Play by Play - Fighter's Fight Commentary

Event: Sucker Punch Pro Series 278
Date: Aug 25, 2023

#R1#
Andonian waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Fochi.#TD2#
Excellent takedown into side control there by Fochi.
Fochi works to advance to full mount. Andonian defends for a few seconds but eventually he succumbs. #SUB2#
Andonian is flailing around, obviously not happy about being mounted. Fochi locks hold of one of his arms and spins for an armbar. He's got it! Andonian is forced to tap!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:35 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Michael Fochi!

Event: Sucker Punch Pro Series 272
Date: Aug 04, 2023

#R1#
Gerber throws a sloppy head kick and Andonian moves out of range easily.
An inside leg kick lands from Gerber.
Nice defenses there by Andonian.
Andonian looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Nice uppercut there from Andonian.
A low kick from Andonian is predictable there
letting Gerber counter with a right hand.
Andonian looks to land a right hand but Gerber moved out of range.
Gerber follows through with a counter body kick but it doesn't land.
Andonian tries to bum rush Gerber with a series of wild strikes but Gerber uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Andonian pushes forward with a 1-2 combination that forces Gerber back to the cage. Andonian follows up with a solid lead hook to the liver.
Gerber slips under a jab from Andonian.
Gerber throws a head kick but Andonian moves out of range.
Andonian moves out of range of the strikes.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Andonian's jab looks to have found its range, popping Gerber under the eye.
Andonian slips under a jab.#T1#
Andonian scores with a punch to the head.
Andonian looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Andonian blocks the body kick.
Andonian went nuts there looking for a big combo counter but none of the flurry connected.
Gerber defending well as Andonian loads up on a big left hand.
Andonian thows a left - swing and a miss!
Whack! Gerber lands a heavy head kick that drops Andonian. The ref tackles Gerber to stop the fight - a great save by the referee because Andonian was done.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:24 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Head Kick). Romulus Gerber!
During a confident post fight interview, Romulus Gerber thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.

Event: Sucker Punch Pro Series 267
Date: Jul 12, 2023

#R1#
Queen pushes Andonian away with a front kick.
Andonian throws a good cross that connects.
Nice straight punches there by Andonian. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Andonian.
Andonian cracks Queen with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Andonian misses with a double jab
and he gets countered with a snapping leg kick.
Queen on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Andonian with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Garik Andonian seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Queen is on the wrong end of a nice combination from Andonian.
Andonian lands a nice shot that snaps Queen's head back.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Andonian takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Andonian misses with a body shot.
Queen doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
Andonian misses with an uppercut
and Queen counters with a stiff right hand.
Queen throws out a loose jab but Andonian uses good head movement to avoid it.
Andonian takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
A punch lands to the side of Andonian 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Andonian connects with the punch.#T1#
Queen uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Andonian.
Andonian pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Andonian throws a body shot but no joy.
Andonian digs a good body shot into Queen's ribs.
Andonian throws a right hand that misses
and Queen counters with a nice body kick.
Andonian rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Queen counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.#ROC2#Andonian is rocked!#CUT2#It looks like Garik Andonian has been cut.
Andonian tries to get into range but Queen steps to the side and lands a beautiful hook that drops Andonian! He's faceplanted into the mat, ass in the air... he's out cold! That's an image he won't want to show his grandkids when he gets older! Queen scores the big KO victory!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:33 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Cyrus Deangelo Queen!
An out of breath Cyrus Deangelo Queen thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career.

Event: Sucker Punch Pro Series 245
Date: Apr 14, 2023

#R1#
Andonian 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.
Andonian lands with a cross.
Nice jab there from Swanson.
Andonian takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Swanson gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Swanson takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Andonian checks a low kick from Swanson.
A punch combination from Andonian misses.
Swanson throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
No joy there for Andonian, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Andonian is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Swanson.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Swanson tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Swanson keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Andonian.
Andonian will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air. #T1#
Andonian throws a hook to the side of Swanson's head but Swanson sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Andonian throws a nice looking combination but Swanson bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Swanson misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Andonian.
Garik Andonian seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
An inside leg kick from Andonian misses.
Andonian throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Andonian's corner calls for a 1, 2 combination and Andonian duly obliges.
Andonian connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Swanson's hands.
Swanson avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Swanson thinks about the counter body kick.
Andonian looks to land a left hand but Swanson moved out of range nicely.
Andonian throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Swanson counters with a nice uppercut.
Andonian looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Andonian scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Swanson throws a sloppy head kick and Andonian moves out of range easily. #T2#
Andonian lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Andonian ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Andonian throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Swanson counters with a body kick that brings a smile to the face of both fighters.
Andonian fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Some wild striking there from Andonian.
Andonian with a hook.
Swanson takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Andonian ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Swanson looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Swanson plants his feet and lands a nice head kick!#ROC2#Andonian is rocked!#CUT2#It looks like Garik Andonian has been cut.#T3#
Swanson lands hard precision jab right on the jaw that stiffens Andonian up and sends him tumbling to the mat! The ref grabs Swanson from behind before he can pounce. Some folks in the crowd didn't like that stoppage, but I saw Andonian's eyes roll way back in his head, he was done.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:07 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Benedicte Swanson!
A victorious Benedicte Swanson thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter.

Event: Sucker Punch Pro Series 239
Date: Mar 19, 2023

#R1#
A left and a right from Andonian both land. Nice combination. #CUT#It looks like Edward Mills has been cut.
Andonian looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Mills throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
It looked like Andonian was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Mills.
Andonian tries to clinch there but Mills circles away.
Mills uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Andonian.
Mills fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Andonian has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Mills scores with a head kick.
Andonian throws a body shot but no joy.
Andonian swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
A slapping leg kick lands for Mills.
Andonian throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
A jab lands there for Mills.
Andonian looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Mills lands a jab-cross combination.
Andonian tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Mills paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Mills now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
Andonian misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Andonian misses with a wild combination.
Andonian misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Mills throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect. #T1#
Mills looks to land a left hand but Andonian moved out of range nicely.
Andonian avoids the head kick by Mills.
Mills scores with a crisp jab that stopped Andonian in his tracks.
Andonian tries to clinch there but Mills circles away.
Some wild striking there from Mills.
Andonian misses with a double jab #CL2#
and Mills counters into the clinch. Nicely done.
Mills lands a body punch in the clinch.
Mills's corner are urging him to control the action in the clinch for a moment, rather than mount any serious offense. I'm sure the crowd appreciate those instructions... not.
Mills slowing the pace effectively.
Andonian misses with the head strike.
Mills struggles to land a body shot inside as Andonian controls his hands. #BC2#
Mills manages to break the clinch. #CL#
Andonian closes the distance and clinches.
Andonian tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage. #BC2#
Mills pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.#T2#
Mills throws a one two combo.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Mills shuffles to his left behind two crisp jabs. Andonian eats them both and turns towards Mills to reposition himself and eats a stinging right hand-left hook combo.
Mills will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Mills keeps the fight on the outside.
Mills tries a head kick but it misses.
Mills scores with a nice head shot.
Andonian misses with a two punch combination.
Mills connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Mills misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Andonian tries to clinch up but Mills circles away and keeps his distance.
Mills is looking for the big counter here.
Mills feints and then cracks Andonian's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Andonian down.
Andonian ducks under a wild hook from Mills.
Andonian checks a leg kick nicely.
Mills throws a hook but Andonian avoids it easily.
Andonian appears to be looking for a big counter.
Andonian takes a swing at Mills's ribcage but misses.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Mills. #T3#
Andonian is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Mills! But no joy.#CL#
Andonian clinches up against the cage.
Andonian throws a head punch that misses.
Mills tries to throw a body punch but Andonian avoids it by throwing Mills back against the cage.
Mills lands with a short shot to the head.
Andonian blocks a body shot from Mills.
Mills is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage.
Mills goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Andonian misses with a body punch.
Andonian presses Mills against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Mills presses Andonian against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Mills has a couple of punches blocked by Andonian.
Mills blocks the elbow strike.
Andonian with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Mills tries a body shot but Andonian blocks it.
Mills tries a body shot but Andonian blocks it. #T4#
Mills blocking some punches.
Andonian misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Mills stalling in the clinch but Andonian improves position.
Andonian prevents a body shot from Mills.
Mills has Andonian pressed against the cage.
A short right from Mills on the inside.
Andonian tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
Nice body punch from Andonian.
Mills struggles to land a body shot inside as Andonian controls his hands.
Mills blocks an elbow strike from Andonian.
Andonian lands an elbow inside.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Andonian gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
Andonian can't find room to land a body shot as Mills controls the action.
Mills lands a right hand.
Andonian takes a shot to the head.
Andonian working aggressively here.
Mills is struggling to control the position.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Mills takes an elbow to the forehead.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Edward Mills dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Edward Mills's cut.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.#R2#
Mills lands a jab to Andonian's midsection.
Mills keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Mills has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Mills lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Andonian circles away quickly and effectively.
Mills swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Mills ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Andonian moves away.
Andonian lands a glancing blow to the side of Mills's head.
Andonian lands a two punch combo. #CUT#That has opened up Edward Mills's cut even more.
Mills throws the kick towards the body but Andonian avoids it.
Mills throws a right hand that Andonian ducks under and follows up with a left that Andonian also avoids with ease.#CL#
Andonian clinches up with Mills and pushes him back against the cage.
Andonian misses with a body punch.
Still in the clinch, Mills scores with a nice short uppercut.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Andonian throws a head punch that misses.
Andonian misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Mills.
Andonian goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Mills lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Andonian.
Andonian misses with a hook to the ribs. #BC2#
Mills breaks the clinch.
Andonian swings and misses with a hook to the body.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.#T1#
Andonian showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Mills.
Andonian misses with a two punch combination.
Andonian misses with a body shot.
Andonian moves out of range as Mills throws a body kick.
Andonian needs to keep his hands up - Mills had a free shot at his head there.
Mills ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Andonian moves away.#TD2#
Mills decides to change it up a bit and drives through with a nice takedown into half guard.
Andonian wants to improve his position but Mills is controlling well.
Andonian tries to kick Mills off but Mills keeps his base steady and stays in half guard.
Mills trying to control the action but Andonian is working from the bottom.
Mills is pressing down on Andonian's thigh, looking to free his foot. Andonian is holding on for now. #T2#
Andonian pushes Mills off looking to stand but Mills dives back in and keeps control.
Andonian on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Andonian tries to get out of the position.
Andonian avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Mills.
Mills tries to pass to full mount but Andonian defends it.
Mills controlling the action here.
Andonian wants to improve his position but Mills is controlling well.
The referee must be thinking about standing these guys back up.
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Mills in particular looking to stall.#REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.#T3#
Andonian looks to land a left hand but Mills moved out of range nicely.
Andonian slips a jab from Mills.
Mills misses with the combination.
Andonian takes one to the chin there.
Mills fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Andonian tries to close the distance and clinch but Mills swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Edward Mills seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Andonian fails to land with a series of punches.
Andonian tries to clinch but Mills is having none of it.
Mills looks to land a body kick but Andonian moved away.
Mills is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Sloppy strikes from Mills. Those never looked like landing.
Andonian scores with a decent looking hook.
Edward Mills seems to be getting the better of the standup.#T4#
Andonian doesn't manage to clinch there - Mills circles away.
Mills ducks under a wild hook from Andonian.
Andonian misses with a few strikes there.
Mills throws a body punch but Andonian moves out of range.
Andonian tries to land a leg kick but Mills saw it coming and moves away.
Andonian works the jab nicely.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Mills fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Andonian manages to avoid it.
Andonian tries to close the distance and clinch up but Mills swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Garik Andonian is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Andonian tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Andonian fails with an attempt to clinch.
Mills misses with a takedown attempt - Andonian sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Andonian works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.#TD2#
Mills drives through with a takedown into guard.
Andonian pulls Mills in to control the position.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

A close second round but Edward Mills will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The cut man is working on Edward Mills's cut.
That's time! Back to the action! So, we enter the final round. Let's see if either fighter can bring us a finish, or whether we're going to the judges scorecards.#R3#
Mills throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Mills tries a head kick but it misses.
Sloppy strikes from Mills. Those never looked like landing.
Andonian just misses with a punch to the body.
Mills throws a body kick that misses.
A big left from Mills misses.
Mills tries for a takedown but Andonian circles away easily
and Andonian connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Andonian ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Mills throws a sloppy head kick and Andonian moves out of range easily.
Mills connects with an inside leg kick.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Mills lands with a nice combination. Andonian backs away looking to recover.
Donk. Andonian catches Mills right on the button with a cross.
Andonian gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Mills.
Andonian lands a jab-cross combination.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Mills lands a slapping body shot.
Mills misses with the combination.
As Mills backs away, Andonian returns fire with a leg kick that just misses.#T1#
Mills throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Andonian.
Andonian wants to clinch.
Mills looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Nice jab there from Andonian.
Andonian moves out of range of the body kick.
Andonian fails with an attempt to clinch.
Andonian throws a hard body shot but it just misses. #CL#
Andonian clinches.
Mills avoiding damage.
A nice left hand lands by Mills.
A nice left hand lands by Andonian.
Mills taking a break, stalling in the clinch.
Andonian tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage. #T2#
A short right from Andonian on the inside.
Andonian scores with an uppercut up the middle.
A nice left hand lands by Andonian.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Andonian lands with a short shot to the head. #ROC#Mills is rocked!
Andonian can't find room to land a body shot as Mills controls the action.
Mills is still on wobbly legs! Can Andonian finish him?
Mills can't find room to land a body shot as Andonian controls the action.
A head punch on the inside from Andonian fails to land.
Mills is stalling here. The referee will be looking to step in if he doesn't pick up the pace.
Mills goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Mills seems to have recovered his senses.
Andonian lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
Andonian tries to throw a body punch but Mills avoids it by throwing Andonian back against the cage.
Mills lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Andonian or not.
Mills blocking some punches.
Mills blocks a body shot from Andonian.
Mills looking to slow down the pace here.
Andonian tries to throw a body punch but Mills avoids it by throwing Andonian back against the cage.
Mills tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Andonian's elbow.
Andonian working some nice short punches in the clinch.#T3#
Andonian swings wildly with an uppercut but Mills uses good head movement to avoid it.
Mills blocks the elbow strike.
Andonian throws an elbow but it's blocked.
Andonian is pressed up against the cage. Mills has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Andonian down to the mat. Andonian avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
Andonian throws a right and a left that both miss.
Andonian showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Mills.
Andonian avoids a kick to the body.
Mills misses with a hook.
Andonian lands a lovely overhand right.
Andonian misses with a wild combination.
Jab by Mills.
Andonian is looking to take this fight into the clinch.#T4#
Andonian walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Mills jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Garik Andonian has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Mills blocks a low kick nicely.
Andonian cracks Mills with a right hand to the side of the head.
Andonian looks to throw the jab but Mills is out of range.
Garik Andonian is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Mills swings and misses with a hook to the body.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Andonian throws a jab but it's blocked by Mills.
Edward Mills is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Mills dodges the punch combination from Andonian.
Andonian tries to close the distance and clinch but Mills swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Andonian throws a left and a right that both miss
and Mills counters with a left and a right that stings Andonian.
Mills throws a body kick that digs right into the meat.
Mills throws the kick towards the body but Andonian avoids it.
A nice leg kick from Andonian, right into the meat of the thigh.

And that's the end of the fight!
That was a close round. You could make an argument for either fighter but I would give it to Garik Andonian.
I think Mills 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 Shigeki Fujiwara scores the fight 28:29
Judge Tatsuya Matsuyama scores the fight 28:29
Judge Taro Takaoka scores the fight 28:29

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Edward Mills!
Post fight, Edward Mills took to the microphone: 'Da Honest Consumption uf Pickles is good fur all! Long live da Pickles!'.

Event: Sucker Punch Pro Series 233
Date: Feb 22, 2023

#R1##CL#
Andonian darts in and clinches Queen up against the cage.
Queen lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Andonian backwards.
Queen misses with a short punch on the inside.
A short left from Andonian.
Andonian misses with the head strike.
A short right from Queen.
Andonian prevents a body shot from Queen.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Queen.
Andonian creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Queen's defenses.
A right hook to the body lands for Queen.
I was talking to Andonian's coach per-fight and he was telling me that they'd been working on the clinch in the runup to this fight.
Andonian misses with a hook to the ribs.
With the fighters up against the cage, Andonian throws an elbow but misses.
Queen is clearly stalling here... Pick up the pace son.
Andonian lands a right hand.
Queen fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
A head punch on the inside from Queen fails to land.
Andonian misses with a short punch on the inside.
A head punch on the inside from Queen fails to land.
Andonian looks to throw an elbow but misses.
Andonian misses with a body punch.
Nice elbow from Andonian.
Andonian scores with a nice hook to the head.
Andonian comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush. #T1#
Still in the clinch, Queen scores with a nice short uppercut.
Andonian throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Queens head.
Andonian lands an elbow just above Queen 's eye.
Queen scores with a shoulder strike.
Andonian lands a right hand.
Queen tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Queen takes an elbow to the temple.
Queen goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
A head punch on the inside from Andonian fails to land.
Queen working aggressively here.
Queen has a couple of punches blocked by Andonian.
Andonian lands a nice elbow.
Queen has a couple of punches blocked by Andonian.
Queen throws a head punch that misses.
A left hand lands to the body for Andonian.
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!
Andonian wants to get back to striking at distance but Queen won't allow it.
A hook to the body from Andonian.
Andonian is defending well against a takedown attempt.
Queen looks winded!
A quick uppercut on the inside from Andonian.
Queen blocks a body shot from Andonian.
Andonian digs a right hand underneath Queen's ribcage. Queen let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Andonian blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
A nice right hand lands inside from Andonian. #T2#
Queen has a couple of punches blocked by Andonian.
Andonian scores with a shot to the side of Queen's head.
Queen lands with a short shot to the head.
Andonian scores with a shoulder strike.
Some stalling of biblical proportions here from Queen.
Andonian tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Queen throws a punch but it's blocked by Andonian.
Andonian blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Andonian misses with a body punch.
Andonian tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Andonian tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Queen lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Andonian backwards.
Andonian pushes Queen back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Andonian.
Andonian lands a body shot in the clinch.
Queen avoiding damage as Andonian throws knees to the body.
A head punch on the inside from Queen fails to land.
Queen managing to block the knees to the body from Andonian.
Andonian has a couple of punches blocked by Queen.
Andonian lands a nice elbow.
Andonian misses with a body punch.
Andonian throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
A head punch on the inside from Andonian fails to land. #T3#
Andonian misses with the head strike.
Queen misses with a short punch on the inside.
Andonian missing with knees to the body.
Andonian lands a left hand.
Andonian trying to land knees to the body.
Queen lands with a light punch inside.
Queen blocks an elbow strike.
Queen dodges an elbow strike from Andonian.
A head punch on the inside from Andonian fails to land.
Andonian scores with a shot to the side of Queen's head.
Queen swings away with an uppercut that misses.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Queen.
Andonian blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Nice body punch from Queen.
Andonian swings wildly with an uppercut but Queen uses good head movement to avoid it.
Queen lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Andonian backwards.
Andonian lands an elbow that stopped Queen in his tracks for a moment.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Queen misses with the head strike.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Andonian throws a punch but it's blocked by Queen.
Andonian lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.#T4#
A short left from Andonian.
Andonian lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Queen backwards.
Queen tries to throw a body punch but Andonian avoids it by throwing Queen back against the cage.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
A left hand lands to the body for Andonian.
Andonian gets through Queen's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Andonian gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Queen. #TD2#
Queen tightens his grip and picks Andonian up, before dumping him to the ground. Andonian manages to land in guard.
Queen stopping the sweep attempt from Andonian.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Andonian managing to control the position.
Andonian wants to hit a sweep here but Queen passes into full mount! Oh no, disaster for Andonian there!
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Queen lands a big elbow.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Garik Andonian dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!#R2#
Queen keeps the fight on the outside.
Queen tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
Queen throws a jab but it's blocked by Andonian.
A quick step to the side and Andonian tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
Queen misses with a hook.
Andonian looks to land a combination but Queen avoids it well.
Andonian looks to land a left hand but Queen moved out of range nicely.
Andonian cracks Queen with a good jab.
Andonian fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Garik Andonian seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Andonian takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Andonian throws a series of punches but Queen avoids them all with ease.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Andonian moves away from the strike by Queen.
Andonian looked to counter that last move with a leg kick but didn't pull the trigger.
Some wild striking there from Andonian.
Andonian blocks a head kick by Queen.
It looked like Andonian wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Garik Andonian is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.#T1##CL#
Andonian moves into range and clinches up with Queen.
Andonian blocking some punches.
Queen throws a punch but it's blocked by Andonian.
Queen wants to take the fight to the mat but Andonian manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.
Andonian lands with a right to the head.
Andonian tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Queen's elbow.
Queen throws a head punch that misses.
A hook to the body from Andonian.
Queen is breathing heavily.
Andonian struggles to land a body shot inside as Queen controls his hands.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Queen.
Queen blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Queen misses with a short punch on the inside.
Andonian misses with a body punch.
Queen working aggressively here.
Andonian digs a right hand underneath Queen's ribcage. Queen let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Queen misses with a hook from the clinch.
Queen scores with a shoulder strike.
Queen pushes Andonian back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Andonian blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Queen takes a shot to the head.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Andonian softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Andonian doesn't land with the attempted body shot. #T2#
Andonian tries a body shot but Queen blocks it.
Queen blocking some punches.
Garik Andonian has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Andonian blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Queen lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Andonian lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Andonian prevents a body shot from Queen.
Andonian tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Andonian misses with an elbow over the top.
Andonian lands with a left to the head.
Andonian scores with a shot to the side of Queen's head.
Andonian is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Queen is defending well for now.
A head punch on the inside from Queen fails to land.
Andonian lands with a light punch inside.
Andonian presses Queen against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
A short right from Queen.
Andonian tries a body shot but Queen blocks it.
Queen prevents a body shot from Andonian.
Queen fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Queen prevents a body shot from Andonian.
Queen drops down looking for an ankle pick but Andonian pulls his leg out and moves away.
Garik Andonian is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Decent striking displayed by Andonian there.#T3#
Andonian tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Andonian shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Queen on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot. #CL#
Andonian clinches with his opponent.
Queen blocks an uppercut.
Queen lands a body punch.
Queen lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Andonian.
Queen blocks a body shot from Andonian.
Queen lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Andonian.
A hook to the body from Andonian.
Andonian lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Andonian lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Andonian struggles to land a body shot inside as Queen controls his hands. #T4#
Andonian scores with a shot to the side of Queen's head.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Queen throws a head punch that misses.
A nice left hand lands by Andonian.
Queen drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Andonian gets the underhooks and prevents it.
Garik Andonian has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Cyrus Deangelo Queen.
Andonian tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Queen's elbow.
Andonian blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Queen tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Andonian's elbow.
Queen avoids a wild elbow strike from Andonian.
Queen lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Queen misses with the head strike.
Andonian tries to work over Queen's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Andonian.
Andonian tries to work over Queen's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Queen throws a head punch that misses.
A shot in the inside from Andonian.
Andonian lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Andonian pushes off an throws an elbow but Queen leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Andonian.
Andonian blocks an uppercut.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Garik Andonian dominated that second round.
That's time! Andonian's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!#R3#
Andonian lands a nice leg kick that just misses Queen's sensitive parts.
Andonian tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Queen paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Queen loads up on a big right hand but Andonian slips the punch.
Queen on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
The fight stays on the outside here - Andonian looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Andonian throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Andonian tries to clinch but Queen moves out of range.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Queen thows a left - swing and a miss!
Queen drops his hands momentarily and Andonian takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Andonian cracks Queen with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Andonian tries to clinch but Queen is having none of it.
Queen tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
Cyrus Deangelo Queen has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T1#
Andonian tries to clinch but Queen moves out of range.
Andonian looks to score with a jab to the body but Queen is just out of range.
Andonian moves in looking to clinch but Queen pushes him off.
Andonian falls off balance throwing a combination #TD2#
and Queen counters with a nice double leg into side control. Andonian won't be happy with that.
A bit of a lull in the action. I'm sure it will pick up again soon... even if the ref has to physically pick them up and put them back on their feet.
Andonian can't do much from the bottom here.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Andonian tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Queen wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Queen lands a knee to the body and follows it up with some ground and pound to the head. That will wear Andonian down.
Queen working the body and head with strikes. #T2#
Queen throwing strikes but Andonian manages to buck up and roll into a nice reversal - now he's on top in side control!
Andonian tries to get to his feet but Queen is in the middle of advancing position himself and ends up with Andonian in his guard.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Andonian stopping the sweep attempt from Queen.
Andonian wants to stand and escape but instead Queen has hit a sweep and he's now on top in guard. #REVB#
Andonian is controlling Queen's posture.
Andonian looking to sweep using the butterfly guard but Queen puts pay to that idea as he passes nicely into half guard.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Queen lands a nice short elbow.#T3#
Queen keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.
Andonian is not content to let Queen control the position.
Andonian is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Queen missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Andonian is trying to get back to full guard.
Andonian on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Andonian tries to get out of the position.
The fighters are battling for position here. Andonian manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Andonian looking to hit a scissor sweep but Queen is one step ahead there. #T4#
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Queen trying to control but Andonian is working from the bottom.
Andonian is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Queen trying to control the position from guard on top but Andonian is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Queen with a nice head shot there.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Queen preventing the sweep.
Queen landing with the ground and pound.

