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Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Dean Anderson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Theo Matthews (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Dean Anderson could well score a knockout today. He has the power to get to Theo Matthews's chin.
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262 lbs
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300 lbs
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Abu Dhabi Champ
Dangerous knees
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Good wrestler
World class boxer
Good gas tank |
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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
8 - 7 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Dean Anderson!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
11 - 8 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Theo Matthews!
The judges for this bout are Ben Hemmingworth, Donatello Bradman and Eliza Hachem.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Matthews throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Anderson fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Matthews is out of range.
Anderson throws a right and a left that Matthews avoids nicely.
Matthews rushes Anderson and presses him up against the cage.
Matthews lands a takedown into guard.
Anderson has a closed guard, preventing Matthews from standing up.
Matthews prevents Anderson from getting back to his feet.
Matthews must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Matthews trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Matthews has gone for a leg lock! Anderson slips out almost immediately though and dives into Matthews's guard.
Anderson is looking to stand up but Matthews won't let him.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Matthews has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Anderson can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Anderson trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Matthews avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Matthews is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Anderson is aware though and is defending well.
Matthews working for a triangle but Anderson defends it easily.
Matthews working for a triangle but Anderson defends it easily.
Anderson trying to control but Matthews is working from the bottom.
Anderson stopping the sweep attempt from Matthews.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Matthews is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Anderson defends well.
Matthews keeping full guard, as Anderson tries to pass.
Matthews utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Anderson would like to get this fight back to the feet but can't get free from the closed guard.
Anderson gets to his feet and steps away from his opponent.
Matthews throws a body punch but Anderson moves out of range.
Anderson looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Theo Matthews seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Matthews keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Matthews shoots in but no luck this time.
Matthews ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Anderson moves away.
An attempted straight right counter from Anderson misses the target.
Matthews lands with a nice combination. Anderson backs away looking to recover.
It looks like Dean Anderson has been cut.
Matthews misses with the combination.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Matthews is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Anderson drops down looking for a counter takedown but Matthews sprawls and moves away.
Matthews closes the distance and pushes Anderson back into the cage.
Matthews trying to land knees to the body.
Anderson tries to circle away but Matthews has him pinned against the cage.
We've been informed that Matthews has been working hard on his conditioning in the buildup to the fight.
Matthews blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Anderson.
Anderson wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Matthews is trying to wear down his opponent with knees to the body.
Anderson is breathing heavily.
Matthews is trying to wear down his opponent with knees to the body.
Matthews lands a left hand.
Matthews lands an elbow just above Anderson 's eye.
Matthews tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Anderson smiles and moves away.
Anderson gets caught napping as Matthews dives in and scores a takedown. Anderson manages to retain guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Anderson looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Matthews looking to pass the guard.
Matthews is still trying to improve position.
Matthews wants to control from the top but Anderson keeps moving.
Anderson looking for a guillotine here but Matthews defends easily.
Anderson keeping moving, preventing Matthews from controlling successfully.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Theo Matthews dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Dean Anderson's cut.
That's time! Back to the action!
Matthews fails in his attempt to clinch.
Anderson seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter.
Matthews lands with a right hand.
Matthews closes the distance and after a bit of a stuggle, scores a takedown into Anderson's guard.
Anderson is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
Anderson not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Anderson keeping full guard, as Matthews tries to pass.
Anderson escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Matthews gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Anderson is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Matthews is aware though and is defending well.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Anderson looking for a guillotine here but Matthews defends easily.
Anderson throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Anderson is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.
Matthews looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Matthews wants to improve his position but Anderson is controlling well.
Anderson is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Matthews is not content to let Anderson control the position.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Matthews avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Anderson.
Matthews looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
The fighters are battling for position here. Matthews manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Anderson wanted to stand there but Matthews had control of the position.
Matthews wants to sweep here but Anderson controlling him for the moment.
Anderson wants to control from the top but Matthews keeps moving.
Anderson stopping the sweep attempt from Matthews.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Anderson wants to stand but Matthews has a closed guard, so he can't escape.
Matthews had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Anderson defends it easily.
Matthews wants to sweep here but Anderson controlling him for the moment.
Anderson wants to get up but he can't break Matthews's closed guard. He needs to be careful trying to break the legs open, as he's open to submissions here.
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Matthews with a poor takedown
and Anderson counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Matthews blocks a jab.
Matthews moves into range and connects with a jab.
Anderson defending well as Matthews loads up on a big left hand.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Anderson takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Anderson stuffs the takedown attempt from Matthews. Matthews gets slowly back to his feet.
Anderson walks into a straight right hand from Matthews.
Matthews darts in trying to clinch
and Anderson counters with a crisp one two that drops Matthews! Anderson thinks about following him to the mat for a moment but instead steps back and waves Matthews to his feet! Matthews is in big trouble!
This has been an exciting period of action!
Anderson misses with a double jab.
Anderson circles away from the clinch attempt.
Anderson throwing a counter right hand but Matthews manages to avoid it.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Matthews drives through with a takedown into guard.
Matthews wants to control from the top but Anderson keeps moving.
Anderson escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Matthews gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Theo Matthews showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Dean Anderson's cut.
That's time! Anderson's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. This is the final round!
Anderson cracks Matthews with a big right hand that sees him stumbling back against the cage! Matthews falls to his knees and Anderson doesn't need a second invitatation - he rushes in and fires off several unanswered shots that force the referee to stop the fight! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:05 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Dean Anderson!
Dean Anderson managed to slip a mention for his sponsors, Fury Nutrition Inc., into his post fight interview.
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