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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Andy Allanson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Manny Sessions (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Allanson comes to the cage accompanied by Tribe Called Quest - Can I Kick It?. Both these guys have solid standup skills and neither is particularly fantastic on the ground, so let's hope for a nice standup war!
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155 lbs
7 - 4 - 0 |
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169 cm
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156 lbs
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Good wrestling
Excellent MT
Very strong |
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Decent wrestler
Good low kicks
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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
7 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Andy Allanson!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
8 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Manny Sessions!
The judges for this bout are , and .
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Allanson throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Sessions sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Allanson misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
An inside leg kick lands from Sessions.
Allanson scores with a hook.
Allanson looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Sessions blocks a head kick by Allanson.
Andy Allanson seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Sessions tries a low kick but Allanson avoids it.
Allanson is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Sessions checks the leg kick nicely there.
Sessions tries to clinch but Allanson is having none of it.
Allanson takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Allanson with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Sessions to score with a decent uppercut.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Sessions, right into the meat.
Allanson misses with an uppercut.
Allanson connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
A nice combination there by Allanson.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Allanson smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Allanson thows a left - swing and a miss!
Sessions attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Nice shot by Sessions.
Allanson uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Sessions.
Sessions misses with a low kick.
Sessions dodges the punch combination from Allanson.
Sessions does a little shimmy and throws a leg kick. The leg kick missed by a considerable margin though, making him look a little bit silly for doing the shimmy.
Sessions tries to work over Allanson's front leg with a kick but Allanson checks it.
Sessions has taken the fight to the clinch.
Allanson avoids a wild elbow strike from Sessions.
Sessions gets underhooks to prevent Allanson's takedown attempt.
Sessions is pressed up against the cage. Allanson has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Sessions down to the mat. Sessions avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
Sessions throws a leg kick that misses.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Allanson missing with a left hand there. Sessions was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Sessions throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Allanson throws a combination. Sessions tries to block but a couple of punches get through.
Allanson throws a leg kick
and Sessions counters with a good low kick that Allanson was not able to check.
A head kick by Allanson misses
and Sessions counters by moving into the clinch.
Sessions throws an elbow but it's blocked.
Allanson dodges an elbow strike from Sessions.
Sessions tries to stall but Allanson uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
Sessions creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Allanson's defenses.
Allanson blocks an uppercut.
A frustrated look appears on Allanson's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Allanson takes an elbow to the temple.
Allanson avoids a wild elbow strike from Sessions.
Sessions lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
Sessions throws an elbow but it misses.
Sessions pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Allanson blocks an elbow strike.
Allanson on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Allanson is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Sessions is defending well for now.
Allanson takes an elbow to the temple.
Allanson goes for a takedown attempt but Sessions pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Andy Allanson. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Allanson swings for the body but Sessions moves out of range.
Sessions throws a head kick that misses.
Sessions tries to clinch up.
A leg kick checked by Sessions.
Sessions ducks under a wild hook from Allanson.
Allanson throws a body punch but Sessions moves out of range.
Allanson thuds his right hand into Sessions's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Allanson throws a sloppy head kick and Sessions moves out of range easily.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Sessions thumps Allanson with a low kick.
Allanson misses with a wild body shot.
A bone on bone clash there as Allanson blocks the leg kick.
Allanson takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Jab by Allanson.
Sessions looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Sessions avoids the head kick by Allanson.
A slapping leg kick lands for Allanson.
A head kick by Allanson misses
and Sessions holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Sessions.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Sessions.
Come on Sessions - let's have some action - none of this stalling nonsense.
Sessions throws a punch but it's blocked by Allanson.
Allanson tries for a takedown but Sessions manages to get underhooks.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Andy Allanson dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
Sessions feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Allanson's calf.
Sessions steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Allanson.
Allanson waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Sessions.
Sessions throws a wild body kick that Allanson sees coming a mile off.
The fighters circling - Allanson throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Allanson throws a head kick that misses
and Sessions makes him pay by landing a thudding low kick.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Sessions, right into the meat.
The crowd cheers as Allanson lands an impressive looking overhand right. Sessions doesn't seem phased though.
A looping hook to the body misses from Allanson. Sessions does a little dance to reset his feet.
Allanson throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Allanson throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Sessions connects with a solid leg kick.
Allanson misses with a head kick.
A solid leg kick lands there for Sessions.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Allanson misses with a leg kick
and Sessions counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Allanson misses with a head kick.
Andy Allanson is winning the standup battle so far.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Sessions thuds his shin into the meat of Allanson's side.
Allanson tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Sessions feints and then cracks Allanson's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Allanson down.
Allanson looks to throw a body kick
and Sessions cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Sessions lands a front kick.
Sessions avoids the head kick by Allanson.
Sessions thuds his shin into the meat of Allanson's side.
Allanson tries to check the leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Sessions throws a mid kick that lands with a slap.
Allanson blocks a head kick by Sessions.
Sessions lands a jab to Allanson's midsection.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Sessions fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Allanson, pushing him back against the cage.
Allanson blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Sessions connects with a nasty looking knee right to Allanson's face.
Sessions misses with an elbow strike.
Sessions throws an elbow but it misses.
With the fighters up against the cage, Sessions throws an elbow but misses.
Allanson takes an elbow to the forehead.
Allanson takes an elbow to the forehead.