And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Cyrus Deangelo Queen.
I think Andonian 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 Daniel Bishop scores the fight 29:28
Judge Chris Edwards scores the fight 30:27
Judge Colin Fotheringham scores the fight 29:28

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Garik Andonian!
In his post fight interview, Garik Andonian started talking himself up. Luckily his charisma kept the crowd on side and gave him a good reception.

Event: Sucker Punch Pro Series 226
Date: Jan 25, 2023

#R1#
Capac scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Andonian doesn't seem bothered though.
Capac walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Capac fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Andonian manages to avoid it.
As Capac looks to move away, Andonian throws a big counter combo but Capac just gets out of the way.
The crowd cheers as Capac lands an impressive looking overhand right. Andonian doesn't seem phased though.#TD2#
Capac drives through with a takedown into guard.
Andonian is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Andonian can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Capac controls the pace.
Capac wants to control from the top but Andonian keeps moving.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Andonian has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall.
Andonian keeping moving, preventing Capac from controlling successfully.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Capac trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Capac looking to pass the guard.
Andonian looking to control.
Capac has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.#T1#
Capac controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
Andonian wants to sweep here but Capac controlling him for the moment.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Capac trying to control but Andonian is working from the bottom.
Capac throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent. #SUB2#
Capac thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Andonian is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
Capac wants to pass the guard but Andonian is keeping the position.
Capac is working Andonian over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
Andonian not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Andonian pulls Capac in close to his closed guard and prevents Capac from doing any damage or advancing position.
Capac trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet. #T2#
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Capac wants to control from the top but Andonian keeps moving.
Capac pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Andonian is keeping the position for now.
Capac working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Capac with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
Capac 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.
Capac trying to control but Andonian is working from the bottom.
Andonian on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Andonian tries to get out of the position.
Capac passes into half guard.
Andonian is looking to improve his position. #SUB2#
Capac is working for a kimura but Andonian is defending it quite comfortably.
Capac is trying to control. Andonian wants to improve his position but can't escape this time. #T3#
Capac prevents Andonian from improving his position.
Andonian trying to control here.
Capac seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Andonian does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Capac is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
Andonian is trying to stand back up but Capac is controlling him
Capac is trying to control the action in half guard but Andonian is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Andonian won't allow Capac to pass to mount.
Andonian is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Capac's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Capac's back!
Andonian nearly escaped from the position there.
Capac breaks Andonian's hooks off and manages to turn into his guard.
Capac throws a big right hand that misses.
Andonian keeping full guard, as Capac tries to pass. #T4#
Capac with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
Capac is stalling in the full guard.
Capac lands a couple of digs.
Capac scoring with punches to the head and body.
Andonian is trying to keep Capac in close.
Andonian is looking to stand up but Capac isn't so interested in that idea.
Capac showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
Capac is pushing down on Andonian's leg trying to pass to half guard. Andonian is fighting to maintain full guard but Capac has managed to sneak the leg through.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.#SUB2#
Capac is trying to work for a kimura but Andonian is defending well.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Capac looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Manco Capac dominated that round.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.#R2#
Capac fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Andonian manages to avoid it.
Andonian is looking to chop away at Capac's legs.
Capac with the counter takedown but Andonian avoids it easily.
Capac lands with a good body shot.
Capac fails with a takedown attempt.
Andonian throws a poor cross that misses
and Capac counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Andonian with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Andonian looks to score with a jab to the body but Capac is just out of range.
Capac uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Andonian.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Capac ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Andonian moves away.
Capac scores with a nice right hand.
A big left from Andonian misses.
Andonian scores with a jab to the head.
Capac swings for the body but Andonian moves out of range.
Capac is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Andonian rather than just go for the knockout.#T1#
Capac throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Andonian blocks a jab.
Capac slips a jab and a cross from Andonian.
Andonian scores with a shot to the body.
Capac throws a body punch but Andonian moves out of range.
Capac comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Capac throws out a powerful jab.#TD2#
Capac fakes a strike and closes the distance, dragging Andonian to the ground. Capac is now in Andonian's guard.
Capac wants to control from the top but Andonian keeps moving.
Manco Capac has got the better of the ground game so far.
Capac advances position into side control!
Capac has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Capac wants to lay and pray for a moment but Andonian keeps working.
Andonian is looking to regain half guard here but Capac keeps moving and retains side control. #T2#
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!
An elbow from Capac crashes against the mat.
Andonian can't do much from the bottom here.
Andonian tries to buck Capac off but Capac is having none of it.#SUB2#
Capac tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Capac has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
In the pre-fight buildup videos we saw Capac working his ground and pound in the gym.#SUB2#
Capac thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead. #SUB2#
Capac is trying to get an arm triangle but Andonian is defending well.
Capac misses with a strike but at least he's keeping busy, looking to cause some damage - that will still help him when it comes to the judges scorecards.
Andonian is working to avoid the ground and pound but Capac connects with a decent elbow. #T3##SUB2#
Capac looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything. #SUB2#
Capac thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
Andonian is looking for a sweep.
Andonian is not content to let Capac control the position.
Andonian regains half guard.
Capac works his foot free and advances to mount.
Capac lands a nice shot to the head.
Capac fails to take his opponent's back.
Capac takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.#T4#
Capac raining down shots from the mount!#ROC2#Andonian is rocked!
Capac loads up on a couple of big shots to the head that have Andonian scrambling to escape. He can't get free though and several more unanswered shots from Capac land to the head. The referee has no choice but to stop the fight. Capac stands and salutes the crowd.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:28 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Manco Capac!
A relieved looking Manco Capac thanked the fans for their support and gave the usual line about them being amazing. They seemed to believe that he actually meant it.

Event: 300.F.C FIGHT 7
Date: Oct 15, 2022

#R1#
Andonian keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Andonian scores with a nice one two combo and darts back out of range to avoid anything coming in the opposite direction.
Andonian blocks a jab.
Andonian swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Andonian looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Andonian walks into a left hand. #CL#
Andonian closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Andonian misses with a hook to the ribs.
Andonian is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Perkele is defending well for now.
Perkele has a couple of punches blocked by Andonian.
Perkele avoids the elbow strike from Andonian, against the cage.
Perkele lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Perkele blocks the elbow strike.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Perkele avoids the elbow strike from Andonian, against the cage.
Perkele pushes Andonian back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Andonian scores with a shot to the side of Perkele's head.
Perkele softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Andonian misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Andonian misses with the head strike.
Andonian misses with a punch to the body. #BC2#
Perkele breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Andonian chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Perkele can pounce on him.
Perkele looks to score with a jab to the body but Andonian is just out of range.
Andonian was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Perkele wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.#T1#
Andonian takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Perkele throws a body kick despite being completely out of range
and Andonian counters with a left and a right that stings Perkele.
Perkele slips under a jab.
Perkele throws an overhand right that lands on Andonian's shoulder, as Andonian tries to avoid the shot.
Perkele takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.#ROC2#Andonian is rocked!
Perkele circles away before darting back in with a big straight right hand. It connects beautifully and sends Andonian tumbling to the canvas! He's out cold! Perkele wins by KO!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:24 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Ispa Perkele!
Ispa Perkele managed to slip a mention for his sponsors, Arcticus University: London, into his post fight interview.

Event: 300.F.C FIGHT 5
Date: Oct 08, 2022

#R1#
Andonian needs to keep his hands up - Perkele had a free shot at his head there.
Andonian lands a jab, followed by a cross and another cross, as Perkele backs up against the cage.
Perkele feints and then cracks Andonian's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Andonian down.
Perkele has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Andonian finds it's way round the side to connect with Perkele's head.
Perkele throws a body kick that sends a sickening thudding noise reverberating around the arena.
Andonian looks to score with a jab to the body but Perkele is just out of range.
Perkele throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Andonian sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Andonian is looking for the big counter here.
Jab, jab by Andonian - just one landing.
A jab from Perkele finds it's way through Andonian's defenses.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Andonian wants to clinch up but Perkele keeps it at a distance.
Perkele connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Andonian slips under a jab from Perkele.
Perkele throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Andonian stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Perkele blocks the body kick.
Andonian gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.#ROC#Andonian is rocked!
Perkele flashes Andonian a smile before throwing a beast of a right hand, straight down the pipe. Andonian's eyes follow the hand right onto his nose, taking in it's full glory... and then darkness. Andonian crumples to the floor! He's out cold! Perkele punches the air and yells at the top of his lungs - yeeeeeeeeeeah!!!! This one is all over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:53 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Ispa Perkele!
Ispa Perkele made sure to mention his sponsor, Arcticus University: London in his post fight interview.

Event: C110: Joteel vs. Al Balushi
Date: Jul 08, 2022

#R1#
The fighters circling - Zan throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
A good leg kick by Andonian.
Zan scores with a body shot.
Zan waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Andonian.
Zan misses with a right hand
and Andonian counters with a low kick, right behind Zan 's knee.
Andonian missing with a left hand there. Zan was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
No joy there for Andonian, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Andonian swinging wildly here.
Zan jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Andonian scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
A jab from Zan does it's job there.
Andonian uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Zan.
Andonian misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Zan moves out of range of the strikes.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Andonian defending well as Zan loads up on a big left hand.
Andonian fails in his attempt to clinch. #T1#
Zan throws a looping overhand right but Andonian ducks down to avoid it.
Andonian ducks under a wild hook from Zan.
Zan takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Nice defenses there by Andonian.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Andonian! But no joy.
Andonian chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Zan throws a lazy right hand but Andonian sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Andonian scores with a body shot.
Zan throws an off balance right hand
and Andonian counters with a nice uppercut.
Andonian scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Zan doesn't seem bothered though.
Zan misses with a straight left.
Andonian ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Zan moves away.
Zan throws a body punch but Andonian moves out of range.
Zan bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Tan Zan seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Andonian misses with an uppercut. Zan saw that one coming.
Zan jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Andonian lands a glancing blow to the side of Zan's head.#T2#
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Andonian defending well as Zan loads up on a big left hand.
Andonian is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Zan with a body shot.
Andonian turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Andonian uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Zan.
Jab from Andonian.
A looping hook to the body misses from Andonian. Zan does a little dance to reset his feet.
Andonian swings for the body but Zan moves out of range.
Andonian throws a body shot but no joy.
Zan throws a jab when Andonian was well out of range.
Andonian uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Zan.
We've been told by Zan's head coaches at Alpha Brasil that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Zan tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Andonian was well out of range. Poor timing from Zan.
Andonian scores with a hook to the body. Zan takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Andonian feints and then cracks Zan's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Zan down.
Zan tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Andonian was well out of range. Poor timing from Zan.
Zan throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Zan throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Zan checks a leg kick.
Andonian is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Zan rather than just go for the knockout.#T3#
A looping hook to the body misses from Andonian. Zan does a little dance to reset his feet.
Zan is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
Zan misses with a body shot.
Zan has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Andonian.
Andonian looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Zan throws a body punch but Andonian moves out of range.
Zan changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Andonian looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Andonian misses the shot to the body.
Andonian throws a series of punches but Zan avoids them all with ease.
An attempted straight right counter from Zan misses the target.
Zan lands a nice shot that snaps Andonian's head back.
Andonian throws a series of strikes that have Zan backpedaling.
Andonian uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Zan.
Zan lands with a nice body punch.
Andonian ducks under a wild hook from Zan.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Nice body punch from Zan.
Andonian is looking to clinch but Zan is avoiding it. #T4#
Zan misses the shot to the body.
Andonian tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
A quick step to the side and Zan tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
Zan throws a jab when Andonian was well out of range.
Andonian uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Zan.
Andonian fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Zan manages to avoid it.
Zan fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Andonian uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Zan.
Andonian tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Zan manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Zan on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Andonian. Andonian obviously looking to wear him down.
Zan looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Andonian moves out of range of the strikes.
Andonian swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Zan misses with a looping right.
Andonian slips under a jab.
Zan throws the left hand but Andonian avoids the punch easily.
Zan is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Zan misses with a hook. Andonian ducked under it nicely.
Andonian misses with a right hand
and Zan counters with a lovely straight right hand!
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Garik Andonian will probably get the nod.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!#R2##CL2#
Andonian drives through and clinches with Zan against the cage.
Zan misses with some punches.
Andonian working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Zan has a couple of punches blocked by Andonian.
A left hand lands to the body for Andonian.
Zan misses with a punch to the body.
Zan struggles to land a body shot inside as Andonian controls his hands.
Zan is really struggling to find his range with his punches. Andonian's reach advantage is clearly causing him problems.
Andonian prevents a body shot from Zan.
Zan avoids the elbow strike from Andonian, against the cage.
Zan tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Zan struggles to land a body shot inside as Andonian controls his hands.
Andonian throws a punch but it's blocked by Zan.
Andonian misses with a punch to the body.
Andonian tries to work over Zan's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Zan.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Andonian's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Zan lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Zan misses with a punch to the body.
Zan prevents a body shot from Andonian.
Andonian connects with a nasty looking knee right to Zan's face.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Andonian.
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!
Andonian blocks a punch to the side of the head. #T1#
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Andonian.
Andonian's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Andonian takes a shot to the head.
A nice right hand lands inside from Andonian.
Zan misses with a punch to the body.
Andonian pushes Zan back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
A short right from Zan on the inside.
Andonian has a couple of punches blocked by Zan.
Andonian with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.
Andonian tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Andonian working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Andonian tries to work over Zan's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Andonian gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Zan tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Still in the clinch, Zan scores with a nice short uppercut.
Andonian lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Andonian doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Zan blocks an uppercut.
The fighters are starting to get sweaty, which will make takedowns a bit more tricky.
Zan lands with a left to the head.
Andonian misses with a punch on the inside.
Andonian takes a shot to the head. #T2#
Andonian lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
Andonian misses with some punches.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Zan.
Zan working aggressively here.
Andonian struggles to land a body shot inside as Zan controls his hands.
Andonian goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Andonian misses with a body punch.
Zan lands with a right to the head.
Andonian blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Andonian lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Zan.
Zan scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Zan swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Andonian throws a punch but it's blocked by Zan.
Andonian misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Andonian swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Andonian misses with some punches.
Andonian pushes Zan back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Andonian misses with a punch to the body.
Andonian tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Andonian misses with a body punch. #T3#
Andonian pushes off an throws an elbow but Zan leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
Andonian lands a left hand.
Andonian throws a head punch that misses.
Zan digs a right hand underneath Andonian's ribcage. Andonian let out a lung full of air as it connected.
A head punch on the inside from Zan fails to land.
Andonian misses with a body punch.
Zan stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Andonian swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Andonian doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Zan lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Andonian or not.
Zan has a couple of punches blocked by Andonian.
Zan swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Andonian throws a punch but it's blocked by Zan.
Andonian tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Zan's elbow.
Zan tries to work over Andonian's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Zan blocking some punches.
Andonian softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Zan on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Zan lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Zan misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Andonian scores a nice knee to the body.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.#T4#
Andonian lands with a right to the head.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Andonian struggles to land a body shot inside as Zan controls his hands.
Andonian doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
A shot in the inside from Andonian.
Zan tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Andonian blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Zan misses with a short punch on the inside.
Andonian misses with a short punch on the inside.
Andonian prevents a body shot from Zan.
Andonian blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Andonian blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Andonian blocks a body shot from Zan.
Zan fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Good body shot from Andonian.
Andonian lands a nice uppercut.
Nice elbow from Andonian.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Andonian comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
Andonian lands an elbow inside that Zan shrugs off.
Zan goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Zan has a couple of punches blocked by Andonian.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Garik Andonian showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's time! Zan's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. This is the final round!#R3#
Zan lands with a right hand.
Zan missing with a left hand there. Andonian was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
A jab from Zan misses.
A nice side step and Andonian releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
Andonian fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Zan manages to avoid it.
It looked like Zan was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Andonian.
Zan just misses with a punch to the body.
Andonian tries to close the distance and clinch up but Zan swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Andonian tried to score with a low kick but Zan checks it.
Andonian attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Zan throws a poor cross that misses
and Andonian counters with a thumping low kick.
Zan throws a big shot that misses.
Zan has not gone for a single takedown so far in this fight, which seems like a very strange tactic when you consider that he has the superior wrestling and BJJ.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Nice defenses there by Zan.
Zan fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Andonian manages to avoid it.#CL#
Zan pushes Andonian up against the cage in a clinch.
Andonian working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Andonian has a couple of punches blocked by Zan.
A nice right hand lands inside from Zan. #T1#
Andonian tries to work over Zan's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Andonian struggles to land a body shot inside as Zan controls his hands.
Zan blocks an uppercut.
Zan working aggressively here.
Andonian tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Andonian tries to work over Zan's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Andonian.
Andonian tries a body shot but Zan blocks it.
Andonian lands with a short shot to the head.
Andonian struggles to land a body shot inside as Zan controls his hands.
Andonian doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Andonian lands a nice shot to the body.
Nice body punch from Andonian - that landed with a thud.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Andonian works on Zan's body with a couple of short punches.
Zan can't find room to land a body shot as Andonian controls the action.
Andonian works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
A short right from Andonian.
Andonian lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Andonian lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Zan prevents a body shot from Andonian. #T2#
Andonian lands a body shot in the clinch.
Andonian throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Zans head.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Andonian lands an uppercut.
Andonian lands a hook that snaps the head of Zan backwards.
Andonian lands a body punch.
Andonian scores with a shoulder strike.
Andonian doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Andonian lands a nice shot to the body.
Andonian lands an elbow that stopped Zan in his tracks for a moment.
Andonian scores with a hook to the body.
Andonian lands a nice elbow. #CUT2#It looks like Tan Zan has been cut.
Zan takes an elbow to the forehead.
Andonian works on Zan's body with a couple of short punches.
Andonian lands a nice elbow.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Zan.
Andonian lands an uppercut.
Andonian has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
A short right from Andonian on the inside.
Andonian lands with a right to the head.
Andonian misses with a punch on the inside.
Andonian lands a shoulder strike. #T3#
Zan swings wildly with an uppercut but Andonian uses good head movement to avoid it.
Andonian misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Garik Andonian seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Zan makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Andonian scores with a shot to the side of Zan's head.
Andonian creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Zan's defenses.
Andonian lands with a short shot to the head.
A shot in the inside from Andonian.
Zan scores with a nice hook to the head.
Andonian lands an elbow inside that Zan shrugs off.
Tan Zan has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Andonian scores with a hook to the body.
Andonian lands with a right to the head.
Andonian lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Andonian lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Andonian creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut. #ROC2#Zan is rocked!
Andonian lands with a left to the head.
Oh Zan is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
A hook to the body from Andonian.
Zan misses with the head strike.
Zan working aggressively here.
Zan seems to have got his legs back now.
Zan takes a shot to the head. #T4#
Andonian gets through Zan's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Andonian lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Zan managing to block the knees to the body from Andonian.
Andonian lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Andonian lands a hook to the side of the head.
Zan tries a body shot but Andonian blocks it.
Andonian lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Zan backwards.
Andonian lands an elbow that stopped Zan in his tracks for a moment.
Zan takes a shot to the head.
Andonian lands an elbow that stopped Zan in his tracks for a moment.
Andonian presses Zan against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Andonian lands with a left to the head.
Zan takes a shot to the head.
Zan misses with a punch to the body.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Zan working aggressively here.
Andonian pushes Zan back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Zan misses with the head strike.
Andonian lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Zan backwards.
Andonian lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Zan backwards.

And that's the end of the fight!
Garik Andonian comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Andonian 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 Ren Mimura scores the fight 27:30
Judge Yasuomi Hirokawa scores the fight 27:30
Judge Sosuke Kotani scores the fight 28:29

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Garik Andonian!
Garik Andonian spent the whole post fight interview bigging himself up. It didn't go down that well with the fans after a while as they thought it was a bit arrogant.

Event: C106: Nagasaki vs. Dreth
Date: Jun 25, 2022

#R1#
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Moore checks a leg kick.
Moore tried to counter with a leg kick but Andonian avoided it.
Andonian scores with a shot to the body.
A right-left combo lands from Andonian. #CUT2#It looks like Angelo Moore has been cut.#KD#
Oooooh!!! Moore has knocked Andonian down with a huge combo! Moore steps away and waves a wobbly Andonian back to his feet! This one might not go much longer!#ROC#Andonian is rocked!#CUT#It looks like Garik Andonian has been cut.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Andonian misses with a leg kick
and Moore counters with a big left hand that crumples Andonian! He was out before he hit the floor! Brutal knockout!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:23 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Angelo Moore!
A victorious Angelo Moore thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter.

