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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Logen Ninefingers (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Mike Anderson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Anderson has chosen Sky is the limit as his entrance music. Mike Anderson has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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216 lbs
5 - 3 - 0 |
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205 lbs
3 - 1 - 0 |
BJJ Purple Belt
Basic striking
Cuts easily |
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BJJ Blue Belt
Counter striker
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
5 - 3 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Logen Ninefingers!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
3 - 1 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Mike Anderson!
The judges for this bout are Viktor Lagutenko, Aleksandr Martynov and Valeri Chadov.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Anderson shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Ninefingers defends it nicely.
Ninefingers fails in his attempt to clinch.
Anderson shoots in for a takedown and gets it.
Ninefingers tries to get to full guard but Anderson has control of the leg.
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
Anderson tries to stand but his arm is trapped.
Anderson prevents Ninefingers from improving his position.
Ninefingers is staying active underneath Anderson, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Anderson might have to switch it up a bit here because his efforts to control Ninefingers kaven't been going to plan, at least at the current moment in time.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Ninefingers moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Ninefingers tries to strike from the bottom.
Ninefingers utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Anderson looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
Anderson advances position into side control!
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Anderson wants to control but Ninefingers is keeping him busy.
Anderson takes a little break here. Ninefingers wants to take advantage but he is being controlled well.
Anderson's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige.
Ninefingers is sneaking out the side here. He's bucked Anderson off and has taken his back!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Ninefingers lands punches and elbows.
I really don't envy Anderson right now.
Ninefingers doesn't have the hooks in and Anderson manages to turn into his guard.
Anderson not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
Both fighters really going for it on the ground here!
Anderson preventing the sweep.
Anderson controls from within his opponent's guard.
Ninefingers keeping moving, preventing Anderson from controlling successfully.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Ninefingers is on top in guard.
Ninefingers preventing the sweep.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Anderson trying to keep a closed guard but Ninefingers is proving a slippery customer.
Ninefingers stopping the sweep attempt from Anderson.
Anderson trying to keep a closed guard but Ninefingers is proving a slippery customer.
Despite being in the dominant position, Mike Anderson just isn't active enough and the referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Ninefingers tries to land a front kick but Anderson steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Anderson shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Ninefingers as he jumps to the side.
Anderson slips a jab and a cross from Ninefingers.
Logen Ninefingers seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Ninefingers tries to score with a low kick but Anderson moves his leg out of the way.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Anderson fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Ninefingers avoids it really well and circles away.
Logen Ninefingers has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Mike Anderson.
Anderson shoots in and drives through. Ninefingers sprawls well.
Ninefingers looks to land a left hand but Anderson moved out of range nicely.
Ninefingers will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Nice sprawl there from Ninefingers as Anderson shoots in.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
No joy there for Ninefingers, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Ninefingers throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Mike Anderson will probably get the nod.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
Anderson feints and then dives in with a takedown. That was a long way out but the feint bought him enough time to close the distance and complete the takedown. Now we'll play guard for a bit and see who can get the better of that position.
Anderson trying to control but Ninefingers is working from the bottom.
Anderson showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
Ninefingers looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it.
Ninefingers 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 seems content to control from guard here. He's going to have to remain active though if he doesn't want to get stood back up.
Ninefingers is trying to control the position but Anderson postures up.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Anderson seems content to control from guard here. He's going to have to remain active though if he doesn't want to get stood back up.
Anderson passes Ninefingers's left leg - he's now in half guard.
Anderson performing his best blanket impression for a moment.
Ninefingers punching from the bottom.
Anderson controlling the action here.
Ninefingers keeping control of the position.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Ninefingers flails away from the bottom but he's not doing any damage.
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.
Ninefingers is trying to get back to full guard.
Anderson wants to lay and pray for a moment but Ninefingers keeps working.
Anderson trying to control the pace.
Despite being in the dominant position, Mike Anderson just isn't active enough and the referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Anderson moves in looking to clinch but Ninefingers pushes him off.
