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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Daniel Anderson (ranked 4756 p4p, 0 weight class) and Raul McKenzie (ranked 4602 p4p, 0 weight class). We have two fighters making their debuts here, so let's see who comes out of this one with their first professional victory.
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BJJ Blue Belt
Counter fighter
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Daniel Anderson!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Raul McKenzie!
The judges for this bout are Roosa Järviläinen, Ben Zyskovitsi and Anni Minnemäki.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
McKenzie takes a swing at Anderson's ribcage but misses.
McKenzie throws a wild body kick that Anderson sees coming a mile off.
Anderson attempts a counter takedown but McKenzie avoids it well and moves away.
McKenzie looks to land a right hand but Anderson moved out of range.
Anderson attempts a counter takedown but McKenzie avoids it well and moves away.
McKenzie drives through and clinches with Anderson against the cage.
McKenzie's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
McKenzie misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
McKenzie throws a head kick that misses.
Anderson tries to counter with a takedown but McKenzie is quick to defend against it.
McKenzie fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Anderson avoids it really well and circles away.
Anderson attempts a counter takedown but McKenzie avoids it well and moves away.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Anderson leaves McKenzie with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Daniel Anderson has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Raul McKenzie.
McKenzie shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Anderson tries to counter with a takedown but McKenzie is quick to defend against it.
Anderson blocks a head kick by McKenzie.
Anderson half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
McKenzie dives in for a single leg takedown but Anderson sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
Anderson feinted with a counter takedown.
McKenzie fails with a takedown attempt.
Anderson appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.
McKenzie misses with a few strikes there.
Anderson feinted with a counter takedown.
McKenzie misses with a takedown attempt - Anderson sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Anderson changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
McKenzie looks winded!
Anderson slips a straight right by McKenzie.
Anderson changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
Anderson blocks a head kick by McKenzie.
Anderson drops down looking for a counter takedown but McKenzie sprawls and moves away.
McKenzie shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Anderson pinned against the cage. Anderson gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Anderson half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
McKenzie has closed the distance and engaged Anderson in a clinch.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
McKenzie tries to score a body lock takedown but Anderson shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
Anderson avoiding damage as McKenzie throws knees to the body.
Anderson is looking to break free of the clinch but McKenzie has double underhooks.
McKenzie wants a takedown.
Anderson can't get the takedown.
McKenzie is working for takedown but Anderson is calmly controlling the position for now.
McKenzie tries to pull guard but Anderson forces him back to his feet, against the cage.
Anderson trying to control the position but instead, McKenzie has worked for underhooks and has pushed Anderson into the cage.
McKenzie is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Anderson to keep the fight standing.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
McKenzie pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
McKenzie shoots for a double leg takedown but Anderson sprawls well. He's pushed McKenzie's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
McKenzie throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Anderson on the side of the head.
McKenzie tries to clinch but Anderson moves out of range.
Anderson attempts a counter takedown but McKenzie avoids it well and moves away.
McKenzie moves into range and clinches up with Anderson.
Anderson is struggling to control the position.
McKenzie tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Anderson just stands there and leans against the cage.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
McKenzie tries to score a body lock takedown but Anderson shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
Anderson looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
McKenzie wants a takedown but no success here.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Raul McKenzie will probably get the nod.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
McKenzie looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
McKenzie clinches up against the cage.
McKenzie tries to pull guard but Anderson holds him up against the cage and eventually McKenzie drops back down to his feet.
Anderson is trying to maintain a safe position but McKenzie gets an underhook and turns Anderson into the cage.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
McKenzie is defending well against a takedown attempt.
McKenzie drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Daniel Anderson has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Raul McKenzie.
Anderson tries to score a body lock takedown but McKenzie shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Anderson jumps guard but McKenzie stands there with Anderson around his waist. Anderson gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
McKenzie dictating the pace here, as the fighters clinch against the cage.
Anderson goes for a takedown in the clinch but McKenzie prevents it.
McKenzie tries for a takedown. No joy.
Anderson fails to pull the fight into his guard.