Event: C101: Panda vs. Harrison
Date: Jun 04, 2022

#R1#
Andonian dodges the punch combination from Erwin.
Erwin slips a jab and a cross from Andonian.
Erwin moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Erwin misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Andonian.
Erwin throws a mid kick that lands with a slap.
Erwin avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Andonian closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so. #CL#
Andonian has taken the fight to the clinch.
Andonian can't find room to land a body shot as Erwin controls the action.
A frustrated look appears on Erwin's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Erwin is trying to break free.
With the fighters up against the cage, Andonian throws an elbow but misses.
Andonian lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
I was talking to Andonian's coach per-fight and he was telling me that they'd been working on the clinch in the runup to this fight.
Andonian misses with an elbow strike.
Erwin can't break the clinch. #BC2#
Erwin breaks from the clinch.
Erwin throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Andonian sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Andonian throws a body punch but Erwin moves out of range.
Andonian misses with a body shot.
Erwin lands a glancing blow to the side of Andonian's head.#T1##CL#
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Andonian has a couple of punches blocked by Erwin.
Andonian lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Erwin looks winded!
Erwin is trying to push Andonian away but Andonian has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
Andonian lands a right hand that snaps the head of Erwin backwards.
Erwin blocking some punches.
Andonian swings away with an uppercut that misses.
A head punch on the inside from Andonian fails to land. #BC2#
Erwin breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Andonian lands a nice leg kick that just misses Erwin's sensitive parts.
Andonian throws out a leg kick but Erwin moves out of range and Andonian only half commits.
Andonian bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Erwin thows a left - swing and a miss!
Andonian stalks Erwin and leaps in with a furious combination of punches. Uppercuts and crosses smash into Erwin's face. Erwin staggers backwards, shaken.
Andonian is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Erwin.
Erwin just misses with a punch to the body.
Andonian 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.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Good leg kick by Andonian. #T2#
Andonian takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Erwin buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Andonian looks to throw the jab but Erwin is out of range.
Erwin walks into a left hand.
Erwin 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.
Erwin throws a lazy uppercut
and Andonian cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Andonian moves in looking to clinch but Erwin pushes him off.
Andonian throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Erwin misses with a hook to the body
and Andonian counters with a straight right hand.
Erwin wants to slow Andonian down by chopping away at his legs.
Erwin stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Andonian uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Erwin.
A solid leg kick lands there for Andonian.
Andonian gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Erwin throws a hook but Andonian blocks it.
Erwin walks into a jab.
Andonian blocks a jab.
Derek Erwin seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Andonian misses with a leg kick. #T3#
Andonian fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Erwin throws a right high kick that is partially blocked by Andonian.
Andonian throws a front kick aimed at Erwin's knee but Erwin avoids it well.
Andonian bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Andonian with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Andonian misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Erwin.
Andonian misses the shot to the body.
Andonian throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Andonian on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
The crowd cheers as Erwin lands an impressive looking overhand right. Andonian doesn't seem phased though.
Erwin lands a jab to Andonian's midsection.
The fighters circling - Andonian throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Andonian moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Andonian avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
This has been an exciting period of action!
An inside leg kick lands from Erwin.
Andonian scores with the left hand. Erwin knows he should have avoided that one.
Erwin getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Andonian tries to score with a low kick but Erwin moves his leg out of the way.#T4#
Erwin avoids a punch combination nicely.
Andonian fails with an attempt to clinch.
Erwin lands a leg kick that knocks Andonian off balance momentarily.
Erwin pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Erwin swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Andonian blocks a head kick by Erwin.
Erwin throws a low kick but Andonian moves out of range easily.
Andonian is looking to counter with a shot to the body.#CL#
Erwin tries to keep at a distance but Andonian has taken the fight into the clinch.
Erwin on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Erwin tries to break the clinch but Andonian is controlling the position. #BC2#
Erwin breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Andonian throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Andonian tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Erwin manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Erwin lands with a shot to the body.
Andonian is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Garik Andonian dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.#R2#
Erwin misses with a straight right.
Erwin misses with a hook.
Erwin is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Andonian misses with a double jab.
Erwin unleashes a big counter combination but Andonian bobs and weaves and avoids any damage.
We are yet to see a takedown attempt from Erwin in the fight. On paper you would think he is the more dominant ground fighter so let's see if these unusual tactics pay off.
Erwin loads up on a big right hand but Andonian slips the punch.
Erwin swings widly with a right hand
and Andonian counters with a stiff right hand.
Erwin throws a looping overhand right but Andonian ducks down to avoid it.
Erwin scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Erwin throws an overhand right that lands on Andonian's shoulder, as Andonian tries to avoid the shot. #CL#
Andonian clinches.
Erwin wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Andonian using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.
Andonian misses with a hook to the ribs.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Andonian misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Andonian misses with some punches.
Andonian lands a left hand.
Erwin is breathing heavily.
Erwin can't break the clinch. #BC2#
Erwin escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Erwin avoids a punch combination nicely. #T1#
Andonian doesn't manage to clinch there - Erwin circles away.
Andonian throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
A lazy left from Andonian finds it's target.
Erwin uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Andonian.
Andonian wants to clinch.
Andonian throws a jab when Erwin was well out of range.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Erwin checks a leg kick.
Erwin lands with a hook. Andonian tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Erwin circles away from the clinch attempt.
Erwin throws a big shot that misses.
Erwin looks to score with a jab to the body but Andonian is just out of range.
Andonian tries to clinch but Erwin is having none of it.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Garik Andonian is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
A jab from Andonian finds it's way through Erwin's defenses.
Erwin lands a jab to Andonian's midsection.
Erwin throws a hook to the side of Andonian's head but Andonian sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.#T2#
Erwin avoids the body shot from Andonian.
Nice defenses there by Andonian.
Erwin misses with a double jab
and Andonian counters with a one-two 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!
Andonian fails in his attempt to clinch.
Erwin uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Andonian.
Andonian tries a low kick but Erwin avoids it.
Erwin misses with a body shot.
It looked like Andonian was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit.#CL#
Andonian closes the distance and clinches.
Andonian lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
A right hand to the body from Andonian.
Erwin can't break the clinch. #BC2#
Erwin breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Andonian throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Erwin looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Erwin throws a lazy right hand but Andonian sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Erwin misses the shot to the body.
Andonian swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Andonian displaying good standup as he scores with a three punch combination.
Andonian tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Garik Andonian is winning the standup battle so far.#T3#
Andonian ducks under a wild hook from Erwin.
Andonian moves in looking to clinch but Erwin pushes him off.
Andonian throws a series of punches but Erwin moves out of range. #CL#
Andonian has managed to clinch.
Andonian goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Andonian softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Andonian lands an elbow just above Erwin 's eye. #BC#
Andonian pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Andonian uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Erwin.
Erwin throws a hook but Andonian avoids it easily.
Erwin throws a jab but it's blocked by Andonian.
Andonian tries to score with a low kick but Erwin moves his leg out of the way.#CL#
Andonian fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Erwin, pushing him back against the cage.
Erwin is looking to break free of the clinch but Andonian has double underhooks.
Erwin is trying to stall.
Erwin is trying to break the clinch but Andonian has him pressed against the cage. #BC2#
Erwin's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Andonian is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Erwin can do to turn this around?#T4#
Erwin tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Andonian takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Andonian jabs Erwin to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Erwin walks into a straight right hand from Andonian.
Erwin scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Erwin circles away from the clinch attempt.
Andonian ducks under a wild hook from Erwin.
Andonian connects with a solid leg kick.
Erwin fails to land with a series of punches.
Andonian connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Andonian fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Erwin has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Andonian moves out of range of the strikes.
Andonian slips a straight right by Erwin.
Andonian slips a jab from Erwin.
Andonian throwing a counter right hand but Erwin manages to avoid it.
Erwin jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Erwin attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Andonian moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.#ROC#Erwin is rocked!
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Garik Andonian dominated that second round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. This is the final round!#R3#
Sloppy strikes from Erwin. Those never looked like landing.
Andonian checks a leg kick.
Erwin misses with an uppercut.
Erwin with the inside leg kick.
A telegraphed right hand from Erwin misses the target.
Andonian scores with a jab. Erwin acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Erwin is still on wobbly legs! Can Andonian finish him?
Both fighters step back and shake their arms out. Andonian engages and cracks Erwin with a massive lead left hook - Erwin tumbles to the floor, out cold! What a shot! Andonian is delighted - all that hard work in training paid off!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:26 of round 3, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Garik Andonian!
Garik Andonian tried to hype himself up post fight but didn't word it too well and it ended up with him sounding like a bit of a tool.
Derek Erwin was interviewed post fight and said 'I didn't lose I just ran out of time'.

Event: C96: Nagasaki vs. Kenobi 3
Date: Apr 30, 2022

#R1##CL2#
Andonian has closed the distance and engaged Jackson in a clinch.
Jackson prevents a body shot from Andonian.
Andonian misses with a punch to the body.
Andonian missing with knees to the body. #BC#
Jackson manages to break the clinch.
Jackson fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Andonian manages to avoid it.
A punch lands to the side of Andonian 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Andonian throws a low kick but it's checked well by Jackson.
Jackson throws an off balance right hand
letting Andonian counter with a right hand.
Andonian needs to keep his hands up - Jackson had a free shot at his head there.
Andonian lands a leg kick that knocks Jackson off balance momentarily.
The fighters circling - Jackson throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Good exchange - Jackson coming out on top.
Andonian slips a jab from Jackson.
Demetrius Jackson seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Jackson throws a nice outside leg kick.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Jackson fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Andonian on the side of the head.#ROC#Andonian is rocked!
Andonian just misses with a punch to the body.
Jackson is looking to counter punch.
Andonian is still on wobbly legs! Can Jackson finish him?
Andonian tries to close the distance and clinch up but Jackson swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Jackson drops Andonian with a straight right hand, right on the button! Jackson follows him down to the mat and pounds him out with hammerfists until the referee jumps in to end the fight!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:59 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Demetrius Jackson!
After the fight, Demetrius Jackson was humble in paying tribute to his opponent but made it clear he wants to go on to bigger and better things. It seemed to go down well with the crowd who cheered him loudly.

Event: C94: Karelin vs. Jones
Date: Apr 16, 2022

#R1#
Princip slips a jab and a cross from Andonian.
Princip misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Princip misses with a body shot.
Princip swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Andonian is looking to counter with head kicks.
Andonian throws a sloppy head kick and Princip moves out of range easily.
Andonian slips under a jab from Princip.
Princip tries to clinch up but Andonian circles away and keeps his distance.
Andonian takes a shot to the body in his stride. #CL#
Andonian closes the distance and clinches.
Andonian throws a punch but it's blocked by Princip.
Andonian tries a body shot but Princip blocks it.
A short left from Andonian.
Princip blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Princip misses with some punches.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Princip.
Princip swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Princip tries to work over Andonian's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Andonian is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Princip is defending well for now.
Andonian blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Andonian blocks a punch to the side of the head.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Andonian trying to land knees to the body.
Andonian lands a nice elbow. #T1#
Princip lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Andonian definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
A short right from Andonian.
Princip blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Princip misses with the head strike.
Princip tries a body shot but Andonian blocks it.
Princip makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Princip blocking some punches.
Andonian swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Andonian lands a shot to the body.
Andonian blocking some punches.
Andonian misses with a short punch on the inside.
Andonian tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Princip tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Nice body punch from Princip.
Princip swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Andonian swings wildly with an uppercut but Princip uses good head movement to avoid it.
Princip misses with a short punch on the inside.
Princip working aggressively here.
Andonian misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Princip.
Andonian digs a right hand into Princip's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Princip's gas tank.
Andonian tries to throw a body punch but Princip avoids it by throwing Andonian back against the cage. #T2#
Andonian lands with a left to the head.
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!
Andonian throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Princips head.
Princip working aggressively here.
Andonian lands a shot to the body.
Princip misses with a hook to the ribs.
A head punch on the inside from Princip fails to land.
Andonian goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Andonian misses with a shot to the kidneys.
A left hand lands to the body for Andonian.
Andonian struggles to land a body shot inside as Princip controls his hands.
Princip works on Andonian's body with a couple of short punches.
Andonian lands an elbow that stopped Princip in his tracks for a moment. #CUT#It looks like Louis Princip has been cut.
Princip misses with the head strike.
Princip misses with a punch on the inside.
Andonian is leaning against Princip and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Princip looks winded!
Andonian blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Andonian scores with a nice hook to the head.
Andonian cracks Princip with a nice body shot.
Andonian throws an elbow that misses.
Princip doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Princip misses with a punch to the body.
Andonian pushes Princip back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Princip blocking some punches. #T3#
Princip misses with a short punch on the inside.
Princip takes a shot to the head.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Andonian.
Princip throws a head punch that misses.
Princip takes an elbow to the temple.
Andonian lands a nice elbow.
Andonian misses with a punch on the inside.
Andonian misses with a punch to the body.
Nice body punch from Princip - that landed with a thud.
Andonian lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Princip backwards.
Princip misses with a hook from the clinch.
Andonian lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Princip backwards.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Andonian.
Andonian lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
Andonian comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Andonian working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Andonian lands with a short shot to the head.
Andonian pushes Princip back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Princip has a couple of punches blocked by Andonian.
Andonian tries to work over Princip's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Princip swings wildly with an uppercut but Andonian uses good head movement to avoid it.
Andonian makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.#T4#
Princip tries a body shot but Andonian blocks it.
Princip blocks a body shot from Andonian.
Andonian working aggressively here.
The fighters are starting to get sweaty, which will make takedowns a bit more tricky.
Princip misses with a short punch on the inside.
Princip lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Andonian or not.
Princip misses with a hook to the ribs.
A short right from Princip on the inside.
Andonian tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Princip's elbow.
Andonian lands a left hand.
Andonian throws a knee to the head but misses.
Andonian lands a damaging elbow.
A right handed body shot lands from Andonian.
Princip swings wildly with an uppercut but Andonian uses good head movement to avoid it.
Princip tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Andonian lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Andonian lands an uppercut.
Andonian lands with a light punch inside.
Princip's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Princip misses with a short punch on the inside.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Garik Andonian dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Louis Princip's cut.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.#R2#
Andonian scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Andonian takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Andonian keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Andonian is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Princip can do to turn this around?
Andonian takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Princip comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
We are yet to see a takedown attempt from Princip in the fight. On paper you would think he is the more dominant ground fighter so let's see if these unusual tactics pay off.
Princip takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Andonian fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Princip throws out a counter right but Andonian avoids it with no problem.
Princip misses with a hook. Andonian ducked under it nicely.
Princip takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Princip misses with a left hand
and Andonian counters with a straight right hand.
Princip dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Andonian takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Andonian misses with a looping right.
Andonian throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Andonian misses with a few strikes there.
Andonian tries a head kick but it misses.
Princip misses with a looping right.
Princip looks to land a combination but Andonian avoids it well. #T1#
Andonian avoids the body shot from Princip.
Andonian fails with an attempt to clinch.
Princip throws a combination that misses
and Andonian counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Princip fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Andonian is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Princip is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Princip scores with a shot to the body.
Andonian throws a nice looking combination but Princip bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Andonian is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Andonian uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Princip.
It looked like Andonian was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Princip.
Andonian wants to clinch up but Princip keeps it at a distance.
Princip lands a nice looking body shot. #T2#
Princip changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Princip is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Andonian.
Andonian misses with a series of wild punches.
Andonian bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Princip's head.
Nice cross by Princip.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Andonian's corner calls for a 1-2. Andonian obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Princip punishes Andonian's body with a nice straight punch.
Andonian wants to clinch up but Princip keeps it at a distance.
Princip looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Andonian swings for the body but Princip moves out of range.
As Andonian backs off Princip throws a huge counter combo but Andonian manages to avoid it all.
Andonian throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Princip doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
Princip scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Garik Andonian is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Princip just misses with a punch to the body.
Louis Princip seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Andonian uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Princip.
Andonian slips a jab and a cross from Princip.
Nice cross by Andonian.#T3#
Princip dodges the punch combination from Andonian.
Andonian takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Princip stuns Andonian with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
A left and a right from Princip both land. Nice combination.
Andonian looks to land a combination. Princip sees it coming but can only parry a couple of the shots.
Princip fails to land with a series of punches.
Princip scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Andonian tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Princip blocks the body kick.
Princip misses with an uppercut.
Princip fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Andonian connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Louis Princip seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Princip fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Andonian looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Princip lands with a hook. Andonian tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Princip uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Andonian.#T4##CL#
Andonian closes the distance and clinches.
Andonian lands with a light punch inside.
A short right from Andonian on the inside.
Princip throws a punch but it's blocked by Andonian.
Princip lands with a right to the head.
Princip misses with a body punch.
Andonian works on Princip's body with a couple of short punches.
Princip is breathing heavily.
Andonian lands with a short punch from the clinch.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Andonian.
Princip tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Andonian lands with a right to the head.
Andonian softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Princip misses with a short punch on the inside.
A short uppercut from Andonian. #ROC#Princip is rocked!
Princip tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Andonian's elbow.
Princip is still on wobbly legs! Can Andonian finish him?
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Princip blocks an uppercut.
Princip lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Princip seems to have recovered his senses.
A head punch on the inside from Princip fails to land.
Princip tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Andonian's elbow.
Andonian lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Princip.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close second round but I would say that Garik Andonian will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Louis Princip's cut.
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. Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!#R3##CL#
Andonian drives through and clinches with Princip against the cage.
Andonian misses with some punches.
A short uppercut from Princip.
Princip cracks Andonian with a nice body shot.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Princip.
Princip tries to work over Andonian's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Andonian working aggressively here.
Andonian lands a damaging elbow.
Andonian digs a right hand into Princip's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Princip's gas tank.
Princip tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Andonian's elbow.
Princip takes a shot to the head.
Andonian misses with a hook to the ribs.
A head punch on the inside from Andonian fails to land.
Garik Andonian has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Andonian working Princip over with knees to the body.
Andonian lands with a left to the head.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Princip.
Princip tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Andonian's elbow.
Princip takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Princip tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Andonian lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Andonian scores with a shot to the side of Princip's head.
Andonian lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Princip backwards. #T1#
Andonian tries to throw a body punch but Princip avoids it by throwing Andonian back against the cage.
Knees in the clinch landing for Andonian.
Andonian lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Princip backwards.
Andonian tries a body shot but Princip blocks it.
Andonian lands with a left to the head.
Andonian lands a hook to the side of the head.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Andonian.
Andonian tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Princip's elbow.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Andonian just misses with a elbow thrown towards Princip's brow.
Princip misses with a body punch.
Andonian lands a nice uppercut.
Andonian creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Princip's defenses.
Andonian lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Princip backwards.
Princip misses with some punches.
Andonian lands with a right to the head.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Princip blocking some punches.
Andonian lands with a short punch from the clinch.
A right hook to the body lands for Andonian.
Andonian prevents a body shot from Princip.
Andonian misses with a body punch.
Princip swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Louis Princip has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T2#
Princip managing to block the knees to the body from Andonian.
Andonian gets through Princip's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Princip blocks the elbow strike.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Andonian creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Princip fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Princip throws a head punch that misses.
Andonian can't find room to land a body shot as Princip controls the action.
A right hook to the body lands for Andonian.
Andonian doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Princip misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Nice elbow from Andonian.
Andonian pushes Princip against the cage. Andonian is working some dirty boxing. Andonian pushes off with a quick right hook! Princip goes down! Princip tries to stand but stumbles back to his kness! Andonian moves in to finish and the ref steps in to prevent any more damage!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:43 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Garik Andonian!
In his post fight interview, Garik Andonian started talking himself up. Luckily his charisma kept the crowd on side and gave him a good reception.
In defeat, Louis Princip stepped up to the mic, saying 'Oh no, I lost! I'm not gonna get cut am I?'.

Event: SMASH: McCarty vs Dankovich
Date: Mar 04, 2022

#R1##CL2#
Andonian closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Andonian lands with a left to the head.
Kawulski drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Andonian gets the underhooks and prevents it.
Andonian lands a damaging elbow.
Andonian prevents a takedown attempt there.
A hook to the body from Kawulski.
A body shot lands from Kawulski.
Kawulski managing to block the knees to the body from Andonian.
Andonian comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush. #CUT2#It looks like Aleksander Kawulski has been cut.
Kawulski has Andonian pushed against the cage.
Kawulski avoiding damage as Andonian throws knees to the body.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Andonian lands an elbow inside that Kawulski shrugs off. #TD#
Kawulski tightens his grip and picks Andonian up, before dumping him to the ground. Andonian manages to land in guard.
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!
Kawulski postures up.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Kawulski accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Andonian looking to hit a scissor sweep but Kawulski is one step ahead there.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#T1##ES2#
Andonian pushes Kawulski off and gets back to his feet.
Andonian misses with a two punch combination.
Kawulski appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
Garik Andonian seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Andonian throws a head kick that Kawulski semi-blocks.
Andonian shuffles to his left behind two crisp jabs. Kawulski eats them both and turns towards Andonian to reposition himself and eats a stinging right hand-left hook combo.
Andonian throws a head kick that misses.
Andonian scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Andonian tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Kawulski half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
Andonian connects with a solid leg kick.
Andonian's coach down at New York Training Academy was telling us pre-fight that they have been working on Andonian's balance. Obviously they view that as a key factor in the outcome of this fight.#T2#
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Andonian lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Kawulski circles away quickly and effectively.
Andonian lands with a shot to the body.
Kawulski drops his hands momentarily and Andonian takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Andonian throws a quick inside leg kick.
Andonian swings for the body but Kawulski moves out of range.
Andonian thows a leg kick but Kawulski checks it #TD#
so Kawulski counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility.
Andonian is looking to stand up but Kawulski isn't so interested in that idea.
Kawulski trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Kawulski accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Andonian utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound. #T3#
Kawulski with a nice head shot there.
Kawulski postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
Andonian preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Andonian is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Andonian looking to hit a scissor sweep but Kawulski is one step ahead there.
Andonian has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall.
Andonian is looking to stand up but Kawulski isn't so interested in that idea.
Andonian keeping full guard, as Kawulski tries to pass.
Kawulski throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Andonian works some decent striking defense from the bottom. #T4#
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Andonian looking to hit a scissor sweep but Kawulski is one step ahead there.
Kawulski in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Kawulski postures up and lands a big shot to Andonian's brow.
Andonian trying to keep a closed guard but Kawulski is proving a slippery customer. #SUB#
Kawulski is holding a leg here, probably looking for an ankle lock - he drops back and goes for it! Andonian is in trouble! Is it all over??? No! Andonian has escaped and now he's on top! #REVB#
Andonian trying to control but Kawulski is working from the bottom.
Andonian is stalling in the full guard.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Garik Andonian dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Aleksander Kawulski's cut.
That's time! Back to the action!#R2#
Kawulski swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Andonian connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Andonian scores with a three punch combo!
Andonian misses with an uppercut. Kawulski saw that one coming.
Kawulski appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
Andonian lands a nice looking body shot.
Andonian moves into range and throws a combination. A nice jab followed by a hook to the body.
Andonian scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.#ROC2#Kawulski is rocked!#CL2#
Andonian closes the distance and clinches.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Kawulski is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Andonian gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
Andonian is pressed up against the cage. Kawulski has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Andonian down to the mat. Andonian avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
Andonian misses with a head kick.
Kawulski changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
Kawulski showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Andonian. #T1##CL2#
Andonian clinches up against the cage.
Andonian lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Andonian blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Andonian scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Andonian lands a left hand that snaps the head of Kawulski backwards.
Andonian pushes Kawulski back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Oh Kawulski is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Kawulski blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Kawulski seems to have got his legs back now.
Andonian has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Andonian has a couple of punches blocked by Kawulski.
Kawulski scores with a nice hook to the head.
Garik Andonian seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Kawulski lands with a light punch inside.
Kawulski is looking for a takedown.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Aleksander Kawulski. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Kawulski blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.#T2#
Kawulski is looking for a takedown.
Andonian comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Kawulski is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage.
Still in the clinch, Andonian scores with a nice short uppercut.
Andonian stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Andonian landing knees to the body.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Andonian scores with a nice hook to the head.
Andonian throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Kawulskis head.
A hook to the body from Andonian.
Andonian lands a shoulder strike.
Andonian lands a big knee! That's hurt Kawulski! Oh, he's all over the place! Andonian lands another knee that sends Kawulski to the floor and the referee steps in to end the fight!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:45 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Garik Andonian!
Garik Andonian decided to go for the less than humble approach in his post fight interview, telling everyone how he is going to conquer the world. The crowd seemed to like it when really that sort of approach could have gone either way.

