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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Dr James Andrews (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Bam Margino (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). The crowd giving both fighters a great reception on their way into the arena. That's good to see.
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225 lbs
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BJJ White Belt
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Dr James Andrews!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
0 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Bam Margino!
The judges for this bout are Winston Howard, Damien Edna and Bruno Hogan.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Andrews misses with a looping left.
Margino takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Margino fails with a takedown attempt.
Margino on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Andrews lands a body shot.
Margino looks gassed!
Andrews lands with a shot to the body.
Andrews works over Margino's head and body with a nice combination.
Andrews scores with a shot to the body.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Andrews digs a good hook to Margino's body.
Andrews lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Margino tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Andrews paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Andrews is looking to wear down Margino with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
Andrews misses with a looping left.
Andrews fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Margino manages to avoid it.
Margino takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Margino misses with a body shot.
Andrews scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Margino tries to clinch there but Andrews circles away.
Andrews misses with a hook. Margino ducked under it nicely.
Margino closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Andrews breaks from the clinch.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Andrews lands where it shouldn't have, right in the... well, you know what he did? He kicked him in the penis. He's injured, injured bad. The referee sends both fighters to their corners and Margino has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Margino and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Andrews lands a jab to the nose.
Andrews swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Margino.
Margino tries to clinch but Andrews moves out of range.
Andrews throws a hook but Margino blocks it.
Andrews connects with a body shot.
Margino slips under a jab from Andrews.
Andrews misses with a hook to the body
and Margino counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by Margino.
Andrews manages to break the clinch.
Margino fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Andrews scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Margino wants to clinch.
A head kick misses from Margino.
Andrews connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Dr James Andrews is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Andrews is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Margino.
A cross from Andrews lands.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Andrews throws a shot to the body.
Margino looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Andrews could do with loosing a few pounds - he looks very soft around the mid section, to put it politely.
Andrews paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Dr James Andrews seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Andrews moves into the clinch successfully.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Margino prevents Andrews from breaking the clinch.
Andrews wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Margino is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
Andrews breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Andrews takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Andrews lands the left hand.
Andrews lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Andrews paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Andrews dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Andrews throws the left hand but Margino avoids the punch easily.
Andrews throws a jab but it's blocked by Margino.
Andrews gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Andrews is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Andrews wants to get back to striking at distance but Margino won't allow it.
Andrews has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Margino is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Margino drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Andrews gets the underhooks and prevents it.
Dr James Andrews has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Bam Margino.
Andrews is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Andrews tries to break the clinch but Margino is controlling the position.
Andrews escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Margino on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Margino gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Andrews has had enough of the clinch but Margino keeps him there for the moment.
Margino breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Margino moves out of range of the strikes.
Andrews is really peppering his opponent's head with punches.
Margino closes the distance and clinches up with Andrews, looking for a takedown. Margino pushes Andrews against the cage but Andrews circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Andrews keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Andrews throws a front kick aimed at Margino's knee but Margino avoids it well.
Margino just misses with a punch to the body.
Margino shoots in for a takedown but Andrews shows good takedown defense.
Andrews cracks Margino with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Margino displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Andrews throws out the jab.
Andrews lands with a cross.
Andrews gets in close and instigates a clinch.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Andrews has had enough of the clinch but Margino keeps him there for the moment.
Margino manages to break the clinch.
Margino pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Andrews misses with a series of wild punches.
Margino keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Andrews throws a big shot that misses.
Margino will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Andrews lands a body shot.
Andrews darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Andrews takes the fight into the clinch.
Andrews escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Margino steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Andrews.
Nice shot by Andrews.
Nice takedown defense from Andrews. No joy for Margino on that attempt.
Margino takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Dr James Andrews dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
Margino has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Andrews finds it's way round the side to connect with Margino's head.
Margino tries to keep at a distance but Andrews has taken the fight into the clinch.
Andrews wants to break free but Margino has control.
Andrews is trying to break the clinch but Margino has him pressed against the cage.
Margino lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Andrews's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Margino is trying desperately to land a takedown but Andrews is having absolutely none of it. This is turning into a bit of a nightmare for Margino.
Andrews is trying to break the clinch but Margino has him pressed against the cage.
Andrews is trying to break the clinch but Margino has him pressed against the cage.
Andrews is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
Margino breaks the clinch.
Andrews scores with a shot to the body.
Margino looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Nice jab there from Andrews.
Margino takes one on the button.
Andrews stuffs the takedown.
Margino takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Margino takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Andrews lands a jab to the head.
Andrews connects with a looping right hand.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Andrews works Margino's body with a nice hook.
Margino tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Andrews paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Andrews lands a nice shot that snaps Margino's head back.
Andrews looks to throw the jab but Margino is out of range.
Andrews scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Andrews lands a vicious shot with the stealth of a sniper and the strength of a viper. Are vipers that strong? I can think of lots of things that are stronger than a viper - not many rhyme with sniper though.
Margino has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Margino doesn't manage to clinch there - Andrews circles away.
