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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Gunnar Johnsson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Arn Anderson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Gunnar Johnsson is staring across the cage at his opponent, tweaking his nipples... Tweaking his own nipples that is.
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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
7 - 2 - 0, fighting out of New York, Gunnar Johnsson!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
7 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Arn Anderson!
The judges for this bout are Radbod Blank, Nard Betker and Patrick Alders.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Johnsson lands a nice leg kick that just misses Anderson's sensitive parts.
Anderson throws a right hand that Johnsson ducks under and follows up with a left that Johnsson also avoids with ease.
Johnsson tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Anderson misses with a hook
and Johnsson counters with a nice leg kick.
Anderson takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Anderson throws a looping overhand right but Johnsson ducks down to avoid it.
Johnsson throws a body kick that misses.
Johnsson lands with a kick to the ribs.
Johnsson throws a mid kick that lands with a slap.
Johnsson buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Johnsson misses with a low kick.
Anderson looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Anderson takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Anderson misses with a hook.
Johnsson slips a straight right by Anderson.
As Anderson backs away, Johnsson returns fire with a leg kick that just misses.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Anderson throws a jab but it's blocked by Johnsson.
A counter left hand to the body from Johnsson misses its target.
Johnsson lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Johnsson connects with a body shot that sends Anderson's belly button to the back.
Johnsson moves out of range of the strikes.
Johnsson does a little shimmy and throws a leg kick. The leg kick missed by a considerable margin though, making him look a little bit silly for doing the shimmy.
Johnsson slips a jab from Anderson.
Johnsson thinks about countering with a body kick.
Anderson on the wrong end of a nice low kick. He's acting like it's no big deal but he doesn't want to take many more of those.
Johnsson lands a jab to the head.
Johnsson thuds a left hand into Anderson's body.
Anderson ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Johnsson moves away.
Johnsson misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Anderson.
As Johnsson backs off Anderson throws a huge counter combo but Johnsson manages to avoid it all.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Johnsson with a hook.
A decent looking body kick lands there for Johnsson.
A lazy left from Johnsson finds it's target.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Anderson fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Johnsson ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
A slapping leg kick lands for Johnsson.
Johnsson lands with a thumping leg kick.
Johnsson throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Johnsson misses with a hook.
Donk. Johnsson catches Anderson right on the button with a cross.
It looks like Arn Anderson has been cut.
Johnsson steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Anderson.
Anderson takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Johnsson on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Johnsson tries a low kick but Anderson avoids it.
It seemed like Anderson was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Good exchange - Anderson coming out on top.
It looks like Gunnar Johnsson has been cut.
Anderson waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Johnsson.
Anderson is really struggling to land any decent head shots against his taller opponent.
Anderson with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Johnsson to score with a decent uppercut.
Johnsson feints and then cracks Anderson's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Anderson down.
Johnsson scores with a kick to the midsection.
Anderson throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Johnsson counters with an inside leg kick.
Johnsson throws a quick inside leg kick.
Johnsson misses with a body kick.
A bone on bone clash there as Anderson blocks the leg kick.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Anderson takes a nasty kick to the mid section... That should keep him thinking. Does he try and block and risk a head kick landing?
Anderson takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Johnsson cracks Anderson with a right hand to the side of the head.
Anderson's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
A swing and a miss from Anderson.
It appears Johnsson was looking to counter with a kick there.
Johnsson looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Johnsson fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Anderson checks it well.
Johnsson connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Johnsson with a nice cross.
A lazy left from Johnsson finds it's target.
Johnsson looks to land a right hand but Anderson moved out of range.
Johnsson tries to land a leg kick but Anderson saw it coming and moves away.
Anderson pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Gunnar Johnsson dominated that round.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.
Johnsson throws a hook to the side of Anderson's head but Anderson sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Johnsson is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
Anderson swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Johnsson counters with a body kick that stops Anderson in his tracks momentarily.
Both these guys seem content to just stand up and trade with eachother but Anderson might want to think about changing up his gameplan a bit because over the course of the fight, Johnsson has got the better of the exchanges.
Johnsson misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Anderson looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Both fighters circling a little - Johnsson finishes the exchange with a kick to the body.
A thudding body kick lands there by Johnsson!
A low kick from Johnsson is predictable there
and Johnsson takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
The fighters circle momentarily. Anderson darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Anderson misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Johnsson uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Anderson.
Donk. Johnsson catches Anderson right on the button with a cross.
Johnsson throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
It looks like Johnsson has been trying to sharpen up his punching technique, as it looks crisper than last time we saw him.
Anderson takes a body kick right on the floating rib. Ouchie.
Johnsson is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Anderson can do to turn this around?
That's one minute gone in the round.
The fighters circling - Anderson throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
A nice leg kick lands there from Johnsson.
Gunnar Johnsson seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Anderson takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Anderson ducks under a wild hook from Johnsson.
A chopping leg kick lands by Johnsson.
Johnsson uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Anderson.
It looked like Johnsson wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Anderson thuds his right hand into Johnsson's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Johnsson throws a head kick but Anderson moves out of range.