Event: SMASH: Menezes vs Garcia
Date: Feb 04, 2022

#R1#
Andonian keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Murphy throws an off balance right hand
and Andonian counters with a stiff right hand.
Andonian is looking to land body kicks.
Murphy has been working on his boxing with his coaches at The House Of Pain in the buildup to the fight.
Andonian misses with a two punch combination.
Murphy lands with a straight right. Andonian didn't see that one coming.
Murphy misses the jab.
Murphy checks a leg kick.
Andonian throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Murphy.
Murphy connects with a nice looking jab.
Murphy ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Andonian slips under a jab from Murphy.
Murphy lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Andonian misses with a straight left.
Andonian goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Andonian misses with a looping left.#T1#
Murphy throws a hard body shot but it just misses. #CL2#
Andonian gets a clinch.
Murphy misses with a punch to the body.
Murphy prevents a body shot from Andonian. #BC#
Murphy manages to break the clinch.
Andonian lands a nice looking body kick.
Murphy scores with a jab to the body.
Andonian throws a predictable looking body shot
and Murphy counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Murphy throws a leg kick that misses.
Andonian looks to land a left hand but Murphy moved out of range nicely.
Murphy fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Murphy really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Andonian checks a leg kick nicely.
A punch combination from Andonian misses.
Murphy lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Andonian at a distance.
Andonian takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Murphy swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Andonian raises up his leg as if looking to counter with a high kick.#T2#
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Andonian takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Andonian avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Murphy has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Andonian.
Andonian lands a right hook to the body.
Andonian wants to land a leg kick but Murphy is out of range.
Murphy throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Murphy moves out of the way of the counter high kick fromAndonian.
Andonian throws a nice looking combination but Murphy bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
No joy there for Murphy, who threw a few shots but didn't land. #CL2#
Andonian moves into range and clinches up with Murphy.
Andonian lands a left hand.
Andonian lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Murphy takes a shot to the head.
Murphy is trying to break the clinch but Andonian has him pressed against the cage.
Murphy working aggressively here.
Murphy throws a punch but it's blocked by Andonian.
Andonian blocking some punches. #T3#
Murphy tries to work over Andonian's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Andonian misses with a body punch.
Murphy wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Murphy lands a left hand that snaps the head of Andonian backwards.
Andonian goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Andonian makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Murphy goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Murphy working hard to break the clinch.
Andonian lands a glancing elbow in the clinch. #CUT2#It looks like Mick Murphy has been cut.#BC#
Murphy breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Andonian misses with a wild combination.
Andonian is looking to clinch but Murphy is avoiding it.
Andonian takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Andonian throws a series of punches but Murphy avoids them all with ease.
Murphy scores with a leg kick.
Murphy slips under a jab from Andonian.#T4##CL2#
Andonian moves into the clinch successfully.
Murphy tries to break the clinch but Andonian is controlling the position.
Andonian lands an elbow inside.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Murphy.
Murphy throws a punch but it's blocked by Andonian.
Murphy digs a right hand underneath Andonian's ribcage. Andonian let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Murphy misses with a hook to the ribs.
Andonian tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Murphy.
Murphy scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Andonian lands a hook that snaps the head of Murphy backwards.
Andonian struggles to land a body shot inside as Murphy controls his hands.
Andonian lands a shoulder strike.
A nice left hand lands by Murphy.
Andonian keeps control of Murphy as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
A short uppercut from Murphy.
Still in the clinch, Murphy scores with a nice short uppercut.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Murphy tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
A short right from Andonian on the inside.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Garik Andonian will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Mick Murphy's cut.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.#R2#
Murphy lunges at Andonian with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Andonian's hand.
Andonian on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Nice body kick from Murphy.
Andonian tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Murphy paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Murphy connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Murphy fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Andonian manages to avoid it.
Murphy fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Andonian on the side of the head.
A good leg kick by Murphy.
Andonian swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Murphy counters with a left to the body.
Murphy takes one to the side of the head.
Andonian swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Murphy is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
Murphy throws out a leg kick but Andonian moves out of range and Murphy only half commits.
Murphy moves out of range of the body kick from Andonian.
Murphy tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Andonian was well out of range. Poor timing from Murphy.
Mick Murphy is winning the standup battle so far.#T1#
Murphy throws a body shot but no joy.
Andonian unleashes a big counter combination but Murphy bobs and weaves and avoids any damage.
Andonian gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Murphy.
Andonian throws a body punch but Murphy moves out of range.
Murphy avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Murphy misses the shot to the body.
Andonian misses with an uppercut.
Andonian throws a leg kick which misses Murphy's front leg but catches the back leg as Murphy tries to avoid it.
Murphy with a body punch. A glancing blow. #CL2#
Andonian clinches up against the cage.
Murphy wants to break the clinch but can't.
Andonian throws a punch but it's blocked by Murphy.
Murphy gets through Andonian's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Andonian lands a left hand that snaps the head of Murphy backwards.
Murphy has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Andonian digs a right hand into Murphy's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Murphy's gas tank.
A shot in the inside from Murphy. #T2#
Murphy lands a nice uppercut.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.#BC#
Murphy pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Andonian.
Murphy throws a predictable looking body shot
and Andonian counters with a thumping low kick.
Andonian uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Murphy.
Andonian is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Murphy.
The fighters are starting to get sweaty, which will make takedowns a bit more tricky.
A lazy left from Murphy finds it's target.
Murphy swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Andonian counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Andonian uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Murphy.
Andonian is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Murphy with a body shot.
Murphy loads up on a big right hand but Andonian slips the punch.
Murphy misses with a jab, cross combination.
Murphy keeps the fight on the outside.
Andonian pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Murphy throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Andonian counters with a nice uppercut.
Murphy misses with a hook.#T3#
Andonian throws a hook but Murphy blocks it.
Murphy lands a glancing blow to the side of Andonian's head.
Andonian has tried to improve his agility in the runup to this fight.
Murphy works Andonian's body with a nice hook.
Murphy looks to land a right hand but Andonian moved out of range.
Andonian fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Andonian uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Murphy.
Murphy delivers a nice body kick.
Murphy on the wrong end of a kick to the body.
Andonian takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Murphy lands the left hand.
Murphy avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Murphy thows a left - swing and a miss!
Garik Andonian is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Andonian throws a leg kick that misses. #T4#
Andonian misses with a hook
enabling Murphy to counter with a crisp jab.
Murphy looks to score with a jab to the body but Andonian is just out of range.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Andonian throws a head kick that looked like it stung.
Andonian swings and misses with a hook to the body.
It looked like Murphy wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Murphy scores with a body shot.
Murphy lands a really nice looking cross but Andonian seems unphased.
Andonian on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Murphy blocks a jab.
Andonian works Murphy's body with a nice hook.
A head kick misses from Andonian.
Andonian changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Andonian lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Murphy tries to score with a low kick but Andonian moves his leg out of the way.
Andonian looks like he wants to counter punch here.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Mick Murphy dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Mick Murphy's cut.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!#R3#
A right-left combo lands from Murphy.
Murphy swings for the body but Andonian moves out of range.
Murphy throws out a loose jab but Andonian uses good head movement to avoid it.
Murphy on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Mick Murphy seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Murphy swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Murphy takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Andonian wants to clinch up but Murphy keeps it at a distance.
Andonian pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Murphy was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Murphy throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Murphy swings for the body but Andonian moves out of range.
Andonian uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Murphy ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Andonian moves away.
Andonian misses with the combination. #T1#
Murphy throws out a loose jab but Andonian uses good head movement to avoid it.
Murphy pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Murphy takes a swing at Andonian's ribcage but misses.
Andonian is looking for the big counter here.
Murphy throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect. #CL2#
Andonian has Murphy up against the cage in a clinch.
Andonian is leaning against Murphy and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.#BC#
Murphy's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Andonian throws a leg kick but Murphy sees it coming and moves out of range.
A little feinted left hand from Murphy on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Andonian checks a leg kick.
Andonian misses with a low kick.
Murphy thuds his right hand into Andonian's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Murphy thows a left - swing and a miss!
A chopping leg kick lands by Andonian. #T2#
Murphy misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Andonian.
Andonian tests Murphy's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Andonian lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Good work by Andonian as he checks the leg kick.
A countering left hand to the body from Andonian misses.
Murphy jabs Andonian to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Murphy throws the kick towards the body but Andonian avoids it.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Murphy throws a shot from downtown. Andonian moves away and avoids it.
Andonian looks like he wants to counter punch here.
The fighters circling - Murphy throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
A decent looking body kick lands there for Murphy.
Murphy connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Murphy throws a body shot but no joy.
Andonian tries to clinch but Murphy is having none of it. #T3#
Murphy takes a swing at Andonian's ribcage but misses.
Andonian uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Murphy has time to react.
Murphy comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Andonian slips a jab and a cross from Murphy.
Andonian throws a jab but it's blocked by Murphy.
The fighters circling - Murphy throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
A solid leg kick lands there for Murphy.
Andonian misses with a low kick.
Andonian has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Murphy cracks a nice hook into Andonian's ribs.
Andonian fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Murphy jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Andonian takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Andonian drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
A looping hook to the body misses from Andonian. Murphy does a little dance to reset his feet.#T4#
Andonian tries to clinch up but Murphy circles away and keeps his distance.
Andonian bobs and weaves and then throws a good body kick.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.#CL2#
Andonian moves into the clinch.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Murphy.
Murphy tries to work over Andonian's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Andonian lands a right hand that snaps the head of Murphy backwards.
Murphy is working Andonian over against the cage.
Murphy is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Andonian makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Andonian goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Murphy misses with the head strike.
Andonian scores with a shoulder strike.
Murphy takes a knee right on the jaw!
Andonian lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Andonian scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Murphy goes for a body shot but it's blocked.

And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Garik Andonian.
I think Andonian 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 Steve Erwin scores the fight 30:28
Judge Topper Green scores the fight 28:29
Judge Ron Honeybunn scores the fight 30:29

In favor of your winner, by split decision... Mick Murphy!
During a confident post fight interview, Mick Murphy thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.

Event: SMASH: Donovan vs Kapisi
Date: Dec 22, 2021

#R1##CL2#
Andonian clinches up against the cage.
Andonian creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
Kawulski jumps guard but Andonian turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.
Kawulski tries for a takedown. No joy. #TD#
Kawulski gets double underhooks and manages to take the fight to the ground.
Kawulski tries to free his leg and advance position but Andonian is retaining full guard.
Andonian looking for a sweep. Not yet Andonian, not yet.
Kawulski chips away with some ground and pound.
Kawulski loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry. #SUB#
Kawulski postures up as if he's going to throw some strikes but drops back for an ankle! Andonian is in big trouble! He looks ready to tap! But no, he's escaped and dives on top of Kawulski, into his guard. #REVB#
Kawulski looking to hit a scissor sweep but Andonian is one step ahead there.
Andonian wanted to stand there but Kawulski had control of the position. #SUB#
Kawulski is looking for a triangle but Andonian pushes his legs off easily. #T1#
Andonian is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.#SUB#
Kawulski is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Andonian is aware though and is defending well.
Kawulski striking from the bottom here.
Andonian wants to stand but Kawulski is controlling his posture from full guard.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Kawulski is on top in guard. #REVR#
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Andonian is pulling down on Kawulski's head. It's preventing any offense from Kawulski, at least for the moment.
Andonian is looking to stand up but Kawulski isn't so interested in that idea. #T2#
Kawulski wants to control from the top but Andonian keeps moving.
Kawulski stopping the sweep attempt from Andonian.
Kawulski looking to pass the guard.
Andonian avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Kawulski connects with a couple of short punches.
Andonian looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Andonian seems keen to control Kawulski's posture.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Kawulski tries to free his leg and advance position but Andonian is retaining full guard.
Kawulski trying to control the position from guard on top but Andonian is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Kawulski throwing strikes but missing. #T3#
Kawulski wants to pass the guard but Andonian is keeping the position.
Kawulski throws a big right hand that misses.
Kawulski trying to control the position from guard on top but Andonian is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
The referee is pacing around the two fighters, thinking about a standup.
Andonian looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Kawulski landing with the ground and pound.
Kawulski stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Andonian swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Kawulski postures up in Andonian's guard and throws a big left but Andonian blocks it.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Kawulski wants to control from the top but Andonian keeps moving.
Andonian 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.#T4#
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Kawulski postures up and lands a big shot to Andonian's brow.
Kawulski trying to control the position from guard on top but Andonian is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Kawulski is pushing down on Andonian's leg trying to pass to half guard. Andonian is fighting to maintain full guard but Kawulski has managed to sneak the leg through.
Kawulski wants to lay and pray for a moment but Andonian keeps working.
Andonian is looking to escape.
Kawulski tries to pass to full mount but Andonian defends it.
Andonian is looking to improve his position.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Andonian gets full guard.
Kawulski trying to control but Andonian is working from the bottom.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Aleksander Kawulski dominated that round.
That's time! Kawulski's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.#R2#
Kawulski steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Andonian.
Kawulski drops down looking for a counter takedown but Andonian sprawls and moves away.
Kawulski tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
A punch combination from Andonian misses.
Kawulski attempts a counter takedown but Andonian avoids it well and moves away.
Andonian connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Andonian looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Kawulski tries to counter with a takedown but Andonian is quick to defend against it.
Andonian with a jab.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#CL2#
Andonian moves into the clinch.
Andonian misses with some punches.
Kawulski tries to pull guard but Andonian holds him up against the cage and eventually Kawulski drops back down to his feet.
Andonian gets underhooks to prevent Kawulski's takedown attempt. #T1#
Andonian tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Kawulski prevents a body shot from Andonian.
Andonian is pressed up against the cage. Kawulski has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Andonian down to the mat. Andonian avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Aleksander Kawulski. That's going to take a lot out of him.#CL2#
Kawulski tries to keep at a distance but Andonian has taken the fight into the clinch.
Andonian tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Kawulski wants to take the fight to the mat but Andonian manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.
Andonian goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Andonian gets underhooks to prevent Kawulski's takedown attempt.
Andonian prevents a takedown attempt there.
Andonian lands a right hand that snaps the head of Kawulski backwards.
Kawulski takes a shot to the head.
Kawulski can't get the takedown.
Kawulski misses with a punch to the body.
Andonian has been looking to improve his clinch game in recent weeks. Kawulski seems to have the measure of him in the clinch so far, so let's see if Andonian can turn it around.
Andonian lands a shoulder strike.
Andonian lands an elbow just above Kawulski 's eye. #T2#
Andonian misses with the head strike.
Andonian lands a shot to the body.
Andonian tries a knee to the head but Kawulski blocks it.
Andonian lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
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 Andonian.
Andonian misses with a knee strike.
Kawulski is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Andonian pulls him back up using the underhooks.
Kawulski blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Andonian lands with a light punch inside.
Andonian misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Kawulski is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Andonian gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
Kawulski tries to throw a body punch but Andonian avoids it by throwing Kawulski back against the cage.
A shot in the inside from Andonian.
Kawulski tries to score a body lock takedown but Andonian shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
Kawulski wants to take the fight to the mat but Andonian manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.
Garik Andonian seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Andonian presses Kawulski against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Andonian gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Kawulski.
Andonian lands a hook that snaps the head of Kawulski backwards. #T3#
A battle for position here, against the cage.
Andonian scores with a nice hook to the head.
Andonian makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Andonian lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Andonian gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Kawulski.
Andonian tries to work over Kawulski's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
A short right from Andonian.
Kawulski has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Andonian avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.#TD#
Kawulski has picked Andonian up - he's going for a ride! Kawulski dumps his opponent to the mat with a thud and settles into half guard.
Andonian tries to roll over but Kawulski keeps him under control.
Kawulski prevents Andonian from standing back up. #T4#
Andonian moves into full guard.
Kawulski stopping the sweep attempt from Andonian.
Andonian wants to get back to his feet but Kawulski is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
Andonian not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Andonian is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Kawulski is controlling him.
Andonian pulls Kawulski in close to his closed guard and prevents Kawulski from doing any damage or advancing position.
Kawulski postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Kawulski preventing the sweep.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Garik Andonian showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's time! Back to the action! Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!#R3#
Andonian throws a quick inside leg kick.
Andonian lands with a cross.
Andonian looks to land a left hand but Kawulski moved out of range nicely.
Kawulski attempts a counter takedown but Andonian avoids it well and moves away.
Andonian listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Kawulski gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Andonian.#CL2#
Andonian moves into range and clinches up with Kawulski.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kawulski takes a shot to the head.
A battle for position here, against the cage.
Andonian working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Kawulski blocking some punches. #T1#
Kawulski can't find room to land a body shot as Andonian controls the action.
Andonian lands a left hand.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Andonian. #CUT2#It looks like Aleksander Kawulski has been cut.
Kawulski struggles to land a body shot inside as Andonian controls his hands.
The referee calls for Kawulski to work.
Andonian throws a head punch that misses.
Kawulski looking to stall.
Andonian lands a nice uppercut.
Kawulski can't get the takedown.
Andonian struggles to land a body shot inside as Kawulski controls his hands.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Kawulski.
Andonian throws a head punch that misses.
Kawulski is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
Kawulski stalling in the clinch but Andonian improves position.
Andonian lands a body shot in the clinch.
Andonian lands a body shot in the clinch.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.#T2#
Andonian fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Andonian scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Andonian lands a shot to the body.
Andonian works on Kawulski's body with a couple of short punches.
Andonian misses with a body punch.
Good body shot from Andonian.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Andonian.
Andonian lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Kawulski backwards.
Andonian landing some nice looking knees to the body.
Andonian can't find room to land a body shot as Kawulski controls the action.
Andonian lands a right hand that snaps the head of Kawulski backwards.
Kawulski wants a takedown.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Aleksander Kawulski. That's going to take a lot out of him.
A hook to the body from Andonian.
A shot in the inside from Andonian.
A short left from Andonian. #ROC2#Kawulski is rocked!
Andonian working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Oh Kawulski is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Andonian has the Thai clinch. He lands a big knee to the head that stumbles Kawulski - he's in trouble! Another big knee to the head from Andonian, and another! Kawulski is out on his feet - the ref jumps in to save him and ends the fight!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:57 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Knees). Garik Andonian!

Event: SMASH: Andonian vs Chaos
Date: Nov 19, 2021

#R1#
Chaos just misses with a punch to the body.
Andonian scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Chaos takes a swing at Andonian's ribcage but misses.
Andonian blocks a jab.
Nice defenses there by Chaos.
Andonian moves in looking to clinch but Chaos pushes him off.#CL#
Andonian fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Chaos, pushing him back against the cage.
Chaos swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Chaos is trying to pull guard but Andonian has him pressed against the cage.
Chaos is trying to pull guard but Andonian turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
Chaos pushes Andonian back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Chaos jumps guard but Andonian turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.
Garik Andonian has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Max Chaos.
Chaos has a couple of punches blocked by Andonian.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Andonian lands an uppercut.
Andonian doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
A short right from Chaos on the inside.
Andonian throws an elbow that misses.
Chaos is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Andonian pulls him back up using the underhooks.
Chaos is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
Chaos misses with a hook from the clinch. #T1#
Chaos jumps guard but Andonian stands there with Chaos around his waist. Chaos gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Andonian.
A nice left hand lands by Chaos.
Andonian doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Chaos managing to block the knees to the body from Andonian.
Chaos tries for a takedown. No joy.
Andonian misses with an elbow strike.
Chaos tries for a takedown but Andonian manages to get underhooks.
Chaos wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Andonian stops a takedown attempt from Chaos.
Chaos tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Chaos is trying to pull guard but Andonian turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.#TD2#
Chaos pulls guard successfully.
Andonian tries to stand but Chaos is controlling from the bottom.
Andonian trying to control the position from guard on top but Chaos is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Andonian wanted to stand there but Chaos had control of the position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#SUB2#
Chaos working for a triangle but Andonian defends it easily. #T2#
Andonian wants to stand but Chaos has a closed guard, so he can't escape.
Andonian controls the pace of the fight for a moment.#SUB2#
Chaos throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Andonian tries to stand but Chaos is controlling from the bottom. #SUB2#
Andonian avoids a guillotine attempt easily. #SUB2#
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Chaos has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Andonian can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself. #T3##SUB2#
Chaos has his foot on Andonian's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Andonian works his way back into a safe position though.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Andonian tries to stand but Chaos is controlling from the bottom.
Chaos is trying to keep Andonian in close.
Andonian not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
Andonian throws a big right hand that misses.
Andonian not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
Andonian throws a big elbow that misses. #T4#
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.#SU#
Chaos is working an open guard so Andonian takes the opportunity to get back to his feet.
Chaos with a poor takedown
and Andonian counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Chaos throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Chaos lands a glancing blow to the side of Andonian's head.
Chaos fails with a takedown attempt.
Andonian is looking light on his feet compared to last time was saw him fight.
Andonian throws a head kick but Chaos moves out of range.
Chaos is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.#TD2#
Chaos drives through with a takedown into Andonian's guard. Let's see what he can do from the top position.

Andonian has scooted to the edge of the canvas and used the cage to get back to his feet. Chaos has stuck on his opponent and is forcing him back against the cage.
Chaos tries to throw a body punch but Andonian avoids it by throwing Chaos back against the cage.
Andonian makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Chaos misses with a hook to the ribs.
Chaos misses with a hook to the ribs.
Andonian tries a body shot but Chaos blocks it.
Andonian lands with a left to the head.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Garik Andonian dominated that round.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.#R2#
Andonian throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Andonian scores with a body shot.
Chaos waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Andonian.
Chaos darts in looking for a takedown but Andonian gets double underhooks and turns Chaos into the cage.
Chaos lands with an uppercut that bounces Andonian off the cage and back into range.
Sloppy strikes from Andonian. Those never looked like landing.
Andonian moves out of range of the strikes.
Nice uppercut lands for Chaos. That snapped Andonian's head back. #TD2#
Chaos changes levels and drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. Andonian looks really pissed at himself for not defending that better.

Andonian throws Chaos to one side and escapes!
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Andonian is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Garik Andonian is winning the standup battle so far.
Nice defenses there by Andonian.
Andonian lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Chaos circles away quickly and effectively.
Andonian lands a jab followed by a nice looking cross.
Chaos tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Andonian defends well and Chaos ends up having to push Andonian into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
Andonian looked to counter that last move with a leg kick but didn't pull the trigger.
Chaos shoots in looking for a takedown but Andonian manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Chaos's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Garik Andonian has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Max Chaos.#T1#
A combination from Chaos does no damage.
Chaos defending well as Andonian loads up on a big left hand.
Andonian is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Chaos can do to turn this around?
Andonian swings and misses with a shot to the body#TD2#
and Chaos counters with a shoot takedown. Andonian fights it but they end up in guard.
Andonian wants to stand but Chaos is controlling the position.
Chaos throwing strikes from guard but Andonian blocks nicely.
Chaos with a nice head shot there.
Chaos with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
Chaos trying to control but Andonian is working from the bottom.
Chaos looking to pass the guard.
Chaos postures up. #T2#
Chaos slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.
Andonian tries to bench press Chaos off him but Chaos keeps the position.
Chaos working the ground and pound.
Chaos in side control, throwing shots but Andonian defends.
Chaos passes to full mount! That's big trouble for Andonian!
Chaos trying to control but Andonian is having none of it.
Chaos lands a couple of nice shots there from mount. #ROC2#Andonian is rocked!
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!
Chaos lands a big shot to the head and Andonian winces in pain. He's tapped out due to strikes!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:55 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Strikes). Max Chaos!
Max Chaos is the new welterweight champion!
A victorious Max Chaos thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter.

Event: SMASH: Murphy vs Chaos
Date: Oct 23, 2021

#R1#
Andonian swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Garik Andonian seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Andonian looks to land a left hand but Hakekia moved out of range nicely.
Andonian misses with a looping right.
Some wild striking there from Hakekia.
We've been hearing reports that Hakekia has been drilling takedowns in recent sessions so let's see if that has an impact on the result of this fight.
Andonian avoids the head kick by Hakekia.
A slapping leg kick lands for Hakekia.
Andonian looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Andonian is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Andonian avoids the head kick by Hakekia.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Hakekia.
A little jabbing left from Andonian on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.#T1#
Hakekia connects with a high kick.
Andonian throws an off balance right hand #CL#
and Hakekia moves into the clinch.
Hakekia wants a takedown but no success here.
A short right from Andonian.
Hakekia's corner are urging him to control the action in the clinch for a moment, rather than mount any serious offense. I'm sure the crowd appreciate those instructions... not.
Hakekia tries to circle away but Andonian has him pinned against the cage.
Andonian tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Hakekia's elbow.
A head punch on the inside from Andonian fails to land.
Andonian tries to work over Hakekia's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Hakekia blocks an uppercut. #TD#
Hakekia has dropped down and is working for a takedown. Andonian is trying to keep an underhook but Hakekia manages to get the takedown into half guard.#T2#
Andonian is doing well to control the position and prevent Hakekia from advancing to side control.#SUB#
Hakekia is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Andonian sees it coming and defends easily.
Andonian tries to kick Hakekia off but Hakekia keeps his base steady and stays in half guard.
Hakekia is trying to control. Andonian wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Andonian controlling the leg, holding on to half guard.
Andonian wants to get back to his feet.
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Hakekia in particular looking to stall.
Hakekia trying to control from half guard but Andonian is working away.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Hakekia looking to pass the half guard. Not this time. #T3#
Hakekia is looking to take a break and control but Andonian is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom. #SUB#
Hakekia is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Andonian is refusing to be controlled, as Hakekia sits in half guard.
We've had a lack of effective grappling in the last minute or so, which could well see a referee standup.#SUB#
Hakekia is working for a submission of some sort.
Andonian is pressing down on Hakekia's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Andonian is pulling down on Hakekia's head to control his posture.
Hakekia engaging in some classic timewasting tactics. #T4#
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Andonian 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.
Andonian keeping full guard, as Hakekia tries to pass.
Hakekia trying to control but Andonian is working from the bottom. #REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Garik Andonian is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Andonian throws a lazy uppercut
and Hakekia cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.#CL2#
Andonian fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Hakekia, pushing him back against the cage.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Hakekia blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Andonian stops a takedown attempt from Hakekia.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Alika Hakekia. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Andonian lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Andonian.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close round but I would say that Alika Hakekia will probably get the nod.
That's time! Hakekia's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.#R2##TD#
Hakekia scores a trip takedown into side control. Nice.
Andonian wants to control but Hakekia postures up.
Andonian is trying to avoid being dragged into an even worse position than he's already in but Hakekia is staying active.#SUB#
Hakekia is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Andonian has escaped the position, nice work there.
Andonian struggling a bit here.
Andonian is looking for a sweep.
Hakekia trying to control the position but Andonian is working away. #SUB#
Hakekia wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Andonian, who protects the arm well.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB#
Hakekia working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
Andonian is positioning himself to get back to half guard. #T1##SUB#
Hakekia tries for a kimura but Andonian is defending well. #SUB#
Hakekia is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Andonian has escaped the position, nice work there.
Hakekia wants to lay and pray for a moment but Andonian keeps working.
Andonian is trying to escape the position but Hakekia is controlling the position. #SUB#
Hakekia is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Andonian knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
Hakekia happy to just control the position for now.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#T2#
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.#SUB#
Hakekia is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Andonian is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
You can see the frustration on Andonian's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Hakekia controlling the position. #SUB#
Hakekia tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#SUB#
Hakekia swings around for an armbar but Andonian sees it coming a mile off and turns beautifully into Hakekia's guard.#T3#
Andonian sitting in guard, not really doing much.
Hakekia is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move. #REVR#
Hakekia wants to pass to mount but Andonian is defending the position.
Alika Hakekia overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Andonian wants to get back to his feet.
Andonian gets full guard.
Hakekia trying to control but Andonian is working from the bottom.
Hakekia is looking to advance position but Andonian has hit a scissor sweep - now he's on top in mount!#REVB#
Andonian looking to control but Hakekia is working nicely, looking to advance position himself. #T4#
Andonian controlling from mount.
Hakekia bucks up and manages to get a nice reversal! He's in guard on the top - nicely done!
Hakekia is fighting to break Andonian's control of his arms but Andonian is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.
Hakekia wants to control from the top but Andonian keeps moving.
Andonian 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.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Andonian wants to stand and escape but Hakekia is having none of it.
Hakekia wants to control from the top but Andonian keeps moving.
Andonian trying to control the position.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Alika Hakekia dominated that second round.
That's time! Hakekia's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.#R3#
Andonian lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Hakekia circles away quickly and effectively.
Andonian misses with an uppercut
and Hakekia counters with a left to the body.
Hakekia tries a head kick but it misses.
Hakekia tries to bum rush Andonian with a series of wild strikes but Andonian uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Andonian is looking to clinch.
Andonian is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Hakekia lands a body shot.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A cross from Andonian lands.
Hakekia keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick. #T1#
Hakekia shoots in but Andonian avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Hakekia thuds his shin into the meat of Andonian's side.
Hakekia gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Andonian.#CUT2#It looks like Alika Hakekia has been cut.
Hakekia throws a one two combo.
Andonian tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Hakekia paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Alika Hakekia is winning the standup battle so far.
Hakekia moves out of range as Andonian throws a body kick.
It looked like Hakekia was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit.
Hakekia pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Andonian lands with a nice combination. Hakekia backs away looking to recover.
Andonian lands a nice hook to Hakekia's body. Hakekia takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes. #T2##CL2#
Andonian gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Andonian misses with a hook to the ribs.
Andonian misses with some punches.
A head punch on the inside from Andonian fails to land.
Andonian tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Hakekia's elbow.
Andonian landing knees to the body.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Andonian.
Hakekia managing to block the knees to the body from Andonian.
Andonian fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Andonian.
Andonian tries to work over Hakekia's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Andonian can't find room to land a body shot as Hakekia controls the action. #T3#
Andonian swings wildly with an uppercut but Hakekia uses good head movement to avoid it.
Hakekia wants to take the fight to the mat but Andonian manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.
Andonian lands a left hand that snaps the head of Hakekia backwards.
Andonian tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
A left hand lands to the body for Andonian.
Andonian misses with the head strike.
Andonian tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Andonian lands a shoulder strike.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Andonian creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Hakekia has Andonian pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Andonian manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Alika Hakekia. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Hakekia stalling against the cage. #T4#
Andonian tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Hakekia avoids it.
Andonian looks to throw an elbow but misses.
Hakekia is working for takedown but Andonian is calmly controlling the position for now.
Andonian pushes off an throws an elbow but Hakekia leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
Hakekia changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Andonian fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Alika Hakekia is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Andonian tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Hakekia manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
As Andonian tries to get set, Hakekia tries to push him back and clinch up but Andonian manages to avoid the attempt.
Hakekia pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Nice uppercut there from Andonian.
Andonian stuffs the takedown attempt from Hakekia. Hakekia gets slowly back to his feet.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Hakekia misses with a body punch
and Andonian counters with a lovely straight right hand!
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Garik Andonian really dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Alika Hakekia's cut.
That's time! Back to the action!#R4#
Hakekia lands with a nice combination. Andonian backs away looking to recover.
Andonian lands with an uppercut that bounces Hakekia off the cage and back into range.
Andonian throws a leg kick which misses Hakekia's front leg but catches the back leg as Hakekia tries to avoid it.
Andonian is looking to clinch.
No luck for Hakekia with that takedown attempt.
Andonian now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
Andonian leaves Hakekia with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Andonian lands a nice hook to Hakekia's body. Hakekia takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Andonian missing with a left hand there. Hakekia was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one. #T1#
Andonian takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Andonian throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Good shot there by Andonian.
Andonian swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Hakekia is looking for a counter combo.
Andonian throws a leg kick
and Hakekia counters with a one-two to the body.
Andonian turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Andonian tries to clinch but Hakekia moves out of range.
Hakekia lands a right hook to the body. #CL2#
Andonian pushes Hakekia up against the cage in a clinch.
With the fighters up against the cage, Andonian throws an elbow but misses. #T2#
Andonian misses with a hook to the ribs.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Hakekia.
Andonian has a couple of punches blocked by Hakekia.
Andonian goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Andonian just misses with a elbow thrown towards Hakekia's brow.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Hakekia tries for a takedown. No joy.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Alika Hakekia. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Hakekia blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Andonian using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Hakekia has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Andonian tries a body shot but Hakekia blocks it.
Andonian can't find room to land a body shot as Hakekia controls the action.
Andonian tries a body shot but Hakekia blocks it.
Andonian goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Garik Andonian seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Hakekia drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it. #T3#
Hakekia tries to break free but Andonian pushes him back against the cage.
Hakekia blocks an elbow strike.
Andonian misses with a punch on the inside.
A left hand lands to the body for Andonian.
Andonian lands a hook to the side of the head.
Andonian misses with a hook to the ribs.
Andonian misses with a short punch on the inside.
Andonian swings wildly with an uppercut but Hakekia uses good head movement to avoid it.
Andonian has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Andonian scores with a shoulder strike. #T4#
Andonian working aggressively here.
Hakekia blocks a punch to the side of the head. #BC2#
Andonian breaks the clinch.
Hakekia fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Andonian throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Andonian misses with a straight left.
Good exchange - Andonian coming out on top.
Hakekia has his takedown stuffed
and Andonian connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Andonian tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Hakekia was well out of range. Poor timing from Andonian.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Garik Andonian dominated that fourth round.
The cut man is working on Alika Hakekia's cut.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. This is the final round!#R5#
Hakekia avoids a punch combination nicely.
Hakekia tries for a takedown but Andonian circles away easily
and Andonian counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Hakekia fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Andonian closes the distance looking to clinch
and Hakekia counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
No luck for Hakekia with that takedown attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Alika Hakekia. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Andonian throws a hook to the side of Hakekia's head but Hakekia sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.#T1#
Andonian misses with a shot to the body
and Hakekia counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Hakekia ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Hakekia misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Hakekia takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Andonian takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Andonian swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Nice sprawl there from Andonian as Hakekia shoots in.
Andonian throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Hakekia counters with a two punch combo.
Nice jab there from Andonian.
Hakekia throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air. #T2#
Horrible takedown attempt by Hakekia or perhaps it was just good defense by Andonian, which made it look bad.
Hakekia on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Hakekia tries to score a power double leg takedown but Andonian sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Hakekia somewhat.
Andonian lets the fists fly and connects with a left straight followed by a right hook. #T3##CL2#
Andonian clinches.
Andonian tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Hakekia.
Andonian working aggressively here.
Andonian digs a right hand into Hakekia's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Hakekia's gas tank.
Andonian misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Hakekia prevents a body shot from Andonian.
Andonian tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Hakekia's elbow.
Andonian misses with a short punch on the inside.
Andonian lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Hakekia has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Andonian avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.#T4#
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Andonian.
Andonian prevents a takedown attempt there.
Andonian misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Hakekia wants to take the fight to the mat but Andonian manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.#BC#
Hakekia pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Hakekia is looking to wear down Andonian with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
Hakekia avoids the head kick by Andonian.
Hakekia has a takedown stuffed.
Andonian is trying to counter with his kicks.
Andonian tries to clinch up but Hakekia circles away and keeps his distance.
Hakekia throws a series of punches but Andonian moves out of range.