McKenzie tries to pull guard but Anderson holds him up against the cage and eventually McKenzie drops back down to his feet.
Anderson is pressed up against the cage. McKenzie 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.
McKenzie closes the distance and pushes Anderson back into the cage.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
McKenzie is defending well against a takedown attempt.
Anderson drags the fight down to the ground.
McKenzie wants to get up but he can't break Anderson's closed guard. He needs to be careful trying to break the legs open, as he's open to submissions here.
McKenzie drops back looking for a heel hook - he quickly realises he's not going to get it but Anderson manages to dive on top of him before he can escape and now McKenzie has Anderson in his guard.
Anderson trying to control but McKenzie is working from the bottom.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
McKenzie wants to sweep here but Anderson controlling him for the moment.
McKenzie is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
McKenzie 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 stands and throws McKenzie's legs to the side, diving into side control.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Anderson tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Anderson has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Anderson has knee on belly and moves into mount.
Anderson tries to control but McKenzie wriggling away.
McKenzie really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
McKenzie really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Anderson. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
McKenzie tries to lock up and control but Anderson gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Daniel Anderson dominated that second round.
That's time! Anderson's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. This is the final round!
Anderson checks the leg kick.
Anderson half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
McKenzie tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
McKenzie has closed the distance and engaged Anderson in a clinch.
McKenzie breaks the clinch.
Anderson has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from McKenzie.
McKenzie is trying hard to land a takedown here. Anderson sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Anderson tries to counter with a takedown but McKenzie is quick to defend against it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Anderson defends well against a solid takedown attempt from McKenzie.
Daniel Anderson is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
McKenzie takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Anderson slaps away a takedown attempt from McKenzie, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Anderson half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
Daniel Anderson has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Raul McKenzie.
That's one minute gone in the round.
McKenzie wants to clinch up but Anderson keeps it at a distance.
McKenzie shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Anderson as he jumps to the side.
Anderson drops down looking for a counter takedown but McKenzie sprawls and moves away.
Anderson avoids a punch combination nicely.
McKenzie moves into the clinch.
Anderson working hard to break the clinch.
McKenzie wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Anderson has him pressed against the cage.
That's two 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.
McKenzie wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Anderson has him pressed against the cage.
Anderson tries to score a body lock takedown but McKenzie shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
McKenzie wants to get back to striking at distance but Anderson won't allow it.
McKenzie tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Anderson just stands there and leans against the cage.
McKenzie has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Anderson after a bit of a struggle.
McKenzie has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Anderson throws an elbow but it misses.
Anderson is looking for a takedown.
McKenzie blocks a body shot from Anderson.
McKenzie throws an elbow but it's blocked.
Anderson jumps guard but McKenzie stands there with Anderson around his waist. Anderson gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Anderson.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
McKenzie is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Anderson pulls him back up using the underhooks.
McKenzie jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Anderson walks away with a smile on his face. McKenzie gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
McKenzie darts in looking for a takedown but Anderson gets double underhooks and turns McKenzie into the cage.
McKenzie misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Anderson defends well against a solid takedown attempt from McKenzie.
McKenzie shoots in and drives through. Anderson sprawls well.
Anderson appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
Anderson displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from McKenzie.
Anderson appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
Anderson ducks under a wild hook from McKenzie.
Anderson tries to counter with a takedown but McKenzie is quick to defend against it.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
McKenzie throws a sloppy head kick and Anderson moves out of range easily.
McKenzie shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Anderson sprawls well. Anderson wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. McKenzie gets slowly back to his feet.
Anderson attempts a counter takedown but McKenzie avoids it well and moves away.
McKenzie tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Anderson is able to avoid easily.
McKenzie shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Anderson pinned against the cage. Anderson gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
And that's the end of the fight!
That was a close round. You could make an argument for either fighter but I would give it to Daniel Anderson.
I think Anderson 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 Roosa Järviläinen scores the fight 29:28
Judge Ben Zyskovitsi scores the fight 29:29
Judge Anni Minnemäki scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by majority decision... Daniel Anderson!
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energy
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