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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Chris Herzog (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Frank Andersson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Herzog's entrance music is Takida - Curly Sue. A fine choice. Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
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166 lbs
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168 lbs
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Abu Dhabi Champ
World class boxer
Insanely flexible |
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Good wrestler
World class MT
Good gas tank |
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 2 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
28 - 16 - 2, fighting out of Los Angeles, Chris Herzog!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
17 - 14 - 2, fighting out of Helsinki, Frank Andersson!
The judges for this bout are Marco Blurström, Matti Vanhoillinen and Johanna Lukiainen.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Herzog swings widly with a right hand
and Andersson connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Andersson scores with a hook to the body. Herzog takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Andersson thumps Herzog with a low kick.
Andersson tries to bum rush Herzog with a series of wild strikes but Herzog uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Andersson misses the shot to the body.
Herzog swinging wildly here.
Andersson fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Herzog manages to avoid it.
Herzog throws a shot to the body.
Herzog misses the shot to the body.
Herzog looks to land a left hand but Andersson moved out of range nicely.
Herzog rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Andersson counters with a body kick that stops Herzog in his tracks momentarily.
An inside leg kick lands from Herzog.
Andersson scores with a leg kick.
Andersson tries to check the leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Andersson checks a low kick from Herzog.
Andersson lands a jab.
Andersson with a nice cross.
Andersson misses the jab.
Andersson is using his reach advantage to land shots from outside his opponent's range.
Herzog motions for Andersson to come forward. Herzog throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Andersson swings for the body but Herzog moves out of range.
Andersson lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Herzog lands a head shot.
Herzog misses with a hook.
Andersson is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Herzog.
Herzog looks to score with a jab to the body but Andersson is just out of range.
Herzog listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Herzog throws the left hand but Andersson avoids the punch easily.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Herzog feints and as Andersson raises his hands in defense, Herzog changes levels and drives through with a takedown into guard.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Herzog works a leg free and moves into half guard.
Herzog thows a huge punch but Andersson dodges it nicely.
Andersson blocking the ground and pound attempt from Herzog.
Herzog thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Andersson's head.
Herzog is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Andersson keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Herzog is looking for a kimura here.
Andersson trying to control but Herzog postures up.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Herzog stalling away here and it's allowed Andersson to slip out his trapped foot and regain full guard.
Herzog in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Herzog preventing the sweep.
Herzog is looking to work some ground and pound but Andersson has wrist control.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Andersson working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Herzog.
Herzog tries to free his leg and advance position but Andersson is retaining full guard.
Herzog trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Herzog slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.
Herzog looking to punish the body of his opponent here but Andersson is avoiding damage well.
Herzog throwing ground and pound but whilst doing so, he forgets to control position and Andersson works his way back to half guard. Good composure under pressure.
Herzog throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Herzog trying to control the action but Andersson is working from the bottom.
Andersson has a hand on Herzog's thigh, trying to get back to full guard. Herzog takes advantage of the position though and mounts him!
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Chris Herzog dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! This is the final round!
Herzog digs a good hook to Andersson's body.
Herzog scores with a decent looking hook.
A looping hook to the body misses from Andersson. Herzog does a little dance to reset his feet.
Andersson misses the shot to the body.
Herzog moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Andersson works the jab nicely.
Herzog checks the leg kick.
Herzog misses with a head kick.
Herzog blocks a jab.
Herzog slips under a jab.
Andersson dodges the punch combination from Herzog.
Andersson pushes Herzog up against the cage in a clinch.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Andersson.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Herzog lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Andersson backwards.
Herzog tries to score a body lock takedown but Andersson shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
Andersson has a couple of punches blocked by Herzog.
Andersson is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
A head punch on the inside from Andersson fails to land.
Andersson lands a nice uppercut.
Andersson lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Andersson misses with a body punch.
Andersson throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Herzogs head.
Andersson lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Andersson working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Andersson tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Herzog's elbow.
Herzog breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Frank Andersson is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Andersson takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Andersson, right into the meat.
Herzog keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Herzog connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Herzog.
Herzog takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Andersson throws a shot to the body.
A looping hook to the body misses from Herzog. Andersson does a little dance to reset his feet.
Herzog misses with a body shot.
Chris Herzog is winning the standup battle so far.
Andersson keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Herzog.
Andersson lands a leg kick that knocks Herzog off balance momentarily.
Herzog is on the wrong end of a nice combination from Andersson.
It looks like Chris Herzog has been cut.
Herzog fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Andersson manages to avoid it.
Herzog looks for the body kick but Andersson saw that one coming.
Chris Herzog is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Andersson misses with a low kick as Herzog jumps back.
Andersson misses with a body shot.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Herzog wants to slow Andersson down by chopping away at his legs.
Herzog avoids the body shot from Andersson.
Herzog looks to score with a jab to the body but Andersson is just out of range.
Andersson wants to clinch up but Herzog keeps it at a distance.
Andersson misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Herzog has a takedown stuffed.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Chris Herzog. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Herzog tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Andersson swivels and escapes.
Andersson thows a left - swing and a miss!
Andersson looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Herzog misses with a wild body shot.
Andersson takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Herzog misses with a hook.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A decent looking body kick lands there for Andersson.
Herzog shoots in and gets a takedown into half guard. Herzog showed some decent athleticism there.
Herzog slows the pace down in half guard.
Frank Andersson has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Herzog is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Andersson is looking to improve his position.
Andersson regains full guard, whilst avoiding punches from Herzog.
And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Frank Andersson.
I have no idea who won that fight. Let's wait and see whether the judges are as confused as me! Time for a split decision perhaps?!. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Marco Blurström scores the fight 20:19
Judge Matti Vanhoillinen scores the fight 20:19
Judge Johanna Lukiainen scores the fight 19:19
In favor of your winner, by majority decision... Chris Herzog!
Chris Herzog thanked the fans post fight for their support.
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energy
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hype
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pop
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mgr
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FIGHT
RATING
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