And that's the end of the fight!
Garik Andonian comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Andonian 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 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Timothy Bukovac scores the fight 47:48
Judge Don Winkell scores the fight 47:48
Judge Jack Bonds scores the fight 46:49

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Garik Andonian!
Garik Andonian is the new welterweight champion!
The defeated Alika Hakekia had this to say: 'Im Sorry Uso'.

Event: OFK 125 - Rhino Vs Barnes
Date: Sep 18, 2021

#R1#
Gomez scores with a nice right hand.
Gomez throws a shot from downtown. Andonian moves away and avoids it.
Gomez throws a jab but it's blocked by Andonian.
Gomez lands with an overhand left.
Gomez takes a jab right on the kisser.
Andonian throws a nice looking combination but Gomez bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
The fight stays on the outside here - Andonian looks like he's thinking about clinching though.#CL#
Gomez moves into range and clinches up with Andonian.
Andonian trying to land knees to the body.
Gomez scores with a nice hook to the head.#BC#
Gomez breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat. #CL#
Gomez closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Andonian goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Gomez misses with some punches.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Gomez lands a body shot in the clinch.
I was talking to Gomez's coach per-fight and he was telling me that they'd been working on the clinch in the runup to this fight.
Andonian tries to work over Gomez's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Andonian misses with some punches.
Gomez fails to land with a short punch on the inside. #T1#
A short uppercut from Gomez.
A right hook to the body lands for Andonian.
Andonian throws a knee to the head but misses.
Andonian tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Andonian misses with a hook to the ribs.
Andonian blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Andonian lands a nice knee to the body. #BC#
Gomez breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Andonian pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Gomez throws a lazy right hand but Andonian sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Gomez looks to throw the jab but Andonian is out of range.
Gomez throws a left and a right that both miss
and Andonian counters with a one-two to the body.
Gomez takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
A solid leg kick lands there for Andonian.
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!
Gomez takes a jab right on the kisser.
Andonian lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Gomez showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Andonian. #T2#
Andonian checks a leg kick nicely.
Nice body punch from Gomez. #CL#
Gomez moves into range and clinches up with Andonian.
Andonian lands with a right to the head.
A short right from Andonian.
Andonian lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
Gomez lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Andonian makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Andonian lands a nice shot to the body.
Andonian tries to work over Gomez's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Andonian pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
Andonian lands a left hand that snaps the head of Gomez backwards.
Gomez digs a right hand into Andonian's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Andonian's gas tank.
Gomez's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Andonian scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Gomez prevents a body shot from Andonian.
A short body shot lands from Andonian as the two fighters clinch. #T3#
Andonian lands a left hand.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Gomez. #BC#
Gomez's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Gomez fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Andonian let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
Andonian scores with a nice looking left hook and follows it up with an uppercut! #ROC2#Gomez is rocked!
Gomez throws a body kick that misses
and Andonian scores with a counter punch that sends Gomez to the canvas! Andonian smells blood - he's punishing Gomez with more strikes and the ref has stopped it! Gomez has no idea where he is - he's tackled the ref... oh dear, poor guy, the crowd is in hysterics!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:23 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Garik Andonian!

Event: OFK 120 - Knox Vs Mad Onion
Date: Sep 01, 2021

#R1#
Do Urden dodges the punch combination from Andonian.
A punch combination from Andonian misses.
Andonian dodges the punch combination from Do Urden.
Andonian bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Andonian fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Andonian connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Do Urden.
Andonian is looking to clinch.
Do Urden displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Andonian throws out the jab.
Andonian throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Do Urden is looking to counter punch.
Drizzt Do Urden seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Andonian uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Do Urden.
Andonian appeared to try and counter that last move with a leg kick.#CL2#
Andonian has Do Urden up against the cage in a clinch.
Do Urden swings wildly with an uppercut but Andonian uses good head movement to avoid it.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Andonian lands a left hand. #T1#
Andonian misses with a punch on the inside.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Andonian just misses with a elbow thrown towards Do Urden's brow.
We've been informed that Andonian has been sparring a lot of Muay Thai in the buildup to this fight so let's see if that has an impact on the result.
Andonian blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Do Urden has a couple of punches blocked by Andonian.
Do Urden cracks Andonian with a nice body shot.
Do Urden fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
A right handed body shot lands from Andonian.
Do Urden lands a nice uppercut.
Andonian blocks an uppercut.
Andonian's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Do Urden doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Andonian can't find room to land a body shot as Do Urden controls the action.
Andonian lands with a short punch from the clinch.
A right handed body shot lands from Andonian.
Do Urden misses with a short punch on the inside.
Do Urden blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Andonian misses with a short punch on the inside.
Andonian lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage. #T2#
Do Urden misses with a short punch on the inside.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Do Urden swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Andonian lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
Do Urden misses with the head strike.
Andonian misses with some punches.
Andonian misses with a short punch on the inside.
Andonian misses with a punch to the body.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Do Urden.
Do Urden working aggressively here.
Do Urden dodges an elbow strike from Andonian.
Andonian lands a damaging elbow.
Andonian blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Do Urden throws a head punch that misses.
Do Urden blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Do Urden lands with a short head shot on the inside.
A short body shot lands from Andonian as the two fighters clinch.
Andonian misses with a short punch on the inside.
Do Urden lands a left hand. #ROC#Andonian is rocked!
Do Urden lands an uppercut in the clinch that drops Andonian to his knees! Do Urden keeps firing more shots against his stricken opponent and the referee jumps in to save him!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:57 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Drizzt Do Urden!
Drizzt Do Urden is the new welterweight champion!
A loyal slave to those sponsorship dollars, Drizzt Do Urden made sure he mentioned Urban Fighter, along with how happy he was to win his fight.

Event: OFK 113 - Foley Vs Barnes
Date: Aug 07, 2021

#R1#
Rhino throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Andonian's waist but Andonian gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Rhino off to one side.
Rhino misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Andonian.
Andonian fails in his attempt to clinch.
Rhino throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Rhino throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Andonian.
Andonian has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Rhino finds it's way round the side to connect with Andonian's head. #CUT2#It looks like Garik Andonian has been cut.
Rhino misses with a double jab.
Rhino tries to land a body kick
and Andonian cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Andonian moves out of range of the body kick from Rhino.
Andonian avoids the head kick by Rhino. #CL#
Andonian instigates a clinch.
Our sources have told us that Andonian has been working on his elbows in the gym.#BC#
Andonian breaks from the clinch.
Brutalis Rhino seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Nice shot by Andonian.
Rhino moves in looking to clinch but Andonian pushes him off.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Rhino throws a head kick that misses.
Andonian throws a quick inside leg kick.
Andonian misses with a wild body shot. #CL#
Andonian closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage. #BC#
Andonian breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Rhino misses with a hook.#T1#
Rhino ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Andonian moves away.
Rhino is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
Andonian throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Andonian slips a jab from Rhino.
Andonian just misses with a punch to the body. #CL#
Rhino tries to keep at a distance but Andonian has taken the fight into the clinch.#BC#
Andonian breaks the clinch.
Rhino takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Andonian throws a head kick but Rhino moves out of range.
Andonian scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Rhino doesn't seem bothered though.
Rhino misses with a takedown
and Andonian counters with a left and a right that stings Rhino.
Rhino shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Andonian defends it nicely.
Garik Andonian has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Brutalis Rhino.
Andonian changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.#T2#
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Rhino.
Andonian dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
A head kick misses from Andonian.
Andonian is looking to wear down Rhino with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
Andonian keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Rhino changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Andonian tries to avoid it but Rhino manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Andonian to the ground. Andonian escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
A solid body kick from Andonian.
A big right from Rhino misses. #CL#
Andonian drives through and clinches with Rhino against the cage.
Andonian prevents the takedown attempt.
Andonian gets underhooks to prevent Rhino's takedown attempt.
Rhino looks winded!#BC#
Andonian manages to break the clinch. #CL#
Andonian darts in and clinches Rhino up against the cage.#BC#
Andonian manages to break the clinch.
Andonian lands a jab to the nose.#ROC#Rhino is rocked!#CL#
Andonian instigates a clinch.
Rhino is still on wobbly legs! Can Andonian finish him?#BC#
Andonian breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance. #T3#
Rhino glances at the clock... BAM! Andonian nails him with a big right hand! A momentary lapse in concentration sends Rhino crashing to the mat! The referee steps in and this one is over! Damn, Rhino is out of it, he thinks the ref is his opponent!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:06 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Garik Andonian!

Event: OFK 110 - Sector Vs Tepes Lii
Date: Jul 28, 2021

#R1#
No joy there for Andonian, who threw a few shots but didn't land. #CL#
Copeland forces Andonian back against the cage and clinches.
Copeland prevents Andonian from breaking the clinch.
Copeland lands with a right to the head.
Andonian told us before the fight that he's been working on his elbows. An under utilised technique these days - let's see if it can sway the outcome of the fight.
Copeland lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Andonian is trying to break the clinch but Copeland has him pressed against the cage.
Andonian blocking some punches. #BC2#
Andonian breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance. #CL#
Copeland closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage. #BC2#
Andonian's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Travis Copeland seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.#CL#
Copeland clinches with his opponent.
Copeland has been talking about how he's improved his wrestling in the run up to the fight so let's see if that's enough to sway the balance.
Andonian has had enough of the clinch but Copeland keeps him there for the moment.
Andonian on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Andonian prevents a body shot from Copeland.
Andonian wants to get back to striking at distance but Copeland won't allow it.
Andonian is trying to force a seperation but Copeland has the dominant position.
Copeland gets through Andonian's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.#BC2#
Andonian breaks the clinch. #CL#
Andonian gets tackled into the cage by Copeland. Copeland maintains the clinch.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Andonian tries to break free but Copeland pushes him back against the cage.#T1#
Copeland misses with a short punch on the inside.
A short right from Copeland on the inside. #BC2#
Andonian manages to break the clinch. #CL#
Copeland rushes Andonian and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Copeland misses with a punch to the body.
Andonian wants to break free but Copeland has control.
A short right from Copeland. #BC2#
Andonian manages to break the clinch.
Garik Andonian is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Copeland moves in looking to clinch but Andonian pushes him off.
Andonian throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Copeland sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Copeland defending well as Andonian loads up on a big left hand.
Copeland displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Andonian throws out the jab.
Copeland tries to clinch up but Andonian circles away and keeps his distance.
Copeland is looking to clinch but Andonian is avoiding it.
Copeland uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Andonian.
Andonian thuds a mid kick into his opponent's body. That will wear on Copeland if he has to take too many more of those. #CL2#
Andonian gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Andonian is looking to break free of the clinch but Copeland has double underhooks.
A head punch on the inside from Copeland fails to land. #T2##BC2#
Andonian breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!#CL#
Copeland clinches up against the cage.
Copeland working aggressively here.
Copeland keeps control of Andonian as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Both guys are working to get underhooks. #BC2#
Andonian escapes the clinch and we're back to striking. #CL#
Copeland clinches with his opponent.
Andonian blocks a couple of punches on the inside. #BC2#
Andonian pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Andonian throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Copeland showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Andonian.
Copeland fails in his attempt to clinch.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Andonian! But no joy.
Copeland wants to clinch up but Andonian keeps it at a distance.
Copeland throws a lazy right hand but Andonian sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Andonian is clearly looking to counter with head kicks.#CL#
Copeland fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Andonian, pushing him back against the cage.
Andonian is trying to push Copeland away but Copeland has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.#BC2#
Andonian pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.#T3#
Copeland takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Andonian throws a lazy head kick
and Andonian takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Copeland darts in trying to clinch
and Andonian counters with a two punch combo.
Andonian tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Copeland was well out of range. Poor timing from Andonian.
Copeland tries to clinch but Andonian moves out of range.
Copeland tries to clinch up.
It seemed like Andonian was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Andonian throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Copeland counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Copeland wants to clinch but Andonian slips to the side
enabling Andonian to counter with a crisp jab.
Copeland tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
A nice combination there by Andonian. #CUT2#It looks like Travis Copeland has been cut.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Copeland wants to clinch.
Sloppy strikes from Andonian. Those never looked like landing.
Copeland seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter.#T4#
Copeland shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Copeland tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Andonian paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Andonian lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected.
Andonian keeps the fight on the outside.
Andonian tries to clinch up
and Copeland cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Andonian rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Copeland moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Andonian tries a head kick but it misses.
A head kick by Andonian misses
and Copeland counters with a two punch combo.
Copeland doesn't manage to clinch there - Andonian circles away.
Andonian looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Andonian misses with a series of wild punches.
Andonian circles away from the clinch attempt
and Andonian counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Copeland connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Garik Andonian will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Travis Copeland's cut.
That's time! Copeland's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.#R2#
Andonian swinging wildly here.
Travis Copeland is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Andonian pushes forward with a 1-2 combination that forces Copeland back to the cage. Andonian follows up with a solid lead hook to the liver.
Copeland is looking to clinch. #CL#
Copeland closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Travis Copeland has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Andonian wants to break free but Copeland has control. #BC2#
Andonian breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Copeland wants to clinch.
Andonian throws a combination. Copeland tries to block but a couple of punches get through.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Copeland avoids the body shot from Andonian.
Andonian swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Copeland throwing a counter right hand but Andonian manages to avoid it.
Andonian throws a sloppy head kick and Copeland moves out of range easily. #T1#
Copeland doesn't manage to clinch there - Andonian circles away. #CL2#
Copeland tries to keep at a distance but Andonian has taken the fight into the clinch.
Copeland misses with the head strike.
Andonian on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Copeland tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Andonian tries to circle away but Copeland has him pinned against the cage.#BC2#
Andonian breaks the clinch.
Copeland tries to close the distance and clinch up but Andonian swats him away and circles back towards the center.
The fight stays on the outside here - Copeland looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Copeland closes the distance but Andonian moves to the side
enabling Andonian to counter with a crisp jab.
Andonian misses with a head kick.
Copeland avoids the body shot from Andonian.
Copeland tries to clinch but fails miserably
and Andonian cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.#KD2#
Andonian drops Copeland with a beautiful combination! Copeland stares up at his opponent, who ushers him back to his feet - Andonian is looking for the KO!#ROC2#Copeland is rocked!
Garik Andonian seems to be getting the better of the standup.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.#CL2#
Andonian fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Copeland, pushing him back against the cage.
Oh Copeland is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!#T2##BC2#
Andonian breaks from the clinch.
Copeland moves to clinch but Andonian breaks away
and Andonian makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Andonian fakes a right and follows up with a big left that drops Copeland to one knee - oooooh, he's wobbly! Copeland looks to clinch but Andonian throws him off and pummels him into the canvas! Copeland taps out under the strikes! The fight is over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:10 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Strikes). Garik Andonian!
In defeat, Travis Copeland stepped up to the mic, saying 'No one likes seeing their opponent's hand raised, but that just means that they were the better man today. My team at 3Band MMA and I will break down this match and make the proper changes for my next camp.'.

