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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Paulo Lazaro (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Damon Anderson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Anderson has chosen Give It All by Rise Against as his entrance music. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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265 lbs
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Decent wrestler
Excellent MT
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
15 - 10 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Paulo Lazaro!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
7 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Damon Anderson!
The judges for this bout are Ian Loll, Alec Ball and Robert Douchet.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Lazaro avoids the body shot from Anderson.
Lazaro shoots in and drives through. Anderson sprawls well.
Anderson swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Lazaro avoids the head kick by Anderson.
We've been told by Lazaro's head coaches at Rabid Dog that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Lazaro darts in and clinches Anderson up against the cage.
Lazaro manages to pull guard.
Anderson stands up and waves to Lazaro to follow him.
Anderson scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Lazaro doesn't seem bothered though.
Lazaro uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Anderson.
Lazaro wants to clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Anderson dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Lazaro fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Anderson avoids it really well and circles away.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Anderson throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Lazaro.
Anderson swings for the body but Lazaro moves out of range.
Lazaro changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Anderson tries to avoid it but Lazaro manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Anderson to the ground. Anderson escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Paulo Lazaro. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Anderson displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Lazaro.
Lazaro showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Anderson.
Anderson throws a shot from downtown. Lazaro moves away and avoids it.
Anderson slaps away a takedown attempt from Lazaro, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Anderson keeps the fight on the outside.
Anderson has worked on his takedown defense in the runup to this fight and it is paying off so far.
Anderson misses with a hook. Lazaro ducked under it nicely.
Lazaro moves out of range as Anderson strikes.
Anderson misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Anderson misses with a body punch
and Lazaro counters with a one-two to the body.
Lazaro shoots in but Anderson avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Anderson throws a shot from downtown. Lazaro moves away and avoids it.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Lazaro tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Anderson manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Lazaro clinches up against the cage.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Anderson is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Lazaro lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Lazaro keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Anderson's efforts to push away.
Anderson is looking to break free of the clinch but Lazaro has double underhooks.
Lazaro misses with an elbow strike.
Lazaro tries to pull guard but Anderson won't allow it.
Anderson is trying to break the clinch but Lazaro is controlling him.
Anderson is trying to break the clinch but Lazaro is controlling him.
Lazaro lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
A short right from Lazaro.
Anderson wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Anderson is trying to break the clinch but Lazaro has him pressed against the cage.
A right hook to the body lands for Lazaro.
Anderson is looking to break free of the clinch but Lazaro has double underhooks.
Lazaro pushes Anderson back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Lazaro floors Anderson with a big punch on the inside! Anderson is trying to recover but Lazaro dives into side control.
Anderson is rocked!
Anderson looks winded!
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Anderson is looking to work his way out of this bad position but Lazaro is controlling him well.
Anderson is still in real trouble! Can Lazaro finish him?
Lazaro controlling the position.
Anderson wants to get back to his feet but Lazaro drags him back down.
Lazaro taking a breather here.
Anderson seems to have recovered his senses.
Lazaro working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
Anderson wants to get back to his feet but Lazaro drags him back down.
Lazaro in side control, trying to ground and pound but not landing this time.
Anderson stops Lazaro from passing to mount.
Lazaro knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Anderson on the ground.
Anderson is trying to stand back up. He's worked his way up against the cage but Lazaro has just dragged him back down to the mat.
Anderson is using up a lot of energy trying to get back to his feet. Perhaps he should improve his position first.
Anderson is not content to let Lazaro control the position.
Lazaro decides to take the fight back to the feet.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The fighters circling - Anderson throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Anderson tries to bum rush Lazaro with a series of wild strikes but Lazaro uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Anderson throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Anderson falls off balance throwing a combination
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
and Lazaro counters with a two punch combo.
Lazaro has closed the distance and engaged Anderson in a clinch.
Anderson wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Lazaro has him pressed against the cage.
Lazaro tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Anderson smiles and moves away.
Lazaro tries to clinch but Anderson moves away
and Anderson counters with a series of strikes. Lazaro will be more careful next time no doubt.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Lazaro.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Lazaro keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Lazaro tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Anderson defends well and Lazaro ends up having to push Anderson into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
Anderson keeps the fight on the outside.