Anderson closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - Anderson lands in his opponent's guard.
Anderson wants to control from the top but Ninefingers keeps moving.
Ninefingers isolates an arm and boxes in a triangle. Anderson stacks Ninefingers on his neck as he steps over and passes to the side. He's now in a much more dominant position where he can look to do some serious damage. Nice move by Anderson!
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Anderson is pausing for a moment. What's he doing? It looks like he's clearing his nose. Oh dude! He's shot a load of snot all down Ninefingers's shoulder. That is not cool.
Anderson trying to control the position but Ninefingers is working away.
Anderson is pausing for a moment. What's he doing? It looks like he's clearing his nose. Oh dude! He's shot a load of snot all down Ninefingers's shoulder. That is not cool.
Anderson grinds an elbow into Ninefingers's temple.
The referee tells the fighters to keep busy.
Let's hope that Anderson has the urge to step up the pace any second now because for the last 15 or 20 seconds he's just been holding on tight.
Despite being in the dominant position, Mike Anderson just isn't active enough and the referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Ninefingers 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.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Anderson not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Anderson is in a good position here but he's just trying to control... And he's not even managing to do that successfully.
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.
Ninefingers throws a big right hand that misses.
Ninefingers throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Anderson controls Ninefingers momentarily but Ninefingers frees himself.
Anderson has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Ninefingers can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Ninefingers trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Ninefingers thows a body shot but no joy.
Anderson shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Ninefingers but Ninefingers pushes him off and we're back to square one.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Mike Anderson showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's time! Back to the action! Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!
Anderson on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Ninefingers misses with a series of wild punches.
Anderson fails with the takedown.
Anderson closes the distance and scores a nice trip takedown into half guard. Ninefingers did well to prevent Anderson getting side control.
Ninefingers wants to control but Anderson is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Anderson content to sit in half guard and control for a moment.
Anderson is trying to control. Ninefingers wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Anderson seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense.
Anderson trying to control the action but Ninefingers is working from the bottom.
Ninefingers tries to roll over but Anderson keeps him under control.
Well, if Anderson is going to just lie there, perhaps we should talk about what we're having for dinner tonight… I'm having a ham and pineapple pizza… Yum. Can't wait.
Ninefingers wants to improve his position but Anderson is controlling well.
Ninefingers trying to hold on to Anderson's head to control him but Anderson postures up.
It looks like we're going to have a standup here. Neither fighter is doing enough on the ground.
Ninefingers gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Anderson decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in Ninefingers's guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Anderson pushes down on Ninefingers's leg and manages to get into half guard.
Anderson takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.
Anderson is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Ninefingers sees it coming and defends easily.
Ninefingers is refusing to be controlled, as Anderson sits in half guard.
Ninefingers is looking to improve his position.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Anderson wants to work for an arm triangle but Ninefingers is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Mike Anderson has got the better of the ground game so far.
Anderson is trying to control the action in half guard but Ninefingers is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Ninefingers lands with a few short shots to the body.
Anderson wants to lay and pray for a moment but Ninefingers keeps working.
It looks like we're going to have a standup here. Neither fighter is doing enough on the ground.
Anderson closes the distance, clinches up and gets a nice trip takedown into side control. Very smooth.
Ninefingers struggling a bit here.
Anderson content to control the pace. The referee will try and keep them active though.
Logen Ninefingers has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Mike Anderson is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Ninefingers prevents Anderson from improving position.
A bit of a lull in the action here.
You can see the frustration on Ninefingers's face as Anderson controls the position.
Ninefingers is looking to regain half guard here but Anderson keeps moving and retains side control.
Anderson works to advance to full mount. Ninefingers defends for a few seconds but eventually he succumbs.
And that's the end of the fight!
Mike Anderson comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Anderson 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 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Viktor Lagutenko scores the fight 28:29
Judge Aleksandr Martynov scores the fight 28:29
Judge Valeri Chadov scores the fight 28:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Mike Anderson!
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energy
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hype
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pop
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mgr
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RATING
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