Event: OFK 103-Avetisyan Vs Tepes Lii
Date: Jul 03, 2021

#R1#
Andonian works the jab nicely.#CUT#It looks like Steve Cusumano has been cut.
Cusumano tries to clinch but fails miserably
letting Andonian counter with a right hand.
Andonian misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Nice uppercut lands for Andonian. That snapped Cusumano's head back.
Cusumano tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Andonian manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Andonian shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Andonian thuds a left hand into Cusumano's body.
Cusumano fails with an attempt to clinch. #CL#
Andonian instigates a clinch. #BC#
Andonian breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Cusumano tries to grapple but his opponent circles
and Andonian cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
The fight stays on the outside here - Cusumano looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Cusumano slips a jab and a cross from Andonian.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Cusumano lands with a cross.
Steve Cusumano seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
A solid body kick from Andonian.
Andonian dodges the punch combination from Cusumano. #T1#
Andonian throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle. #CL#
Andonian closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage. #BC#
Andonian pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Cusumano tries to clinch there but Andonian circles away.
Andonian uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Cusumano.
Cusumano is looking to clinch but Andonian is avoiding it.
Cusumano avoids the head kick by Andonian.
Cusumano is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Cusumano looks to throw the jab but Andonian is out of range.
Andonian avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Andonian is using his reach advantage well here, landing the more effective single shots from range.
Cusumano is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Cusumano tries to grapple but his opponent circles
and Andonian makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Cusumano swings for the body but Andonian moves out of range.
Andonian connects with a crisp jab. #T2#
A head kick misses from Andonian.
Cusumano throws a counter combo.
Cusumano connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe. #CL#
Andonian closes the distance and clinches.
Our sources have told us that Andonian has been working on his knees in the buildup to the fight.
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!
Cusumano misses with a shot to the kidneys. #BC#
Andonian pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.#CL#
Andonian has managed to clinch. #BC2#
Cusumano breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Cusumano lands a two punch combo.
Cusumano tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Andonian manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.#CL#
Andonian gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Cusumano drops down looking for an ankle pick but Andonian pulls his leg out and moves away. #CL#
Andonian has Cusumano up against the cage in a clinch. #BC#
Andonian escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Andonian swats away the attempt to clinch by Cusumano.
Andonian is looking to counter with a shot to the body.#CL#
Andonian darts in and clinches Cusumano up against the cage.#T3##BC2#
Cusumano manages to break the clinch.
Andonian scores with a head kick. Cusumano tried to block it but didn't get his arm up in time.
Andonian swats away the attempt to clinch by Cusumano.
Andonian tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Andonian looks to land a body kick but Cusumano moved away.
Cusumano tries to clinch but Andonian is having none of it.
Andonian throws a quick counter head kick but Cusumano was just out of range.
Andonian is looking to clinch but Cusumano is avoiding it.
Andonian showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Cusumano.
Andonian went nuts there looking for a big combo counter but none of the flurry connected.
Andonian throws a quick inside leg kick.
Andonian tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Cusumano takes a kick to the side of the head.
A looping hook to the body misses from Cusumano. Andonian does a little dance to reset his feet.
Andonian checks a low kick from Cusumano.
Andonian lands with a thumping leg kick. #T4#
Andonian uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Cusumano.
Cusumano takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Andonian needs to keep his hands up - Cusumano had a free shot at his head there.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Cusumano tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Andonian manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Andonian throwing a counter right hand but Cusumano manages to avoid it.
Cusumano misses with a hook.
Andonian keeps the fight on the outside.
Cusumano throws a hook but Andonian avoids it easily.
Andonian is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
A jab from Andonian does it's job there.
Andonian looks to land a combination but Cusumano avoids it well.
Cusumano tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Andonian paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Andonian throws a quick counter kick to the body but Cusumano avoids it.
Some wild striking there from Cusumano.
Andonian looked to counter with a high kick but didn't commit.
Andonian tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Cusumano manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.#CL#
Andonian closes the distance and clinches.#BC#
Andonian escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Cusumano wants to clinch but Andonian slips to the side
and he gets countered with a snapping leg kick.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Cusumano showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Andonian.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Garik Andonian dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Steve Cusumano's cut.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!#R2#
Andonian misses with a wild combination.
Cusumano misses with a jab, cross combination.
Cusumano tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Cusumano tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Andonian manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Andonian circles away from the clinch attempt.
Andonian lands with a cross.
Andonian steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Cusumano.
Andonian tries to clinch but Cusumano is having none of it.
Cusumano throws a lazy right hand but Andonian sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Cusumano throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
An attempted straight right counter from Andonian misses the target.
Cusumano walks into a stiff left hand from Andonian.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Andonian lands a really nice looking cross but Cusumano seems unphased.
Cusumano lands with an overhand left.#CL#
Andonian rushes Cusumano and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Cusumano tries for a takedown. No joy.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Cusumano is trying to stall. #BC#
Andonian pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.#T1#
Andonian keeps the fight on the outside.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Andonian.
Andonian throws a head kick but Cusumano moves out of range.
Cusumano throws a body shot but no joy.
Cusumano lands a nice hook to Andonian's body. Andonian takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Garik Andonian is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Andonian throws a head kick but Cusumano moves out of range.
Cusumano feints a counter leg kick.
A nice combination there by Andonian. #CUT#That has opened up Steve Cusumano's cut even more.
Andonian is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Cusumano can do to turn this around?
Andonian misses the shot to the body.
Cusumano is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own.
Andonian misses with a jab, cross combination.
Cusumano tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion. #CL2#
Cusumano rushes Andonian and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.#BC#
Andonian breaks the clinch. #CL#
Andonian moves into range and clinches up with Cusumano.#BC#
Andonian's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
A punch combination from Andonian misses.
Cusumano is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Andonian misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Andonian with a jab.#T2#
Cusumano tries to clinch but Andonian is having none of it.
Cusumano is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
It looked like Andonian was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit.#CL2#
Cusumano fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Andonian, pushing him back against the cage.
Cusumano misses with a punch on the inside. #BC2#
Cusumano escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Andonian pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Cusumano tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Andonian manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Cusumano moves in looking to clinch but Andonian pushes him off.
Cusumano takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Cusumano throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Andonian counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt. #CL#
Andonian closes the distance and clinches.#BC#
Andonian breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat. #CL#
Andonian moves into the clinch.#BC#
Andonian breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat. #CL#
Andonian has closed the distance and engaged Cusumano in a clinch. #T3#
Cusumano is stalling here.
Cusumano is trying to drag Andonian to the mat but Andonian just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
Andonian blocking some punches.
Garik Andonian has scored more points in the clinch so far.#BC#
Andonian manages to break the clinch.
Cusumano takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
A combination from Andonian does no damage.
Cusumano takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Andonian pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Andonian lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Cusumano circles away quickly and effectively.
Andonian swats away the attempt to clinch by Cusumano.#CL2#
Cusumano clinches with his opponent.
Andonian working hard to break the clinch.
Andonian gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Cusumano.
Garik Andonian has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Steve Cusumano.#BC#
Andonian breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance. #T4#
Cusumano misses with a jab, cross combination.
Andonian throws a head kick that misses
and Cusumano connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Cusumano is looking to clinch.
Andonian rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Cusumano moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
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!
Andonian throws a sloppy head kick and Cusumano moves out of range easily.
Cusumano lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Andonian at a distance.
Cusumano throws a series of punches but Andonian moves out of range.
Andonian scores with a kick to the body.
Andonian throws a nice looking combination but Cusumano bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.#CL#
Andonian gets a clinch. #BC2#
Cusumano breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Cusumano tries to close the distance and clinch up but Andonian swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Andonian throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Cusumano now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
Cusumano is looking to clinch but Andonian is avoiding it.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Garik Andonian dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Steve Cusumano's cut.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. This is the final round!#R3#
Andonian avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Cusumano doesn't manage to clinch there - Andonian circles away.
Andonian is looking for a counter combo.
Cusumano tries to clinch but Andonian moves away
and Andonian counters with a stiff right hand.
Andonian works over Cusumano's head and body with a nice combination.
Andonian scores with a three punch combo!
Cusumano doesn't manage to clinch there - Andonian circles away.
Andonian scores with a shot to the body.
Cusumano tries to clinch but Andonian moves away
letting Andonian counter with a right hand.
Andonian keeps the fight on the outside.
Cusumano wants to clinch.
Cusumano cracks Andonian with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
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!#CL#
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Both guys are working to get underhooks. #T1##BC#
Andonian breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Cusumano dodges the punch combination from Andonian.
Cusumano throws a right hand that Andonian ducks under and follows up with a left that Andonian also avoids with ease.
A head kick misses from Andonian.
Andonian dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Andonian connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Cusumano takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Garik Andonian is winning the standup battle so far.
Cusumano tries to clinch but Andonian is having none of it.
Andonian throws a sloppy head kick and Cusumano moves out of range easily. #CL#
Andonian forces Cusumano back against the cage and clinches.
Andonian prevents the takedown attempt. #BC#
Andonian breaks from the clinch.
Andonian is looking to clinch but Cusumano is avoiding it.
Cusumano moves in looking to clinch but Andonian pushes him off.
Cusumano slips a jab and a cross from Andonian. #T2#
Cusumano just misses with a punch to the body.
Andonian keeps the fight on the outside.
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!
Cusumano throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Andonian sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Cusumano fails with an attempt to clinch.
Cusumano has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Andonian finds it's way round the side to connect with Cusumano's head. #CUT#The cut above Steve Cusumano's eye is starting to cause him problems now.
Andonian avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Andonian keeps the fight on the outside.
Andonian keeps the fight on the outside.
Andonian tries a head kick but it misses.
Cusumano swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Garik Andonian is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Cusumano tries to clinch but Andonian moves out of range.
Andonian misses with a series of wild punches.
Cusumano swinging wildly here.
As Cusumano looks to move away, Andonian throws a big counter combo but Cusumano just gets out of the way.
Cusumano fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Cusumano tries to clinch but Andonian moves out of range.
Andonian is looking to counter punch.#T3#
Cusumano tries to close the distance and clinch but Andonian swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Andonian throws a head kick that half lands.
Cusumano takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Cusumano moves out of range as Andonian throws a body kick.
Andonian avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Cusumano jabs Andonian to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Cusumano tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Andonian paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Andonian avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Andonian is looking to counter with a shot to the body.#CL2#
Cusumano rushes Andonian and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.#BC#
Andonian breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Cusumano tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Andonian manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
A bone on bone clash there as Andonian blocks the leg kick.
Andonian tries to land a front kick but Cusumano steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Cusumano throws a wild combination but nothing lands. #CL#
Andonian clinches with his opponent. #BC#
Andonian's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.#T4#
Cusumano misses with a two punch combination.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.#CL#
Andonian has Cusumano up against the cage in a clinch. #BC#
Andonian breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat. #CL#
Andonian clinches up with Cusumano and pushes him back against the cage.#BC#
Andonian breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Cusumano looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Danga de danga de dang - Andonian scores with a four punch combination!
Andonian lands a jab followed by a nice looking cross. #CL#
Andonian gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Cusumano is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.#BC#
Andonian breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Steve Cusumano has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Cusumano tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Andonian paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Cusumano throws a hook but Andonian avoids it easily.
A little feinted left hand from Andonian on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Cusumano misses with a double jab. #CL#
Andonian has managed to clinch.

And that's the end of the fight!
Garik Andonian showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Andonian has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... 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 Albert Achterberg scores the fight 30:27
Judge Radbod Blank scores the fight 30:27
Judge Aafke Stam scores the fight 30:27

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Garik Andonian!

Event: OFK 94 - Sector Vs Do Urden
Date: Jun 02, 2021

#R1#
Andonian tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Tripp manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Andonian looks to score with a jab to the body but Tripp is just out of range.
Andonian rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Tripp cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Some bone on bone action there as Andonian checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
Andonian tries to clinch up
and Tripp counters with a body kick.
Andonian looks to score with a jab to the body but Tripp is just out of range.
Tripp throws a big counter combination but Andonian scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage.
Andonian lands an overhand right.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Andonian on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Tripp blocks a head kick by Andonian.
Tripp throws a quick counter kick to the body but Andonian avoids it.
Andonian keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Andonian throws a right and a left that Tripp avoids nicely. #T1#
Tripp misses with a shot to the body
and Andonian counters with a head kick.
Tripp swats away the attempt to clinch by Andonian.
Andonian wants to clinch but Tripp slips to the side
and Tripp counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Andonian thinking.
Andonian tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Tripp paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Tripp takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Andonian throws a sloppy head kick
and Tripp counters with an outside leg kick.
Andonian tries to clinch up but Tripp circles away and keeps his distance.
Andonian lands a nice hook to Tripp's body. Tripp takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Andonian keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Tripp with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Andonian moves out of range of the body kick from Tripp. #T2#
Tripp scores with a decent looking hook.
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!
Andonian looks to land a combination but Tripp avoids it well.
Andonian lands with a shot to the body.
Andonian throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Tripp appears to be looking for a big counter.#CL2#
Andonian instigates a clinch.
Andonian softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Andonian looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Tripp has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Andonian goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Andonian has Tripp pressed against the cage, preventing Tripp from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Tripp is trying to push Andonian away but Andonian has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
Tripp wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Andonian has him pressed against the cage.
Andonian misses with the head strike.
Tripp is trying to push Andonian away but Andonian has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
Andonian missing with knees to the body.
Tripp wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Andonian has him pressed against the cage.
Andonian throws a head punch that misses. #T3#
Tripp blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Andonian keeps control of Tripp as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
A short right from Andonian on the inside.
Tripp blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Tripp wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Andonian gets through Tripp's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Andonian has Tripp pressed against the cage, preventing Tripp from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Andonian doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Andonian misses with a punch to the body. #BC#
Tripp's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Andonian misses with an uppercut. Tripp saw that one coming.
Andonian clobbers Tripp with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Tripp moves into range and connects with a jab.
Andonian throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Andonian tries to bum rush Tripp with a series of wild strikes but Tripp uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Tripp tries a head kick but it misses. #T4#
Tripp takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Tripp takes a push kick to the midsection and stumbles backwards.
Tripp with a nice calf kick.#CL2#
Tripp tries to keep at a distance but Andonian has taken the fight into the clinch.
Andonian tries to land knees in the clinch but Tripp avoids the damage to the body.
Tripp is trying to break the clinch but Andonian has him pressed against the cage.
Andonian lands with a left to the head.
Andonian misses with some punches.
Andonian tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Tripp's elbow.
Andonian tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked. #BC#
Tripp manages to break the clinch.
Andonian doesn't manage to clinch there - Tripp circles away.
A jab lands there for Tripp.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Garik Andonian dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!#R2#
Andonian scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Tripp doesn't seem bothered though.
Andonian looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Tripp walks forward, straight into a front kick from Andonian.
Nice defenses there by Tripp.
Andonian throws out a powerful jab.
Tripp throws a poor cross that misses
and Andonian cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Andonian throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Tripp blocks a head kick by Andonian.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Tripp scores with a one two! Andonian had his feet all tangled up there and couldn't avoid the strikes.
Andonian misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Andonian misses with a wild body shot.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Tripp thows a leg kick but Andonian checks it
and Andonian cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.#T1#
Andonian plants his feet and lands a nice head kick!#CUT2#It looks like CJ Tripp has been cut.
Tripp looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.#CL2#
Andonian darts in and clinches Tripp up against the cage.#BC#
Tripp breaks the clinch.
Andonian falls off balance throwing a combination
and Tripp counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Tripp swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Andonian shapes to counter with a head kick.
Andonian just misses with a punch to the body.
Tripp uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Andonian.
Tripp looked to counter that last move with a leg kick but didn't pull the trigger.
Andonian misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Andonian tries to clinch up but Tripp circles away and keeps his distance.
Tripp appeared to be looking to counter that last move with a leg kick.
Andonian has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Andonian lands with an uppercut that bounces Tripp off the cage and back into range.#T2#
Andonian lunges at Tripp with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Tripp's hand.
Andonian lands a jab. Then a cross. Then finally a nice hook to the body. Good work there by Andonian.
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!
Andonian swings and misses with a hook to the body.
A low kick lands for Tripp.
Andonian tries to clinch but Tripp is having none of it.
Tripp swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Andonian looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Tripp throws a lazy uppercut
and Andonian counters with a left to the body.
Andonian throws a right and a left that Tripp avoids nicely.
A counter left hand to the body from Tripp misses its target.
Tripp looks to land a body kick but Andonian moved away.
Andonian tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Tripp dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Andonian. That did some damage!#T3#
Andonian 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.
Andonian pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Garik Andonian seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Andonian throws a head kick but Tripp moves out of range.
Tripp motions for Andonian to come forward. Tripp throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Andonian throws a series of punches but Tripp moves out of range.
Andonian connects with a body shot that sends Tripp's belly button to the back.
Andonian needs to keep his hands up - Tripp had a free shot at his head there.
Andonian scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Tripp throws a mid kick that lands with a slap.
Garik Andonian seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Andonian takes a swing at Tripp's ribcage but misses.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Tripp 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 Andonian has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Andonian and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.#T4#
Andonian looks to land a combination. Tripp sees it coming but can only parry a couple of the shots.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Andonian throws a lazy head kick
and Tripp counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Andonian throws a lazy right hand but Tripp sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Andonian tries a head kick but it misses.
Tripp throwing a counter right hand but Andonian manages to avoid it.
A punch combination from Andonian misses.
Tripp connects with an inside leg kick.
Andonian tries to land a leg kick but Tripp saw it coming and moves away.
Andonian throws a jab when Tripp was well out of range.
Tripp swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Andonian staying out of range there.
Tripp misses with a low kick.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Garik Andonian showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on CJ Tripp's cut.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! This is the final round!#R3#
Andonian swings for the body but Tripp moves out of range.
Andonian takes a swing at Tripp's ribcage but misses.
Tripp lands a big head kick that sends Andonian to the canvas! Tripp follows up with strikes from the mount that forces the ref to step in and stop the fight!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:16 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). CJ Tripp!
During a confident post fight interview, CJ Tripp thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.

Event: OFK 89 - Bagwis Vs Mustonen
Date: May 15, 2021

#R1#
Andonian connects with a nice looking jab.
Sector throws a body kick, spinning off balance
and Andonian counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
We've been informed that Andonian has been sparring a lot of Muay Thai in the buildup to this fight so let's see if that has an impact on the result.
Sector is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Sector throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
No joy there for Andonian, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
An attempted straight right counter from Sector misses the target.
Andonian throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Andonian throws a combination that misses
and Sector counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
Sector jabs at Andonian's body.
Andonian blocks a head kick by Sector.
Andonian lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected.
Andonian throws a series of punches but Sector moves out of range.
Sector looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.#CL2#
Andonian rushes Sector and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Sector misses with the head strike.
Sector throws a head punch that misses. #T1#
Andonian lands an elbow inside.
Sector dodges an elbow strike from Andonian.
Andonian tries a body shot but Sector blocks it.
Sector tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it. #TD#
Sector jumps guard.
Andonian trying to control but Sector is working from the bottom. #ES#
Sector has his feet on Andonian's hips. He pushes off and gets to his feet. Nice work.
Andonian fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Sector clobbers Andonian with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise. #ROC#Andonian is rocked!
The fight stays on the outside here - Andonian looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
The fight stays on the outside here - Andonian looks like he's thinking about clinching though.#T2#
Sector keeps the fight on the outside.
Andonian throws a nice looking combination but Sector bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Sector misses the jab.#CL#
Sector moves into the clinch successfully.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.#BC#
Sector breaks the clinch.
Andonian tries to clinch up.
Andonian fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Sector manages to avoid it.
Andonian misses with a hook. Sector ducked under it nicely.
Andonian lands with a kick to the temple. Sector shrugs as if to say "is that all you've got?" #CUT2#It looks like Summa Sector has been cut.
Sector misses with a left hand
and Andonian counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
Andonian misses with a double jab.
Sector looks to land a left hand but Andonian moved out of range nicely.#T3#
Sector tries to close the distance and clinch up but Andonian swats him away and circles back towards the center. #CL2#
Andonian darts in and clinches Sector up against the cage.
Still in the clinch, Sector scores with a nice short uppercut.
Sector fails to pull guard.
Sector tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Andonian tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Sector throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Andonians head.
Andonian swings wildly with an uppercut but Sector uses good head movement to avoid it.
Andonian's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Andonian lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Andonian lands with a right to the head.
Andonian can't find room to land a body shot as Sector controls the action.
Sector blocks a body shot from Andonian.
Andonian lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Andonian misses with a hook from the clinch.
Nice body punch from Andonian - that landed with a thud.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
A head punch blocked on the inside by Andonian.
Sector misses with a hook to the ribs. #BC#
Sector pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.#T4#
A telegraphed right hand from Sector misses the target. #CL2#
Andonian clinches up with Sector and pushes him back against the cage.
Andonian working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Andonian lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Still in the clinch, Sector scores with a nice short uppercut.
Sector prevents a body shot from Andonian.
Sector tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Andonian has a couple of punches blocked by Sector.
Sector working aggressively here.
Andonian misses with a body punch.
Andonian fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Sector tries to work over Andonian's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Andonian scores with a shoulder strike.
Andonian lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Sector backwards.
Andonian pushes Sector back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Sector.
Andonian blocks an uppercut.
Andonian tries to work over Sector's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
A right hand to the body from Andonian.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Garik Andonian dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Summa Sector's cut.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare each other down, ready to get back to the action.#R2#
Sector tries to close the distance and clinch up but Andonian swats him away and circles back towards the center.
A little jabbing left from Andonian on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.#CL2#
Andonian has taken the fight to the clinch.
Andonian lands a nice elbow.
Sector lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards. #BC#
Sector pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Sector waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Andonian.
Sector takes one to the side of the head. #CL2#
Sector gets tackled into the cage by Andonian. Andonian maintains the clinch.
Andonian throws a head punch that misses.
Sector lands a hook that snaps the head of Andonian backwards.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Sector.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Andonian just misses with a elbow thrown towards Sector's brow.
Sector misses with a punch to the body.
Andonian misses with a hook from the clinch.
Andonian blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Sector misses with some punches.
Sector is trying to break free.#T1#
Andonian lands a good knee to the midsection. Sector won't want to take too many of those.
Sector has not gone for a single takedown so far in this fight, which seems like a very strange tactic when you consider that he has the superior wrestling and BJJ.
Sector lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Andonian backwards.
Sector fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Andonian.
Andonian tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Andonian lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Sector backwards.
Sector misses with a punch on the inside.
Sector working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Andonian is still on wobbly legs! Can Sector finish him?
Sector swings wildly with an uppercut but Andonian uses good head movement to avoid it. #TD#
Sector gets control of Andonian's arms and successfully pulls guard. Sector will no doubt be looking for submissions off his back.
Sector looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it. #SUB#
Sector looking for a guillotine here but Andonian defends easily.
Andonian trying to control the position from guard on top but Sector is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Andonian seems to have recovered his senses.
Sector pulls Andonian in close to prevent any damage.
Andonian is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions. #T2#
Sector keeping moving, preventing Andonian from controlling successfully.
Andonian might have to switch it up a bit here because his efforts to control Sector haven't been going to plan, at least at the current moment in time.
Sector wants to stand and escape but Andonian is having none of it.
Sector wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now.
We may be looking at a referee standup if the pace doesn't pick up soon.
Sector is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move. #REVR#
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Andonian wants to get back to his feet.#ES2#
Andonian pushes Sector off and gets back to his feet.
Andonian looks to throw a body kick
and Sector counters with a huge uppercut, hook combination that drops Andonian! The ref has seen enough - he's dived in to stop the fight! Brutal strikes by Sector!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:56 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Summa Sector!
Summa Sector retains his welterweight title!
Summa Sector tried to hype himself up post fight but didn't word it too well and it ended up with him sounding like a bit of a tool.

Event: OFK 83 - Shamrock vs Dacre
Date: Apr 24, 2021

#R1#
Copeland tries to close the distance and clinch up but Andonian swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Andonian dips to his left and cracks Copeland with an uppercut!
We've been hearing reports that Copeland has been drilling takedowns in recent sessions so let's see if that has an impact on the result of this fight.
Travis Copeland seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Copeland tries to clinch but Andonian moves out of range.
Andonian fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Copeland throws a shot to the body. #CL#
Copeland moves into the clinch.
Andonian misses with a punch to the body.
Copeland prevents a body shot from Andonian.
The referee calls for Copeland to work.
Copeland lands an elbow inside.
Andonian blocks the elbow strike.
Copeland lands a nice elbow from the clinch. #CUT#It looks like Garik Andonian has been cut.
Copeland trying to land knees to the body.
A short right from Andonian.
Copeland stalling against the cage.
Copeland blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Andonian told us before the fight that he's been working on his elbows. An under utilised technique these days - let's see if it can sway the outcome of the fight.
Andonian tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Andonian goes for a body shot but it's blocked. #T1#
The referee is keeping an eye on Copeland - much more stalling and he will separate the fighters.
Andonian fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Andonian tries a body shot but Copeland blocks it.
Andonian swings wildly with an uppercut but Copeland uses good head movement to avoid it.
Andonian misses with a punch on the inside.
Andonian dodges an elbow strike from Copeland.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Andonian just misses with a elbow thrown towards Copeland's brow.
A shot in the inside from Andonian.
Copeland on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Copeland using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Andonian has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Andonian takes an elbow to the forehead.
Copeland throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
Copeland using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Andonian has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Knees in the clinch landing for Andonian.
Andonian tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Andonian misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Copeland.
Andonian lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Andonian scores with an uppercut up the middle.#T2#
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Copeland is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Andonian is defending well for now.
Andonian misses with a punch to the body.
Andonian misses with a hook to the ribs.
Copeland leaning his opponent against the cage.
A body shot lands from Andonian.
Andonian lands a shoulder strike.
Andonian misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Copeland tries a body shot but Andonian blocks it.
Copeland pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
Andonian throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Copelands head.
Copeland prevents a body shot from Andonian.
A short right from Andonian.
Andonian has a couple of punches blocked by Copeland.
Andonian can't find room to land a body shot as Copeland controls the action.
Andonian lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Copeland backwards.
Nice body punch from Andonian.
Andonian trying to land knees to the body. #T3#
Nice elbow from Andonian. #CUT2#It looks like Travis Copeland has been cut.
Copeland slowing the pace effectively.
Copeland tries to stall but Andonian uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
Andonian dodges an elbow strike from Copeland.
Copeland misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Andonian tries to throw a body punch but Copeland avoids it by throwing Andonian back against the cage.
Copeland tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Andonian's elbow.
Andonian with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Andonian blocks an elbow strike.
With the fighters up against the cage, Andonian throws an elbow but misses.
Andonian tries a body shot but Copeland blocks it.
Copeland pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
Andonian managing to block the knees to the body from Copeland.
Copeland is trying to maintain a safe position but Andonian gets an underhook and turns Copeland into the cage.
A hook to the body from Andonian.
Andonian avoids a wild elbow strike from Copeland.
Andonian tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Copeland crunches a lovely knee into Andonian's ribcage.
Andonian is working Copeland over against the cage.
Andonian misses with a body punch. #T4#
Andonian misses with a punch to the body.
Andonian lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Andonian misses with some punches.
Copeland leaning his opponent against the cage.
Andonian misses with a body punch.
Andonian throws a punch but it's blocked by Copeland.
Andonian pushes off an throws an elbow but Copeland leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
Copeland misses with a punch to the body.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Copeland throws an elbow but it misses.
Kneeeeees! The crowd are calling for knees to the body. Andonian obliges.
Copeland slows down the pace here.
Andonian goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Copeland just misses with a elbow thrown towards Andonian's brow.
Copeland pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
Copeland lands a damaging elbow.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Garik Andonian dominated that round.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!#R2#
Copeland just misses with a punch to the body.
Travis Copeland is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.#CL#
Copeland closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
A shot in the inside from Andonian.
Copeland is clearly stalling here... Pick up the pace son.
Andonian blocks an elbow strike from Copeland.
Copeland misses with an elbow strike.
Copeland is trying to maintain a safe position but Andonian gets an underhook and turns Copeland into the cage.
Andonian tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Garik Andonian seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Andonian blocks the elbow strike.
Andonian lands a hook that snaps the head of Copeland backwards.
Andonian working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Andonian lands a nice knee to the body.
Andonian misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Copeland.
Andonian tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Copeland's elbow.
Andonian has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Andonian digs a right hand into Copeland's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Copeland's gas tank.
Andonian utilising his Muay Thai to score with a knee to the body.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Andonian pushes Copeland back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.#T1#
Andonian misses with an elbow over the top.
A nice left hand lands by Andonian.
With the fighters up against the cage, Andonian throws an elbow but misses.
Andonian scores with a hook to the body.
Copeland takes an elbow to the temple.
Copeland has not gone for a single takedown so far in this fight, which seems like a very strange tactic when you consider that he has the superior wrestling and BJJ.
Andonian throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Copelands head.
Andonian blocks an elbow strike from Copeland.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
Copeland misses with a knee to the head.
Andonian lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Andonian lands with a light punch inside.
Andonian lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Copeland backwards.
Andonian tries a body shot but Copeland blocks it.
Andonian throws a head punch that misses.
Andonian working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Andonian has a couple of punches blocked by Copeland.
Copeland blocks a punch to the side of the head.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Andonian tries a body shot but Copeland blocks it.
Copeland doesn't land with the attempted body shot. #T2#
Copeland tries to land a knee to the head but Andonian blocks with his arms.
Andonian trying to land knees to the body.
Copeland blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Nice elbow from Andonian.
Andonian lands a damaging elbow. #CUT2#Travis Copeland's cut is getting worse.
Copeland slowing the pace effectively.
Andonian tries a knee to the head but Copeland blocks it.
Copeland misses with a hook to the ribs.
Andonian misses with the head strike.
Copeland stalling in the clinch.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Andonian.
Andonian tries a knee to the head but Copeland blocks it.
Andonian misses with a hook to the ribs.
Andonian blocks an elbow strike from Copeland.
Copeland blocks a body shot from Andonian.
Copeland lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
Copeland looking to throw knees to the head but Andonian is blocking nicely.
A knee to the head by Andonian. #ROC2#Copeland is rocked!
Andonian lands a right hand that snaps the head of Copeland backwards.
Oh Copeland is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!#T3#
Andonian unloads with a big right hand that wobbles Copeland! He's leaning against the cage trying to keep his feet but Andonian is unloading with more strikes now! Copeland drops to his knees and the referee stops the fight for a TKO!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:09 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Garik Andonian!
In defeat, Travis Copeland stepped up to the mic, saying 'No one likes seeing their opponent's hand raised, but that just means that they were the better man today. My team at 3Band MMA and I will break down this match and make the proper changes for my next camp.'.

