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Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Harald Andersson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Lutz Knitter (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Andersson comes to the cage accompanied by Shaggy - Feel The Rush. Well, I have no idea who's going to take this one!
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130 lbs
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146 lbs
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Good wrestling
Lethal high kicks
Insanely flexible |
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Lethal high kicks
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the bantamweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
5 - 1 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Harald Andersson!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
13 - 5 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Lutz Knitter!
The judges for this bout are Konstantin Menshow, Ivan Kurochkin and Sergei Dronov.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Knitter darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Knitter avoids a kick to the body.
Andersson walks into a straight right hand from Knitter.
Knitter misses with an uppercut.
Knitter keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Andersson.
Knitter throws a looping overhand right but Andersson ducks down to avoid it.
A clash of legs there as Knitter blocks the low kick.
Good exchange - Knitter coming out on top.
Andersson gets a clinch.
Andersson digs a right hand into Knitter's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Knitter's gas tank.
Andersson has Knitter pressed against the cage, preventing Knitter from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Knitter blocks a punch to the side of the head.
A body shot lands from Andersson.
Andersson misses with a hook to the ribs.
Knitter tries a body shot but Andersson blocks it.
Knitter lands a left hand.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Andersson tries a body shot but Knitter blocks it.
Knitter misses with a hook from the clinch.
Knitter swings wildly with an uppercut but Andersson uses good head movement to avoid it.
Andersson misses with a body punch.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Knitter tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Andersson's elbow.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Knitter.
Andersson lands a body shot.
Andersson has a couple of punches blocked by Knitter.
Knitter throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Anderssons head.
Knitter wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Andersson has him pressed against the cage.
A short uppercut from Andersson.
Knitter misses with a hook to the ribs.
Knitter has a couple of punches blocked by Andersson.
Knitter working aggressively here.
Knitter misses with a body punch.
Andersson lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Knitter misses with a short punch on the inside.
Knitter tries to circle away but Andersson has him pinned against the cage.
Knitter lands with a light punch inside.
A shot in the inside from Andersson.
Andersson blocks an uppercut.
Knitter blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Knitter misses with a punch on the inside.
Andersson lands a hook to the side of the head.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Andersson misses with a body punch.
Knitter tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Knitter lands a right hand that snaps the head of Andersson backwards.
Andersson gets through Knitter's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Knitter tries to land knees in the clinch but Andersson avoids the damage to the body.
A left hand lands to the body for Andersson.
Knitter tries to work over Andersson's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Andersson blocks an uppercut.
Knitter blocks an uppercut.
Knitter lands an elbow inside that Andersson shrugs off.
Andersson softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Knitter lands with a light punch inside.
Knitter takes a shot to the head.
Andersson blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Knitter has a couple of punches blocked by Andersson.
Andersson goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Andersson lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Knitter.
Andersson lands with a light punch inside.
Knitter throws a punch but it's blocked by Andersson.
Knitter lands a nice uppercut.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Still in the clinch, Andersson scores with a nice short uppercut.
Knitter working aggressively here.
Andersson lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Knitter.
Knitter missing with knees to the body.
Andersson is working Knitter over against the cage.
Andersson scores with a nice hook to the head.
Knitter misses with a short punch on the inside.
Knitter tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Knitter takes a shot to the head.
Andersson lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Andersson misses with a body punch.
Knitter wants to get back to striking at distance but Andersson won't allow it.
Nice body punch from Andersson - that landed with a thud.
Andersson throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Knitters head.
Andersson on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Knitter lands with a light punch inside.
A right hook to the body lands for Knitter.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
A right handed body shot lands from Andersson.
Knitter looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Andersson is working Knitter over against the cage.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Andersson lands with a light punch inside.
Knitter missing with knees to the body.
Knitter tries to throw a body punch but Andersson avoids it by throwing Knitter back against the cage.
Knitter blocking some punches.
Andersson lands a hook that snaps the head of Knitter backwards.
A left hand lands to the body for Andersson.
Knitter looks winded!
Knitter misses with some punches.
Andersson is working Knitter over against the cage.
Andersson blocking some punches.
Andersson lands with a light punch inside.
Still in the clinch, Andersson scores with a nice short uppercut.
Andersson misses with a hook from the clinch.
Knitter takes a shot to the head.
Knitter tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Knitter misses with a hook to the ribs.
Knitter tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Andersson's elbow.
Knitter can't break the clinch.
Knitter tries a body shot but Andersson blocks it.
Andersson blocking some punches.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Harald Andersson dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
Knitter throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Knitter avoids the head kick by Andersson.
Andersson missing with a left hand there. Knitter was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Andersson swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Andersson misses with a head kick.
Andersson tries a head kick but it misses.
Andersson looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Knitter scores with a crisp jab that stopped Andersson in his tracks.
Knitter pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Andersson takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Knitter lands a nice hook to Andersson's body. Andersson takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Andersson keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Knitter goes for a high kick. It partially lands.
Andersson avoids the body shot from Knitter.
A looping hook to the body misses from Andersson. Knitter does a little dance to reset his feet.
Andersson misses with a low kick.
Knitter has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
A leg kick checked by Knitter.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Andersson is looking to slow Knitter down with leg kicks.
Knitter scores with a jab to the head.
Andersson ducks under a wild hook from Knitter.
Knitter ducks under a wild hook from Andersson.
Andersson on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Knitter. Knitter obviously looking to wear him down.
Andersson scores with a decent looking hook.
Andersson takes a head kick and shrugs it off.
Knitter cracks Andersson with a right hand to the side of the head.
Knitter is using his reach advantage to land shots from outside his opponent's range.
Knitter avoids the body shot from Andersson.
