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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Mats S�derlund (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Corwin Anstey (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Buckle up people - heeeeeeeeeere we go!
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181 lbs
31 - 17 - 0 |
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178 lbs
31 - 12 - 0 |
Abu Dhabi Champ
World class boxer
Granite chin |
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Excellent grappler
World class MT
Good gas tank |
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the welterweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
31 - 17 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Mats S�derlund!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
31 - 12 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Corwin Anstey!
The judges for this bout are Yves DeLean, Robert Douchet and Steve Smith.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
A slow jab from S�derlund misses its intended target.
A left and a right from S�derlund both land. Nice combination.
S�derlund takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Anstey takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Anstey lands three nice shots there - that looked like it hurt!
It looks like Mats S�derlund has been cut.
S�derlund misses with a wild combination.
S�derlund throws a head kick that Anstey semi-blocks.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Anstey ducks under a wild hook from S�derlund.
Anstey cracks S�derlund with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
S�derlund throws an overhand right that lands on Anstey's shoulder, as Anstey tries to avoid the shot.
Anstey steps to the side to avoid the strikes from S�derlund.
Anstey raises up his leg as if looking to counter with a high kick.
A low kick from S�derlund misses
and Anstey cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
That's one minute gone in the round.
A good leg kick by S�derlund.
S�derlund tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Anstey was well out of range. Poor timing from S�derlund.
S�derlund misses with a two punch combination.
Anstey ducks under a wild hook from S�derlund.
A countering left hand to the body from Anstey misses.
Mats S�derlund is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
S�derlund checks a low kick from Anstey.
Anstey shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Let's see what he's got on the mat.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Anstey working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of S�derlund's head.
Anstey trying to control but S�derlund is working from the bottom.
Anstey postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Anstey with a flurry of punches that miss.
Anstey postures up.
Anstey passes easily into side control. Nice work.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
S�derlund is trying to improve his position.
S�derlund taking a bit of punishment here - Anstey scoring with strikes.
S�derlund is not content to let Anstey control the position.
S�derlund gets one leg under and gets the fight to half guard.
Anstey not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Anstey thows a huge punch but S�derlund dodges it nicely.
Anstey working the head and body with strikes.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Ground and pound from Anstey.
Anstey working some ground and pound from close in. He's looking to maintain this position and strike for a while by the looks of things... although he'll probably advance to full mount in a minute now I've said that.
Ground and pound from Anstey.
Anstey takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
S�derlund is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
S�derlund keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Anstey seems to be working for a kimura but S�derlund defends the submission attempt.
Anstey thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed S�derlund's head.
S�derlund keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Anstey missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
S�derlund is trying to get back to full guard.
S�derlund keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Anstey lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
Anstey sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. S�derlund defending well though.
S�derlund wants to improve his position but Anstey is controlling well.
Anstey throwing shots but S�derlund is blocking nicely.
Nice strikes from Anstey there.
S�derlund is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
And that�s the end of the round � the fighters go back to their corners.
Corwin Anstey dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Mats S�derlund's cut.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
S�derlund misses with a jab to the body
and Anstey counters with a one-two to the body.
S�derlund connects with a leg kick. Anstey looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
Anstey has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
S�derlund pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
S�derlund is looking to chop away at Anstey's legs.
Anstey looks like he wants to counter punch here.
S�derlund lands a kick to the ribs of his opponent. Nice work there - in and out in a flash.
S�derlund lunges at Anstey with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Anstey's hand.
Anstey misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
S�derlund misses with a kick to the body.
S�derlund lands a head kick. Anstey smiles back at him and beckons him forward.
S�derlund connects with a body shot that sends Anstey's belly button to the back.
Mats S�derlund is winning the standup battle so far.
S�derlund throws a front kick aimed at Anstey's knee but Anstey avoids it well.
This has been an exciting period of action!
A low kick from S�derlund is predictable there
and S�derlund takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
S�derlund connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Anstey's hands.
That's one minute gone in the round.
A combination from S�derlund does no damage.
Anstey flicks out a counter leg kick but S�derlund steps away.
S�derlund throws a leg kick that misses.
A low kick from S�derlund is predictable there
and Anstey cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
S�derlund misses with a body kick.
S�derlund throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Anstey counters with a straight right hand.
S�derlund lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Anstey shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Anstey goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
S�derlund uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Anstey.
Anstey throws a head kick that misses.
S�derlund lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Anstey tries to close the distance and clinch but S�derlund swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
S�derlund moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
S�derlund scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
S�derlund throws a hook but Anstey avoids it easily.
S�derlund lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
This has been an exciting period of action!
S�derlund misses with a double jab
and Anstey counters with a stiff right hand.