Sessions misses with an elbow over the top.
Allanson dodges an elbow strike from Sessions.
Sessions throws an elbow but it misses.
Allanson is trying to force a seperation but Sessions has the dominant position.
Sessions misses with an elbow strike.
Allanson blocks an elbow strike.
Allanson breaks the clinch.
Sessions throws a right high kick that is partially blocked by Allanson.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
A slapping leg kick lands for Sessions.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Allanson throws a head kick that misses
and Sessions counters with a low kick, right behind Allanson 's knee.
Allanson misses with a looping right.
Allanson doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
A low kick from Allanson misses
and Sessions counters by clinching up.
Allanson is looking to break free of the clinch but Sessions has double underhooks.
Sessions lands a hook that snaps the head of Allanson backwards.
Sessions pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
Sessions misses with an elbow strike.
Sessions throws an elbow but it's blocked.
Allanson breaks from the clinch.
Sessions is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Allanson rather than just go for the knockout.
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Allanson breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Sessions tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Sessions bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Sessions blocks a head kick by Allanson.
Allanson tries a head kick but it misses.
Sessions scoring well with a low kick there.
Allanson throws a sloppy head kick
and he gets countered with a snapping leg kick.
Allanson gets off balance looking for a body kick
letting Sessions counter with a right hand.
Allanson throws a head kick that misses.
Sessions feints and then cracks Allanson's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Allanson down.
Allanson throws a sloppy head kick
and Sessions counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Allanson on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Sessions. Sessions obviously looking to wear him down.
A head kick by Allanson misses
and Sessions counters with a slapping leg kick.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Sessions moves into the clinch.
Sessions creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
Allanson has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Allanson dodges an elbow strike from Sessions.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Manny Sessions showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! This is the final round!
Sessions looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Allanson paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
A shot to de liver by Sessions. Beautiful body shot.
Allanson misses with a looping left.
Sessions throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Allanson checks a leg kick nicely.
Sessions is looking to land body kicks.
Allanson misses with a looping right.
Allanson throws a sloppy head kick and Sessions moves out of range easily.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Sessions staying out of range there.
Sessions avoids the body shot from Allanson.
Allanson misses with a straight right.
Allanson looks to land a right hand but Sessions moved out of range.
Allanson is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Allanson throws a lazy head kick
and Sessions counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Sessions scores with a spinning back kick!
Allanson throws a lazy head kick
and Sessions counters with a low kick, right behind Allanson 's knee.
Sessions is looking to slow Allanson down with leg kicks.
Sessions uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Allanson.
A head kick by Allanson misses
and Sessions counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Good leg kick by Sessions there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Sessions feints and then cracks Allanson's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Allanson down.
Sessions lands with a head kick! That's gotta hurt.
Sessions clinches up with Allanson and pushes him back against the cage.
Sessions misses with a knee strike.
Allanson drops down looking for an ankle pick but Sessions pulls his leg out and moves away.
Sessions fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Sessions lands a nice looking body shot.
A good leg kick by Sessions.
Allanson darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Allanson throws a head kick that misses
and Sessions counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by Sessions.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Sessions lands an elbow inside that Allanson shrugs off.
Sessions creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Allanson's defenses.
Sessions looks to throw an elbow but misses.
Sessions lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Sessions misses with an elbow strike.
Sessions tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Allanson avoids it.
Sessions misses with an elbow strike.
Sessions is trying to maintain a safe position but Allanson gets an underhook and turns Sessions into the cage.
Sessions comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
Allanson blocks the elbow strike.
Sessions prevents the takedown attempt.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Sessions throws an elbow but it misses.
Sessions lands a damaging elbow.
Sessions missing with knees to the body.
Sessions misses with an elbow over the top.
Allanson wants to get back to striking at distance but Sessions won't allow it.
Allanson has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Allanson takes an elbow to the temple.
Allanson dodges an elbow strike from Sessions.
Sessions throws an elbow that misses.
Allanson escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Allanson throws a lazy head kick
and Sessions counters with a left to the body.
Sessions clinches up with Allanson and pushes him back against the cage.
Sessions lands an elbow inside.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Sessions just misses with a elbow thrown towards Allanson's brow.
Allanson is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Sessions trying to stall but Allanson improves his position.
Allanson dodges an elbow strike from Sessions.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Sessions throws an elbow but it misses.
Sessions misses with a knee strike.
Kneeeeees! The crowd are calling for knees to the body. Allanson obliges.
Sessions creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
Allanson avoiding damage as Sessions throws knees to the body.
Allanson dodges an elbow strike from Sessions.
Allanson dodges an elbow strike from Sessions.
Sessions stops a takedown attempt from Allanson.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Andy Allanson. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Sessions throws an elbow that misses.
Allanson tries for a takedown but Sessions manages to get underhooks.
Sessions gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
Allanson has double underhooks and is working for a body lock takedown. He's got it. The fighters land in half guard but Sessions regains guard immediately.
Sessions wants to stand up but Allanson is controlling him.
And that's the end of the fight!
Manny Sessions comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Sessions 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 Andi Peters scores the fight for Manny Sessions!
Judge Gordon Ramsey scores the fight for Manny Sessions!
Judge Frank Skinner scores the fight for Manny Sessions!
Manny Sessions wins by unanimous decision!
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energy
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hype
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pop
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