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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Sanford Fanning (ranked 192 p4p, 23 weight class) and Benny Andersson (ranked 203 p4p, 26 weight class). Sanford Fanning could well score a knockout today. He has the power to get to Benny Andersson's chin.
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216 lbs
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208 lbs
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Abu Dhabi Champ
World class boxer
Granite chin |
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World class MT
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the light heavyweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
21 - 9 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Sanford Fanning!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
15 - 6 - 0, fighting out of New York, Benny Andersson!
The judges for this bout are Jonathan Paton, Joseph Jones and David Schapiro.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Andersson clinches with his opponent.
Fanning swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Andersson lands a body shot in the clinch.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Andersson creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Fanning tries to work over Andersson's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Fanning tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Andersson blocks a body shot from Fanning.
Fanning misses with some punches.
Andersson lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Fanning.
Andersson fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Andersson.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Fanning.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Fanning.
Andersson throws a punch but it's blocked by Fanning.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Andersson pushes Fanning back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Fanning tries to work over Andersson's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Andersson lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Fanning.
Andersson lands a shot to the body.
Fanning misses with a punch to the body.
Andersson taking a break, stalling in the clinch.
Fanning misses with a shot to the kidneys.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Andersson fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Fanning swings wildly with an uppercut but Andersson uses good head movement to avoid it.
Andersson struggles to land a body shot inside as Fanning controls his hands.
Fanning misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Andersson lands with a left to the head.
Andersson blocking some punches.
Fanning is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Andersson gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
The two fighters are working to gain dominance in the clinch.
Fanning blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Andersson creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Andersson is looking to control Fanning's arms but Fanning gets an underhook and turns him. Now Andersson has his back to the cage.
Fanning misses with a punch to the body.
Fanning swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Fanning blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Fanning blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Andersson misses with the head strike.
Andersson misses with a hook to the ribs.
A nice right hand lands inside from Fanning.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Andersson throws a head punch that misses.
Andersson fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Fanning blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Andersson blocks a body shot from Fanning.
A nice right hand lands inside from Fanning.
Andersson lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Andersson struggles to land a body shot inside as Fanning controls his hands.
Fanning goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Fanning misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Andersson misses with a punch to the body.
Fanning misses with a short punch on the inside.
Andersson lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Fanning's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Fanning lands a right hand.
Fanning misses with a body punch.
Fanning looks to be in better condition than last time we saw him fight. Obviously he's been working hard on his cardio.
Andersson lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Fanning has a couple of punches blocked by Andersson.
Andersson swings wildly with an uppercut but Fanning uses good head movement to avoid it.
Andersson throws a punch but it's blocked by Fanning.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Andersson lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Fanning goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Fanning.
Andersson looking to stall.
Andersson lands a hook to the side of the head.
Fanning lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Andersson.
Andersson tries to work over Fanning's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Nice body punch from Fanning.
Andersson looks winded!
Fanning lands with a short shot to the head.
Fanning takes a shot to the head.
Fanning throws a head punch that misses.
Fanning leaning against his opponent.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Andersson.
Fanning lands a shot to the body.
Andersson misses with the head strike.
Fanning misses with a punch on the inside.
Fanning swings wildly with an uppercut but Andersson uses good head movement to avoid it.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A short left from Fanning.
Andersson blocking some punches.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
A shot in the inside from Fanning.
Andersson tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Andersson misses with the head strike.
Andersson tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Fanning's elbow.
Fanning makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Andersson swings wildly with an uppercut but Fanning uses good head movement to avoid it.
Fanning blocks an uppercut.
Andersson doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Fanning tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Andersson's elbow.
Fanning lands with a right to the head.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Andersson.
Andersson tries a body shot but Fanning blocks it.
Fanning lands with a left to the head.
Fanning lands with a right to the head.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Benny Andersson will probably get the nod.
That's time! Back to the action!
Fanning swings widly with a right hand
and Andersson counters with a nice uppercut.
Andersson lands with a right hand.
Andersson dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Fanning. That did some damage!
Andersson throws a hook to the side of Fanning's head but Fanning sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Andersson pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Andersson swings for the body but Fanning moves out of range.
Andersson keeps the fight on the outside.
Fanning misses with a wild combination.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Andersson misses the shot to the body.
Fanning misses with a double jab
and Andersson counters with a left and a right that stings Fanning.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Fanning lands a vicious shot with the stealth of a sniper and the strength of a viper. Are vipers that strong? I can think of lots of things that are stronger than a viper - not many rhyme with sniper though.
Fanning misses with a takedown attempt
letting Andersson counter with a right hand.
Fanning connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Andersson misses with an attempted mid kick.
Andersson lands a nice shot that snaps Fanning's head back.
Andersson moves into the clinch successfully.
Andersson misses with a punch on the inside.
Fanning fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Fanning throws a head punch that misses.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Fanning.
