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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Fardoche Fermier (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Liam Anderson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Anderson has chosen Radioactive-Imagine Dragons as his entrance music. These two fighters really are very evenly matched on the feet - it will be fascinating to see who can assert themselves in that aspect of the fight.
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200 lbs
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185 lbs
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Good wrestling
Solid boxing
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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
9 - 2 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Fardoche Fermier!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
5 - 3 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Liam Anderson!
The judges for this bout are Daniel Franklin, David Hoff and Michael Johnstone.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Anderson tries to clinch there but Fermier circles away.
Fermier works the jab nicely.
Fermier shoots in and bounces Anderson off the cage to secure the takedown into guard.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Fermier accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Fermier throws a big elbow that misses.
Fermier looking to pass the guard.
Fermier missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Fermier throws a strike but Anderson rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top.
Fermier tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Anderson working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Both fighters really going for it on the ground here!
Fermier is trying to keep Anderson in close.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Fermier wants to sweep but no luck.
Fermier on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Fermier tries to get out of the position.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Fermier is working hard here to advance position.
Anderson trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Anderson throwing strikes from guard but Fermier blocks nicely.
Anderson throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Fermier wants to sweep here but Anderson controlling him for the moment.
Anderson scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
Fermier working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Anderson.
Fermier preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Fermier is trying to control the position but Anderson postures up.
Anderson won't allow Fermier to sweep him here.
Anderson landing with the ground and pound.
Anderson postures up and lands a big shot to Fermier's brow.
Anderson trying to control but Fermier is working from the bottom.
Fermier looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Anderson postures up in Fermier's guard and throws a big left but Fermier blocks it.
Anderson has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Anderson postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Anderson stopping the sweep attempt from Fermier.
Anderson in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Fermier working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Anderson.
Anderson missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Fermier is trying to control the position but Anderson postures up.
Fermier pulls Anderson in close to prevent any damage.
Anderson loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Fermier pulls Anderson in close to his closed guard and prevents Anderson from doing any damage or advancing position.
The ref stands the fighters back up. Fardoche Fermier wasn't doing enough on the ground.
Fermier misses with a hook. Anderson ducked under it nicely.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Anderson lands a body shot.
Anderson closes the distance and clinches.
Fermier swings wildly with an uppercut but Anderson uses good head movement to avoid it.
Fermier misses with the head strike.
Fermier lands a body punch in the clinch.
Anderson scores with a nice hook to the head.
A nice left hand lands by Anderson.
Fermier misses with a short punch on the inside.
Anderson is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
Anderson lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Fermier backwards.
Fermier prevents a body shot from Anderson.
A shot in the inside from Fermier.
Anderson lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Fermier lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Anderson blocks a body shot from Fermier.
Anderson misses with a short punch on the inside.
Fermier misses with a body punch.
Fermier misses with a body punch.
Fermier tries to throw a body punch but Anderson avoids it by throwing Fermier back against the cage.
Fermier misses with some punches.
Anderson lands a hook that snaps the head of Fermier backwards.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Anderson doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Anderson working aggressively here.
Anderson tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Fermier lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Anderson misses with a punch on the inside.
Anderson throws a head punch that misses.
Anderson blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Fermier wants the takedown. Anderson is fighting it off but Fermier persists and manages to bring the fight to the ground, ending up in Anderson's guard against the cage.
Fermier definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Fermier trying to move into half guard but instead Anderson has managed to sweep!
Anderson with a flurry of punches that miss.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Anderson accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Fermier might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Fermier preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Fermier is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Anderson throwing strikes but missing.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Anderson loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Fermier trying to control the position.
Anderson working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close round but I would say that Fardoche Fermier will probably get the nod.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
Anderson misses with a takedown attempt
and Fermier counters with a nice double leg into half guard.
Fermier controlling the pace.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Anderson regains full guard. Nicely done.
Fermier throws a strike but Anderson rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top.
Anderson throws a big elbow that misses.
Anderson preventing the sweep.
Anderson throws a big right hand that misses.
Fermier looking for a sweep. Not yet Fermier, not yet.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Fermier is pulling down on Anderson's head to control his posture.
Anderson stops Fermier from standing up.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Fermier tries to land a sweep but no joy.
We've had a lack of effective grappling in the last minute or so, which could well see a referee standup.
Anderson with a nice head shot there.
Fermier working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Anderson.
Anderson lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
Anderson content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
Fermier wants to sweep but no luck.
Anderson is in close to Fermier's body, working some short punches and elbows.
Anderson working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Fermier wants to sweep but no luck.
Anderson trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Anderson lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Anderson forces his way into half guard.
Fermier is looking to improve his position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Anderson throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Fermier is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Anderson lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
Anderson works his way into full mount!
Anderson looking to finish with strikes here!
Fermier wriggling around on the bottom manages to avoid the strikes thrown by Anderson.