Anderson tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Johnsson throws a nice outside leg kick.
Anderson throws a series of punches but Johnsson moves out of range.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Johnsson connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Johnsson tries to work over Anderson's front leg with a kick but Anderson checks it.
A little jabbing left from Anderson on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Anderson blocks a leg kick.
The crowd cheers as Johnsson lands an impressive looking overhand right. Anderson doesn't seem phased though.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Johnsson fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Anderson has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Anderson has developed a nice purple lump on his ribcage, as a result of some heavy body kicks from Johnsson.
Johnsson throws a sloppy head kick and Anderson moves out of range easily.
Johnsson lands a two punch combo.
Johnsson throws a leg kick but Anderson moved away.
Anderson on the wrong end of a kick to the body.
Johnsson looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Gunnar Johnsson is winning the standup battle so far.
Johnsson throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Johnsson, as that shot connected.
Johnsson takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Johnsson on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Johnsson shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Johnsson throws a leg kick that is checked
and Anderson counters with a straight right hand.
Anderson moves out of range as Johnsson throws a body kick.
Nice defenses there by Johnsson.
Johnsson slips under a jab from Anderson.
A jab from Anderson misses.
Johnsson is looking to counter punch.
A nice leg kick lands there from Johnsson.
Johnsson fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Johnsson dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Anderson tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Johnsson misses with a low kick.
Johnsson tries to score with a low kick but Anderson moves his leg out of the way.
Anderson checks the leg kick.
Johnsson lands a head kick. Anderson smiles back at him and beckons him forward.
Anderson moves into range and connects with a jab.
Anderson takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Anderson uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Johnsson.
Johnsson lands with an overhand left.
Anderson throws a big shot that misses.
Johnsson half committed to a counter leg kick.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Gunnar Johnsson dominated that second round.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
That's time! Back to the action! Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!
Johnsson scores with a nice head shot.
Anderson fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Johnsson manages to avoid it.
Johnsson throws a body kick, spinning off balance
and Anderson counters with a nice body shot.
Anderson moves out of range as Johnsson throws a body kick.
A little jabbing left from Anderson on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Johnsson keeps Anderson at a distance using the push kick.
A nice leg kick lands there from Johnsson.
Johnsson lands with a thumping leg kick.
Johnsson takes a swing at Anderson's ribcage but misses.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Johnsson gets off balance looking for a body kick
and Anderson counters with a stiff right hand.
Anderson moves forwards but Johnsson connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Nice body punch from Anderson.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Johnsson throws a leg kick but Anderson checks it.
Anderson throws a nice looking combination but Johnsson bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Anderson takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Anderson scores with a three punch combo!
Johnsson scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Johnsson tries to work over Anderson's front leg with a kick but Anderson checks it.
Johnsson misses the shot to the body.
Anderson might want to mix his strikes up a bit more. He's just going for head shots at the moment and that can become a bit predictable.
Jab from Johnsson.
Johnsson lands with a straight right. Anderson didn't see that one coming.
Johnsson lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Anderson throws a jab when Johnsson was well out of range.
Johnsson throwing a counter right hand but Anderson manages to avoid it.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Johnsson throws a head kick that connects with a bit of head and a bit of hand.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Anderson checks a low kick from Johnsson.
Johnsson missing with a left hand there. Anderson was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
As Johnsson backs off Anderson throws a huge counter combo but Johnsson manages to avoid it all.
Johnsson showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Anderson.
Anderson misses with an uppercut. Johnsson saw that one coming.
Johnsson throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Anderson looks to score with a jab to the body but Johnsson is just out of range.
Johnsson throws the left hand but Anderson avoids the punch easily.
Anderson now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
Anderson misses with a hook.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Johnsson lands a front kick.
Anderson throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Johnsson throws a leg kick
and Anderson counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Johnsson lets loose with a powerful body kick. Anderson will feel that in the morning.
Johnsson connects with a crisp jab.
Some wild striking there from Johnsson.
A little jabbing left from Anderson on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Anderson throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Anderson throws a body shot but no joy.
Johnsson scores with a crisp jab that stopped Anderson in his tracks.
Anderson looks to land a right hand but Johnsson moved out of range.
Gunnar Johnsson is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Anderson's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Johnsson connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Anderson scrambles back to his feet.
Johnsson lands with a good body shot.
Anderson misses with an uppercut
and Johnsson counters with a leg kick that reverborates around the arena.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Johnsson scores with a kick to the body.
A solid leg kick lands there for Johnsson.
Johnsson scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Anderson has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
A slapping leg kick lands for Johnsson.
Johnsson takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Anderson defending well as Johnsson loads up on a big left hand.
Johnsson cracks Anderson with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Arn Anderson has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Johnsson misses with a hook. Anderson ducked under it nicely.
And that's the end of the fight!
Gunnar Johnsson showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Johnsson 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 Radbod Blank scores the fight 30:27
Judge Nard Betker scores the fight 30:27
Judge Patrick Alders scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Gunnar Johnsson!
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