Event: OFK 78 - Lancaster Vs Copeland
Date: Apr 07, 2021

#R1##CL2#
Andonian has Gellar up against the cage in a clinch.
Andonian lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Andonian crunches a lovely knee into Gellar's ribcage.
Andonian tries to work over Gellar's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
A head punch on the inside from Gellar fails to land.
Andonian lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Gellar or not.
Gellar misses with a short punch on the inside.
A nice left hand lands by Gellar.
Gellar takes a knee to the side of the body.
Andonian blocks an uppercut.
Andonian lands a hook that snaps the head of Gellar backwards.
Gellar working aggressively here.
Andonian lands a body shot in the clinch.
Gellar is breathing heavily.
Gellar lands a right hand.
Andonian prevents a body shot from Gellar.
Andonian tries to throw a body punch but Gellar avoids it by throwing Andonian back against the cage.
Andonian misses with a body punch.
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!
Gellar tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Andonian's elbow.
A short uppercut from Andonian.
Andonian lands a left hand.
Andonian has a couple of punches blocked by Gellar. #T1#
Andonian scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Andonian lands an uppercut.
A head punch on the inside from Gellar fails to land.
Andonian lands a shot to the body.
Andonian lands a hook that snaps the head of Gellar backwards.
Andonian lands an elbow inside that Gellar shrugs off. #CUT2#It looks like Uri Gellar has been cut.
Gellar misses with a hook from the clinch.
Andonian can't find room to land a body shot as Gellar controls the action.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Gellar.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Andonian.
Andonian tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Gellar lands a right hand that snaps the head of Andonian backwards.
Gellar takes an elbow to the temple.
Gellar prevents a body shot from Andonian.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Andonian.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Andonian softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Andonian tries to throw a body punch but Gellar avoids it by throwing Andonian back against the cage.
Gellar misses with a hook from the clinch.
Andonian blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Gellar throws a punch but it's blocked by Andonian.
Gellar doesn't land with the attempted body shot. #T2#
Andonian goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Gellar has a couple of punches blocked by Andonian.
Andonian doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Gellar working aggressively here.
Gellar misses with a punch on the inside.
Andonian tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Andonian working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Gellar blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Andonian presses Gellar against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Gellar fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Gellar misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Andonian scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Andonian blocks a body shot from Gellar.
Andonian lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Andonian tries a knee to the head but Gellar blocks it.
Andonian fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Gellar misses with a short punch on the inside.
Andonian missing with knees to the body.
Andonian lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Gellar working aggressively here. #T3#
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Andonian.
A short right from Andonian on the inside.
Andonian throws an elbow but it's blocked.
Andonian misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Gellar misses with a hook from the clinch.
Gellar tries to throw a body punch but Andonian avoids it by throwing Gellar back against the cage.
Andonian tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Gellar's elbow.
Andonian scores with a shoulder strike.
Andonian blocks a punch to the side of the head.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Gellar.
Gellar misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Andonian scores with a nice hook to the head.#ROC2#Gellar is rocked!
Andonian creates a bit of space for himself and rocks Gellar with a big uppercut! Gellar tries to clinch up but Andonian pushes him back against the cage and lands another monster strike that crumples Gellar to the mat! Gellar covers up and Andonian unloads with more strikes until the referee steps in to end the bout!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:47 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Punches). Garik Andonian!

Event: OFK 72- Mad Onion Vs Dela Cruz
Date: Mar 17, 2021

#R1#
Andonian circles away from the clinch attempt.
Dokov takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Andonian pulls out of a head kick attempt.
As Andonian looks to move away, Dokov throws a big counter combo but Andonian just gets out of the way.#TD#
Dokov shoots in and scores a nice double leg takedown into half guard.

Andonian makes some distance and scrambles quickly back to his feet. Nice work!
Dokov wants to clinch.
Andonian looks to land a combination. Dokov sees it coming but can only parry a couple of the shots.#CUT2#It looks like Doko Dokov has been cut.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Dokov shoots and misses
and Andonian counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Andonian avoids the clinch attempt nicely. #CL#
Dokov fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Andonian, pushing him back against the cage.#T1#
Dokov takes a knee to the side of the body.
Andonian pushes Dokov back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Andonian throws a head punch that misses.
Dokov blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
I was talking to Dokov's coach per-fight and he was telling me that they'd been working on the clinch in the runup to this fight.
Come on Dokov - let's have some action - none of this stalling nonsense.
A nice left hand lands by Andonian.
Andonian misses with a shot to the kidneys.
A head punch on the inside from Dokov fails to land.
Andonian is working Dokov over against the cage.
Andonian tries a body shot but Dokov blocks it.
Andonian lands with a light punch inside.
Dokov lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Andonian lands with a right to the head. #T2##TD#
Dokov decides to pull guard. #SU2#
Andonian stands up and waves to Dokov to follow him.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!#CL#
Dokov moves into range and clinches up with Andonian.
Andonian using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Dokov has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
A head punch on the inside from Andonian fails to land.
Dokov throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
Andonian misses with a knee strike.
Andonian doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Andonian looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
A head punch on the inside from Andonian fails to land.
A head punch on the inside from Andonian fails to land.
Andonian lands an uppercut.
Andonian is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Dokov is defending well for now.
Andonian misses with some punches. #T3#
Dokov working hard to break the clinch.
Andonian tries to throw a body punch but Dokov avoids it by throwing Andonian back against the cage.
Andonian tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Andonian tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Dokov struggles to land a body shot inside as Andonian controls his hands.
Andonian lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Dokov managing to block the knees to the body from Andonian.
Andonian blocks an uppercut.
Andonian misses with a hook from the clinch.
Andonian can't find room to land a body shot as Dokov controls the action.
Andonian crunches a lovely knee into Dokov's ribcage.
Dokov working aggressively here.
Dokov lands a hook to the side of the head.#BC#
Dokov's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Dokov tries to clinch up
and Andonian counters with a nice uppercut. #T4##CL#
Dokov instigates a clinch.
Dokov lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Andonian lands with a light punch inside.
Dokov wants a takedown.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.#TD#
Andonian is fighting off a takedown attempt but Dokov is just too persistent for him and manages to trip Andonian to the mat. Andonian regains guard as soon as the fighters hit the mat.#SU#
Dokov gets to his feet and steps away from his opponent.
Andonian is looking to land body kicks.
Dokov is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Andonian swats away the attempt to clinch by Dokov.
Andonian misses with a series of wild punches.
Dokov appears to be looking for a big counter.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Garik Andonian dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Doko Dokov's cut.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.#R2#
A looping hook to the body misses from Andonian. Dokov does a little dance to reset his feet.#TD#
Dokov decides to change it up a bit and drives through with a nice takedown into half guard.

Andonian has one foot on Dokov's thigh - he pushes off and manages to get back to his feet.
Dokov shoots for a takedown but Andonian saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Andonian lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Dokov circles away quickly and effectively.
Andonian swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Andonian throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Andonian scores with a jab to the jaw.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Dokov is looking to clinch but Andonian is avoiding it.
Dokov moves in looking to clinch but Andonian pushes him off.
Andonian throws a body punch but Dokov moves out of range.
Dokov tries to clinch but Andonian moves out of range.
Andonian moves into range and throws a combination. A nice jab followed by a hook to the body.#CL#
Dokov has Andonian up against the cage in a clinch. #T1#
Dokov blocks a body shot from Andonian.
Dokov misses with the head strike.
A short right from Andonian.
Andonian has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Andonian lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Dokov backwards.
Andonian tries to work over Dokov's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Andonian has a couple of punches blocked by Dokov.
Andonian with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Andonian lands a body punch.
Dokov avoids a wild elbow strike from Andonian.
Dokov fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Andonian misses with a hook to the ribs.
Andonian digs a right hand underneath Dokov's ribcage. Dokov let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Andonian looks to throw an elbow but misses. #T2#
A right handed body shot lands from Andonian.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Andonian lands a body punch in the clinch.
Andonian misses with a hook to the ribs.
Garik Andonian seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Nice body punch from Andonian.
Andonian tries to throw a body punch but Dokov avoids it by throwing Andonian back against the cage.
A shot in the inside from Andonian.
Dokov blocks a body shot from Andonian.
Andonian pushes Dokov back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Dokov blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Andonian lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Andonian goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
A short body shot lands from Andonian as the two fighters clinch.
Andonian landing knees to the body.
Andonian tries to land knees in the clinch but Dokov avoids the damage to the body.
Andonian throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Dokovs head. #T3#
Andonian works on Dokov's body with a couple of short punches.
Nice body punch from Andonian.
Andonian lands a body punch in the clinch.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Andonian.
Andonian tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Dokov's elbow.
Andonian makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Dokov tries a body shot but Andonian blocks it.
A knee to the head by Andonian.
Andonian lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Dokov blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Andonian tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Andonian throws a punch but it's blocked by Dokov.
Andonian lands with a short shot to the head. #T4#
Andonian tries to land knees in the clinch but Dokov avoids the damage to the body.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Dokov creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Andonian tries a body shot but Dokov blocks it.
A nice right hand lands inside from Andonian.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Andonian is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Dokov is defending well for now.
Andonian can't find room to land a body shot as Dokov controls the action.
Dokov is trying to pull guard but Andonian has him pressed against the cage.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Doko Dokov. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Dokov is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Andonian to keep the fight standing.
Still in the clinch, Andonian scores with a nice short uppercut.
Andonian misses with a hook to the ribs.
Dokov working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Andonian can't find room to land a body shot as Dokov controls the action.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Dokov.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Andonian.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Garik Andonian showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Doko Dokov's cut.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. This is the final round!#R3##CL#
Dokov has taken the fight to the clinch.
Dokov is struggling to control the position.
Dokov lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Andonian lands with a light punch inside.
Stalling in the clinch from Dokov.
Andonian goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Andonian lands a left hand.
Andonian creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Dokov's defenses.
Andonian unloads a knee to the mid-section.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Andonian tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Dokov's elbow.
Dokov blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Andonian throws a head punch that misses.
A nice right hand lands inside from Andonian.
Andonian can't find room to land a body shot as Dokov controls the action. #T1#
Andonian presses Dokov against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Dokov prevents a body shot from Andonian.
Andonian throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Andonian tries to work over Dokov's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Andonian prevents a body shot from Dokov.
Andonian pushes Dokov back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Andonian misses with a hook to the ribs.
Andonian throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Dokovs head.
Andonian lands an uppercut.
Andonian misses with a hook from the clinch.
Dokov wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Andonian has him pressed against the cage.
Andonian prevents Dokov from breaking the clinch.
Andonian throws an elbow but it's blocked. #T2#
A head punch blocked on the inside by Dokov.
Andonian lands a right hand that snaps the head of Dokov backwards.
Dokov misses with a punch on the inside.
A short right from Andonian.
Andonian tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Andonian tries to work over Dokov's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Nice body punch from Andonian - that landed with a thud.
Andonian tries to work over Dokov's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Garik Andonian is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Dokov lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Dokov lands a body punch in the clinch.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Andonian gets through Dokov's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Andonian missing with knees to the body.
Andonian pushes Dokov back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Doko Dokov has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T3#
Andonian swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Andonian doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Andonian lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Dokov lands a right hand.
Dokov misses with a short punch on the inside.
Andonian digs a right hand underneath Dokov's ribcage. Dokov let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Andonian digs a right hand underneath Dokov's ribcage. Dokov let out a lung full of air as it connected.#BC#
Dokov escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Andonian avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Andonian scores with a nice one two combo and darts back out of range to avoid anything coming in the opposite direction.
Andonian scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Andonian connects with a high kick. #T4#
Andonian throws a head kick that misses. #CL#
Dokov closes the distance and pushes Andonian back into the cage.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Dokov fails to pull guard.
Andonian tries to work over Dokov's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Andonian lands a left hand.
Dokov on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Andonian has a couple of punches blocked by Dokov.
Andonian tries to work over Dokov's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Dokov blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Andonian blocks an uppercut.
Dokov works on Andonian's body with a couple of short punches.
Dokov stalling against the cage.
Dokov misses with a punch on the inside.

And that's the end of the fight!
Garik Andonian comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Andonian 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 Wagner Zegers scores the fight 27:30
Judge Albert Achterberg scores the fight 27:30
Judge Daniel Blasius scores the fight 27:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Garik Andonian!

Event: Quick Fight Championship
Date: Feb 18, 2021

#R1#
Kriel connects with a right hand. Andonian shakes it off.
Kriel scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
A nice inside leg kick there by Kriel. That's going to slow Andonian down.
Andonian throws a series of strikes that have Kriel backpedaling.
Kriel dodges the punch combination from Andonian.
Kriel fakes the leg kick and cracks Andonian in the body.
Kriel throws a low kick but it's checked well by Andonian.
Kriel connects with a good right hand that stumbles Andonian. Andonian circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Good shot there by Andonian.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Kriel throws a body kick that misses.
Kriel lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Kriel thuds a left hand into Andonian's body.
Andonian lands with a two punch combination before moving back out of range.
Kriel avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Andonian misses with a low kick.
Andonian misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Kriel. #T1##CL#
Andonian gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
A short uppercut from Andonian.
Kriel misses with a short punch on the inside.
Kriel tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Andonian's elbow.
Andonian managing to block the knees to the body from Kriel.
Andonian pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
Kriel blocks an uppercut.
Andonian tries to throw a body punch but Kriel avoids it by throwing Andonian back against the cage.
Nice body punch from Andonian - that landed with a thud.
A nice right hand lands inside from Kriel.
Kriel is working Andonian over against the cage.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Andonian.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Andonian.
Andonian lands with a short head shot on the inside.
A short left from Andonian. #BC2#
Kriel manages to break the clinch.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Andonian swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Andonian walks into a stiff left hand from Kriel.
Andonian bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.#T2#
Kriel tries a head kick but it misses.
Kriel throws a hook but Andonian avoids it easily.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Kriel.
Kriel throws a push kick but Andonian slaps the foot to one side.
Andonian was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
A swing and a miss from Andonian.
A good leg kick by Kriel.
Andonian tries to clinch there but Kriel circles away.
Andonian throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Kriel turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Kriel misses with a looping right.
Kriel fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Andonian.
Kriel has been working his punching technique in the buildup to the fight and it appears to be paying off.
Kriel throws a right hand that misses
and Andonian cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Andonian just misses with a punch to the body.
Andonian tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Kriel paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Kriel connects with a good right hand that stumbles Andonian. Andonian circles away out of range and recomposes himself.#T3#
Andonian lands the left hand.
Andonian throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Kriel 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.
Kriel cracks Andonian with an open hand slap.
Nice straight punches there by Kriel. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Kriel.
Andonian checks a low kick from Kriel.
As Kriel looks to move away, Andonian throws a big counter combo but Kriel just gets out of the way.
Willem Kriel seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Andonian tries to clinch up.
Kriel throws a body kick that misses.
Kriel moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Kriel lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Andonian lands with a kick to the ribs.
Kriel takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure. #ROC#Kriel is rocked!
Andonian wants to clinch.
Kriel is landing a lot of head punches in this opening round! Andonian had better start moving his head a bit unless he wants his face to turn into mush.#T4#
Kriel missing with a left hand there. Andonian was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Andonian throws a jab but it's blocked by Kriel. #KD#
Andonian lands a big uppercut and Kriel crumbles to the floor! The ref thinks about stopping the fight but Kriel looks OK. Andonian waves Kriel back to his feet!
Kriel is still on wobbly legs! Can Andonian finish him?
Andonian shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Kriel misses with an attempted mid kick.
Andonian is looking for a counter combo.
Kriel seems to have recovered his senses.#KD#
Andonian lands a left and a right that send Kriel crashing to the mat, dazed. Andonian thinks about following him to the mat but decides to wave him back up to his feet!
Kriel ducks under a wild hook from Andonian.
A head kick by Andonian - that's a beauty! Kriel is out but he's somehow still standing... he's going... going... gone. Like a drunk walking down the middle of the road, the inevitable face plant follows and the delayed knockout arrives. Even Andonian can't help but laugh at the bizarre end to this one!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:39 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Head Kick). Garik Andonian!

Event: Quick Fight Championship
Date: Sep 10, 2019

#R1#
Andonian stuffs the takedown attempt from McCarthy. McCarthy gets slowly back to his feet.
McCarthy looks winded!#KD#
Andonian lands a big head kick that sends McCarthy tumbling to the mat! Andonian takes a step backwards and waves McCarthy back to his feet - he wants the finish!#ROC#
McCarthy is rocked!#CUT#
It looks like David McCarthy has been cut.
Andonian steps into range and unloads a brutal right left combo! McCarthy is out on his feet! Andonian sets himself and nearly takes McCarthy's head off with a straight right, sending him crashing to the mat! Wow, that was nasty... but awesome! Wooo!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:19 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Strikes). Garik Andonian!

Event: Quick Fight Championship
Date: Sep 04, 2019

#R1##CL#
Andonian takes the fight into the clinch.
Holt wants a takedown.
Andonian lands a right hand.
Holt tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Andonian just stands there and leans against the cage.
Andonian lands a hook to the side of the head.
Andonian scores with a nice hook to the head.
Andonian lands with a right to the head.
Holt looking for a takedown.
Garik Andonian has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Luke Holt.
Holt's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Still in the clinch, Andonian scores with a nice short uppercut.
Andonian lands an uppercut.
This has been an exciting period of action!
A short right from Andonian on the inside. #ROC#
Holt is rocked!
Andonian lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Holt is still on wobbly legs! Can Andonian finish him?
Andonian lands a big right hand that drops Holt! The killer instinct kicks in and Andonian finishes his opponent with a series of strikes from mount. A dominating finish by Andonian!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:49 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Garik Andonian!
Luke Holt was interviewed post fight and said 'I will be back'.

Event: Quick Fight Championship
Date: Aug 31, 2019

#R1#
Andonian throws a head kick that connects with a bit of head and a bit of hand. #CL#
Andonian closes the distance and clinches.
Andonian swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Red tries to break free but Andonian pushes him back against the cage.
Red fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Andonian scores with a shoulder strike.
Nice body punch from Andonian.
Andonian lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Red controlling the action here for a moment.
Red tries to pull guard but Andonian holds him up against the cage and eventually Red drops back down to his feet.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Red drops down looking for an ankle pick but Andonian pulls his leg out and moves away.
Andonian definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Garik Andonian has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Kurt Red.#CL#
Andonian darts in and clinches Red up against the cage.#T1##TD2#
Red has moved round to his opponent's back and is looking for a suplex! Oh snap! He's tossed Andonian clear over his head and slammed him to the mat!
Andonian is in bad spot here.
Red thows a huge left but connects with the canvas and not his opponent.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Red controls the position.
It looks like Red might be adopting somewhat of a lay and pray gameplan here, which I'm sure won't go down too well with the paying fans in attendance... Or the ring announcers come to think of it.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Andonian is trying to remain composed but Red is hammering down strikes to the side of his head.#T2##SUB2#
Red patiently working for the choke. Which fighter will keep their nerve here?
A bit of a pause in the action here. Red controlling the positon.
Andonian is trying to remain composed but Red is hammering down strikes to the side of his head.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.#SUB2#
Andonian is staying cool under pressure, defending well against the rear naked choke attempt from his opponent.
Red connects with a series of strikes and the referee is calling for Andonian to escape the position.
Andonian is trying to stand back up. #T3##SUB2#
Red is looking for the choke from the back position but Andonian is controlling his hands well. #SUB2#
Red has managed to slip his arm under Andonian's chin. This could be all over... yep, Andonian is tapping out! Submission win for Red.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:39 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Kurt Red!

Event: Quick Fight Championship
Date: Aug 29, 2019

#R1#
Andonian fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Msuva misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Andonian with a jab.#CUT#
It looks like Hassan Msuva has been cut.
Andonian slips a jab and a cross from Msuva.
Andonian looked to counter that last move with a leg kick but didn't pull the trigger.
Andonian moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
A head kick by Msuva misses
and Andonian counters with a nice leg kick. #CL#
Andonian clinches up against the cage.
Andonian is working Msuva over against the cage.
Msuva looks winded!
Andonian is leaning against Msuva and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Andonian scores with a shoulder strike.
Msuva is looking to break free of the clinch but Andonian has double underhooks.
A shot in the inside from Andonian.
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!
Andonian lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Andonian works on Msuva's body with a couple of short punches.
Msuva is trying to break free.
Andonian scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Andonian lands a left hand that snaps the head of Msuva backwards.
Andonian lands a hook to the side of the head.
A nice right hand lands inside from Andonian.
Andonian lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage. #T1#
Andonian throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Msuvas head.
Andonian lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Msuva backwards.
Andonian scores with a shot to the side of Msuva's head.
A right hook to the body lands for Andonian.
Andonian lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Andonian lands a body shot in the clinch.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Andonian creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut. #ROC#
Msuva is rocked!
Andonian softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Msuva is still on wobbly legs! Can Andonian finish him?
Andonian dips a shoulder and cracks Msuva with a mighty uppercut! Msuva falls back against the cage and Andonian unloads with a barrage of strikes! Msuva is completely out with his eyes open, only supported by the cage! Save him ref! Eventually the ref decides to do his job and jumps in - Andonian screams abuse at the incompetent official before going over to celebrate with his corner. Brutal stuff!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:37 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Garik Andonian!

Event: Quick Fight Championship
Date: Aug 24, 2019

#R1#
A nice leg kick lands there from Andonian.
Andonian keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Andonian looks like he wanted to counter with a high kick but didn't throw it.
Andonian tests Holt's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Andonian scores with a shot to the body. #CL2#
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Holt tries to stall but Andonian uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
Andonian gets through Holt's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Andonian scores with a shoulder strike.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Andonian scores with a hook to the body.
Andonian lands a shoulder strike.
Andonian works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Holt fails to pull the fight into his guard.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Holt drops down looking for an ankle pick but Andonian pulls his leg out and moves away.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Luke Holt. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Holt stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.#T1##CL2#
Andonian gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Andonian has Holt pressed against the cage, preventing Holt from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Andonian looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Andonian scores with a nice hook to the head.
Holt tries to pull guard but Andonian forces him back to his feet, against the cage.
Andonian digs a right hand into Holt's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Holt's gas tank.
A right handed body shot lands from Andonian.
Holt is breathing heavily.
Andonian scores with a shoulder strike.
A right hook to the body lands for Andonian.
Andonian lands a left hand.
Andonian scores with a shot to the side of Holt's head.
Andonian scores with a hook to the body.#BC2#
Andonian breaks from the clinch.
Andonian is throwing a storm of strikes! Right hook, left hook and follows it up with a spinning back fist! Holt hits the canvas like a rag doll! And just like that, this one is over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:59 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Strikes). Garik Andonian!
In defeat, Luke Holt stepped up to the mic, saying 'I will be back'.

Event: Quick Fight Championship
Date: Feb 27, 2019

#R1#
Andonian looks to throw the jab but Cahill is out of range.
Cahill has been spending a lot of time sparring his boxing in the run up to the fight, trying to sharpen up those hands and look for a knockout.
Cahill throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Andonian misses with a wild body shot.
Cahill looks to land a combination but Andonian avoids it well.
It looked like Andonian wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Andonian is on the wrong end of a nice combination from Cahill.
Andonian throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Cahill sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Cahill lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Andonian circles away quickly and effectively.
Cahill moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
A bone on bone clash there as Cahill blocks the leg kick.
Cahill throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Andonian throws a lazy right hand but Cahill sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Cahill with a hook.
A big left from Cahill misses.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Cahill scores with a nice looking left hook and follows it up with an uppercut! #ROC2#
Andonian is rocked!
Cahill misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Oh Andonian is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Cahill drops Andonian with a straight right hand, right on the button! Cahill follows him down to the mat and pounds him out with hammerfists until the referee jumps in to end the fight!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:52 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Tim Cahill!