Fermier is looking to improve his position but Anderson isn't that keen on the idea.
A nice elbow there by Anderson.
Fermier is working to get back to half guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Fermier avoids a series of strikes thrown by Anderson.
Anderson punching from mount but Fermier doing a good job of avoiding damage.
Fermier avoids a series of strikes thrown by Anderson.
Anderson thowing shots but they're missing.
Anderson misses with a head shot.
Anderson with the ground and pound from mount.
Anderson throwing strikes here but Fermier is writhing around nicely and avoiding any serious damage.
Anderson sends his fist crashing into the mat - the crowd let out a collective ooooooh. Let's hope he's not broken it!
Fermier wants to control but Anderson is having none of it.
Anderson unloading with bombs!
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Anderson unloading with bombs!
Anderson lands a big elbow.
Anderson misses with a head shot.
Anderson working away from the top, dropping strikes.
Anderson raining down hammerfists from mount.
Fermier is rocked!
Fermier knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Anderson on the ground.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Fermier avoids a series of strikes thrown by Anderson.
Anderson lands a shot to the body, followed up by a shot to the exposed head of his trapped opponent.
Anderson misses with a series of strikes from mount. He'll no doubt be working on his ground and pound when he gets back to the gym.
Anderson throwing strikes here but Fermier is writhing around nicely and avoiding any serious damage.
Anderson working away from the top, dropping strikes.
Oh Fermier is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!
Fermier is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Fermier is in a horrible position here, under a barrage of strikes, he's managing to avoid any damage.
Fermier seems to have got his legs back now.
Anderson throwing sloppy strikes here. Perhaps if he tightened up his striking from such a dominant position, he'd be able to finish easier.
Anderson unloads with some shots from mount but Fermier bucks and avoids them well.
Anderson lands a shot to the body, followed up by a shot to the exposed head of his trapped opponent.
Anderson raining down shots from the mount!
Anderson avoids the attempt from Fermier to control.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Fermier can't escape the position.
Anderson scoring with strikes but Fermier is staying in there.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Liam Anderson showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! This is the final round!
Sloppy strikes from Anderson. Those never looked like landing.
Anderson has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Anderson there as he acknowledges the shot.
Fermier gets a clinch.
Fermier blocking some punches.
Anderson blocking some punches.
Anderson has been looking to improve his clinch game in recent weeks. Fermier seems to have the measure of him in the clinch so far, so let's see if Anderson can turn it around.
Fermier can't find room to land a body shot as Anderson controls the action.
Anderson swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Fermier turns his hips and lands a very nice judo throw into side control!
Anderson defending against the ground and pound.
Anderson is trying to control Fermier's posture but Fermier avoids it.
Both fighters take a look at the clock.
Anderson manages to land a sweep and he's now on top! Lovely Jiu Jitsu!
That's one minute gone in the round.
Anderson lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
Fermier wants to get back to full guard.
Fermier keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Fermier wants to control but Anderson is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Anderson sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Fermier defending well though.
Fermier avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Anderson.
Fermier wants to get back to full guard.
Fermier blocking the ground and pound attempt from Anderson.
Anderson throwing shots but Fermier is blocking nicely.
Fermier avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Anderson.
Anderson not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Anderson throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Anderson throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Anderson passes the half guard and he's now in mount! Big trouble for Fermier!
The crowd growing excited in anticipation of a finish here! Right on cue, Anderson cracks his opponent with a massive right hand that draws loud cheers!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Anderson thowing strikes but they're hitting the gloves, not doing any damage.
Anderson misses with a series of strikes from mount. He'll no doubt be working on his ground and pound when he gets back to the gym.
Anderson lands a shot to the body, followed up by a shot to the exposed head of his trapped opponent.
Anderson scoring with strikes but Fermier is staying in there.
Anderson lands a big elbow.
Anderson is still in mount, landing shots to his trapped opponent. Fermier can't stay in a position like this for much longer.
Fermier tries to buck Anderson off but he can't manage it.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Anderson lands with some vicious ground and pound - can Fermier hang on?
Fermier tries to hold on but Anderson postures up.
Anderson lands a big shot there that rocks Fermier but he's holding on and managing to survive for now.
Anderson connects with a couple of good shots from mount.
Anderson scores with a couple of good head shots there.
Fermier taking shots to the head.
Anderson landing strikes from the mount and Fermier is in trouble!
Fardoche Fermier has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Anderson pausing momentarily but resumes with a couple of decent strikes that do a bit of damage.
Fermier holding onto his opponent's waist for dear life, as Anderson tries to land some strikes to get him to release his grip.
Anderson loads up with a big shot that hurts Fermier! He's pulled Anderson in close but Anderson has postured up and lands more strikes. Can Fermier survive? More strikes from Anderson and Fermier is out! The ref jumps in to save him! Brutal ground and pound!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:29 of round 3, we have a winner by way of KO (Strikes). Liam Anderson!
Liam Anderson decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.
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