Andrews lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Margino takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Margino closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Andrews slips a jab and a cross from Margino.
Andrews keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Margino tries for a takedown but Andrews sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Dr James Andrews has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Bam Margino.
Margino misses the shot to the body.
A choreographed right hand from Andrews misses the target.
Margino steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Andrews.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Margino moves out of range of the leg kick from Andrews.
Margino tries to bum rush Andrews with a series of wild strikes but Andrews uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Andrews misses with a body shot
and Margino counters with a takedown into full mount! That could mean trouble for Andrews!
Andrews on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Andrews tries to get out of the position.
Margino in mount throwing good strikes here, bouncing his opponent's head off the canvas.
Andrews tries to buck Margino off but he can't manage it.
Margino controlling from mount.
Andrews working to try and regain half guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Andrews regains half guard.
Andrews looks like he's trying to stand up.
Andrews kicks Margino off and gets back to his feet.
Andrews circles away from the clinch attempt.
Margino takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Andrews bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Margino lands with a nice body kick.
Margino changes levels and drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. Andrews looks really pissed at himself for not defending that better.
Andrews throws Margino to one side and escapes!
Andrews uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Andrews tries to clinch up
and Margino counters with a nice single leg takedown and he's in Andrews's guard now.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Margino stands up and waves to Andrews to follow him.
Margino wants to clinch.
Andrews is looking to chop away at Margino's legs.
Andrews lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Margino at a distance.
Andrews jabs Margino right on the nose. Margino blinks but takes it well.
Decent striking displayed by Andrews there.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Margino walks into a stiff left hand from Andrews.
Margino lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Andrews cracks Margino with a good jab.
Andrews scores with a nice strike.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Bam Margino will probably get the nod - 10:9.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business. Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!
Andrews scores with a jab. Margino acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Margino.
Andrews connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Bam Margino is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Andrews lands with an uppercut that bounces Margino off the cage and back into rage.
Andrews lands with a shot to the body.
Andrews scores with a decent looking hook.
Andrews looks to land a left hand but Margino moved out of range nicely.
Andrews lands a slapping body shot.
Andrews tests Margino's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Andrews avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Andrews jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Andrews lands with a hook. Margino tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Andrews changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Andrews misses with a hook. Margino ducked under it nicely.
Andrews throws a body punch but Margino moves out of range.
Andrews fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
That's one minute gone in the round.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Margino.
Margino goes for a high kick. It partially lands.
Margino slips under a jab from Andrews.
Andrews throws a jab when Margino was well out of range.
Andrews throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Andrews stuffs the takedown.
Dr James Andrews has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Bam Margino.
Andrews tries to clinch up but Margino circles away and keeps his distance.
Margino tries to keep at a distance but Andrews has taken the fight into the clinch.
Andrews breaks from the clinch.
Andrews scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Margino takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Margino ducks right into an uppercut from Andrews.
Donk. Andrews catches Margino right on the button with a cross.
Andrews fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Margino looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Nice takedown defense from Andrews. No joy for Margino on that attempt.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Margino has his head slapped from side to side by a 3 punch combination. That must have hurt him.
Margino looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Andrews is fending him off so far but Margino persists. Nope, Andrews circles away and we're back to standing.
Andrews uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Margino has time to react.
Margino shoots in for a takedown but Andrews shows good takedown defense.
Andrews throws a hook but Margino blocks it.
Margino shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Andrews but Andrews pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Margino changes levels and drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. Andrews looks really pissed at himself for not defending that better.
Andrews is trying to get back to half guard. He's pushing on Margino's leg. He's managed it. Nice work.
Andrews wants to get back to his feet.
Margino is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Andrews tries to roll over but Margino keeps him under control.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Andrews pushes Margino off but Margino dives into side control.
Andrews wants to get back to his feet.
Andrews throws his opponent off and manages to get back to his feet! Nicely done!
Margino looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
No luck for Margino with that takedown attempt.
Margino misses with an attempted mid kick.
Margino throws a head kick that half lands.
Andrews scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Margino doesn't seem bothered though.
Andrews throws a nice looking combination but Margino bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Margino takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Andrews scores with a jab to the body.
Margino misses with a two punch combination.
Andrews throws a lazy right hand but Margino sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Margino takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Andrews throws a hook to the side of Margino's head but Margino sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Margino fails in his attempt to clinch.
Margino misses with a body kick.
Andrews lands a glancing blow to the side of Margino's head.
Horrible takedown by Margino or perhaps it was just good defense by Andrews which made him look bad.
Margino fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Margino throws a leg kick which misses Andrews's front leg but catches the back leg as Andrews tries to avoid it.
Margino feints and as Andrews raises his hands in defense, Margino changes levels and drives through with a takedown into guard.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Margino wants to control from the top but Andrews keeps moving.
Andrews is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
And that's the end of the fight!
Dr James Andrews showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Andrews has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. 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 Winston Howard scores the fight 29:28
Judge Damien Edna scores the fight 30:27
Judge Bruno Hogan scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Dr James Andrews!
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hype
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pop
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RATING
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