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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Gary Andary (ranked 2787 p4p, 2534 weight class) and LaDaniel Strong (ranked 330 p4p, 309 weight class). Gary Andary had a look across the cage there at his opponent. He definitely means business
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 7 - 6 - 1, fighting out of Montreal, Gary Andary!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 6 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, LaDaniel Strong!
The judges for this bout are Wagner Zegers, Patrick Alders and Aafke Stam.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Andary looks to score with a jab to the body but Strong is just out of range.
A slapping leg kick lands for Strong.
Andary looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Andary keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Strong.
Strong cracks Andary with an open hand slap.
Strong blocks a head kick by Andary.
Strong throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
LaDaniel Strong seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Strong moves into the clinch.
Andary tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Strong just stands there and leans against the cage.
Strong struggles to land a body shot inside as Andary controls his hands.
Andary creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
Strong working aggressively here.
Andary tries to land knees in the clinch but Strong avoids the damage to the body.
Strong working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Strong tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Andary's elbow.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Strong works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
A nice left hand lands by Strong.
Andary pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Strong connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Strong lands a front kick.
Andary lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Strong circles away quickly and effectively.
Strong scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Andary throws a low kick but Strong moves out of range easily.
Andary lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Strong throws a two punch combo that lands nicely.
Strong lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Strong wants to clinch up but Andary keeps it at a distance.
Strong scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Andary doesn't seem bothered though.
Strong swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Strong throws a hook but Andary blocks it.
Strong lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Strong misses with an uppercut.
Strong connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Andary throws a hook but Strong avoids it easily.
Strong darts in and clinches Andary up against the cage.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Strong as Andary tries to tie him up.
Andary blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Strong digs a right hand underneath Andary's ribcage. Andary let out a lung full of air as it connected.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
A battle for position here, against the cage.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Strong misses with a punch on the inside.
Andary with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Strong tries to work over Andary's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Andary is looking to control Strong's arms but Strong gets an underhook and turns him. Now Andary has his back to the cage.
Strong has a couple of punches blocked by Andary.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
Strong scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Andary trying to control the position but instead, Strong has worked for underhooks and has pushed Andary into the cage.
A hook to the body from Strong.
Strong lands a left hand.
Andary tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Strong smiles and moves away.
Strong fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Strong throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Andary on the side of the head.
Strong cracks Andary with a right hand to the side of the head.
Strong avoids a punch combination nicely.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Strong misses with an uppercut.
It looked like Andary was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit.
Andary swinging wildly here.
Strong scores with a jab.
Andary 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.
Strong fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Andary.
Strong has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
Strong wants to clinch up but Andary keeps it at a distance.
Strong blocks a head kick by Andary.
Andary looks to land a left hand but Strong moved out of range nicely.
Andary swings for the body but Strong moves out of range.
Strong misses with a wild body shot.
Strong loads up on a big right hand but Andary slips the punch.
Andary takes a jab right on the kisser.
Strong throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Andary stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Good shot there by Andary.
A good leg kick by Strong.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Andary throws a wild body kick that Strong sees coming a mile off.
Strong misses with an uppercut. Andary saw that one coming.
Strong misses the shot to the body.
Andary connects with a body shot.
A nice leg kick lands there from Strong.
A looping hook to the body misses from Andary. Strong does a little dance to reset his feet.
Strong pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Strong lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Strong slips a straight right by Andary.
Strong closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Strong throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Andarys head.
Andary misses with a punch to the body.
Strong avoiding damage as Andary throws knees to the body.
Andary changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Strong fights it off and pushes away nicely.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Gary Andary. That's going to take a lot out of him.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Andary tries to close the distance and clinch up but Strong swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Andary moves out of range as Strong throws a body kick.
Andary looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Strong moves into the clinch successfully.
Andary is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Strong is defending well for now.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
LaDaniel Strong dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
Strong misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Andary.
Strong throws a hook but Andary blocks it.
A punch lands to the side of Andary 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Andary pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
LaDaniel Strong seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Andary connects with a jab.
Andary tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Strong paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Strong closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Strong scores with a shot to the side of Andary's head.
Strong lands a nice shot to the body.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Andary.
Strong lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Andary blocking some punches.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Andary.
Strong working aggressively here.
Andary can't break the clinch.
Strong tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Strong has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Strong tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Andary's elbow.
A right handed body shot lands from Strong.
Andary tries to circle away but Strong has him pinned against the cage.
Andary tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Strong avoids it.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Andary misses with a body punch.
Andary misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Strong.
Strong tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Andary's elbow.
Strong lands a hook to the side of the head.
Strong lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Andary or not.
Strong misses with a hook to the ribs.
Strong softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Andary misses with a body punch.
Strong works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
A battle for position here, against the cage.
Andary tries to break free but Strong pushes him back against the cage.
Strong tries a body shot but Andary blocks it.
Andary doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Strong goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Andary tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Strong avoids it.
Strong gets through Andary's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
A short body shot lands from Strong as the two fighters clinch.
A nice right hand lands inside from Strong.
Strong misses with the head strike.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Strong misses with a hook from the clinch.
Strong lands a nice shot to the body.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Strong.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Strong misses with a hook to the ribs.
