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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Anders Andersson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Hossein Vaziri I I I (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Well, I have no idea who's going to take this one!
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Powerful takedowns
Basic striking
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BJJ Purple Belt
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
6 - 4 - 1, fighting out of Las Vegas, Anders Andersson!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Hossein Vaziri I I I!
The judges for this bout are Anthony Taglia, Russell Pearce and Columbo Gatti.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Vaziri I I I connects with a right hand. Andersson shakes it off.
Vaziri I I I misses with a hook.
Andersson throws a shot from downtown. Vaziri I I I moves away and avoids it.
Andersson moves out of range of the strikes.
Andersson lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Vaziri I I I circles away quickly and effectively.
It seemed like Vaziri I I I was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Andersson throws a lazy right hand but Vaziri I I I sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
A jab from Andersson misses.
Andersson swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Vaziri I I I connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Andersson momentarily.
Andersson is looking to clinch.
Andersson drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Andersson definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Vaziri I I I misses with a body shot.
Anders Andersson seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Vaziri I I I throws a poor cross that misses
and Andersson counters with a nice double leg into half guard.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Andersson trying to mount his opponent but Vaziri I I I defends it.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Vaziri I I I tries to roll over but Andersson keeps him under control.
Andersson content to control rather than advance.
Andersson is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Vaziri I I I sees it coming and defends easily.
Vaziri I I I is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Andersson is figuring out what he wants to do next.
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.
Vaziri I I I is looking for a sweep. Andersson is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Vaziri I I I is doing well to control the position and prevent Andersson from advancing to side control.
Andersson trying to control the pace.
Andersson tries to pass the half guard into mount. Vaziri I I I knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Andersson seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Vaziri I I I does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Andersson moves out of range of the strikes.
Andersson tries to counter with a takedown but Vaziri I I I is quick to defend against it.
Vaziri I I I fails to land with a series of punches.
Andersson throws a looping overhand right but Vaziri I I I ducks down to avoid it.
Andersson shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Vaziri I I I sprawls well. Vaziri I I I wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Andersson gets slowly back to his feet.
A slow jab from Vaziri I I I misses its intended target.
Andersson misses with a two punch combination.
Andersson ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Andersson ducks under a wild hook from Vaziri I I I.
Andersson steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Vaziri I I I.
Andersson throws a lazy head kick
and Vaziri I I I connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Andersson closes the distance and clinches.
A shot in the inside from Vaziri I I I.
Vaziri I I I scores with a shoulder strike.
Vaziri I I I gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Andersson.
Vaziri I I I misses with a hook to the ribs.
Andersson has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Vaziri I I I is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Anders Andersson. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Vaziri I I I works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Andersson wants a takedown.
The fighters are pressed against the cage, as the pace of the fight slows.
Vaziri I I I lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Vaziri I I I lands a nice uppercut.
Vaziri I I I misses with a punch to the body.
Andersson goes for a takedown attempt but Vaziri I I I pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Hossein Vaziri I I I dominated that round.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.
Andersson looking for a takedown here - he's got it.
Andersson trying to control but Vaziri I I I is working from the bottom.
Vaziri I I I is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage.
Andersson wants to pass the guard but Vaziri I I I is keeping the position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Andersson not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
Andersson thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Vaziri I I I keeping moving, preventing Andersson from controlling successfully.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Vaziri I I I wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now.
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Andersson moves out of range as Vaziri I I I strikes.
Andersson throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Vaziri I I I throws a counter combo.
Vaziri I I I throws a hook but Andersson blocks it.
Andersson swings widly with a right hand
and Vaziri I I I counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Vaziri I I I lands a jab to the nose.
Andersson with a poor takedown
letting Vaziri I I I counter with a right hand.
Vaziri I I I has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Vaziri I I I scores with a shot to the body.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Vaziri I I I connects with a body shot that sends Andersson's belly button to the back.
A punch combination from Vaziri I I I misses.
Andersson shoots in but no luck this time.