Event: EMP KT 12
Date: Jan 18, 2019

#R1#
Bailey lands a jab, followed by a cross and another cross, as Andonian backs up against the ropes.
Bailey misses with a kick to the body.
Andonian wants to counter the offense by Bailey and move into the clinch position.
Andonian throws a leg kick #CL#
and Bailey holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch.
Bailey swings wildly with an uppercut but Andonian uses good head movement to avoid it. #BC2#
Andonian pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Andonian throws a leg kick but Bailey moved away.
Andonian uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Bailey. #KD#
Bailey looks low and kicks high, catching Andonian right on the side of the head, sending him crashing to the canvas! Will he be able to beat the count? 3,4,5 - he's already back to his feet and ready to go! Let's see if he's still with it!#CUT#
It looks like Garik Andonian has been cut.
Bailey definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Andonian lands a nice leg kick that just misses Bailey's sensitive parts.
A chopping leg kick lands by Andonian.
A slapping leg kick lands for Andonian.
Andonian has been spending a lot of time sparring his boxing in the run up to the fight, trying to sharpen up those hands and look for a knockout.
Andonian lands a nice leg kick that just misses Bailey's sensitive parts.
Andonian blocks a head kick by Bailey.
Andonian with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Bailey, right into the meat.
Andonian thumps Bailey with a low kick.#T1#
Bailey throws a half hearted mid kick.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Andonian.
Andonian connects with a solid leg kick.
Andonian scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Bailey on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Andonian. Andonian obviously looking to wear him down.
Andonian dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Bailey. That did some damage!#CL#
Bailey pushes Andonian up against the ropes in a clinch.#BC#
Bailey breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Bailey throws a hook to the side of Andonian's head but Andonian sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.#KD#
Bailey throws out a head kick that Andonian doesn't see coming - it connects and sends Andonian crashing to the mat face first! He's bounced up to his knees and is scrambling to get back to his feet and beat the count. He's up on 5 but still looks a bit groggy; will the referee allow it to continue??? He's taking a good look into Andonian's eyes and has decided to let it go on!#ROC#
Andonian is rocked!
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!
Bailey misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Andonian is still on wobbly legs! Can Bailey finish him?
Bailey will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Bailey misses with a series of wild punches.
OH! Andonian has been rocked by a huge right hand and is in deep trouble! Bailey smells blood and charges in for the finish! Bailey unloads a vicious overhand right and connects to the jaw of Andonian sending him face first to the canvas! Unbelievable!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:59 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). Seung-Jin Bailey!
As Seung-Jin Bailey got his breath back, he grabbed the microphone and managed to blurt out the following: I don't know. Only God knows where the story ends for me, but I know where the story begins. It's up to us to choose, whether we win or lose and I choose to win '.

Event: TWGC 23 (185lbs, D4): Sydney Qualifier - Round 1
Date: Dec 08, 2018

Coming up we have a middleweight Tycoon World Grappling Championship rules bout between Garik Andonian (ranked 20235 p4p, 0 weight class) and Gross Erock (ranked 6006 p4p, 0 weight class). Garik Andonian has the edge in experience - let's see if he can make that count tonight.

187 cm
25 yrs
176 lbs

169 cm
18 yrs
159 lbs

Andonian

Erock

This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the middleweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of London, with a TWGC record of 1 wins and 7 losses; Garik Andonian! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Los Angeles, with a TWGC record of 0 wins and 0 losses; Gross Erock!
The judges for this bout are Ron Honeybunn, Damien Edna and Bruno Hogan.

The fighters bow as they face eachother in the middle of the mat and we are under way.

Andonian darts in and clinches Erock up against the cage.

Andonian ties up his opponent against the cage and manages to drag the fight down to the ground. Andonian no doubt will be looking to work submissions from his guard.

Erock got a little sloppy there for a moment and Andonian has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Erock has managed to get both his arms back between Andonian's legs - danger averted.

Erock drops back looking for a submission - "I'm sorry sir, but I'm gunna break your leg" says Erock as he cranks on the unfortunate limb! Andonian screams and taps out before any major damage is done! Don't mess with Erock! Nice submission victory there!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:28 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kneebar). Gross Erock!

Event: TWGC 22 (170lbs, D4): Montreal Qualifier - Round 1
Date: Aug 02, 2018

Coming up we have a welterweight Tycoon World Grappling Championship rules bout between IcN sideU (ranked 5816 p4p, 0 weight class) and Garik Andonian (ranked 20643 p4p, 0 weight class). Garik Andonian is staring across the cage at his opponent, tweaking his nipples.

177 cm
25 yrs
177 lbs

187 cm
24 yrs
176 lbs

sideU

Andonian

This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the welterweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Montreal, with a TWGC record of 0 wins and 0 losses; IcN sideU! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 1 wins and 6 losses; Garik Andonian!
The judges for this bout are Dillan Fox, Ian Loll and Gregory Folan.

The official calls the fighters to the middle and the contest is under way.
sideU closes this distance looking for a takedown but Andonian circles away.
Andonian steps in looking to clinch after the strikes miss from sideU.

Andonian instigates a clinch.

Andonian successfully pulls guard.

sideU avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Andonian can't keep his opponent in guard - sideU advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
sideU works his way into full mount!
Score +3 for passing guard: sideU (3) vs (0) Andonian
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
sideU sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.

That's one minute gone in the round.

sideU is working for a guillotine from mount but Andonian frees his head quite easily.
sideU wants to take his opponent's back but Andonian doesn't allow it.
Andonian looking to escape from mount but he's given up his back!
Score +3 for taking back: sideU (6) vs (0) Andonian
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
sideU controlling from the back.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

sideU is working for the choke. I would put my money on him to finish from this position. He's rolled onto his back and has dragged Andonian with him. Andonian is trying to defend but sideU has an arm under the chin now! Andonian grimaces and is forced to tap out!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:34 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). IcN sideU!

Event: TWGC 21 (205lbs, D3): St Petersburg Qualifier - Round 1
Date: Apr 14, 2018

Coming up we have a light heavyweight Tycoon World Grappling Championship rules bout between Tangaroa Ngata (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Garik Andonian (ranked 21281 p4p, 0 weight class). Ngata comes into the arena with Soundcritters - Haka War Chant blaring out of the sound system. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!

185 cm
34 yrs
181 lbs

187 cm
23 yrs
176 lbs

Ngata

Andonian

This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the light heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Helsinki, with a TWGC record of 0 wins and 1 losses; Tangaroa Ngata! And in the blue corner, fighting out of London, with a TWGC record of 1 wins and 5 losses; Garik Andonian!
The judges for this bout are Viktor Lagutenko, Valeri Chadov and Dmitry Maklakov.

The fighters bow as they face eachother in the middle of the mat and we are under way.

Ngata has taken the fight to the clinch.

Ngata has managed to pull guard. Let's see whether he can work an aggressive guard. It will also be interesting to see what tactics Andonian uses from the top position.
Ngata pulls Andonian in close to his closed guard and prevents Andonian from doing any damage or advancing position.
Ngata continues to stall.
Andonian preventing the sweep.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Andonian is looking to advance position but Ngata has hit a scissor sweep - now he's on top in mount!
Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Ngata (4) vs (0) Andonian
Ngata controlling from the full mount.

That's one minute gone in the round.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Andonian can do anything to dispel that myth.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Andonian is desperately trying to get back to half guard.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Ngata controlling the pace for now.
Ngata has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.
This is a sustained period of stalling by Ngata.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
We've been hearing good reports from Ngata's training camp. Apparently he has been rolling around with some good quality BJJ practitioners and has been sharpening his skills. Let's see if that has an impact on the fight today.
Ngata's ground tactics aren't going to win him many fans. Let's hope he's got fireworks for us if he gets back to his feet because he's not doing much on the ground.

That's five minutes gone in the round.
Andonian tries to hold on but Ngata postures up.
Ngata controlling the position easily from mount.

That's six minutes gone in the round.

Andonian has left one of his arms exposed and Ngata doesn't need a second invitation. He's isolated it and locked on a tight armbar. Andonian screams and taps out, obviously in a lot of pain. Hopefully there isn't permanent damage to that arm.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 6:43 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Tangaroa Ngata!
A victorious Tangaroa Ngata thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter.

Event: TWGC 20 (185lbs, D3): Montreal Qualifier - Round 1
Date: Feb 11, 2018

Coming up we have a middleweight Tycoon World Grappling Championship rules bout between Garik Andonian (ranked 21551 p4p, 0 weight class) and Ray Bailey (ranked 7467 p4p, 567 weight class). The crowd seem to be enjoying Bailey's choice of entrance music: NWA-Fuck Tha Police. I can't wait for this one - let's get the fighter introductions out of the way and get this one started!

187 cm
22 yrs
176 lbs

175 cm
28 yrs
168 lbs

Andonian

Bailey

This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the middleweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of London, with a TWGC record of 1 wins and 4 losses; Garik Andonian! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 0 wins and 0 losses; Ray Bailey!
The judges for this bout are Steve Smith, Ian Loll and Gregory Folan.

Let's get this grappling contest under way! Who will be victorious?
Bailey tries to clinch up but Andonian circles away and keeps his distance.

Bailey tries to keep at a distance but Andonian has taken the fight into the clinch.
Andonian has Bailey pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Bailey manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.

Andonian has managed to pull guard. Let's see whether he can work an aggressive guard. It will also be interesting to see what tactics Bailey uses from the top position.

Bailey drops back looking for a leg! Andonian is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Andonian manages to kick Bailey off! Bailey jumps back into Andonian's guard.

Bailey drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Bailey jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Bailey tries to free his leg and advance position but Andonian is retaining full guard.

Bailey thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.

Bailey is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there.
Andonian will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Bailey thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Bailey passes easily into side control. Nice work.
Score +3 for passing guard: Andonian (0) vs (3) Bailey

Bailey is working for what looks like an arm triangle here. Andonian is trying to escape and Bailey transitions quickly into an armbar! He's slapped it on tight and Andonian is forced to tap! Nice work there by Bailey! Very nice indeed!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:51 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Ray Bailey!
Ray Bailey took some time post fight to say the following; 'i'm a bad mother fucker and i'm only getting better, hide your wives and girlfriends I am going to Kill this division then beat up some pussy with my massive Dick...'.

Event: TWGC 18 (170lbs, D4): Sydney Qualifier - Round 2
Date: Sep 19, 2017

Coming up we have a welterweight Tycoon World Grappling Championship rules bout between Vape Diaz (ranked 24813 p4p, 689 weight class) and Garik Andonian (ranked 22404 p4p, 0 weight class). The crowd giving both fighters a great reception on their way into the arena. That's good to see.

184 cm
19 yrs
162 lbs

187 cm
20 yrs
176 lbs

Diaz

Andonian

This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the welterweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Sydney, with a TWGC record of 1 wins and 0 losses; Vape Diaz! And in the blue corner, fighting out of London, with a TWGC record of 1 wins and 3 losses; Garik Andonian!
The judges for this bout are Donatello Bradman, Hugh Johnson and Ben Watson.

The official calls the fighters to the middle and the contest is under way.
Diaz is looking to clinch.

Andonian rushes Diaz and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Diaz wants a takedown but no success here.
Diaz has been working on his balance at Kangaroo's MMA, so perhaps that has help him stuff some of the takedown attempts by Andonian.
Diaz goes for a takedown in the clinch but Andonian prevents it.
Diaz is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Vape Diaz. That's going to take a lot out of him.

Andonian decides to pull guard.

Diaz drops back looking for a leg! Andonian is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Andonian manages to kick Diaz off! Diaz jumps back into Andonian's guard.
Diaz wants to control from the top but Andonian keeps moving.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Diaz stands and throws Andonian's legs to the side, diving into side control.
Score +3 for passing guard: Diaz (3) vs (0) Andonian
Andonian gives up the full mount - oops, sloppy defensive grappling there!
Score +2 for reaching mount: Diaz (5) vs (0) Andonian

That's one minute gone in the round.

Diaz throws some shoulder strikes here and then postures up. Oh, he's gone for an armbar! Andonian has his hands clasped together but Diaz breaks the hold and Andonian is forced to tap! This one is aaaaaaaaaaall over! That was lightning fast by Diaz!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:23 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Vape Diaz!
After the big win, Vape Diaz made sure to do all the important stuff like thanking his sponsors Freebok (85% Laundry) and telling the interviewer how much he loves him.

Event: TWGC 18 (170lbs, D4): Sydney Qualifier - Round 1
Date: Sep 18, 2017

Coming up we have a welterweight Tycoon World Grappling Championship rules bout between Mike Fike (ranked 7160 p4p, 0 weight class) and Garik Andonian (ranked 22431 p4p, 0 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!

166 cm
19 yrs
170 lbs

187 cm
20 yrs
176 lbs

Fike

Andonian

This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the welterweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of St Petersburg, with a TWGC record of 0 wins and 0 losses; Mike Fike! And in the blue corner, fighting out of London, with a TWGC record of 0 wins and 3 losses; Garik Andonian!
The judges for this bout are Ron Honeybunn, Francis DeMontford and Steve Erwin.

The fighters bow as they face eachother in the middle of the mat and we are under way.

Andonian gets a clinch.
Fike could do with losing a few pounds - he looks very soft around the mid section, to put it politely.

Andonian turns his back and goes for a hip toss. It's a bit messy but it gets the job done and Andonian manages to end up in side control.
Score +4 for clean takedown past guard: Fike (0) vs (4) Andonian
Fike might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Andonian controlling the position.
Fike manages to land a sweep and he's now on top! Lovely Jiu Jitsu!
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Fike (2) vs (4) Andonian
Andonian is looking to improve his position.
Fike trying to control the action but Andonian is working from the bottom.
Andonian really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Fike. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Andonian is defending against the submission attempts here by Fike.
Fike tries to pass to full mount but Andonian defends it.
Andonian is positioning himself well to prevent Fike advancing to mount.

Fike is working for a kimura but Andonian is defending it quite comfortably.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Andonian is trying is best to control the position here.
Fike trying to control from half guard but Andonian is working away.
Andonian is controlling Fike's position as best he can from this difficult position.
Fike wants to lay and pray for a moment but Andonian keeps working.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Andonian is controlling Fike's position as best he can from this difficult position.
Andonian is looking to improve his position.
Fike is trying to control the action in half guard but Andonian is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Fike is going to have to think about doing something other than just controlling because Andonian is managing to avoid having the position dictated to him.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Fike prevents Andonian from improving his position.
Andonian keeping control of the leg, stopping his opponent passing to mount.

Fike is looking for a kimura but Andonian is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Fike to get the leverage.
Fike is breathing heavily.
Fike is looking to advance position but Andonian won't allow it.
Andonian is concentrating on defense, preventing Fike from advancing position.

That's five minutes gone in the round.

Fike is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Andonian has managed to free his arm - good work.

Fike is working for a kimura but Andonian is defending it quite comfortably.
Andonian is looking to improve his position.
Andonian controlling the position for now.

That's six minutes gone in the round.

Fike is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Andonian sees it coming and defends easily.
Andonian tries to roll over but Fike keeps him under control.
Andonian is doing well to control the position and prevent Fike from advancing to side control.
Fike wants to pass the guard but Andonian is defending well.

That's seven minutes gone in the round.

Fike seems to be working for a kimura but Andonian defends the submission attempt.
Andonian is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Andonian holds on for dear life, maintaining half guard for now.

That's eight minutes gone in the round.
Fike prevents Andonian from improving his position.
Fike wants to take a breather but Andonian is having none of it.
Fike is pressing down on Andonian's thigh, looking to free his foot. Andonian is holding on for now.
Andonian wants to improve his position but Fike is controlling well.

That's nine minutes gone in the round.

Fike seems to be working for a kimura but Andonian defends the submission attempt.
Andonian is positioning himself well to prevent Fike advancing to mount.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Andonian wants to improve his position but Fike is controlling well.

That's ten minutes gone in the round.
Andonian is concentrating on defense, preventing Fike from advancing position.
Andonian wants to get back to full guard.

That's eleven minutes gone in the round.
Fike trying to pass the guard but Andonian defending well.
Andonian keeping control of the leg, stopping his opponent passing to mount.

That's twelve minutes gone in the round.
Fike wants to control but Andonian is keeping him busy.

Fike is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Andonian defends it well.
Andonian tries to get to full guard but Fike has control of the leg.

That's thirteen minutes gone in the round.
Andonian gets back to full guard.
Andonian 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.
Andonian has Fike pulled in close to control his posture.

Fike has gone for a leg lock! Andonian slips out almost immediately though and dives into Fike's guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Fike (2) vs (6) Andonian
Andonian slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.

That's fourteen minutes gone in the round.
Fike keeping full guard, as Andonian tries to pass.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Andonian controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.

And that's the end of the fight!
Andonian wins on points by 6 to 2.

Event: TWGC 17 (205lbs, D4): Tokyo Qualifier - Round 1
Date: Jul 02, 2017

Coming up we have a light heavyweight Tycoon World Grappling Championship rules bout between Garik Andonian and Alexei Erschov. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!

187 cm
19 yrs
176 lbs

170 cm
35 yrs
180 lbs

Andonian

Erschov

This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the light heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of London, with a TWGC record of 0 wins and 2 losses; Garik Andonian! And in the blue corner, fighting out of St Petersburg, with a TWGC record of 3 wins and 1 losses; Alexei Erschov!
The judges for this bout are Tatsuya Matsuyama, Shigeki Sano and Kenichi Hosakawa.

Let's get this grappling contest under way! Who will be victorious?
Erschov tries to close the distance and clinch but Andonian swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Erschov doesn't manage to clinch there - Andonian circles away.
Andonian tries to counter by clinching up but Erschov breaks away and moves out of range.

Andonian has managed to clinch.

Andonian jumps into guard, dragging Erschov to the mat.

Erschov thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.

Erschov drops back looking for a leg! Andonian is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Andonian manages to kick Erschov off! Erschov jumps back into Andonian's guard.
Erschov wants to pass the guard but Andonian is keeping the position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.

Erschov drops back for a leg here. A bit of a high risk move... He's looking for a kneebar by the looks of things. Now both of them are looking for submissions. Erschov seems to have locked his on tight now - Andonian screams in pain and taps out furiously! It certainly was a high risk move but it's paid off for Erschov, as he picks up the win!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:55 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kneebar). Alexei Erschov!

Event: TWGC 16 (185lbs, D3): Rio de Janeiro Qu - Round 1
Date: Apr 23, 2017

Coming up we have a middleweight Tycoon World Grappling Championship rules bout between Garik Andonian and Rubens Charles. On his way into the cage it seems that Garik Andonian has been attacked by a crazed fan! It looks like it might have been the just bleed guy! Luckily Garik Andonian seems to be OK! I thought that lunatic was in prison!?

187 cm
18 yrs
176 lbs

170 cm
18 yrs
161 lbs

Andonian

Charles

This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the middleweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of London, with a TWGC record of 0 wins and 1 losses; Garik Andonian! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, with a TWGC record of 0 wins and 0 losses; Rubens Charles!
The judges for this bout are Paulo Santos, Matheus Silva and Alexandre Firmino.

Let's get this grappling contest under way! Who will be victorious?

Andonian closes the distance and clinches.
Charles fails to pull guard.
Charles is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Andonian to keep the fight standing.

Charles manages to pull guard.
Charles is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Andonian is stalling in the full guard.
Andonian wants to control from the top but Charles keeps moving.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.

Charles has managed to work for a loose triangle. I think Andonian should be able to defend this one pretty easily though. Oh, Charles has tightened it up now! Andonian should have reacted faster there - he's in big trouble and yes, he's tapped out! This one is all over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:58 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle). Rubens Charles!

Event: TWGC 14 (170lbs, D4): Las Vegas Qualifier - Round 1
Date: Dec 21, 2016

Coming up we have a welterweight Tycoon World Grappling Championship rules bout between Vince Sentro and Garik Andonian. Chooooooooon! I think Sentro might be my favorite fighter, now he's come out to Metallica - St. Anger. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!

190 cm
24 yrs
170 lbs

187 cm
17 yrs
176 lbs

Sentro

Andonian

This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the welterweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 0 wins and 0 losses; Vince Sentro! And in the blue corner, fighting out of London, with a TWGC record of 0 wins and 0 losses; Garik Andonian!
The judges for this bout are Chris Downing, Robert Twigg and Stewart Dunkirk.

The fighters connect hands in the middle of the mat and we are under way.

Andonian clinches.
Sentro tries to score a body lock takedown but Andonian shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
Sentro fails to pull guard.
Andonian tries to pull guard but Sentro holds him up against the cage and eventually Andonian drops back down to his feet.

Andonian manages to pull guard.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Andonian can do anything to dispel that myth.

Sentro is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there.
Sentro controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Sentro seems to have a rather negative gameplan on the ground. He seems keen to just score the takedown and hold down Andonian for as long as he can get away with.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Sentro preventing the sweep.
Andonian being controlled here, momentarily.
Sentro has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Sentro tries to free his leg and advance position but Andonian is retaining full guard.
Andonian can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Sentro controls the pace.
Sentro passes Andonian's right leg, so he's now in half guard.

Sentro is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Andonian sees it coming and defends easily.
Andonian tries to get to full guard but Sentro has control of the leg.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Andonian is in trouble now - Sentro has advanced to mount!
Score +3 for passing guard: Sentro (3) vs (0) Andonian
Sentro sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
Andonian really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
Sentro controlling his opponent.

That's five minutes gone in the round.
Sentro continues to stall.

Sentro working to secure an arm triangle but it's not happening for him just yet.
Andonian really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Sentro. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Andonian is desperately trying to improve his position but Sentro has a good base and remains in mount.
Sentro takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.

That's six minutes gone in the round.
More hug and hope from Sentro.
Andonian tries to hold on but Sentro postures up.
Sentro tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
Sentro moves to back control.
Score +3 for taking back: Sentro (6) vs (0) Andonian

That's seven minutes gone in the round.

Sentro is working the back position looking for the choke. Oh, he's slid into an armbar! Beautiful transition and Andonian taps out! Fantastic Jiu Jitsu from Sentro.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 7:26 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Vince Sentro!

Event: Destiny 170:Margera vs Johnson
Date: Sep 17, 2016

#R1#
Andonian buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Karelin has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Andonian.
Andonian cracks the inside of Karelin's front leg.
Karelin tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Andonian throws a right high kick that is partially blocked by Karelin.
Andonian thows a body kick. Karelin tries to catch it but that hurt him.
Karelin should think about turning a few of those tyres round his middle into muscle if he wants people to take him seriously as an athlete.
Andonian moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Andonian throws a head kick that Karelin semi-blocks.
Andonian delivers a nice body kick.
Andonian scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Andonian cracks the inside of Karelin's front leg.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Andonian looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks. #T1#
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Andonian.
That's a knee to de groin and it's over and out! Karelin crumples to the ground after an illegal strike from Andonian - the referee stops the clock and Karelin gets 5 minutes to recover from that one. "I'm sorry" says Andonian. Karelin manages to get back to his feet and the fight resumes.
Andonian scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Andonian swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Karelin shoots in and drives through. Andonian sprawls well.
Andonian connects with a leg kick. Karelin looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
Andonian motions for Karelin to come forward. Andonian throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Andonian walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Karelin checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Karelin changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
Karelin chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Andonian can pounce on him.
Andonian throws a hook but Karelin avoids it easily.#T2#
An inside leg kick lands from Andonian.
Garik Andonian is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Andonian turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Andonian feints and then cracks Karelin's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Karelin down.
Andonian connects with a solid leg kick.
A nice inside leg kick there by Andonian. That's going to slow Karelin down.
Karelin sees a low kick coming and goes to check it, but it's actually a body kick and it thuds into his unprotected ribs.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Andonian fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Karelin has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Andonian scoring well with a low kick there.
A nice inside leg kick there by Andonian. That's going to slow Karelin down.
Andonian lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.#T3#
A good leg kick by Andonian.
Andonian throws a quick inside leg kick.
Andonian throws a nice outside leg kick.
Andonian cracks the inside of Karelin's front leg.
Andonian throws a leg kick that is checked#TD2#
and Karelin counters with a takedown into side control! That could mean trouble for Andonian! #SUB2#
Karelin in side control, working for a kimura. He's got hold of an arm and he's torquing it... Andonian is tapping! That's the end of the fight!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:52 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Kron Karelin!

Event: Quick Fight Championship
Date: Sep 04, 2016

#R1#
Vandeberg scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Andonian throws a leg kick but Vandeberg checks it.
Vandeberg throws a hook to the side of Andonian's head but Andonian sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Andonian moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Andonian tries to land a body kick
and Vandeberg connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.#CUT2#
It looks like Garik Andonian has been cut.
A big left from Vandeberg misses.
The fighters circling - Vandeberg throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
A slapping leg kick lands for Andonian.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Andonian 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 Vandeberg has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Vandeberg and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Vandeberg misses the jab.
Andonian thumps Vandeberg with a low kick.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Vandeberg throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Andonian will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Vandeberg smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Andonian switches off momentarily and Vandeberg cracks him with a monster right hand! Andonian topples backwards and makes a semi conscious attempt to cover up, as Vandeberg dives in to land one more shot, before the referee has time to call the fight. What a finish by Vandeberg!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:55 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Christian Vandeberg!

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