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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Dean Anderson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Kenta Makashima (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Dean Anderson has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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205 lbs
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Basic striking
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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
4 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Dean Anderson!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
5 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Kenta Makashima!
The judges for this bout are Shirou Masuda, Yukihiro Shimada and Yasuomi Hirokawa.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Anderson looks to land a combination but Makashima avoids it well.
Anderson misses with a looping right.
Makashima just misses with a punch to the body.
Makashima gets caught on his heels momentarily as he allows Anderson to score an easy takedown into full guard.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Anderson accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Anderson trying to control the position from guard on top but Makashima is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Anderson works over Makashima with some ground and pound from guard.
Anderson working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Anderson wants to pass the guard but Makashima is keeping the position.
Anderson in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Makashima wants to sweep here but Anderson controlling him for the moment.
Anderson makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
Makashima avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Anderson postures up and lands a big shot to Makashima's brow.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Anderson throws a big right hand that misses.
Anderson wants to pass the guard but Makashima is keeping the position.
Anderson scoring with punches to the head and body.
Makashima manages to land a sweep and now he's in mount on top!
Makashima throwing shots from mount but they're not landing.
Anderson is in a horrible position here, under a barrage of strikes, he's managing to avoid any damage.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Makashima throwing strikes here but Anderson is writhing around nicely and avoiding any serious damage.
Anderson tries to hold on but Makashima pushes him away.
Makashima thowing strikes but they're hitting the gloves, not doing any damage.
Anderson is in a horrible position here, under a barrage of strikes, he's managing to avoid any damage.
Makashima tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
Both fighters really going for it on the ground here!
Anderson keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
Anderson is working hard here to advance position.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Makashima looking to ground and pound but Anderson is blocking nicely.
Poor strikes thrown by Makashima there. More accuracy and less frantic strikes would help!
Anderson is desperately trying to improve his position but Makashima has a good base and remains in mount.
Anderson tries to hold on but Makashima pushes him away.
Anderson is squirming around, avoiding Makashima's attempts to control the action.
Makashima content just to control the position here.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Anderson wants to hold on but Makashima pushes him away.
Makashima content just to control the position here.
Makashima trying to control but he's not successful this time.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Anderson holding onto his opponent's waist for dear life, as Makashima tries to land some strikes to get him to release his grip.
Makashima is landing with some decent strikes but Anderson is trying to advance his position so the referee is letting the fight continue.
Makashima trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Anderson is working to get back to half guard.
Anderson on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Anderson tries to get out of the position.
Makashima misses with a series of strikes from mount. He'll no doubt be working on his ground and pound when he gets back to the gym.
Anderson bucks up and manages to get a nice reversal! He's in guard on the top - nicely done!
Anderson being controlled here momentarily.
Makashima 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.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Makashima not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Anderson missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Anderson has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.
Anderson looking to sit in guard and control but Makashima gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.
Makashima trying to control but Anderson is working from the bottom.
Makashima must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Anderson wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now.
Makashima won't allow Anderson to sweep him here.
Anderson is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage.
Anderson keeping full guard, as Makashima tries to pass.
Anderson not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Anderson is controlling Makashima's posture.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Dean Anderson dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
Makashima bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Anderson's head backwards.
Anderson shoots in from a long way out. He's driving through with the takedown attempt and he eventually gets it, landing in Makashima's guard.
Anderson preventing the sweep.
Makashima is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Anderson is aware though and is defending well.
Anderson preventing the sweep.
Anderson scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
Anderson has decided he wants to stand but the closed guard of Makashima is proving hard to escape from.
Anderson pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Makashima is keeping the position for now.
Makashima escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Anderson gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Makashima trying to control the position.
It looks like we're going to have a standup here. Neither fighter is doing enough on the ground.
Makashima bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Dean Anderson seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Makashima thuds his shin into the meat of Anderson's side.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Makashima lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Anderson at a distance.
A big right from Anderson misses.
Anderson misses with a series of wild punches.
Jab by Makashima.