Fanning swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Fanning gets through Andersson's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Fanning can't find room to land a body shot as Andersson controls the action.
Fanning stalling here - the referee won't stand for too much of that.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Fanning struggles to land a body shot inside as Andersson controls his hands.
Andersson lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Fanning lands a shoulder strike.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Andersson.
Fanning makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Andersson lands a shoulder strike.
Fanning misses with a hook from the clinch.
Fanning tries to throw a body punch but Andersson avoids it by throwing Fanning back against the cage.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Andersson.
Fanning misses with some punches.
Fanning swings wildly with an uppercut but Andersson uses good head movement to avoid it.
Fanning tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
A nice right hand lands inside from Andersson.
Fanning stalling in the clinch but Andersson improves position.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Andersson.
Fanning lands with a short head shot on the inside.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Fanning wants to stall.
Fanning blocks an uppercut.
Fanning working aggressively here.
Fanning swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Andersson trying to control the position but instead, Fanning has worked for underhooks and has pushed Andersson into the cage.
Fanning blocks a body shot from Andersson.
Fanning tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Andersson scores with a nice hook to the head.
Andersson's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Fanning goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Andersson misses with a punch to the body.
Fanning lands a left hand that snaps the head of Andersson backwards.
Fanning swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Andersson prevents a body shot from Fanning.
Andersson misses with a short punch on the inside.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Andersson throws a punch but it's blocked by Fanning.
Fanning goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Fanning lands a hook that snaps the head of Andersson backwards.
Andersson is rocked!
Andersson struggles to land a body shot inside as Fanning controls his hands.
Andersson is still on wobbly legs! Can Fanning finish him?
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Andersson creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Andersson seems to have recovered his senses.
Fanning doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Andersson trying to stall but Fanning improves his position.
Fanning softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Fanning swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Andersson lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Fanning.
Andersson lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Andersson blocking some punches.
Andersson tries to throw a body punch but Fanning avoids it by throwing Andersson back against the cage.
Andersson lands a left hand.
Fanning throws a head punch that misses.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Andersson creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Fanning fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Andersson fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Benny Andersson showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.
Fanning swings widly with a right hand
and Andersson connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Andersson lands a jab to the head.
Andersson sizes up Fanning with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Andersson drops his hands momentarily and Fanning takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Sloppy strikes from Andersson. Those never looked like landing.
Fanning appears to be looking for a big counter.
Fanning throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Andersson sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Andersson scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Fanning shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Andersson just misses with a punch to the body.
Andersson slips a jab and a cross from Fanning.
Andersson lands a nice shot to the body.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Fanning slips under a jab.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Fanning throws out a loose jab but Andersson uses good head movement to avoid it.
Andersson misses with a looping right.
Andersson throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Andersson throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Fanning on the side of the head.
Andersson tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Fanning is able to avoid easily.
A nice inside leg kick there by Fanning. That's going to slow Andersson down.
Andersson fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Jab from Fanning.
Andersson takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Andersson scores with a jab to the head.
Andersson throws an ugly left hook that misses
enabling Fanning to counter with a crisp jab.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Andersson throws a right high kick that is partially blocked by Fanning.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Fanning feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Anderssons jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Andersson uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Fanning.
Benny Andersson is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Andersson misses with a hook. Fanning ducked under it nicely.
Fanning throws a body shot but no joy.
A chopping leg kick lands by Andersson.
Andersson lands with a nice body kick.
Fanning throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Fanning closes the distance looking to clinch
and Andersson counters with a lovely straight right hand!
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Fanning misses with a looping right.
Fanning lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Fanning throws a right hand that misses
and Andersson counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
The crowd cheers as Andersson lands an impressive looking overhand right. Fanning doesn't seem phased though.
Andersson takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Andersson tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Fanning is able to avoid easily.
Fanning misses with a few strikes there.
Andersson throws a chopping leg kick but Fanning manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Fanning misses with a kick to the body.
Andersson moves into range and lands a nice body kick.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Andersson throws a nice inside leg kick.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Andersson misses with a looping left.
Andersson throws a jab but it's blocked by Fanning.
A chopping leg kick lands by Andersson.
Benny Andersson seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Fanning misses with a hook
and Andersson counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Fanning throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Fanning throws a hook but Andersson blocks it.
Andersson fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Fanning.
Fanning throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Andersson sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Andersson throws out a counter right but Fanning avoids it with no problem.
Fanning throws a looping overhand right but Andersson ducks down to avoid it.
Andersson throws a leg kick that is checked
and Fanning counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Benny Andersson really dominated that round.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.
Andersson is looking to land body kicks.
Both fighters circling a little - Andersson finishes the exchange with a kick to the body.
Fanning checks a leg kick.
Andersson lands a jab to the nose.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Fanning, as that shot connected.
