot inside as Goldman controls his hands.
Anderson lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Anderson swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Anderson misses with a punch on the inside.
Goldman tries to circle away but Anderson has him pinned against the cage.
Anderson lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Goldman.
Anderson lands with a left to the head.
Goldman blocks a body shot from Anderson.
A right hook to the body lands for Anderson.
Goldman wants to break the clinch but can't.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Anderson swings wildly with an uppercut but Goldman uses good head movement to avoid it.
Goldman looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Goldman manages to break the clinch.
A low kick from Goldman is predictable there
and Anderson counters with a thumping low kick.
Anderson ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Goldman looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Goldman takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Goldman throws a leg kick but Anderson sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Goldman misses with a hook to the body
and Anderson counters with an outside leg kick.
Goldman takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Anderson staying out of range there.
Goldman ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Anderson moves away.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Goldman misses with a body kick.
Goldman looks to throw a body kick
and Anderson makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
A low kick from Goldman is predictable there
and Anderson counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Anderson throws a sloppy head kick and Goldman moves out of range easily.
Anderson on the wrong end of a nice low kick. He's acting like it's no big deal but he doesn't want to take many more of those.
Goldman looks to score with a jab to the body but Anderson is just out of range.
Anderson displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Goldman throws out the jab.
A low kick from Goldman misses
and Anderson counters with a straight right hand.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Goldman does a little shimmy and throws a leg kick. The leg kick missed by a considerable margin though, making him look a little bit silly for doing the shimmy.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Goldman looks to land a body kick but Anderson moved away.
Goldman takes a body kick right on the floating rib. Ouchie.
Anderson fails in his attempt to clinch.
Anderson defending well as Goldman loads up on a big left hand.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Anderson, right into the meat.
Abe Goldman has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Goldman throws a jab but it's blocked by Anderson.
A nice inside leg kick there by Anderson. That's going to slow Goldman down.
Goldman throws a chopping leg kick but Anderson manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Anderson scores with a shot to the body.
Anderson cracks the inside of Goldman's front leg.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Anderson feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Goldman's calf.
This has been an exciting period of action!
A nice leg kick lands there from Anderson.
Anderson scores with a nice one two combo and darts back out of range to avoid anything coming in the opposite direction.
Anderson thuds a mid kick into his opponent's body. That will wear on Goldman if he has to take too many more of those.
Anderson closes the distance and clinches.
Anderson works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Anderson is leaning against Goldman and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
A shot in the inside from Anderson.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Anderson lands with a left to the head.
Good body shot from Anderson.
Anderson lands a hook that snaps the head of Goldman backwards.
Still in the clinch, Anderson scores with a nice short uppercut.
Rudolf Anderson is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
A short uppercut from Anderson.
Anderson scores with a shot to the side of Goldman's head.
And that's the end of the fight!
Rudolf Anderson comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Anderson has outworked and out performed his opponent in all aspects of the game today. He was simply too good and the decision should be no more than a formality. 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 Ben Zyskovitsi scores the fight 24:30
Judge Marco Blurström scores the fight 24:30
Judge Matti Vanhoillinen scores the fight 24:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Rudolf Anderson!
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