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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Ricky Diamatto (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Paul Andrews (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Paul Andrews is the more experienced fighter, so let's see if that makes a difference tonight.
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146 lbs
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155 lbs
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BJJ White Belt
Brawler
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BJJ Blue Belt
Solid Muay Thai
Determined |
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the featherweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Ricky Diamatto!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
4 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Paul Andrews!
The judges for this bout are Trevor Gratis, Steve Smith and William Peck.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Andrews avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Andrews lands a jab to the nose.
It looks like Ricky Diamatto has been cut.
Diamatto throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Andrews's waist but Andrews gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Diamatto off to one side.
Diamatto wants to clinch.
Diamatto fails with a takedown attempt.
Diamatto checks a low kick from Andrews.
Andrews tries to clinch there but Diamatto circles away.
Diamatto misses with a body kick.
Diamatto takes a nasty kick to the mid section... That should keep him thinking. Does he try and block and risk a head kick landing?
A decent looking body kick lands there for Andrews.
Diamatto is breathing heavily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Andrews moves into the clinch successfully.
Andrews using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.
Andrews utilising his Muay Thai to score with a knee to the body.
Andrews lands a good knee to the midsection. Diamatto won't want to take too many of those.
Andrews crunches a lovely knee into Diamatto's ribcage.
Andrews using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.
Andrews lands a knee to the body.
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!
Andrews gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
Andrews landing some nice looking knees to the body.
Andrews putting his Muay Thai to good use. He has Diamatto in a tight clinch and is doing some damage with knees to the body.
Andrews with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.
Diamatto tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Andrews just stands there and leans against the cage.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Ricky Diamatto. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Andrews lands a damaging elbow.
Andrews is trying to wear down his opponent with knees to the body.
Andrews is clearly stalling here... Pick up the pace son.
Andrews gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
Andrews landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Andrews slowing the pace effectively.
Diamatto takes a knee right on the jaw!
Andrews creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Diamatto's defenses.
Ricky Diamatto's cut is getting worse.
Andrews looking to throw knees to the head but Diamatto is blocking nicely.
Andrews with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.
Andrews taking a breather.
Andrews scores with a knee to the head.
Nice elbow from Andrews.
Andrews lands a damaging elbow.
Andrews scores a nice knee to the body.
Andrews content to slow the pace in the clinch.
Andrews landing knees to the head.
Andrews pressing his opponent against the cage.
Andrews throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Diamatto blocks it with crossed arms.
The pace really dropping off here, momentarily.
Andrews is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Diamatto is defending well for now.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Diamatto can't break the clinch.
Diamatto avoiding damage as Andrews throws knees to the body.
Good body shot from Diamatto.
Andrews leaning his opponent against the cage.
Andrews with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.
Andrews is trying to maintain a safe position but Diamatto gets an underhook and turns Andrews into the cage.
Diamatto avoiding damage as Andrews throws knees to the body.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
The ref breaks the fighters up, due to lack of action by Paul Andrews.
Diamatto shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Diamatto changes levels and drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. Andrews looks really pissed at himself for not defending that better.
Diamatto trying to control the position but Andrews is working away.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Diamatto is going to have to think about doing something other than just controlling because Andrews is managing to avoid having the position dictated to him.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Andrews gets back to half guard.
Diamatto prevents Andrews from improving his position.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Diamatto is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Andrews has managed to free his arm - good work.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Paul Andrews dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Ricky Diamatto's cut.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
Andrews takes the fight into the clinch.
Diamatto takes an elbow to the forehead.
Diamatto managing to block the knees to the body from Andrews.
Diamatto connects with a knee to the head.
Andrews lands a nice knee to the body.
Diamatto drops down looking for an ankle pick but Andrews pulls his leg out and moves away.
Diamatto tries to grapple but his opponent circles
and Andrews moves into the clinch.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Andrews with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Andrews looking to throw knees to the head but Diamatto is blocking nicely.
Diamatto avoids a wild elbow strike from Andrews.
Andrews has Diamatto pressed against the cage.
