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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Marvin Andrews (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Saracen Smith (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). These two fighters really are very evenly matched on the feet - it will be fascinating to see who can assert themselves in that aspect of the fight.
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183 lbs
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190 cm
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184 lbs
6 - 5 - 0 |
Abu Dhabi Champ
Excellent boxer
Cardio machine |
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Good wrestler
Excellent MT
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
3 - 2 - 0, fighting out of London, Marvin Andrews!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
6 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Saracen Smith!
The judges for this bout are Don Winkell, Jack Bonds and Frank Antenori.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Andrews buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
We've been hearing reports that Andrews has been drilling takedowns in recent sessions so let's see if that has an impact on the result of this fight.
Smith avoids the body shot from Andrews.
Andrews tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Smith lands with a straight right. Andrews didn't see that one coming.
Smith has done a lot of speed work in the buildup to this fight.
Andrews avoids the head kick by Smith.
Smith throws a poor cross that misses
and Andrews counters with a single leg into guard. Smith didn't expect that.
If this pace continues, the referee will definitely step in and force a standup.
Smith keeping moving, preventing Andrews from controlling successfully.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Andrews thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Smith is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Andrews defends well.
Smith is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Andrews defends well.
Andrews avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Smith throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Smith keeping moving, preventing Andrews from controlling successfully.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Andrews drops back looking for a leg! Smith is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Smith manages to kick Andrews off! Andrews jumps back into Smith's guard.
Smith can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Andrews controls the pace.
Andrews drops back looking for a heel hook - he quickly realises he's not going to get it but Smith manages to dive on top of him before he can escape and now Andrews has Smith in his guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Andrews tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Smith trying to pass the guard. He's being very persistent here but Andrews manages to land a sweep and now he's on top!
Smith keeping moving, preventing Andrews from controlling successfully.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Andrews is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
Andrews pushing down on Smith's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
Smith wants to control but Andrews is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Andrews is working for a kimura but Smith is defending it quite comfortably.
Smith wants to control but Andrews is keeping busy and won't allow it.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Andrews is working for a submission of some sort.
Smith is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Andrews pulls his head out easily.
Smith looks like he's trying to stand up.
Andrews is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Smith doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Andrews.
Andrews wants to free his trapped foot but Smith is holding on for dear life with his legs.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Smith taking some punishment here, with Andrews in his half guard.
Andrews slips a nice elbow through Smith's hands, connecting with Smith's forehead.
Andrews is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Smith sees it coming and defends easily.
Andrews is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Smith doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Andrews.
Smith slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Smith throws his legs up looking for a submission but Andrews uses it to pass to side control.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Smith tries to escape but Andrews is in control.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Marvin Andrews dominated that round.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.
Andrews tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Smith defends well and Andrews ends up having to push Smith into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
Andrews lands a nice trip takedown into half guard.
Smith is looking to control Andrews's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Smith avoid being mounted?
Andrews is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Smith defends it well.
Andrews seems like he's working for an arm triangle here. He's freed his trapped foot and he's rotating nicely. Smith is in big trouble! He's tapping out! This one is aaaaaaaaaaaall over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:39 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Arm Triangle). Marvin Andrews!
Our winner, Marvin Andrews, made sure he spent some time buttering up the crowd during his post fight interview, which will no doubt bring him a few more fans.
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energy
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hype
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pop
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mgr
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