Andary can't find room to land a body shot as Strong controls the action.
Good body shot from Strong.
Strong managing to block the knees to the body from Andary.
Strong lands a body shot in the clinch.
Strong tries to work over Andary's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Andary blocks an uppercut.
Strong tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Strong can't find room to land a body shot as Andary controls the action.
Andary throws a knee to the head but misses.
Strong scores with a shoulder strike.
Strong scores with a shoulder strike.
Strong lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Strong managing to block the knees to the body from Andary.
LaDaniel Strong seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Strong on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Strong lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Andary misses with a body punch.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Strong misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Strong lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Strong works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
A shot in the inside from Strong.
Nice body punch from Strong - that landed with a thud.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Andary.
Strong blocks an elbow strike from Andary.
Strong lands a hook to the side of the head.
Strong tries to work over Andary's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Andary's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Andary stalling against the cage.
Andary struggles to land a body shot inside as Strong controls his hands.
Strong tries to work over Andary's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Andary misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Strong.
Andary effectively controlling the action here.
Andary tries a body shot but Strong blocks it.
Strong lands a right hand.
Strong struggles to land a body shot inside as Andary controls his hands.
Strong fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Strong misses with a hook to the ribs.
Strong throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Strong works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Strong misses with a body punch.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Strong.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Strong misses with a hook to the ribs.
Andary pulls guard.
Strong throwing strikes but missing.
Strong trying to control the position from guard on top but Andary is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Andary has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Strong can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Strong in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
LaDaniel Strong showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. This is the final round!
Andary takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Andary just misses with a punch to the body.
Strong throws a one two combo.
Strong lets loose with a powerful body kick. Andary will feel that in the morning.
A solid body kick from Strong.
Andary throws a head kick but Strong moves out of range.
Strong scores with a nice right hand.
Andary takes a nasty kick to the mid section... That should keep him thinking. Does he try and block and risk a head kick landing?
Strong lands with a slapping head kick.
Andary tries a head kick but it misses.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Strong on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Andary. Andary obviously looking to wear him down.
A combination from Andary does no damage.
Strong waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Andary.
Strong cracks a nice hook into Andary's ribs.
Andary tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Strong was well out of range. Poor timing from Andary.
A head kick misses from Andary.
Andary misses the shot to the body.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Strong wants to slow Andary down by chopping away at his legs.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Strong throws a series of punches but Andary avoids them all with ease.
Strong scoring well with a low kick there.
Strong gets a clinch.
Andary controlling the action here for a moment.
Strong makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Strong can't find room to land a body shot as Andary controls the action.
Strong is leaning against Andary and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Strong avoids a wild elbow strike from Andary.
A nice right hand lands inside from Strong.
Strong has Andary pressed against the cage, preventing Andary from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Andary can't find room to land a body shot as Strong controls the action.
Strong lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Andary is trying to drag Strong to the mat but Strong just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
A short uppercut from Strong.
Andary wants a takedown but no success here.
Andary is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Andary blocking some punches.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Strong.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
A short right hand to the side of the head by Strong.
Strong blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Strong lands a hook to the side of the head.
A right hook to the body lands for Strong.
Strong lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Strong struggles to land a body shot inside as Andary controls his hands.
Strong presses Andary against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Andary tries for a takedown but Strong manages to get underhooks.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Gary Andary. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Andary tries a knee to the head but Strong blocks it.
Andary tries to throw a body punch but Strong avoids it by throwing Andary back against the cage.
Strong lands with a light punch inside.
Strong working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Strong lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Nice body punch from Strong - that landed with a thud.
Strong lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Andary.
Strong gets through Andary's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Strong pushes Andary back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Strong lands an uppercut.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
A short uppercut from Strong.
Strong goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Andary's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
A nice left hand lands by Strong.
Strong avoiding damage as Andary throws knees to the body.
A short left from Strong.
A battle for position here, against the cage.
A hook to the body from Strong.
Strong lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Andary backwards.
A right hand to the body from Strong.
Strong tries to throw a body punch but Andary avoids it by throwing Strong back against the cage.
A short uppercut from Strong.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Strong.
A short uppercut from Strong.
Andary wants a takedown but no success here.
Strong softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Andary tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Strong goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Andary tries to break the clinch but Strong is controlling the position.
Strong lands an uppercut.
Andary tries to stall but Strong uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
Strong scores with a shoulder strike.
A nice left hand lands by Strong.
Andary tries to work over Strong's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Andary taking a breather.
Good body shot from Strong.
Strong on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Andary has Strong pressed against the cage.
Andary leaning against his opponent.
Strong pushes Andary back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Andary tries to pull guard but Strong won't allow it.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Strong lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Strong lands with a light punch inside.
Andary tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Strong just stands there and leans against the cage.
Gary Andary has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Andary tries to land knees in the clinch but Strong avoids the damage to the body.
Strong managing to block the knees to the body from Andary.
And that's the end of the fight!
LaDaniel Strong comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Strong 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 Wagner Zegers scores the fight 27:30
Judge Patrick Alders scores the fight 27:30
Judge Aafke Stam scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... LaDaniel Strong!
LaDaniel Strong seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website.
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