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Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Chris Masters (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Bill Anderson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Anderson has chosen LiL WaYNe FT YuNG JoC - DRiP as his entrance music, which hasn't gone down very well with the crowd. Bill Anderson told me before the fight that he's been watching a lot of DVDs so let's see if that helps him in this one! I can't wait to find out!
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292 lbs
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Powerful takedowns
Basic striking
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BJJ Purple Belt
Excellent boxer
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the super heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
12 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Chris Masters!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
6 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Bill Anderson!
The judges for this bout are Arvi Lind, Anni Minnemäki and Marco Blurström.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Anderson tries to clinch but Masters is having none of it.
Anderson misses with a body kick.
Anderson steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Masters.
Masters throws a loose over hand right and dives in with a double leg takedown. Anderson tries to sprawl but it's too late and the fighters hit the mat. Masters is in Anderson's guard.
It looks like the ref is thinking about a standup.
Anderson tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Anderson keeping moving, preventing Masters from controlling successfully.
Anderson tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Anderson is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
Anderson has momentary wrist control but Masters slips an elbow through the middle.
Masters 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.
Masters trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Anderson is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Masters is controlling him.
Masters got a little sloppy there for a moment and Anderson has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Masters has managed to get both his arms back between Anderson's legs - danger averted.
Masters looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Anderson keeping moving, preventing Masters from controlling successfully.
Masters tries to free his leg and advance position but Anderson is retaining full guard.
Anderson working a defensive guard here.
Anderson had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Masters defends it easily.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Masters showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
Anderson keeping moving, preventing Masters from controlling successfully.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
We're going to have a standup here because Chris Masters wasn't active enough for the referee's liking.
Anderson closes the distance and clinches.
Anderson breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Masters misses with a straight right.
Anderson throws a wild body kick that Masters sees coming a mile off.
Anderson misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Anderson is looking to clinch but Masters is avoiding it.
Anderson lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Masters circles away quickly and effectively.
Bill Anderson is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Masters circles away from the clinch attempt.
Anderson tries a head kick but it misses.
Anderson tries to clinch but Masters moves out of range.
Bill Anderson seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
An inside leg kick lands from Anderson.
Masters walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Nice takedown defense from Anderson. No joy for Masters on that attempt.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Anderson tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in the close the distance. Masters manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Anderson instigates a clinch.
Masters is trying to pull guard but Anderson turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Masters throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
Masters is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Chris Masters. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Anderson breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Anderson tries to clinch up.
Anderson tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Masters paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Anderson works Masters's body with a nice hook.
Anderson wants to clinch up but Masters keeps it at a distance.
Anderson checks a leg kick.
Masters checks a leg kick nicely.
Anderson tries to clinch but Masters moves out of range.
Masters shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Anderson but Anderson pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Anderson lands a jab. Then a cross. Then finally a nice hook to the body. Good work there by Anderson.
It looks like Chris Masters has been cut.
Anderson works over Masters's head and body with a nice combination.
Anderson uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Masters.
Anderson is looking to chop away at Masters's legs.
Masters throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
A left and a right from Anderson both land. Nice combination.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Left hook, right uppercut from Anderson.
Masters on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Anderson. Anderson obviously looking to wear him down.
Anderson has managed to clinch.
Masters is trying to force a seperation but Anderson has the dominant position.
Anderson breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Masters takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Anderson tries to clinch there but Masters circles away.
Masters stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Anderson.
Anderson tries to clinch up.
Anderson scores with a one two! Masters had his feet all tangled up there and couldn't avoid the strikes.
Anderson misses with a jab, cross combination.
Masters misses the jab.
Ooooh, nice body kick lands from Anderson. Masters shrugs it off though.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
A slapping leg kick lands for Anderson.
Nice takedown defense from Anderson. No joy for Masters on that attempt.
Masters shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Masters tries to score a power double leg takedown but Anderson sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Masters somewhat.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Bill Anderson dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Chris Masters's cut.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
Some wild striking there from Anderson.
Anderson lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Masters shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Anderson counters with a left and a right that stings Masters.
Masters fails with the takedown.
Anderson tries to clinch but Masters moves out of range.
Anderson lands with a shot to the body.
Anderson throws a chopping leg kick but Masters manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Anderson steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Masters.
Masters misses with a low kick.
Anderson drives through and clinches with Masters against the cage.