Makashima tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Makashima tries a head kick but it misses.
Makashima moves in looking to clinch but Anderson pushes him off.
Makashima dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Anderson shoots for a takedown but Makashima saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Makashima throws a sloppy head kick and Anderson moves out of range easily.
Makashima misses with a body shot.
A good leg kick by Makashima.
Makashima moves into range and throws a lovely three punch combination.
Makashima slaps away a takedown attempt from Anderson, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Kenta Makashima is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Anderson blocks a head kick by Makashima.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A punch lands to the side of Anderson 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Makashima lands with a slapping head kick.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Makashima cracks the inside of Anderson's front leg.
Kenta Makashima is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Makashima connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Nice straight punches there by Makashima. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Makashima.
Makashima's corner calls for a 1,2 combination and Makashima duly obliges.
Makashima throws a shot to the body.
Makashima's corner calls for a 1,2 combination and Makashima duly obliges.
Makashima uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Makashima throws a quick inside leg kick.
Makashima throws a body kick that sends a sickening thudding noise reverberating around the arena.
Makashima throws a head kick that Anderson semi-blocks.
Anderson slips a jab and a cross from Makashima.
Makashima has Anderson up against the cage in a clinch.
Makashima connects with a knee to the head.
Makashima lands with a light punch inside.
Nice elbow from Makashima.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Anderson looking for a takedown.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Dean Anderson. That's going to take a lot out of him.
A shot in the inside from Makashima.
Knees to the body from Makashima.
Makashima scores a nice knee to the body.
Anderson takes a knee right on the jaw!
Makashima landing some nice looking knees to the body.
Makashima working Anderson over with knees to the body.
Makashima is trying to wear down his opponent with knees to the body.
Makashima lands a nice elbow.
Makashima's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Anderson takes a kick to the body and keeps moving.
Anderson takes a jab right on the kisser.
Makashima with a hook.
Makashima forces Anderson back against the cage and clinches.
Anderson is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Makashima gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
Makashima lands a knee to the body.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Makashima creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Anderson's defenses.
Makashima lands an elbow just above Anderson 's eye.
Makashima gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
Makashima lands an elbow that stopped Anderson in his tracks for a moment.
Nice elbow from Makashima.
Makashima landing knees to the body.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Makashima lands a nice knee to the body.
A hook to the body from Makashima.
Good body shot from Makashima.
Anderson takes an elbow to the forehead.
Makashima crunches a lovely knee into Anderson's ribcage.
Anderson takes an elbow to the forehead.
Makashima works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Makashima landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.
Makashima lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Anderson backwards.
Makashima lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Anderson.
Makashima lands a knee to the body.
Makashima lands a hook to the side of the head.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Makashima.
Makashima lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
Makashima lands a body shot.
Makashima unloads a knee to the mid-section.
Makashima cracks Anderson with a nice body shot.
Makashima lands a nice shot to the body.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Makashima lands a good knee to the midsection. Anderson won't want to take too many of those.
Knees to the body from Makashima.
Anderson has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Makashima is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
Makashima lands a hook to the side of the head.
Makashima putting his Muay Thai to good use. He has Anderson in a tight clinch and is doing some damage with knees to the body.
Makashima is trying to wear down his opponent with knees to the body.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Kenta Makashima showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!
Anderson takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Kenta Makashima seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Makashima throws a head kick that misses.
Makashima lands with a kick to the temple. Anderson shrugs as if to say "is that all you've got?"
Makashima throws a right and a left that Anderson avoids nicely.
A looping hook to the body misses from Anderson. Makashima does a little dance to reset his feet.
A solid body kick from Makashima.
Makashima thumps Anderson with a low kick.
Makashima fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Anderson on the side of the head.
Makashima chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Anderson just misses with a punch to the body.
Anderson shoots in and drives through. Makashima sprawls well.
Good leg kick by Makashima there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Makashima, right into the meat.
Makashima lands a nice looking body shot.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Makashima throws a series of punches but Anderson avoids them all with ease.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Makashima scores with a jab.