Vaziri I I I looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Vaziri I I I bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Andersson's head.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Andersson steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Vaziri I I I.
Andersson throws a lazy uppercut
and Vaziri I I I counters with a nice uppercut.
Andersson shoots in and gets a takedown into Vaziri I I I's guard.
Andersson trying to control but Vaziri I I I is working from the bottom.
Andersson engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
Vaziri I I I avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Andersson controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
Vaziri I I I wants to sweep here but Andersson controlling him for the moment.
Andersson pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Vaziri I I I is keeping the position for now.
Vaziri I I I keeping moving, preventing Andersson from controlling successfully.
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Andersson shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Vaziri I I I as he avoids it easily.
A little jabbing left from Vaziri I I I on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Anders Andersson. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Andersson misses with a right hand
letting Vaziri I I I counter with a right hand.
Anders Andersson is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Vaziri I I I dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Andersson shoots and misses
and Vaziri I I I counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Andersson thinking.
Andersson doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Andersson looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Vaziri I I I is fending him off so far but Andersson persists. Nope, Vaziri I I I circles away and we're back to standing.
A little jabbing left from Vaziri I I I on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
A lazy left from Vaziri I I I finds it's target.
Andersson fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Andersson staying out of range there.
Andersson fails with the takedown
and Vaziri I I I counters with a straight right hand.
Andersson looking for a takedown here - he's got it.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Andersson engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Hossein Vaziri I I I showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! This is the final round!
Andersson shoots in looking for a takedown but Vaziri I I I manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Andersson's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Vaziri I I I looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Vaziri I I I misses with a two punch combination.
Andersson attempts a counter takedown but Vaziri I I I avoids it well and moves away.
Vaziri I I I thuds his right hand into Andersson's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Andersson drives through with a really nice takedown into side control.
Vaziri I I I tries to bench press Andersson off him but Andersson keeps the position.
Vaziri I I I really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Andersson. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Andersson tries to advance to mount but Vaziri I I I instead regains half guard.
Andersson is looking to take a break and control but Vaziri I I I is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Andersson stalling.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Andersson looking for a kimura but he'll have to free his other leg if he wants to finish that. Perhaps he's just using it as a distraction technique.
Andersson wants to lay and pray for a moment but Vaziri I I I keeps working.
Andersson trying to control from Vaziri I I I's half guard. Vaziri I I I has other ideas though and has regained full guard.
Andersson looking to sit in guard and control but Vaziri I I I gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.
Vaziri I I I is looking to stand up but Andersson won't let him.
Andersson working a defensive guard here.
Vaziri I I I preventing the sweep.
Vaziri I I I trying to control but Andersson is working from the bottom.
Andersson wants to sweep here but Vaziri I I I controlling him for the moment.
Vaziri I I I must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Vaziri I I I got a little sloppy there for a moment and Andersson has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Vaziri I I I has managed to get both his arms back between Andersson's legs - danger averted.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Andersson not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Vaziri I I I content to stall in guard here.
The referee looks like he's ready to step in and stand the fighters back up.
Andersson is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.
Hossein Vaziri I I I is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Vaziri I I I keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Andersson is looking to take a break and control but Vaziri I I I is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Andersson is trying to work for a kimura but Vaziri I I I is defending well.
Anders Andersson has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Andersson is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Andersson perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there.
Andersson trying to control from half guard but Vaziri I I I is working away.
Andersson is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Vaziri I I I defends it well.
Andersson wants to take a breather but Vaziri I I I is having none of it.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Andersson is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Hossein Vaziri I I I.
I've got Vaziri I I I winning every round here. Surely the decision will go his way and he'll pick up a well deserved decision victory. 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 Anthony Taglia scores the fight 27:30
Judge Russell Pearce scores the fight 28:30
Judge Columbo Gatti scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Hossein Vaziri I I I!
A relieved looking Hossein Vaziri I I I thanked the fans for their support and gave the usual line about them being amazing. They seemed to believe that he actually meant it.
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