Andersson slips under a jab.
Knitter throws a looping overhand right but Andersson ducks down to avoid it.
Andersson keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Knitter.
Knitter cracks a nice hook into Andersson's ribs.
Andersson stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Knitter.
Knitter feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Andersson's calf.
Andersson needs to keep his hands up - Knitter had a free shot at his head there.
Lutz Knitter seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Knitter pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Knitter checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Andersson connects with an inside leg kick.
Andersson looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Knitter swings away with a body shot that misses
and Andersson counters with a one-two to the body.
Andersson misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Knitter.
Knitter scores with a jab.
Knitter moves out of range of the strikes.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Andersson checks a leg kick.
Knitter scores with a crisp jab that stopped Andersson in his tracks.
Knitter thuds a left hand into Andersson's body.
Knitter lands with an overhand left.
Andersson moves out of range as Knitter strikes.
Andersson throws a hook but Knitter blocks it.
Knitter defending well as Andersson loads up on a big left hand.
Knitter keeps the fight on the outside.
Lutz Knitter seems to be getting the better of the standup.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Andersson misses with a wild body shot.
Knitter thuds his right hand into Andersson's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Knitter misses with a low kick.
Andersson on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Knitter. Knitter obviously looking to wear him down.
Knitter thows a body shot but no joy.
Andersson connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Knitter.
Knitter misses with a low kick.
Knitter misses with a hook.
A telegraphed right hand from Andersson misses the target.
Nice defenses there by Andersson.
Andersson thows a body shot but no joy.
Knitter is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Andersson attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Andersson has not gone for a single takedown so far in this fight, which seems like a very strange tactic when you consider that he has the superior wrestling and BJJ.
Knitter keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Andersson tries to clinch there but Knitter circles away.
The fighters circle momentarily. Knitter darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Knitter tries a head kick but it misses.
Knitter tries to land a leg kick but Andersson saw it coming and moves away.
Knitter tries to check the leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Knitter closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
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!
Andersson misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Knitter.
Andersson looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
A head kick from Andersson lands but Knitter takes it in his stride.
It looks like Lutz Knitter has been cut.
Knitter scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Andersson misses the body punch
and Knitter counters with a straight right hand.
Knitter keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Andersson.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Andersson connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Knitter's hands.
Knitter drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Knitter swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Knitter tries to land a front kick but Andersson steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close second round but I would say that Harald Andersson will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Lutz Knitter's cut.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action. This is the final round!
Andersson on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Knitter. Knitter obviously looking to wear him down.
Andersson connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Andersson ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Knitter moves away.
Knitter lands a really nice looking cross but Andersson seems unphased.
Knitter fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Andersson manages to avoid it.
Knitter lands with a shot to the body.
Sloppy strikes from Andersson. Those never looked like landing.
Knitter scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Knitter misses with an uppercut. Andersson saw that one coming.
Knitter takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Knitter is rocked!
Andersson wants to clinch.
Knitter lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Andersson looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Andersson just misses with a punch to the body.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Andersson on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Knitter ducks under a wild hook from Andersson.
Andersson displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Knitter throws out the jab.
Andersson throws a sloppy head kick and Knitter moves out of range easily.
Andersson fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Knitter manages to avoid it.
Andersson keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Andersson misses with an uppercut
and Knitter makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Knitter throws a head kick but Andersson moves out of range.
Knitter throws a sloppy head kick and Andersson moves out of range easily.
Andersson throws a head kick that misses.
Knitter is looking to chop away at Andersson's legs.
Knitter moves out of range as Andersson throws a body kick.
Knitter lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Knitter misses with a hook. Andersson ducked under it nicely.
Andersson throws a head kick that misses.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A big left from Knitter misses.
Andersson uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Knitter.
Andersson looks to score with a jab to the body but Knitter is just out of range.
Knitter fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Knitter chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Knitter works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Andersson chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Andersson misses with a two punch combination.
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!
Andersson fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Knitter manages to avoid it.
Andersson ducks under a wild hook from Knitter.
Knitter tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Knitter misses with a leg kick
and Andersson makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Knitter takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
A bone on bone clash there as Knitter blocks the leg kick.
Andersson throws a right high kick that is partially blocked by Knitter.
Knitter uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Andersson.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Andersson looks to land a combination but Knitter avoids it well.
Andersson misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Knitter cracks Andersson with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Knitter lands with a good body shot.
Andersson connects with an inside leg kick.
Andersson swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Knitter thuds his right hand into Andersson's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Lutz Knitter has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Andersson checks a leg kick.
Knitter throws a lazy right hand but Andersson sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Knitter misses with a looping right.
Andersson slips under a jab.
Andersson attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
A head kick misses from Knitter.
Andersson chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Knitter misses with a wild body shot.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Andersson uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Knitter.
Knitter avoids the body shot from Andersson.
Andersson has Knitter up against the cage in a clinch.
Knitter working aggressively here.
A head punch on the inside from Andersson fails to land.
Knitter prevents a body shot from Andersson.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
A body shot lands from Andersson.
Andersson lands a right hand that snaps the head of Knitter backwards.
Knitter lands a shoulder strike.
Andersson lands a nice shot to the body.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Andersson.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Andersson misses with a shot to the kidneys.
A shot in the inside from Andersson.
Knitter misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Harald Andersson is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Andersson's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
A short right from Andersson.
And that's the end of the fight!
Harald Andersson showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Andersson has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... 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 Konstantin Menshow scores the fight 30:27
Judge Ivan Kurochkin scores the fight 30:27
Judge Sergei Dronov scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Harald Andersson!
A victorious Harald Andersson thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter.
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hype
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