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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Eddy Maiden (ranked 2671 p4p, 316 weight class) and Arn Anderson (ranked 6823 p4p, 633 weight class). Maiden's ring entrance music is that housewives' favourite, Iron Maiden. Anderson has chosen The Enforcer as his entrance music. Eddy Maiden is staring across the cage at his opponent, tweaking his nipples... Tweaking his own nipples that is.
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174 lbs
33 - 24 - 1 |
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180 lbs
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Good wrestling
Excellent boxer
Good chin |
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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
33 - 24 - 1, fighting out of Las Vegas, Eddy Maiden!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
11 - 10 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Arn Anderson!
The judges for this bout are Yves DeLean, Gregory Folan and Alec Ball.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Maiden tries to score a power double leg takedown but Anderson sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Maiden somewhat.
Maiden has his takedown stuffed
and Anderson counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Maiden has been talking about how he's improved his wrestling in the run up to the fight so let's see if that's enough to sway the balance.
Anderson throws a body punch but Maiden moves out of range.
Anderson buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Anderson throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Maiden drives through and clinches with Anderson against the cage.
Maiden tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Anderson's elbow.
Maiden tries to work over Anderson's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Anderson manages to break the clinch.
Anderson has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Maiden.
Anderson takes a kick to the side of the head.
Maiden tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Anderson throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Maiden pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Anderson is looking for the big counter here.
An inside leg kick from Maiden misses.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Anderson goes to the watering hole and comes back with a big thumbs up from the judges as he scores a three punch combo.
It looks like Eddy Maiden has been cut.
Anderson misses with a double jab.
Maiden wants to take advantage of his opponent's missed offense by moving into the clinch.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Nice sprawl there from Anderson as Maiden shoots in.
Anderson looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Eddy Maiden. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Maiden shoots in and bounces Anderson off the cage to secure the takedown into guard.
Anderson wants to stand up but Maiden is controlling him.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Anderson pushes Maiden off for just long enough to get back to his feet. Very athletic spring there.
Maiden misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Maiden backing away here, and Anderson unleashes a leg kick that just misses.
Maiden pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Maiden throws a head kick that misses.
Maiden goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
As Maiden backs off Anderson throws a huge counter combo but Maiden manages to avoid it all.
Arn Anderson is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Maiden throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Anderson misses with the combination.
Anderson misses the jab.
Maiden throws a head kick but Anderson moves out of range.
Anderson looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Anderson throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Anderson blocks a head kick by Maiden.
Anderson turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Eddy Maiden seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Anderson takes a kick to the body and keeps moving.
Maiden throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Anderson blocks a head kick by Maiden.
Anderson avoids the head kick by Maiden.
The fighters circling - Anderson throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Maiden slips a jab and a cross from Anderson.
A nice combination there by Anderson.
Anderson looks to land a left hand but Maiden moved out of range nicely.
Maiden throws a mid kick that lands with a slap.
Maiden shoots in and scores a nice double leg takedown into half guard.
Anderson manages to create a bit of space in order to work his way back to his feet. Maiden keeps hold of his opponent and drives him back against the cage.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Anderson breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Maiden moves out of range of the strikes.
Maiden tries to clinch but Anderson moves out of range.
Despite the aggression on Anderson's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter.
Maiden misses with a body kick.
Anderson throws a front kick aimed at Maiden's knee but Maiden avoids it well.
Anderson misses with the combination.
Jab, cross, leg kick. Nice combination by Anderson!
Anderson swats away the attempt to clinch by Maiden.
Maiden dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Anderson. That did some damage!
Anderson misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Maiden shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Anderson sprawls well. Anderson wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Maiden gets slowly back to his feet.
Maiden throws a head kick but Anderson moves out of range.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Maiden pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Anderson throws a shot from downtown. Maiden moves away and avoids it.
Anderson dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Maiden. That did some damage!
Maiden misses with a series of wild punches.
Anderson lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Anderson rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Maiden moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Anderson misses with the combination.
Anderson throws a series of punches but Maiden avoids them all with ease.
Maiden throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Anderson keeps the fight on the outside.
Maiden throws a head kick that misses.
Maiden throws a half hearted mid kick.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Maiden throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Anderson pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Nice sprawl there from Anderson as Maiden shoots in.
Maiden tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Maiden misses with a head kick.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Arn Anderson dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Eddy Maiden's cut.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
Anderson will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Maiden throws a head kick that misses.
Maiden throws a head kick but Anderson moves out of range.
Anderson has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
The fight stays on the outside here - Anderson looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Maiden looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Anderson misses with a double jab.
Maiden slips under a jab.
Anderson blocks a head kick by Maiden.
Maiden is on the wrong end of a nice combination from Anderson.
Anderson is really struggling to land any decent head shots against his taller opponent.
Maiden throws a leg kick
and Anderson counters with a leg kick.
Eddy Maiden is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Anderson throws a series of punches but Maiden moves out of range.
Maiden seemed to be looking to counter by closing the distance.
A head kick misses from Maiden.
Anderson throws a fast counter high kick but Maiden manages to duck under it in time.
Maiden tries to clinch but Anderson is having none of it.
Maiden throws a wild body kick that Anderson sees coming a mile off.
Anderson circles away from the clinch attempt
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
and Anderson counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
Arn Anderson seems to be getting the better of the standup.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Anderson doesn't manage to clinch there - Maiden circles away.