S�derlund bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
S�derlund throws a leg kick
and Anstey connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
S�derlund motions for Anstey to come forward. S�derlund throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
S�derlund throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Anstey lands with a nice body kick.
S�derlund throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Anstey throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
S�derlund was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Anstey throws a head kick but S�derlund moves out of range.
S�derlund just misses with a punch to the body.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Anstey.
S�derlund misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Anstey.
S�derlund just misses with a punch to the body.
Anstey feints and then cracks S�derlund's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow S�derlund down.
S�derlund scores with a punch to the head.
S�derlund stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and S�derlund wants it to stay on the feet.
S�derlund scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
S�derlund lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
S�derlund fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Anstey manages to avoid it.
A low kick from S�derlund is predictable there
and Anstey counters with a takedown into side control! That could mean trouble for S�derlund!
This has been an exciting period of action!
S�derlund is not content to let Anstey control the position.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
S�derlund gets back to half guard.
Ground and pound from Anstey.
Corwin Anstey has got the better of the ground game so far.
Anstey is thwarting S�derlund's attempts to control the position.
Anstey thows a huge punch but S�derlund dodges it nicely.
Anstey is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
Anstey thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
And that�s the end of the round � the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close second round but I would say that Mats S�derlund will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Mats S�derlund's cut.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.
Anstey throws a head kick that misses.
Anstey takes one on the chin but seems OK.
S�derlund takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Anstey ducks under a wild hook from S�derlund.
S�derlund scores with a sloppy right hand. Anstey should have avoided that one.
Anstey on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Anstey takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Anstey is looking to clinch.
A low kick from Anstey misses
and S�derlund counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
S�derlund misses with a leg kick
and Anstey counters with a solid body kick.
A big left from S�derlund misses.
S�derlund swings for the body but Anstey moves out of range.
S�derlund looks to land a combination. Anstey sees it coming but can only parry a couple of the shots.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Anstey throws a head kick that misses.
S�derlund blocks a jab.
Anstey lands a leg kick that knocks S�derlund off balance momentarily.
Mats S�derlund seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Anstey throws a looping overhand right but S�derlund ducks down to avoid it.
Anstey closes the distance and clinches.
A short right from Anstey on the inside.
Anstey drops down looking for an ankle pick but S�derlund pulls his leg out and moves away.
S�derlund cracks Anstey with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
S�derlund scores with a kick to the body.
It looks like S�derlund has been trying to sharpen up his punching technique, as it looks crisper than last time we saw him.
S�derlund misses with a few strikes there.
S�derlund wants to slow Anstey down by chopping away at his legs.
Anstey feints a counter leg kick.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A low kick from S�derlund misses
and Anstey finishes the little exchange by landing a big kick to the body.
Anstey tries a head kick but it misses.
A little feinted left hand from S�derlund on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Anstey walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. S�derlund checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
S�derlund seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter.
S�derlund throws a solid leg kick but Anstey takes the impact on his shin and smiles at S�derlund.
S�derlund misses with a straight right.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Anstey takes a shot right to the bread basket.
S�derlund takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
S�derlund is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
S�derlund keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
S�derlund attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Anstey takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Nice jab there from S�derlund.
A shot to the body from S�derlund misses
and Anstey counters with a left to the body.
Anstey works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Anstey gets a takedown into half guard.
Anstey is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and S�derlund defends it well.
S�derlund wants to control but Anstey is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Anstey is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
S�derlund is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Anstey throwing shots but S�derlund is blocking nicely.
Anstey landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
S�derlund tries to roll over but Anstey keeps him under control.
Anstey wants to take a breather but S�derlund is having none of it.
Anstey throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
S�derlund wants to improve his position but Anstey is controlling well.
And that�s the end of the round � the fighters go back to their corners.
A close third round but Corwin Anstey just about did enough to take it.
The cut man is working on Mats S�derlund's cut.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
Anstey throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
No luck for Anstey with that takedown attempt.
S�derlund scores with a jab.
S�derlund scores with a sloppy right hand. Anstey should have avoided that one.
Anstey has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from S�derlund.
S�derlund displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Anstey.
A counter left hand to the body from S�derlund misses its target.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
S�derlund dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Anstey. That did some damage!
S�derlund throws an overhand right that lands on Anstey's shoulder, as Anstey tries to avoid the shot.
That's one minute gone in the round.
S�derlund misses with an uppercut
and Anstey counters with a left to the body.
S�derlund misses with an uppercut. Anstey saw that one coming.
Anstey looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Anstey shoots in with a lovely double leg takedown. S�derlund manages to land in full guard to minimise the damage.
Anstey in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Anstey trying to control the position from guard on top but S�derlund is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Anstey keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of S�derlund's head.
S�derlund wants to sweep here but Anstey controlling him for the moment.