The crowd cheers as Anderson lands an impressive looking overhand right. Lazaro doesn't seem phased though.
Anderson tests Lazaro's chin there with a solid looking shot.
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 Paulo Lazaro will probably get the nod.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
Lazaro has taken the fight to the clinch.
Anderson wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Lazaro has him pressed against the cage.
Anderson wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Lazaro is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
Anderson takes a shot to the head.
Lazaro tries to land knees in the clinch but Anderson avoids the damage to the body.
Anderson wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Lazaro lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Anderson wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Lazaro has him pressed against the cage.
Anderson wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Lazaro lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Anderson backwards.
Paulo Lazaro has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Anderson wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A frustrated look appears on Anderson's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Lazaro lands with a left to the head.
Anderson is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Lazaro keeps control of Anderson as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Anderson can't break the clinch.
Anderson is trying to force a seperation but Lazaro has the dominant position.
Lazaro prevents Anderson from breaking the clinch.
That's one minute gone in the round.
The fighters are pressed against the cage, as the pace of the fight slows.
Lazaro with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Lazaro has Anderson pressed against the cage, preventing Anderson from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Anderson looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Anderson is trying to push Lazaro away but Lazaro has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
Anderson is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Anderson tries to break free but Lazaro pushes him back against the cage.
Lazaro softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Anderson wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Anderson tries to break free but Lazaro pushes him back against the cage.
Anderson is trying to push Lazaro away but Lazaro has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
Lazaro working some nice short punches in the clinch.
With the fighters up against the cage, Lazaro throws an elbow but misses.
Lazaro has Anderson pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Anderson manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
Anderson is trying to force a seperation but Lazaro has the dominant position.
Lazaro lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Anderson backwards.
Lazaro breaks the clinch.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Anderson pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
As Anderson looks to move away, Lazaro throws a big counter combo but Anderson just gets out of the way.
Lazaro forces Anderson back against the cage and clinches.
Anderson wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Lazaro has him pressed against the cage.
Anderson tries to break free but Lazaro pushes him back against the cage.
Lazaro pulls guard.
Lazaro is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Anderson is controlling him.
Anderson gets to his feet and steps away from his opponent.
Anderson misses with a hook. Lazaro ducked under it nicely.
Anderson throws a body punch but Lazaro moves out of range.
Anderson ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Lazaro moves away.
Lazaro takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Damon Anderson is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Lazaro walks into a stiff left hand from Anderson.
Lazaro uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Anderson.
Anderson looks to score with a jab to the body but Lazaro is just out of range.
Anderson gets tackled into the cage by Lazaro. Lazaro maintains the clinch.
Lazaro is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Anderson can do to turn this around?
Anderson is trying to break the clinch but Lazaro has him pressed against the cage.
Lazaro tries to throw a body punch but Anderson avoids it by throwing Lazaro back against the cage.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Anderson wants to break the clinch but can't.
Lazaro tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Paulo Lazaro. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Lazaro fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Anderson wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Anderson tries to circle away but Lazaro has him pinned against the cage.
Lazaro keeps control of Anderson as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Anderson looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Anderson wants to get back to striking at distance but Lazaro won't allow it.
Anderson wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Lazaro has him pressed against the cage.
Anderson is trying to break the clinch but Lazaro is controlling him.
Anderson is trying to force a seperation but Lazaro has the dominant position.
Lazaro lands a hook to the side of the head.
Lazaro is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Anderson is defending well for now.
Anderson wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Lazaro has him pressed against the cage.
Lazaro keeps control of Anderson as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Anderson wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Lazaro has him pressed against the cage.
Anderson can't break the clinch.
Anderson has had enough of the clinch but Lazaro keeps him there for the moment.
Anderson wants to break the clinch but can't.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Anderson is trying to break free.
Anderson is trying to break free.
A short left from Lazaro.
Anderson is breathing heavily.
Anderson wants to break the clinch but can't.
Anderson is trying to break free.
Lazaro pushes Anderson back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Lazaro digs a right hand underneath Anderson's ribcage. Anderson let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Good body shot from Lazaro.