Maiden tries a low kick but Anderson avoids it.
Maiden throws a wild body kick that Anderson sees coming a mile off.
That kick from Anderson tenderised Maiden's leg. Maiden is trying to keep his angry face on.
Maiden throws a sloppy head kick and Anderson moves out of range easily.
Anderson is looking for the big counter here.
Anderson throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
A head kick from Maiden lands but Anderson takes it in his stride.
Maiden shoots in looking for a single leg takedown. Anderson is trying to defend but Maiden finishes it well and ends up in half guard. Let's see if he can advance position further.
Anderson kicks off Maiden and gets to his feet.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Anderson bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Maiden's head backwards.
Maiden shoots in from a long way out. He's driving through with the takedown attempt and he eventually gets it, landing in Anderson's guard.
Arn Anderson has got the better of the ground game so far.
Maiden trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Anderson wants to stand up but Maiden is controlling him.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Anderson keeping full guard, as Maiden tries to pass.
Maiden will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Anderson is looking to stand up but Maiden isn't so interested in that idea.
Anderson is using up a lot of energy trying to get back to his feet. Perhaps he should improve his position first.
Maiden wants to control from the top but Anderson keeps moving.
We may be looking at a referee standup if the pace doesn't pick up soon.
Maiden wants to pass the guard but Anderson is keeping the position.
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.
Anderson throws a head kick that misses.
Maiden throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Maiden on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Eddy Maiden's cut is getting worse.
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Anderson missing with knees to the body.
Maiden tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Maiden tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Anderson's elbow.
Maiden tries to work over Anderson's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
A head punch on the inside from Maiden fails to land.
Maiden is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
Maiden tries a body shot but Anderson blocks it.
Anderson pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Anderson throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Maiden seemed to be looking to counter by closing the distance.
Maiden goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Maiden.
Anderson closes the distance and clinches.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Maiden can't find room to land a body shot as Anderson controls the action.
Anderson blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Maiden tries a body shot but Anderson blocks it.
Anderson lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
A short uppercut from Anderson.
Maiden misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Anderson escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Maiden throws a head kick that misses.
Anderson throws a right and a left that Maiden avoids nicely.
Maiden throws a push kick but Anderson slaps the foot to one side.
Anderson takes a push kick to the midsection and stumbles backwards.
Maiden throws a low kick but Anderson moves out of range easily.
Anderson misses with a hook.
Maiden shoots in but no luck this time.
Anderson throws a hook but Maiden avoids it easily.
Anderson misses the shot to the body.
Anderson finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Maiden closes the distance, clinches up and gets a nice trip takedown into side control. Very smooth.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Arn Anderson showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Eddy Maiden's cut.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!
Anderson moves into range and throws a lovely three punch combination.
Maiden pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Maiden tries to score a power double leg takedown but Anderson sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Maiden somewhat.
Anderson tries to clinch there but Maiden circles away.
Anderson avoids the head kick by Maiden.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Anderson! But no joy.
Maiden throws a low kick, looking for Anderson's leg but Anderson calmly moves out of range.
Anderson throws an overhand right that lands on Maiden's shoulder, as Maiden tries to avoid the shot.
Maiden seemed to be looking to counter by closing the distance.
Anderson avoids the head kick by Maiden.
Anderson lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Anderson tries to bum rush Maiden with a series of wild strikes but Maiden uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Maiden tries to counter by clinching up but Anderson breaks away and moves out of range.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Anderson throws a right and a left that Maiden avoids nicely.
Maiden tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Anderson lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Anderson throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Maiden tries for a takedown but Anderson sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Maiden throws a chopping leg kick but Anderson manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Maiden tries to clinch there but Anderson circles away.
Maiden blocks a leg kick.
Maiden tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Anderson defends well and Maiden ends up having to push Anderson into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Eddy Maiden. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Anderson fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Anderson gets caught flat footed, as Maiden shoots in with a quick takedown into guard.
Maiden content to stall in guard here.
Maiden throws a big right hand that misses.
Maiden slows down the pace of the fight for a moment. He'll need to remain active if he doesn't want to see the fight stood back up.
Maiden preventing the sweep.
Maiden trying to control but Anderson is working from the bottom.
Eddy Maiden has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Maiden stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Anderson swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Anderson has managed to wall walk up one of the corner posts to get back to his feet. Maiden is pushing him up against the cage, looking to control the position.
Maiden cracks Anderson with a nice body shot.
Maiden swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Anderson lands a body shot in the clinch.
Anderson lands a hook that snaps the head of Maiden backwards.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Anderson makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Nice body punch from Anderson - that landed with a thud.
A short right from Anderson.
Anderson wants to stall.
Knees to the body from Anderson.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Anderson.
Anderson scores with a shoulder strike.
Arn Anderson seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
A right hand to the body from Anderson.
Anderson cracks Maiden with a nice body shot.
Anderson's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Oooooh!!! Anderson has knocked Maiden down with a huge combo! Anderson steps away and waves a wobbly Maiden back to his feet! This one might not go much longer!
Maiden is rocked!
Eddy Maiden's cut is bleeding quite badly. He's got to try and protect it.
Anderson throws a monster overhand right that drops Maiden! Anderson follows up with more strikes from mount and the fight is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:20 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Arn Anderson!
Arn Anderson thanked the fans post fight for their support.
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hype
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