Makashima scores with a kick to the midsection.
Makashima scoring well with a low kick there.
Anderson misses with a two punch combination.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Makashima lands a jab, followed by a cross and another cross, as Anderson backs up against the cage.
Anderson takes a kick to the body and keeps moving.
Makashima tries to clinch there but Anderson circles away.
Makashima scores with a kick to the body.
Makashima lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Anderson takes a kick to the side of the head.
Makashima lands a front kick.
A combination from Makashima does no damage.
Danga de danga de dang - Makashima scores with a four punch combination!
This has been an exciting period of action!
Some wild striking there from Anderson.
Nice body kick from Makashima.
Anderson avoids the head kick by Makashima.
Makashima scores with a nice looking left hook and follows it up with an uppercut!
Anderson takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Anderson takes a nasty kick to the mid section... That should keep him thinking. Does he try and block and risk a head kick landing?
Anderson steps to his left, right into the path of a big body kick from Makashima. That one must have hurt.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Anderson goes for a takedown in the clinch but Makashima prevents it.
Makashima crunches a lovely knee into Anderson's ribcage.
Makashima throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Makashima works on Anderson's body with a couple of short punches.
Makashima lands a nice knee to the body.
Makashima scores a nice knee to the body.
Makashima scores a nice knee to the body.
Makashima gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
Makashima is leaning against Anderson and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Makashima lands a knee to the body.
Makashima lands a good knee to the midsection. Anderson won't want to take too many of those.
Makashima lands a good knee to the midsection. Anderson won't want to take too many of those.
Makashima is trying to wear down his opponent with knees to the body.
Makashima has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Makashima landing knees to the head.
Makashima stops a takedown attempt from Anderson.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Dean Anderson. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Makashima with a knee to the head.
Makashima landing knees to the body.
Makashima lands an elbow just above Anderson 's eye.
Makashima landing knees to the body.
Makashima with a knee to the head.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Makashima landing knees to the body.
Nice elbow from Makashima.
Makashima presses Anderson against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Anderson trying to control the position but instead, Makashima has worked for underhooks and has pushed Anderson into the cage.
Makashima stops a takedown attempt from Anderson.
Makashima lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
Makashima landing knees to the head.
Anderson has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Makashima is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
Makashima lands a body shot in the clinch.
Makashima unloads a knee to the mid-section. Anderson lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.
Anderson takes a knee to the side of the body.
Makashima lands a nice knee to the body.
Makashima working Anderson over with knees to the body.
Makashima lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Anderson.
Knees to the body from Makashima.
A short uppercut from Makashima.
Makashima scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Anderson is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Makashima gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
A knee to the head by Makashima.
Nice elbow from Makashima.
Makashima using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Makashima lands a nice elbow.
Anderson is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Anderson misses with a hook to the ribs.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Makashima.
Makashima lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
Anderson takes a knee to the side of the body.
A left hand lands to the body for Makashima.
Knees to the body from Makashima.
Dean Anderson has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Makashima lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Anderson or not.
Makashima pushes Anderson back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Anderson tries to throw a body punch but Makashima avoids it by throwing Anderson back against the cage.
Makashima using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.
Anderson tries to score a body lock takedown but Makashima shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
Makashima connects with a nasty looking knee right to Anderson's face.
Makashima breaks the clinch.
Makashima fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Makashima moves into range and clinches up with Anderson.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Anderson misses with a punch to the body.
Makashima is trying to wear down his opponent with knees to the body.
Makashima lands a hook to the side of the head.
Anderson misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Kenta Makashima is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Anderson tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Anderson tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Makashima's elbow.
And that's the end of the fight!
Kenta Makashima comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Makashima has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. 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 Shirou Masuda scores the fight for Kenta Makashima!
Judge Yukihiro Shimada scores the fight for Kenta Makashima!
Judge Yasuomi Hirokawa scores the fight for Kenta Makashima!
Kenta Makashima wins by unanimous decision!
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hype
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