Andersson connects with a leg kick. Fanning looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
Fanning misses with a body shot.
Andersson gets in close and instigates a clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Andersson goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Andersson swings wildly with an uppercut but Fanning uses good head movement to avoid it.
Fanning working aggressively here.
Andersson misses with a shot to the kidneys.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Fanning lands a nice shot to the body.
Andersson is absolutely dripping with sweat - he looks exhausted.
Andersson struggles to land a body shot inside as Fanning controls his hands.
Fanning blocks an uppercut.
Andersson swings away with an uppercut that misses.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Fanning.
Fanning blocks an uppercut.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Fanning.
Fanning scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Fanning swings wildly with an uppercut but Andersson uses good head movement to avoid it.
Andersson doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Andersson lands a right hand that snaps the head of Fanning backwards.
Fanning lands a right hand.
Fanning blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Fanning lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Nice body punch from Andersson.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Andersson.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Andersson fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Benny Andersson seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Fanning lands a body shot in the clinch.
Andersson blocking some punches.
Fanning works on Andersson's body with a couple of short punches.
Andersson swings wildly with an uppercut but Fanning uses good head movement to avoid it.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Andersson blocks an uppercut.
Fanning lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Fanning struggles to land a body shot inside as Andersson controls his hands.
A short left from Andersson.
A left hand lands to the body for Fanning.
Fanning lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Andersson backwards.
Fanning wants a takedown but no success here.
Fanning misses with a body punch.
Fanning lands a nice uppercut.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Fanning.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Fanning misses with a punch on the inside.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Andersson.
Fanning blocks a body shot from Andersson.
Andersson looking to slow down the pace here.
Fanning throws a punch but it's blocked by Andersson.
Andersson misses with a hook to the ribs.
Fanning looking for a takedown.
Andersson blocks an uppercut.
Fanning has a couple of punches blocked by Andersson.
Andersson lands a hook to the side of the head.
Andersson blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Andersson lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Fanning or not.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Andersson.
Andersson pressing his opponent against the cage.
Andersson swings wildly with an uppercut but Fanning uses good head movement to avoid it.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Andersson.
Fanning blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Fanning doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Andersson.
Fanning prevents a body shot from Andersson.
Andersson is clearly stalling here... Pick up the pace son.
Fanning lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Andersson.
A battle for position here, against the cage.
Fanning throws a head punch that misses.
Andersson breaks from the clinch.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close fourth round but Benny Andersson will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!
Fanning misses with an uppercut
and Andersson counters with a nice uppercut.
Fanning pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Fanning chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Andersson fakes the leg kick and cracks Fanning in the body.
That kick from Andersson tenderised Fanning's leg. Fanning is trying to keep his angry face on.
Fanning tries to bum rush Andersson with a series of wild strikes but Andersson uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Fanning looks to land a right hand but Andersson moved out of range.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Fanning scores with a jab. Andersson acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Andersson takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Andersson scores with a push kick.
Andersson connects with a good right hand that stumbles Fanning. Fanning circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Andersson cracks Fanning with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Andersson throws a hook but Fanning blocks it.
Andersson throws an off balance right hand
and Fanning counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Fanning 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.
Andersson wants to clinch.
Fanning takes one on the button.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Andersson tries to move into range but Fanning moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Andersson scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Andersson cracks a nice hook into Fanning's ribs.
Andersson keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Fanning closes the distance and lands a one-two.
Benny Andersson is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
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!
Nice uppercut there from Andersson.
Andersson throws a hook but Fanning avoids it easily.
Fanning throws a jab but it's blocked by Andersson.
Fanning is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Andersson uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Fanning.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Andersson thows a body kick. Fanning tries to catch it but that hurt him.
Andersson lands a nice leg kick that just misses Fanning's sensitive parts.
Fanning misses with a takedown
and Andersson counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Sanford Fanning has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Andersson scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Fanning doesn't seem bothered though.
Andersson delivers a nice body kick.
Andersson lands with a straight right. Fanning didn't see that one coming.
Andersson scores with a shot to the body.
Fanning throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Fanning throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Andersson stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Andersson lands with a thumping leg kick.
Fanning throws a looping overhand right but Andersson ducks down to avoid it.
Fanning takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Andersson staying out of range there.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Fanning rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Andersson counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Andersson closes the distance and clinches.
Andersson letting Fanning take a breather here.
Fanning misses with a hook from the clinch.
Fanning lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Andersson is wobbling all over the place through exhaustion. Will he make it to the final bell?
A head punch on the inside from Andersson fails to land.
And that's the end of the fight!
Benny Andersson comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Andersson 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 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Jonathan Paton scores the fight 47:50
Judge Joseph Jones scores the fight 46:50
Judge David Schapiro scores the fight 47:50
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Benny Andersson! Benny Andersson retains his light heavyweight title!
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