Masters tries to score a body lock takedown but Anderson shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Chris Masters. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Masters changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Anderson fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Anderson misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
That's one minute gone in the round.
The fight stays on the outside here - Anderson looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Masters looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Masters takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
A shot to the body from Masters misses
and Anderson counters with a leg kick.
Anderson tries to clinch but Masters is having none of it.
Anderson's corner calls for a 1, 2 combination and Anderson duly obliges.
Anderson moves away from the strike by Masters.
Masters shoots for a double leg takedown but Anderson sprawls well. He's pushed Masters's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Anderson throws a two punch combo that lands nicely.
Anderson tries to close the distance and clinch but Masters swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Anderson lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Anderson has managed to clinch.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Anderson escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Masters swings for the body but Anderson moves out of range.
Masters fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Anderson works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Anderson thuds a mid kick into his opponent's body. That will wear on Masters if he has to take too many more of those.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Anderson throws a right and a left that both miss.
Masters loads up on a big right hand but Anderson slips the punch.
Anderson lands a nice leg kick that just misses Masters's sensitive parts.
Anderson throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Anderson throws a head kick that misses.
Masters fails to land the takedown.
Anderson connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Anderson moves into range and throws a lovely three punch combination.
Masters takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Bill Anderson seems to be getting the better of the standup.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Anderson dips to his left and cracks Masters with an uppercut!
Anderson lands with a head kick! That's gotta hurt.
Masters is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Anderson tries to close the distance and clinch but Masters swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Anderson is working the combinations to good effect here.
Anderson defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Masters.
Bill Anderson is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Anderson lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Masters throws a big shot that misses.
Masters scores a takedown into full mount!
Anderson gets back to half guard.
Anderson pushes Masters off looking to stand but Masters dives back in and keeps control.
Masters prevents Anderson from improving his position.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Anderson looking for submissions off his back.
Masters wants to lay and pray for a moment but Anderson keeps working.
Masters prevents Anderson from improving his position.
Masters seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Anderson does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Anderson wants to get back to full guard.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Masters trying to control the action but Anderson is working from the bottom.
Masters is really struggling to control Anderson but he's trying to hold on to the position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Bill Anderson showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Chris Masters's cut.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!
Masters closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - Masters lands in his opponent's guard.
Masters stopping the sweep attempt from Anderson.
Masters wants to control from the top but Anderson keeps moving.
Anderson looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Anderson looking for subs off his back but Masters has passed one foot through into half guard.
Masters wants to free his trapped foot but Anderson is holding on for dear life with his legs.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Masters is controlling the pace.
Masters prevents Anderson from standing back up.
Anderson avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Masters.
Masters is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Anderson sees it coming and defends easily.
Anderson looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Masters is trying to work for a kimura but Anderson is defending well.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Anderson keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Anderson tries to roll over but Masters keeps him under control.
Anderson gets full guard.
Anderson throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Anderson takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Anderson working for submissions but it's allowed Masters to get to half guard.
Masters seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Anderson does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Masters trying to control the pace.
Anderson is trying to stand back up but Masters is controlling him
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Masters is trying to control the action in half guard but Anderson is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Anderson tries to roll over but Masters keeps him under control.
It looks like the ref is thinking about a standup.
Anderson pushes Masters off but Masters dives into side control.
Masters throws a strike aimed at the side of Anderson's head but Anderson avoids it well.
An elbow from Masters crashes against the mat.
Masters looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
Masters is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Anderson knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
Anderson is pushing Masters's head away, looking to escape. Masters manages to hold on to the position though.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Anderson is looking to reverse the position.
Bill Anderson is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Masters is trying to get an arm triangle but Anderson is defending well.
Anderson is trying to get back to his feet.
Anderson tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Anderson dodges the ground and pound from Masters.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Masters tries to score with some ground and pound. Anderson controls his posture well this time though and the shots don't do any damage.
Masters trying to control the action but Anderson is working from the bottom.
Chris Masters has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Masters throwing strikes but missing, from side control.
And that's the end of the fight!
Chris Masters showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Anderson has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. 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 Arvi Lind scores the fight for Bill Anderson!
Judge Anni Minnemäki scores the fight for Bill Anderson!
Judge Marco Blurström scores the fight for Bill Anderson!
Bill Anderson wins by unanimous decision!
In his post fight interview, Bill Anderson gave a big smile as he said 'As always. A fight is a fight. The belt is just a added bonus around my waist'.
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energy
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hype
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