Lazaro scores with an uppercut up the middle.
A shot in the inside from Lazaro.
Lazaro drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Anderson gets the underhooks and prevents it.
Lazaro fails to pull guard.
Anderson has had enough of the clinch but Lazaro keeps him there for the moment.
Lazaro pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Lazaro moves into the clinch.
Lazaro working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Lazaro connects with a big uppercut there that sends Anderson tumbling to the ground! Lazaro follows him down into his guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Paulo Lazaro dominated that second round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! This is the final round!
Lazaro tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Anderson swivels and escapes.
Anderson throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Lazaro moves into the clinch.
Lazaro scores with a shoulder strike.
Lazaro drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Lazaro lands a body punch.
Lazaro pulls guard.
Lazaro has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall.
Lazaro is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Lazaro controlling Anderson's posture.
Lazaro is working an open guard so Anderson takes the opportunity to get back to his feet.
Lazaro changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Anderson tries to avoid it but Lazaro manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Anderson to the ground. Anderson escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Paulo Lazaro. That's going to take a lot out of him.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Anderson lands a jab to Lazaro's midsection.
Anderson misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Lazaro.
No luck for Lazaro with that takedown attempt.
Paulo Lazaro seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Anderson misses with a wild body shot.
Lazaro tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Anderson swivels and escapes.
Lazaro uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Anderson.
Anderson throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Damon Anderson seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Anderson takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Lazaro tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Lazaro rushes Anderson and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Anderson is trying to break the clinch but Lazaro is controlling him.
Anderson is trying to break free.
Anderson working hard to break the clinch.
Lazaro keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Anderson's efforts to push away.
Anderson looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Lazaro is working Anderson over against the cage.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Lazaro lands a body punch.
Lazaro pulls Anderson into guard.
Lazaro trying to control the position.
Lazaro is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Anderson is aware though and is defending well.
Anderson stands up from guard. Let's bang!
Lazaro drives through and clinches with Anderson against the cage.
Lazaro scores with a nice hook to the head.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Anderson escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Lazaro closes the distance, clinches up and gets a nice trip takedown into side control. Very smooth.
Anderson throws his opponent off and manages to get back to his feet! Nicely done!
Lazaro looking to shoot here. He's gone for it and he's landed a takedown into side control! Oh, that's bad for Anderson!
Anderson is trying to stand back up. He's worked his way up against the cage but Lazaro has just dragged him back down to the mat.
Anderson seems a little lost for a moment, as Lazaro dominates the positioning.
Anderson defending against the ground and pound.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Lazaro is staying tight to Anderson's torso, preventing him from escaping.
Paulo Lazaro overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Anderson tries to escape but Lazaro is in control.
Lazaro fails to land a wild elbow strike.
Anderson throws his opponent off and manages to get back to his feet! Nicely done!
Lazaro moves into the clinch.
Anderson can't break the clinch.
Lazaro working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Lazaro presses Anderson against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Lazaro lands a body shot.
Lazaro breaks from the clinch.
Lazaro shoots in and drives through. Anderson sprawls well.
No luck for Lazaro with that takedown attempt.
Lazaro takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Lazaro tries to score a power double leg takedown but Anderson sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Lazaro somewhat.
Paulo Lazaro is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Anderson misses with a wild body shot.
Anderson is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Lazaro rather than just go for the knockout.
Anderson swings for the body but Lazaro moves out of range.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Lazaro tries to clinch up but Anderson circles away and keeps his distance.
Anderson lands with a nice body punch.
Lazaro lands a nice leg kick that just misses Anderson's sensitive parts.
Anderson misses the shot to the body.
Lazaro shoots in but no luck this time.
Lazaro avoids a punch combination nicely.
Anderson scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Damon Anderson.
I think Lazaro has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. 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 Ian Loll scores the fight 29:28
Judge Alec Ball scores the fight 29:28
Judge Robert Douchet scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Paulo Lazaro!
After the big win, Paulo Lazaro made sure to do all the important stuff like thanking his sponsors MayheM sportswear and telling the interviewer how much he loves him.
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