Diamatto stalling in the clinch but Andrews improves position.
Andrews tries a knee to the head but Diamatto blocks it.
Diamatto breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Diamatto has his takedown stuffed
and Andrews counters with a big head kick but Diamatto shrugs it off.
Diamatto gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Andrews moves into the clinch.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Ricky Diamatto. That's going to take a lot out of him.
The fighters are starting to get sweaty, which will make takedowns a bit more tricky.
Diamatto taking a breather.
Diamatto jumps guard but Andrews stands there with Diamatto around his waist. Diamatto gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Andrews lands a damaging elbow.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Diamatto goes for a takedown in the clinch but Andrews prevents it.
Andrews controlling the action here for a moment.
Andrews lands an elbow inside.
Andrews lands an elbow inside that Diamatto shrugs off.
Andrews lands a knee to the head.
Diamatto is trying to maintain a safe position but Andrews gets an underhook and turns Diamatto into the cage.
Andrews scores a nice knee to the body.
Andrews lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
Andrews creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Diamatto's defenses.
Andrews leaning against his opponent.
Diamatto wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Diamatto takes a knee to the side of the body.
Diamatto fails to pull guard.
Andrews landing some nice looking knees to the body.
Andrews missing with knees to the body.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Andrews tries to land knees in the clinch but Diamatto avoids the damage to the body.
Diamatto jumps guard but Andrews stands there with Diamatto around his waist. Diamatto gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Diamatto being controlled against the cage.
Andrews tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Diamatto is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Andrews pulls him back up using the underhooks.
Andrews scores with a knee to the head.
Andrews working Diamatto over with knees to the body.
Paul Andrews seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Andrews looking to throw knees to the head but Diamatto is blocking nicely.
Diamatto has managed to pull guard. Let's see whether he can work an aggressive guard. It will also be interesting to see what tactics Andrews uses from the top position.
Andrews is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
Diamatto is looking for a triangle but Andrews pushes his legs off easily.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Andrews content to stall in guard here.
Andrews wants to control from the top but Diamatto keeps moving.
Diamatto 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.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Andrews 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.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Paul Andrews showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Ricky Diamatto's cut.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!
Andrews keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Andrews throws a big shot that misses.
Andrews misses with a straight right.
Andrews goes for a high kick. It partially lands.
Diamatto shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Andrews counters with a single leg into guard. Diamatto didn't expect that.
Andrews is looking to work some ground and pound but Diamatto has wrist control.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Diamatto trying to keep a closed guard but Andrews is proving a slippery customer.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Diamatto is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Andrews is aware though and is defending well.
Andrews is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
Diamatto working a defensive guard but Andrews manages to pass into side control anyway.
Diamatto being controlled for a moment.
Andrews gets to mount! Diamatto was on the offensive and wasn't defending properly.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Andrews controlling his opponent.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Diamatto is in all sorts of trouble here.
Andrews sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
Diamatto tries to hold on but Andrews postures up.
Andrews controlling his opponent.
Paul Andrews is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Despite being in the dominant position, Paul Andrews just isn't active enough and the referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Diamatto with a poor takedown
and Andrews counters with a slapping leg kick.
Diamatto lands with a thumping leg kick.
Andrews looks to land a combination but Diamatto avoids it well.
Diamatto misses with an uppercut. Andrews saw that one coming.
Andrews throws a head kick that half lands.
Andrews drives through and clinches with Diamatto against the cage.
Diamatto tries to pull guard but Andrews holds him up against the cage and eventually Diamatto drops back down to his feet.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Ricky Diamatto. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Andrews lands an elbow that stopped Diamatto in his tracks for a moment.
Ricky Diamatto has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Andrews utilising his Muay Thai to score with a knee to the body.
And that's the end of the fight!
Paul Andrews comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Andrews has outworked and out performed his opponent in all aspects of the game today. He was simply too good and the decision should be no more than a formality. 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 Trevor Gratis scores the fight 27:30
Judge Steve Smith scores the fight 27:30
Judge William Peck scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Paul Andrews!
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energy
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FIGHT
RATING
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