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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Anders Andersson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Ibrahim Abai (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
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182 lbs
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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
8 - 5 - 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
0 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Ibrahim Abai!
The judges for this bout are Lou da Vinci, Steve Montenegro and John Roberts.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Abai closes the distance and clinches.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Abai just misses with a elbow thrown towards Andersson's brow.
Abai gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Andersson.
Abai stops a takedown attempt from Andersson.
Andersson is working for takedown but Abai is calmly controlling the position for now.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Anders Andersson. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Abai pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
Abai gets underhooks to prevent Andersson's takedown attempt.
Abai lands a nice knee to the body.
Abai throws an elbow but it misses.
Andersson blocks an elbow strike from Abai.
Abai tries to throw a body punch but Andersson avoids it by throwing Abai back against the cage.
Abai goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Andersson drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Abai gets the underhooks and prevents it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Abai works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Abai creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Abai has moved round to his opponent's back and is looking for a suplex! Oh snap! He's tossed Andersson clear over his head and slammed him to the mat!
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Abai lands with a big left hand that may well have hurt his opponent. Can Andersson hold on?!
That's one minute gone in the round.
Abai lands with a big left hand that may well have hurt his opponent. Can Andersson hold on?!
Abai gets his hooks in and is throwing strikes.
Abai lands a punch that was close to the back of the head but the ref thinks it's OK.
Abai doesn't have the hooks in and Andersson manages to turn into his guard.
Abai wants to stand and escape but Andersson is having none of it.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Andersson accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Andersson accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Abai is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Andersson is controlling him.
Abai can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Andersson controls the pace.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Andersson stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Abai swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Abai has his feet on Andersson's hips. He pushes off and gets to his feet. Nice work.
Andersson shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Let's see what he's got on the mat.
Andersson will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Andersson stops Abai from standing up.
Andersson tries to free his leg and advance position but Abai is retaining full guard.
Andersson wants to control from the top but Abai keeps moving.
Andersson passes into half guard.
Andersson is keen to just control but Abai is a slippery customer.
Abai has been taking part in the yoga sessions down at WildBoar's Pig Pen (Strength and Conditioning) $40. Presumably he's going to look for a slick submission... Or maybe he's looking to avoid one.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Abai wants to get back to his feet.
Andersson is looking for a kimura here.
Abai is trying to stand.
Andersson wants to free his trapped foot but Abai is holding on for dear life with his legs.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Abai is trying to stand back up but Andersson is controlling him
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Andersson tests Abai's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Andersson stalks Abai and leaps in with a furious combination of punches. Uppercuts and crosses smash into Abai's face. Abai staggers backwards, shaken.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Andersson throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Andersson shoots in and scores a nice double leg takedown into half guard.
Abai scrambles, trying to get to his feet, but Andersson manages to mount him!
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Abai is trying to stand.
Andersson thuds his fist into the canvas! Oooouch!
Abai is not a happy chappy… he wants out of there.
Andersson landing strikes, looking to finish!
Andersson lands a nice shot to the head.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Ibrahim Abai will probably get the nod.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.
Abai tries to close the distance and clinch up but Andersson swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Andersson dives in for a single leg takedown but Abai sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
Abai rushes Andersson and presses him up against the cage.
Abai can't find room to land a body shot as Andersson controls the action.
Abai looks to throw an elbow but misses.
Andersson has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Abai after a bit of a struggle.
Andersson avoids a wild elbow strike from Abai.
Abai gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
Abai stops a takedown attempt from Andersson.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Anders Andersson. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Andersson dodges an elbow strike from Abai.
Andersson looking for a takedown.
Andersson has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Abai after a bit of a struggle.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
With the fighters up against the cage, Abai throws an elbow but misses.
Andersson is trying to drag Abai to the mat but Abai just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
Abai lands a nice elbow.
It looks like Anders Andersson has been cut.
Abai lands an elbow inside that Andersson shrugs off.
Andersson can't get the takedown.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Andersson takes an elbow to the forehead.
Abai has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Abai throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
Abai throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Anderssons head.
Abai is fighting off a takedown attempt but Andersson is just too persistent for him and manages to trip Abai to the mat. Abai regains guard as soon as the fighters hit the mat.
Abai is scooting his butt against the cage and has managed to get back to his feet. Andersson presses him back against the cage, presumably looking to take the fight back to the mat.
Abai works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Andersson is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Abai pulls him back up using the underhooks.
Abai lands a body punch in the clinch.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Abai lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
Andersson wants to take the fight to the mat but Abai manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.
Ibrahim Abai seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Abai lands an elbow inside.
Andersson changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Abai fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Abai fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Andersson, pushing him back against the cage.
Andersson takes an elbow to the temple.
Nice elbow from Abai.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Abai is pressed up against the cage. Andersson has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Abai down to the mat. Abai avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
Abai has managed to clinch.
Abai lands an elbow inside that Andersson shrugs off.
Abai comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
Abai drags the fight down to the ground.
Andersson won't allow Abai to get back to his feet.
Abai manages to escape and get back to his feet.
Andersson looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Andersson thuds his right hand into Abai's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Andersson lands with a right hand.
Abai is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Andersson tries to keep at a distance but Abai has taken the fight into the clinch.
Abai can't find room to land a body shot as Andersson controls the action.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Abai misses with an elbow over the top.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Abai.
Andersson avoiding damage as Abai throws knees to the body.
Andersson has Abai pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Abai manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
Andersson has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Abai is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
Abai misses with an elbow strike.
Andersson blocks an elbow strike.
A nice left hand lands by Abai.
Abai struggles to land a body shot inside as Andersson controls his hands.
Abai creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Andersson's defenses.
Andersson drops down looking for an ankle pick but Abai pulls his leg out and moves away.
Andersson fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Andersson is using his reach advantage well here, landing the more effective single shots from range.
Abai has Andersson up against the cage in a clinch.
Andersson takes an elbow to the forehead.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Andersson dodges an elbow strike from Abai.
Abai lands an elbow inside that Andersson shrugs off.
Andersson avoids a wild elbow strike from Abai.
Nice elbow from Abai.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Abai.
Abai misses with a punch to the body.
Andersson tries to stall but Abai uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
Abai misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Abai misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Andersson avoids a wild elbow strike from Abai.
Abai lands a body shot.
Abai lands a nice elbow.
Abai prevents a takedown attempt there.
Abai lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
Abai lands with a light punch inside.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Andersson drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Andersson is trying to drag Abai to the mat but Abai just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Ibrahim Abai showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Anders Andersson's cut.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. This is the final round!
Abai instigates a clinch.
Abai pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
Abai turns his hips and lands a very nice judo throw into side control!
Abai works a knee to the body and follows up with a nice elbow to the head.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Abai lands some shots froms side control.
Andersson is rocked!
Abai landing with strikes to the head and body from side control.
Oh Andersson is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!
Abai lands a strong strike to the head of Andersson. That's dazed him! Abai looking to finish here. Andersson is waving his arms around trying to block but he's hurt badly - Abai lands more strikes and the referee steps in to end the fight!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:48 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Ibrahim Abai!
Ibrahim Abai seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website.
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