Anstey working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Anstey scoring with punches to the head and body.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Anstey trying to control but S�derlund is working from the bottom.
S�derlund throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Anstey postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
S�derlund tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Anstey is looking to work some ground and pound but S�derlund has wrist control.
We must be close to a standup if these guys don't pick up the pace.
Anstey landing some decent shots from guard.
Anstey lands a couple of elbows.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
S�derlund keeping moving, preventing Anstey from controlling successfully.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Anstey accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Anstey preventing the sweep.
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.
S�derlund swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
S�derlund bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Anstey scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Anstey scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
S�derlund misses with a right hand
and Anstey counters with a nice uppercut.
A leg kick checked by Anstey.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Anstey scores with a decent looking hook.
S�derlund keeps the fight on the outside.
Anstey on the wrong end of a nice low kick. He's acting like it's no big deal but he doesn't want to take many more of those.
S�derlund throws the kick towards the body but Anstey avoids it.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts S�derlund, as that shot connected.
Anstey checks a low kick from S�derlund.
S�derlund misses with a low kick.
S�derlund scores with a jab to the jaw.
Anstey waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract S�derlund.
S�derlund thinks about countering with a body kick.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Anstey slips a straight right by S�derlund.
Anstey swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Anstey throws a shot from downtown. S�derlund moves away and avoids it.
Anstey with a poor takedown
and S�derlund cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
And that�s the end of the round � the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close fourth round but I would say that Mats S�derlund will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Mats S�derlund's cut.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! So, we enter the final round. Let's see if either fighter can bring us a finish, or whether we're going to the judges scorecards.
Anstey swings for the body but S�derlund moves out of range.
Anstey catches S�derlund with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Anstey takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
S�derlund misses with a hook to the body
and S�derlund takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Anstey throws a hook but S�derlund avoids it easily.
Anstey rushes S�derlund and presses him up against the cage.
S�derlund digs a right hand underneath Anstey's ribcage. Anstey let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Anstey pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
S�derlund misses with a right hand
and Anstey counters with a straight right hand.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Anstey swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Anstey moves out of range as S�derlund strikes.
S�derlund tries to score with a low kick but Anstey moves his leg out of the way.
S�derlund misses the shot to the body.
That's one minute gone in the round.
S�derlund on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Anstey. Anstey obviously looking to wear him down.
Anstey shuffles to his left behind two crisp jabs. S�derlund eats them both and turns towards Anstey to reposition himself and eats a stinging right hand-left hook combo.
Anstey uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from S�derlund.
Anstey cracks S�derlund with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
S�derlund lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Anstey at a distance.
S�derlund is looking to chop away at Anstey's legs.
Anstey checks a low kick from S�derlund.
S�derlund scores with a jab to the head.
Anstey ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Anstey lands an overhand right.
S�derlund cracks the inside of Anstey's front leg.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Anstey scores with a jab. S�derlund acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
S�derlund swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Nice defenses there by Anstey.
A clash of legs there as Anstey blocks the low kick.
Anstey keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Anstey ducks under a wild hook from S�derlund.
S�derlund throws a leg kick that is checked
and Anstey counters with a straight right hand.
Mats S�derlund's cut is getting worse.
Anstey lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Anstey on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
S�derlund takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Anstey pulls out of a head kick attempt.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
S�derlund misses with a head kick.
S�derlund tries to land a front kick but Anstey steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
S�derlund misses with a right hand
and Anstey counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Anstey closes the distance, clinches up and gets a nice trip takedown into side control. Very smooth.
S�derlund is looking for a sweep.
Anstey cracks S�derlund with an elbow. That is naaassty.
Anstey trying to control the position but S�derlund is working away.
S�derlund takes a big shot right to the temple there but he's taken it well.
S�derlund is trying to work for a sweep but Anstey has mounted him!
S�derlund regains half guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Anstey perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there.
Ground and pound from Anstey.
S�derlund is looking to get back to full guard here but Anstey has managed to pass to side control instead.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Anstey goes for an armbar! This could be all over! Wait, no, S�derlund rolls with the submission and now he's on top in Anstey's guard! Nice work there by S�derlund!
Anstey looking for a sweep. Not yet Anstey, not yet.
S�derlund is sitting in close to Anstey's body. Anstey has gone for a guillotine from the bottom. Oh damn, that looks pretty tight! S�derlund is panicking - it looks like this one could be all over! Yes, S�derlund is tapping! That was a very nice submission by Anstey.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:57 of round 5, we have a winner by way of Submission (Guillotine). Corwin Anstey!
Corwin Anstey is the new welterweight champion!
Corwin Anstey decided to go for the less than humble approach in his post fight interview, telling everyone how he is going to conquer the world. The crowd seemed to like it when really that sort of approach could have gone either way.
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