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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Brownie Anderson (ranked 474 p4p, 56 weight class) and Nils Holgersson (ranked 2346 p4p, 271 weight class). Anderson kept the crowd waiting but all that was forgotten when his ring entrance music started. The incomparable musical genius that is !!!. Brownie Anderson could well score a knockout today. He has the power to get to Nils Holgersson's chin.
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181 cm
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161 lbs
33 - 15 - 1 |
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169 cm
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157 lbs
34 - 24 - 1 |
Abu Dhabi Champ
World class boxer
Insanely flexible |
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Excellent grappler
Lethal high kicks
Powerful |
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division. Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner. With a record of
33 - 15 - 1, fighting out of Montreal, Brownie Anderson! And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner. With a record of
34 - 24 - 1, fighting out of Montreal, Nils Holgersson! The judges for this bout are Ian Loll, Steve Smith and William Peck.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway! Holgersson scores with a slapping inside leg kick. Anderson moves into the clinch. Anderson breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Holgersson looks for a takedown but Anderson sprawls well. Anderson was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger. Anderson throws a combination. Holgersson tries to block but a couple of punches get through. Anderson scores with a shot to the body.
Anderson throws a head kick that misses. Anderson fails to land with a series of punches.
A head kick misses from Anderson. Holgersson dives in and grabs Anderson's left leg, looking for a takedown. Anderson pushes down on Holgersson's head and hops out. Anderson is looking to counter with a body kick. The fighters circling - Holgersson throws out the jab but it was never going to land. A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Holgersson. Brownie Anderson has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Nils Holgersson.
That's one minute gone in the round. Holgersson shoots in looking for a takedown. Anderson tries to sprawl out of it but Holgersson keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Anderson manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing. Anderson closes the distance and clinches. Holgersson has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Anderson after a bit of a struggle. Holgersson drops down looking for an ankle pick but Anderson pulls his leg out and moves away.
Anderson has closed the distance and engaged Holgersson in a clinch.
Holgersson drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Anderson is pressed up against the cage. Holgersson has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Anderson down to the mat. Anderson avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
That's two minutes gone in the round. Anderson tries a switch kick but it misses it's target. Anderson throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Holgersson counters with a nice double leg into guard. Anderson is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive. Anderson pulls Holgersson in close to prevent any damage. Holgersson throws a big right hand that misses. The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing. Holgersson trying to control the position from guard on top but Anderson is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. Anderson wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now. Anderson wants to stand up but Holgersson is controlling him. Holgersson makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round. Anderson is trying to keep Holgersson in close.
Anderson is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive. Hammerfist, elbow! yells Holgersson's corner. There ya go! There ya go! Anderson seems keen to control Holgersson's posture. Holgersson works over Anderson with some ground and pound from guard. Holgersson stops Anderson from standing up. Holgersson with a nice head shot there. Holgersson with a flurry of punches that miss. Anderson wants to stand up but Holgersson is controlling him. Holgersson missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round. Anderson working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Holgersson. The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work. Holgersson controls from within his opponent's guard. Holgersson is in close to Anderson's body, working some short punches and elbows. Holgersson makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard. Anderson has his hands on Holgersson's head, controlling the position. Holgersson is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound. The crowd thankful this round is nearly over. Holgersson looking to sit in guard and control but Anderson gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. Holgersson is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive. And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Brownie Anderson dominated that round. The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.
Holgersson fails miserably with a takedown attempt. Anderson rushes Holgersson and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch. Holgersson lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards. Anderson tries for a takedown but Holgersson manages to get underhooks.
Holgersson tries to score a body lock takedown but Anderson shows good agility there to stay on his feet. Holgersson wants to take the fight to the mat but Anderson manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch. Brownie Anderson has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Nils Holgersson. Anderson is stalling here. The referee will be looking to step in if he doesn't pick up the pace. Holgersson missing with knees to the body.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Anderson breaks from the clinch.
Holgersson shoots in for a takedown but Anderson shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet. Anderson stuns Holgersson with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range. Anderson throws a chopping leg kick but Holgersson manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
That's one minute gone in the round. Holgersson dives in and grabs Anderson's left leg, looking for a takedown. Anderson pushes down on Holgersson's head and hops out. Anderson defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Holgersson. Anderson seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter. Anderson tries to clinch but Holgersson is having none of it. Holgersson tries to counter with a clinch but Anderson shakes him off and moves away. Holgersson closes this distance looking for a takedown but Anderson circles away. Anderson keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl. Holgersson shoots in for a takedown! He's got it and he's managed to land in side control! That's better than Holgersson was expecting from the takedown attempt, I'm sure! Anderson throws Holgersson to one side and escapes! Holgersson dodges the punch combination from Anderson.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show! Anderson keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
That's two minutes gone in the round. Holgersson fails to land the takedown. Holgersson throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Anderson's waist but Anderson gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Holgersson off to one side. Holgersson ducks right into an uppercut from Anderson. Holgersson takes a jab right on the kisser.
Brownie Anderson is winning the standup battle so far. Anderson tries to clinch up. The fight stays on the outside here - Anderson looks like he's thinking about clinching though. Anderson throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Holgersson. Holgersson chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Anderson can pounce on him.
Holgersson defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Anderson. Holgersson swats away the attempt to clinch by Anderson. Brownie Anderson seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
That's three minutes gone in the round. Holgersson bobs and weaves into range and then changes levels and scores with a nice takedown into side control. Holgersson tries for a kimura but Anderson is defending well. Holgersson tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though. Holgersson in side control, trying to ground and pound but not landing this time. Anderson sneaks back into half guard. Holgersson throwing shots but Anderson is blocking nicely.
That's four minutes gone in the round. Holgersson wants to free his trapped foot but Anderson is holding on for dear life with his legs. Anderson looks like he's trying to stand up.
Holgersson thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Anderson's head. Holgersson sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Anderson defending well though. Holgersson thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Anderson's head. Anderson is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Holgersson can do to turn this around? Holgersson is just content to waste time from the top position. Anderson takes advantage of the situation and regains full guard. Holgersson lands a couple of elbows. Anderson utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound. Holgersson makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard. Anderson throwing some rather feeble looking strikes off his back.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Brownie Anderson dominated that second round. The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!
Anderson throws a body kick but he was well out of range there. Holgersson shoots in and bounces Anderson off the cage to secure the takedown into guard. Anderson is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Holgersson is controlling him. Holgersson lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard. Anderson manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Holgersson manages to get himself to full guard.
Anderson wants to control from the top but Holgersson keeps moving. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Holgersson is looking for a triangle but Anderson pushes his legs off easily.
Holgersson seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now.
That's one minute gone in the round. Anderson content to sit in guard, stalling... Great. Oh but he could get punished here because Holgersson has locked up a guillotine! Holgersson's face is contorted as he sqeezes tight on the submission attempt - will he finish? Anderson is holding on here and Holgersson must be using up a lot of energy. Anderson has gone limp! He's out! He's out cold! Holgersson gets to his feet, tossing aside his stricken foe. Arms raised, he milks the applause from the crowd. Great submission!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:26 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (Guillotine). Nils Holgersson! Nils Holgersson really struggled to get his t-shirt on before his hand was raised. Making sure that Groove Gear logo gets some air time is pretty tricky when you're all sweaty. Brownie Anderson spoke after the fight, saying 'Hats off to my opponent. I chose to come and bang and he was the better man tonight. You live by the sword, you die by the sword. '.
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energy
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hype
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pop
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RATING
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